Kelsey Haliti, CPD, HCHD

Birth Doula, Birth Your Way Childbirth Educator

Kelsey has always had a passion for supporting others. After graduating with her Bachelors in Psychology from North Central College, she and her husband found out they were expecting their first baby. It was through her personal experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum that she found her calling in birth work. The validation that proper education and reliable support are crucial during one of the most important events in the lives of new families has been her driving force.

She trained and certified with The Bradley Method® to become a childbirth educator and birth doula in 2013, and has since also trained and certified with ProDoula® (2016) and Hypnobabies® (2018). In addition to having top quality training experience in the birth industry, Kelsey also has personal experiences in multiple birth options and scenarios. She has attended over 150 births and with her multiple doula partners throughout the years, supported over 300 families. Her knowledge of, and passion for all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum stem from years of professional and personal involvement in the birth work world.

Kelsey lives in the southwest suburbs of Chicago with her husband, two children, and German shepherd. Aside from homeschooling her children and supporting transitioning families, you can find her enjoying the outdoors or with her nose in a book.

Valerie Drews, CPD, CYT

Birth Doula, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Birth Your Way Childbirth Educator

Valerie graduated from Central Michigan University in 2005 with a Bachelors in Education. She spent the next nine years teaching middle school while simultaneously pursuing her Master of Arts in Administration from Olivet Nazarene University in 2012.

In 2013 she and her husband, Gabe, welcomed their first son into the world and Valerie began her transition out of the school classroom and into the world of birthing and educating families. Two and a half years later, their second son was born. Her personal birth experiences ignited her desire to support women and their families for the past 6 years. When Valerie became a certified doula (ToLabor) in 2016 she knew she was fulfilling a deep calling within her to nurture and empower families throughout their entire pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.

Valerie is certified in yoga, vinyasa, with additional training in the prenatal sector. She holds her 200-hour yoga certification from Core Power (2014) and was trained specifically in prenatal yoga in 2015.

Valerie is passionate about helping women as they prepare for motherhood.  She is a wealth of knowledge and a true resource for families in this exciting time of life. She has been told she is both comforting and encouraging. Even in challenging situations, she remains calm and stands strong by your side through your unique birth experience.

Valerie loves to slow down and enjoy life through camping, hiking and spending quality time with her family and friends. You can find Valerie homeschooling her two boys and participating in co-op and community experiences with them.

Valerie believes participating in the pregnancy and birthing process is a privilege and is honored to be a part of your journey.

Dana Watson, CPD, PES

Birth Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist

Dana has always been a helper, nurturer and problem solver. Intuitively knowing what those around her need.

After the birth of her second baby, she had her placenta encapsulated and noticed such a difference in her emotional and physical recovery. This prompted her to train and certify with Tranquil Transitions Placenta Services in 2014 and quickly after with ToLabor and ProDoula in both birth and postpartum doula support as well as childbirth education.

Outside of her work life, you can find Dana immersed in the homeschool community or watching her girls master Taekwondo. She enjoys spending time gardening, crocheting or doing crafty things.

Dana feels there is a need in our society for more holistic birth and postpartum care. As a mother of 3 girls, she hopes to help be the change for new mothers and families. She looks forward to being a part of your team!