COURTNEY & DANIEL-CHICAGO, IL

she/her/hers, Birther & he/him/his, Partner

“Raine came into our life as we were transitioning from a family of 3 to 4. Her help and support was critical and knowing her has changed our lives! Raine is highly thoughtful, perceptive, kind and knowledgeable. Once she knows you, she can anticipate your needs before you even know you have them. Unlike other doulas we worked with, she doesn't hesitate to do whatever is most helpful to the family. She is also great at gently coaching new and experienced parents on how they can up their game. We HIGHLY recommend working with Raine (and not-so-secretly wish we could work with her forever)!"

KIM-WILMETTE, IL

she/her/hers, Birther

As a first time mom and a lifelong people pleaser, I entered the world of motherhood unsure exactly what I needed, and lacking the practice at asking for it. What a great recipe for overwhelm. Lindy picked up on all of this and met me exactly where I was, even if that was slightly different every single time she visited. 

To be honest, I’m a quieter person and Lindy is energetic and outgoing. I was worried the dynamic would be hard for me early on when I was feeling my most exhausted. Lucky for me, I quickly found that I needed someone with her energy in my life!

The first week postpartum, I managed to ask for some rest between feedings. Lindy offered to wear my newborn in a wrap while doing some cleaning so I could get a much needed nap. Sounded perfect to me. However, to my own surprise, I immediately found myself getting anxious in the next room instead of napping. My exhausted, irrational postpartum brain couldn’t cope with the fact that someone else had my baby. On her body. And was humming a lovely tune to her? How dare she. (Again, irrational.) It felt like someone had taken an arm off my body and was gently soothing it. Nice behavior, but what the hell is someone doing with one of my limbs? In a fog of emotions, I walked into the living room and before I managed to find the words, Lindy asked if I was still comfortable with her wearing my daughter or if I’d like to take her into my room with me. The emotional impact of that moment - feeling seen and normalized - especially in such a tender juncture of life, and without having to ask.. that’s not something I’ll ever forget. I cried with relief as I brought my daughter back into my arms. Without judgment or question, Lindy let me know what I was feeling was okay. I had all my limbs once more, and this kind woman had my back.

Lindy proceeded to kick ass at everything that could possibly make our life better. She taught me exercises and activities to do with our little one; she helped me navigate tricky conversations with family, friends and other caregivers; she supported our childcare search as my mat leave was ending; she took the initiative to clean and prep everything she could when I was too low on mental energy to ask; she empowered me to lean into my own new self, trusting my instincts and intuition as a new mom. Thanks to Lindy, I learned what I needed and even how to ask for it.

I already can’t wait to call Lindy if and when I’m lucky enough to have another baby, because she’s been the most perceptive, productive, supportive person in our village the first time around. She’s become a friend to me and everyone in our home (pet friendly is an understatement, our dog is in love with her). I recommend her to others without a doubt!”

PARIELLE-EVANSTON, IL

she/her/hers, Birther

“I hired Lindy as my postpartum doula for my second child, and it was the single best decision I made for my pregnancy and postpartum period. After giving birth to my first child during the pandemic, I was determined to feel well-supported the second time around. I had also read about the traditional postpartum care for women in China and wanted that same nurturing experience. Additionally, I struggled with eating properly after my first child was born, so I knew I needed help in that area too.

Lindy exceeded my expectations in every way. Thanks to her support, I genuinely enjoyed my postpartum period, exclusively breastfed for six months, and felt fully recovered. Her massages during the first month were incredible, and her attention to detail and warm, non-judgmental approach made all the difference. She was always attentive, bringing me tea or water to keep me hydrated, and prepared every recipe I requested—no matter how exotic—perfectly.

During those first three months, Lindy was the only person I felt comfortable leaving my baby with. I honestly don’t have a single complaint about her. I told my husband that if we ever have a third child, it will only be if Lindy can be our postpartum doula again.”

GWEN-PARK RIDGE, IL

she/her/hers, Birther

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lindy and the care she provided to my whole family upon the arrival of our twin girls.  We started off with one day a week for 12 weeks and after the first few weeks, asked Lindy to come 3 days a week and spent the whole first year together!  The mental support and confidence she helped me with during the initial months was invaluable.  She is very professional and quickly created a trusting and empathetic environment.  This allowed me to able to talk to her about things that I didn't want to share with anyone else and she would provide a very thoughtful response, guidance, or just listen.  She went above and beyond every day that she worked with us.  She helped me learn how to care for my girls, advocate for them when I felt the doctor's weren't listening, make sure that myself and my husband were eating when we'd often forget about ourselves, helped my pains from pregnancy and childbirth with massage and eventually stretching exercises, ensured when she was caring for the girls that she was practicing what we learned in physical therapy...the list goes on.  If you are about to have a child, I cannot recommend enough that you consider hiring Lindy.  You will totally understand after the first day she works for you and will be so happy you made this investment for yourself, your family, and your newborn(s)!"

ASHLEY- CHICAGO, IL

she/her/hers, Birther

“I cannot express enough gratitude for the care our family received from Lindy during the fourth trimester. From the moment she stepped into our home, she provided the emotional support that every new mother desperately needs, along with SO much help around the house. She’s truly a domestic goddess and I still use tips and tricks she gave me to allow for better time management.

We also appreciated her flexibility and adaptability! She adjusted her schedule to accommodate our needs, ensuring that we always felt supported and prioritized. That means a lot during the early months when everything feels a bit hectic. 

In addition to all these wonderful things, she also made me nutritious meals every week which helped to not only save me time but also aided in my postpartum recovery. She paid attention to my dietary preferences, and she even dropped a batch of soup off at my doorstep when our family caught a bug and was too sick to have anyone around. 

Lindy is generous, caring, creative, hard working, hilarious, supportive, and I can’t recommend her services enough. We’ll definitely be hiring her again for our next child!”

STACIA - CHICAGO, IL

she/her/hers, Birther

“I had no idea what to expect when I had my baby and it felt like I was thrust into a whole new world with a brand new me. Navigating breast feeding and pumping, while healing my body and running on no sleep was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, and I don’t know how I would have gotten through it if not for Lindy. I had never heard of a post parted doula before I got pregnant but now that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lindy, I can’t imagine going through the fourth trimester without her. She was attentive, compassionate, and not only helped with the physical stuff like picking up groceries, making dinner, tidying up the house, watching the baby while I napped etc., but she also helped me work through the emotions of motherhood and let me know it was okay to struggle with my new identity. Now, I let all my friends who are pregnant know about Lindy and how life changing and necessary working with her is. If you have the opportunity to work with her, DO IT. You will be so happy that you did.”  

HANNA - LONG GROVE, IL

she/her/hers, Birther

“I have had the privilege of knowing Lindy as my dance instructor for over 10 years. Over the years I had gotten to know that Lindy is hardworking, responsible, humble, open to feedback, and is conscientious and respectful of all the feelings in the room. Based upon the respect I have built for her over the years, when I heard she was transitioning to becoming a doula, I did not hesitate to reach out and ask her to help me after I had my baby. My mother works full time and was adamant that she would not help at all with the baby. And because I was honestly worried I'd do something really stupid and not give proper care to my child, I just needed someone like a big sister to guide me.

Lindy was so much more than that. I had no inkling how much work a baby would be and if it wasn't for Lindy, I would've climbed the mountaintops of motherhood without hiking shoes on. She made everything easy until my family was able to get accustomed to the new life. For example, I was used to doing laundry every week or every other week. Once the baby came, I literally did laundry every day. She also taught me how to put the baby to sleep. I had gone some days when the newborn was up for 7 hours (which is unheard of) because I didn't know how to get him to go to sleep. I'm sure he was just as tired as I was. She got my baby all his first toys when I didn't realize he needed toys. She equipped me with baby must-haves she would inherit from other mothers that I didn't even know existed. She helped me figure out nursing and pumping, and how to build a routine for my baby. Aside from being my motherhood guru, she also kept my house so clean. She would find things to do and was always working hard, rapidly and with good sense. I barely had to give her any directions cause she did everything better than I would have thought to do.

My philosophy is if I can get through life without having to directly experience immense pain by learning wisdom from others, I take that path. I think if I didn't have Lindy, my initiation into motherhood would've been like going into childbirth without the epidural. I never had to dread not getting a chance to sleep in, or face an insurmountable mountain of laundry and dishes and her support gave me time to adjust my expectations of myself instead of the fearful feeling of facing my inadequacy at first-time motherhood alone. Lindy was my teacher, my mother, my sister, my helper, my masseuse, my cleaner, my therapist, my baby's caretaker, my cook, my babysitter, my yelp for all things mommy related and my friend. The only criticism I would have for Lindy is that her cookies are just too tasty. I highly recommend having Lindy by your side because starting motherhood on the right foot might make all the difference.”