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Your Childbirth Educator Lexi Zuo- Retired Doula & Practice Founder I’m Lexi Zuo—a Christian wife, mama of five, DONA-certified birth doula, Lamaze-certified childbirth educator, & ALPP-certified lactation counselor. My heart for birth work began 14 years ago while serving in East Africa. Since then, I’ve supported over 100 families through high-risk pregnancies, VBACs, home births, and everything in between. Founding The Elgin Doula was one of the great honors of my life—and I’m so thankful for the incredible memories supporting Chicagoland families! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/5ea98e78-b0b6-46db-a5f5-0c759f928482/Lexi+Zuo+Elgin%2C+IL+Birth+Doula Christian Birth Doula - Online Childbirth Education Though I’ve retired from direct doula work and attending births, my passion for supporting families continues through my online childbirth education courses. These classes remain an integral part of The Elgin Doula’s services and will continue to prepare expectant families for years to come. As I step into a new chapter of life and ministry with my family in Hawaii, I do so with confidence in the amazing team continuing to carry The Elgin Doula’s mission forward. 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I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Grace Wainwright! I’m a Christian, Wife, Sister, and Aunt. I’m also a DONA-certified birth doula, ALPP-certified lactation counselor, and registered nurse serving expectant parents in the NW Chicago suburbs. After working in healthcare for many years, I am thrilled to now serve families through birth work! Every family deserves education & support enabling them to have a joy-filled pregnancy & birth! I’m excited to serve you & your family!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/1723866359868-K0XSR9VLL4F8MNUMZ84R/DeKalb%2C+IL+Birth+Doula+Grace+Wainwright DeKalb, IL Birth Doula - The Elgin Doula Experience For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for pregnancy, birth, and lactation. Growing up the 7th of 9 children and being an Aunt of 11 nieces and nephews, has given me years of learning and experience. I know it can feel so overwhelming at times wading through all the conflicting information online. Having a doula is literally like having a personal pregnancy & birth coach holding your hand every step of the way. I LOVE providing evidence-based information and encouraging support to help my clients achieve the kind of birth THEY desire, regardless of location or medical complexities. I would love the opportunity to learn more about YOU and your unique pregnancy & birth goals! 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I am the social media manager and one of the birth doulsa for the practice! I’m a wife, mama, artist, and Believer. My husband and I live in Downers Grove, IL where we welcomed our first daughter this spring! I’m excited to help women connect with their bodies and babies as they bring new life into the world. Being part of birth work is such an honor, and I'm so grateful for the chance to support you and your family in getting ready for your baby—physically, mentally, and spiritually—with care and guidance. https://www.elgindoula.com/christian-doula-st-charles daily 0.75 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/1737441464341-U7D55QRD5BXTT5SRDDTJ/South%2BElgin%2BDoula.jpg St. Charles, IL Birth Doula Christian Birth Doula South Elgin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/6dad1a23-a2cc-4c52-99cb-924d1fcb0dcb/Happy+Birth+Doula.JPG St. Charles, IL Birth Doula Christian Doula South Elgin with Her Dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/3065b79b-f133-4820-b78f-129c1c8093c8/Christian+Birth+Doula.jpg St. Charles, IL Birth Doula Elgin, IL Birth Doula & Her Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/1737441480129-Y69BM0A6EZ2QEW7FMU9F/Christian%2BLactation%2BCounselor.jpg St. Charles, IL Birth Doula Christian Lactation Counselor South Elgin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/20a6ae45-9b89-4e87-a7b7-5c5f26b0399b/South+Elgin%2C+IL+Birth+Doula.jpg St. Charles, IL Birth Doula - Meet Your Doula Natalie Witek- Birth Doula & Lactation Counselor Hi there! My name is Natalie Witek. I am a Christian, wife, mom and DONA-trained & Madriella certified birth doula with professional experience in massage therapy. I am currently studying to become an ALPP-certified lactation counselor. My passion for birth began at a young age when I supported my mom during the birth of my sister. It was one of the most miraculous, exciting and joy-filled experiences I had ever been a part of and it left me wanting more. For six years, I have had the privilege of serving families as a birth doula in all types of beautiful and unique births. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/77656cf7-1beb-4453-8958-7a6341e66e91/South+Elgin+Doula.jpg St. Charles, IL Birth Doula - The Elgin Doula Experience My goal as your doula is to walk with you every step of the way, providing education, emotional support, physical comfort measures as well as evidence-based research, empowering you to make informed choices during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. My own journey to becoming a mother has given me an even deeper level of empathy. My husband and I struggled with fertility and a devastating miscarriage. After years of heartache, God blessed us with our beautiful baby girl. When our bundle of joy arrived early, I had an unexpected change of plans in our birth location. Without the support of my doula and husband, this change of plans would have been a challenge for me. My support team helped me feel safe, loved and cared for and I wish this for you as well. Working together, we can create a sense of peace, calm and confidence. I want you to know that I am here for you. I can’t wait to walk with you on this beautiful journey. https://www.elgindoula.com/doula-practice daily 0.75 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/696dbdf9-5ba3-441c-a0f6-bd53477d506a/Grace+Wainwright.jpg Our Doula Practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/fa9f3052-e2c6-4b16-a660-83d02aae41a1/Natalie+Witek.jpg Our Doula Practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/6c4ac296-1264-469d-b5ed-8d4139800152/Naomi+Economou.jpg Our Doula Practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/f0d2e58b-0400-470a-ae37-79fb03de2aab/Arianne+Barnard.jpg Our Doula Practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/c3945926-61d4-4aa0-9c60-7c9b6bfe23d9/Lexi+Zuo.jpg Our Doula Practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/ae065400-1871-4cc4-9dda-0d9fa9c1aa00/Algonquin+Doula.jpg Our Doula Practice https://www.elgindoula.com/algonquin-lactation-counselor daily 0.75 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/a0431bf9-030b-4b18-9659-e06d682d8bf7/image3.jpeg Algonquin, IL Lactation Counselor Christian Lactation Counselor Algonquin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/64f307e9-7bb7-4a2c-9427-038870fe16f7/image2.jpeg Algonquin, IL Lactation Counselor East Dundee & West Dundee Lactation Counselor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/ff7cb6f2-7e77-4139-a04b-6054b277b120/image0.jpeg Algonquin, IL Lactation Counselor Algonquin Lactation Counselor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/1743796222502-PVSMGI53YLFGFP8L69QY/image1.jpg Algonquin, IL Lactation Counselor Dundee Lactation Counselor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/71aa3876-2e0a-4e4f-b39b-6010a15cbf72/Elgin+Lactation+Counselor Algonquin, IL Lactation Counselor - Your Lactation Counselor Arianne Barnard- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Hi there! I’m Arianne Barnard—follower of Jesus, wife to Jason, and mom of four. I’m an ALPP-certified lactation counselor with a heart for helping you thrive in the early days of feeding and bonding with your little one. My passion began early—my mom was a lactation counselor, and I saw firsthand how powerful gentle, knowledgeable support can be. After nursing my own four daughters, I felt called to walk alongside other women on their feeding journeys. Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or supplementing, I’ll meet you with encouragement and care. It would be an honor to support your family in this season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/9e59c824-74cb-4abd-89df-23bce83c7fb3/Elgin+Lactation+Counselor Algonquin, IL Lactation Counselor - The Elgin Doula Experience As your lactation counselor, I’ll meet you with encouragement, practical tools, and personalized care—without pressure or judgment. Whether you’re navigating latching challenges, learning to pump, supplementing with formula, or just figuring out what works best for your baby, I’m here to help you feel confident and supported. Through The Elgin Doula, I’m honored to offer in-home lactation visits & Telehealth support that is gentle, unhurried, and tailored to your needs. 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JerriDee Flage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/18573304-ea08-45b5-aed6-85224043ae22/Algonquin+Doula.jpg Meet JerriDee - Meet the Owner JerriDee Flage- Owner, Doula, Counselor, & RN Hi, I’m JerriDee Flage—Christian, wife, mother, doula, counselor, nurse, educator, and the proud new owner of The Elgin Doula! With master’s degrees in both counseling and instructional design, my work has long centered around supporting women’s health and creating impactful educational tools. My counseling thesis focused on postpartum depression and breastfeeding, and I’m passionate about holistic, evidence-based care for mothers and families. As a mother of nine and grandmother of thirteen, I bring a deeply personal understanding of birth. My own experiences include high-risk pregnancies, hospital and home births, C-sections, epidural and unmedicated labors, and raising a child with Down syndrome - all of which inform the way I lead our practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6146c0247fec353f41ab37be/4bcaea91-1678-4d8a-8c15-bd8fe7b0b689/Christian+Birth+Doulas-+Elgin Meet JerriDee - The Elgin Doula Experience After more than 25 years as a business owner, it’s a joy to now steward The Elgin Doula—a practice founded on excellence, faith, and heart. I work closely with my daughter, Grace Wainwright (our Practice Manager and Lead Doula), to ensure every client receives the personalized, high-quality care this practice is known for. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or growing your family again, I’m honored to uphold the legacy of support that has made The Elgin Doula such a trusted name in Chicagoland birth care. We’re here to walk with you every step of the way—and I can’t wait for you to meet the incredible women who make our doula & lactation practice so special!