If you're pregnant, or would like to become pregnant, you may be overwhelmed by all of the information and advice coming at you from every direction. We understand. And we want you to know that you don't have to follow any one path or prescription. Healthy pregnancies and positive birth experiences begin when families are empowered to choose what's right for them.
Our professionally trained doulas can help you determine what's best for you and your family. With our help, you'll prepare mentally and physically for your pregnancy journey. We're there with you every step of the way, helping you make the choices that are right for your family, and your body. Hospital birth or home birth?
Our professionally trained doulas can help you determine what's best for you and your family. With our help, you'll prepare mentally and physically for your pregnancy journey. We're there with you every step of the way, helping you make the choices that are right for your family, and your body. Hospital birth or home birth?
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Pregnancy is a rare lifetime event, one where your body, mind, heart, and spirit should be well cared for. But it's not often treated as such, and women aren't always listened to. We want to change that.
As doulas and Certified Holistic Reproductive Practitioners, we are trained to treat the physical and energetic body as one, providing holistic support for the well-being of women who are pregnant, and who would like to become pregnant, as well as their partners.Because all women and families are different, we provide individualized packages that can be tailored to your specific needs.
As doulas and Certified Holistic Reproductive Practitioners, we are trained to treat the physical and energetic body as one, providing holistic support for the well-being of women who are pregnant, and who would like to become pregnant, as well as their partners.Because all women and families are different, we provide individualized packages that can be tailored to your specific needs.
For over 8 years, Elizabeth Spicher, MSOM, L.Ac. has been working with women using Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Western botanicals and essential oils. She specializes in treating the whole woman. From puberty and menstrual problems to women wanting to conceive all the way through menopause. She assists you in trying to conceive with a specific plan based on where you are in the process, natural or assisted.
We join you on your path to parenthood by offering education and support for a positive and healthy pregnancy and birth. We also provide relaxation support to help new mothers and moms-to-be cope with any physical, mental, and emotional challenges they may experience.
Because no journey to motherhood is the same, we provide customized, unbiased education, guidance, and support for women and their partners to plan their baby's birth with confidence.Learn more about our services, or contact our founder Lara Lasky to set up a consultation. Do you want a friendly, supportive guide to help you and your partner navigate fertility issues?
Because no journey to motherhood is the same, we provide customized, unbiased education, guidance, and support for women and their partners to plan their baby's birth with confidence.Learn more about our services, or contact our founder Lara Lasky to set up a consultation. Do you want a friendly, supportive guide to help you and your partner navigate fertility issues?
We join you on your path to parenthood by offering education and support for a positive and healthy pregnancy and birth. We also provide relaxation support to help new mothers and moms-to-be cope with any physical, mental, and emotional challenges they may experience.
Because no journey to motherhood is the same, we provide customized, unbiased education, guidance, and support for women and their partners to plan their baby's birth with confidence.Learn more about our services, or contact our founder Lara Lasky to set up a consultation. We're here to support you during your 4th trimester.
Because no journey to motherhood is the same, we provide customized, unbiased education, guidance, and support for women and their partners to plan their baby's birth with confidence.Learn more about our services, or contact our founder Lara Lasky to set up a consultation. We're here to support you during your 4th trimester.
Holistic Family Doulas is proud to offer mothers and families affordable and accessible options for childbirth education. Throughout the year, we offer group workshops in the western suburbs of Chicago so we can prepare you for both before and after birth. In addition we can customize individual options in the comfort of your own home.
Reviews (9)
Sierra Prielipp
Dec 20, 2021
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I absolutely loved Lara! My husband was skeptical of the idea of getting a doula. After meeting Lara he was so pleased and said to me “that’s our girl. Definitely worth it.” She was so helpful in making sure I was knowledgeable on all things birthing and truly made me excited for my experience. I felt safe and comfortable knowing I had her to help me through things. Even though my baby was breach and I had to have a c-section, Lara was still there as soon as we could have visitors to help getting us settled with our baby and then again once we were home. She was there helping me learn all
Faith Naoi
Aug 26, 2021
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I moved from out of state in the middle of my pregnancy and I knew that I wanted to have someone local to help guide me through my pregnancy and birth. I looked for a while and found Holistic Family Doulas. Lara was welcoming, warm, supportive and knowledgeable from day one. My pregnancy was complicated and had a few ups and downs. Lara was there for me every step of the way, offering encouraging words, understanding and support. Nothing about my pregnancy or birth went according to plan, but despite that Lara and Trina never missed a beat. Ultimately, my birth experience was fantastic. I could
Karen C.
Aug 05, 2021
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Lara and her team did a fantastic job with providing night care for myself and my baby from 3-6 months postpartum. In particular, Lara listened to my concerns/what I was looking for, and was able to provide service above and beyond what I was expecting, particularly around issues of mental health and suggestions regarding childcare practices. I really appreciated her respectfulness and thoughtfulness around how the care was provided. She was also punctual and professional with note taking. Would highly recommend her and her team!
Danielle Manns
Aug 02, 2021
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Lara, was a wonderful doula she was very informative, helpful, & wonderful to work with! She help me manage all pregnancy symptoms like heartburn, nausea, sciatica pain, she was available 24/7 no matter the time! She showed my husband how to help with my sciatica with stretches & how to massage my swollen feet! During labor she was a joy to have apart of our birth team! She even videotaped, took pictures of our labor & delivery! We’d definitely work with her again!
Danielle Studer
Jul 19, 2021
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Lara was my doula last year leading up to my son’s birth on July 8th, 2020. She was so incredibly kind and warm. She helped my understand how to advocate for myself and did some energy work with me to help with my pregnancy hypertension. I was induced and was only allowed one support person with me in the hospital (my husband), but Lara was still very involved and available via phone calls and FaceTime throughout my long hospital stay. She helped me make informed decisions throughout my journey and I am so grateful for her!!
Colleen Sye
Apr 22, 2021
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My husband and I cannot recommend Holistic Family Doulas enough! Lara was an incredible resource and support for our family throughout pregnancy and the birth of our daughter. She taught us to advocate for ourselves and helped to ease our anxieties once I was diagnosed with preeclampsia and we realized our birth plan would be different than we originally imagined. We were able to attend a covid-conscious birth class with Lara and she really was with us every step of the way. We feel so lucky that Lara was a part of our birthing team and can't imagine going through our pregnancy without Holistic
Jane Errebo
Mar 25, 2021
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I honestly couldn't have imagined L&D without Lara. If you are skeptical about whether you need a doula or not... YOU DO! You really really do. I went into labor at 2:30am and Lara responded immediately, and was back and forth with my husband throughout the next 12 hours until she came over. This is our first baby and if it were up to my husband we would have been at the hospital in hour #1, it is so helpful to rely on someone to know what's normal, what's not, and help to calm your anxieties. During delivery, her expertise helped find a birth position that started moving things along. After a
Amirrah Abou-Youssef
Feb 11, 2021
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I highly recommend Lara and Holistic Family Doulas! Lara was so easy to talk to right from the start. She is down to earth and takes a lot of pride in her work. She provided excellent support from day 1 and it continued even post-partum. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and comforting, which is exactly what you want. My husband and I were so thankful for her support throughout labor. Even the nurses took the time to tell me what a great doula she was!
Kaitlin Thompson
Jun 27, 2020
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Lara helped me so much before and during my labor. She provided a ton of info of what to expect which was especially helpful for my partner. She came and offered reflexology and reiki when I was 39 weeks and struggling. And she was super helpful during my labor not only with pain management but helping me advocate for myself with the medical staff and making the best decisions for myself. I don’t know if I could have stuck with my medication free birth plan without her. I would highly recommend and would work with her again in the future!
