CHICAGO AREA FULL SPECTRUM BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA

Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth and beyond – I support you every step of the way.
Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth and beyond – I support you every step of the way.
Bringing new life into the world is an extraordinary experience—one that deserves to be met with peace, confidence, and unwavering support. As a full-spectrum doula, I’m dedicated to guiding you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond with personalized care and a calm, grounding presence to empower you every step of the way.
Together, we’ll co-create the birth and postpartum experience you envision.
I’m Michelle Sánchez (she/her), a highly qualified doula deeply committed to inclusive, trauma-informed reproductive care. My approach is rooted in evidence-based science and viewed through an intersectional lens.
With over a decade of experience in EMS, I bring a unique perspective as a paramedic, caregiver, and parent—fully equipped to support families through a wide range of birth and postpartum scenarios.
Born and raised on Chicago’s North Side, I still live in Rogers Park with my family, two “ferocious” Pitbulls, and a large, fancy goldfish aquarium. I’m a lifelong vegetarian, and I find joy in nurturing my indoor garden and exploring plant medicine as a way to deepen my connection to my Mexican Indigenous Apache/Ndé heritage.
Supporting families during this transformative time is an honor I cherish deeply.
Starting at $1500 based on specific needs & distance traveled
Payment Plans Accepted
$250
Starting at $30/hr. based on specific needs & distance traveled
Starting at $35/hr. based on specific needs & distance traveled
Due to the horrific experience of my first pregnancy and delivery, I decided to pursue all possible options and support in order to make my second pregnancy a much better experience. Michelle was recommended by a team member and I decided to give it a shot. I wasn't sure what to expect but I know that other friends had mentioned using doulas. Michelle will probably say I was a horrible client as I was so hard to engage and keep up with sometime! But she stood by! Michelle and I met late in my pregnancy and only got a couple of opportunities to meet and each time I walked away being that much more knowledgeable and comfortable with my upcoming labor.
Long story short! After having a c-section with my son and being very verbal during my second pregnancy that I would do all I can to not have a c-section again.......my daughter was born via successful VBAC! Michelle stayed with me throughout most of my journey, helped me get my body ready, talked me thru different scenarios, and just guided me thru this unknown process.
I would highly recommend her services!
My husband and I cannot thank Michelle enough for her assistance with the birth of our son. She was the calming, yet hands-on presence I needed. As soon as she arrived at our delivery, I felt instantly more at peace and safe. When I decided to change my birth plan from what we had previously discussed, I felt completely supported by her. Throughout the whole process, including our conversations in the lead-up to our due date, I felt no judgement of any kind from Michelle. My husband and I truly felt that she had our best interest at heart and came with zero ulterior motives. The resources and information she provided prior to labor and delivery were unbiased, evidence-based, and made a huge difference in helping me enter the delivery room informed. Michelle was a game changer in our birth story, and we will be forever grateful.
The most perfect, knowledgeable support person we could have asked for during our first postpartum experience. She not only took excellent care of our baby 3 nights a week but provided so much support throughout pregnancy and went above and beyond every time she visited. She made me special sitz bath potions, cooked amazing chilaquiles, treated our house as her own, and gave real world advice from her time as a paramedic- among other things. We felt so safe and loved by Michelle and would use her services again 200% - an absolute lifeline!
Michelle was an absolute saving grace for us in our first days of parenthood. She took excellent care of our son and we looked forward to her arrival so we could get some rest. She went over the top with prepping meals for us to make our new life less stressful. I cannot recommend Michelle enough. She is caring and reliable and still checks in with us on how our son is doing.
💫Full-Spectrum Doula | She/Her
🚑 Paramedic turned Birthworker
🌱 Trauma-informed & inclusive care
🌿 Rooted in Indigenous tradition
📍 Chicago (Rogers Park)
✨ Let’s create your birth journey
I am committed to the principles of inclusivity and respect for every family, offering unbiased support to all, including LGBTQIA+ and gender non-binary individuals. Any form of hate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, weight, or relationship status is intolerable. Respect is extended to all faiths and the choice of no faith. People with diverse abilities, whether physical or mental, have the right and ability to parent. The idea that any human being is illegal is firmly rejected. Furthermore, everyone is entitled to bodily autonomy and the right to informed consent.