All New Parents Need Support.

I’m here to help so you can parent with more confidence, joy, and ease.

Stacey Cloud, Postpartum Doula in Evanston, Illinois

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here.

Parenting newborns can be a great joy, and at the same time new parents often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and isolated. All new parents need support, and I’m here to help so you can parent with more confidence and ease.

As a postpartum doula, I provide a warm connection and personalized postpartum and newborn care, as well as education and resources for the whole family. Families are made in many different ways and come in many configurations. I look forward to supporting your family.

All new parents benefit from support, and you’re smart to be seeking it!

You can feel a sense of relief knowing you have a trained and experienced doula by your side, and I will help you be better prepared for the days and nights ahead.

When I come to your home, I will support you in many ways so you are more able to enjoy and bond with your newborn(s).

Depending on your needs and interests, postpartum support could look like:

Connection and emotional support for you
A time to share and process your birth or adoption or surrogacy story
Newborn care, guidance, and reassurance
Assistance with feeding (breast/chest feeding, pumping, bottles)
Getting systems organized so you have more time to rest and recover
Strategizing how to improve sleep for the whole family
Caring for the baby(ies) while you rest
Help thinking about how to support any older children in the house
Considering diapering options (cloth, disposable, elimination communication)
Teaching you how to wear your baby in a wrap or carrier
Newborn-related housework (washing bottles/pump parts, infant laundry)
Accompanying you and your baby(ies) to doctor appointments, outings, and errands
Helping to connect you to other resources in the community

With the right support, you will feel seen, heard, and less alone, and this can be a time of joy and connection.

Get the Support You Need.

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Supporting families in Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, and Niles, as well as the northernmost neighborhoods in Chicago.

Support for all families.

Families come in many forms–single parent families, two parent families, LGBTQ families, blended families, intergenerational families, and more–and are made in all sorts of ways–through birth, adoption, surrogacy.

I welcome the opportunity to support your family.

Families with multiples.

As a mom of twins who were born prematurely, I have a personal understanding of the challenges of navigating life at home after a NICU stay, balancing older siblings, and adjusting to life with more than one baby. I’m here to help.

Postpartum Doula Care

Hourly care in your home can be booked in four-hour shifts, for a few days up to a few months.
$45/hr for families with singletons
$55/hr for families with multiples
Reach out to reserve your support.

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New Parent Groups

COMING SOON!
In-Person Parent Talking and Connecting Groups (including one for parents of multiples!)
Help ease the feelings of isolation and connect with other new parents in the same phase of life.

Tell Me More

Hi! My name is Stacey Cloud.

Portrait of Stacey Cloud, Postpartum Doula

I’m a certified postpartum doula and a mom to three kids. I’ve been in education–teaching children and teachers–for over two decades, and have been drawn to new parents and babies for as long as I can remember.

I was elated but exhausted when my first child was born, and was beyond overwhelmed when my premature twins came home less than three years later following prenatal surgery, bedrest, and a lengthy NICU stay. I wish I had sought out postpartum doula support both times.

I feel strongly that when new parents are able to bond confidently with their babies in the first months of parenting, those families, and our entire society, benefit. With the right support in place, the first few months with a new baby (or babies!) can be filled with joy and connection. I’m honored to work with families during this special time, and I’m looking forward to connecting with you and supporting your growing family. You don’t have to do this alone!

Education and Certification

Certified Postpartum Doula, Cornerstone Birthwork Training

Adult and Infant CPR/First Aid/AED certified, American Red Cross

Master of Education, Bank Street College of Education

Bachelor of Arts, Earlham College

Client Testimonials

“Stacey supported me with both my babies–five years apart. She is fantastic with all of the logistics of supporting a postpartum family–making sure everyone is fed, rested, taken care of. Where she is an absolute godsend is her emotional support to everyone in the household–she is pragmatic, non-judgemental, but also knows exactly what you need when you need it.
From taking care of me (as the new mom), my kid (when he became a big brother) and my husband but also other visiting family–she knows how to support you holistically in a way that can't be put into words.
I can't imagine that time period without her–her calming presence, emotional intuition and intelligence, capable skills (from breastfeeding, to burping, bathing and everything in between), and true joy and love for newborns is everything a family needs to transition into this new phase. I highly recommend working with her.”
“I can't recommend Stacey enough as a postpartum doula! As a first-time mom, I was overwhelmed, but Stacey immediately brought a sense of calm into our home. She intuitively knew exactly what needed to be done, often before I even had to ask. Her caring and loving nature made me feel supported, and she shared her experience in a way that allowed me to make informed choices for myself and my baby. I felt so safe leaving my son in her care, which allowed me to finally get the rest I desperately needed. I can honestly say I wouldn't have been able to sustain breastfeeding without her guidance. Stacey truly made all the difference during a challenging time.”