Hi, Im sydney. this is where my work lives.
I wear many hats here in Peoria IL. But you can find most of them online no matter where you live. It’s my passion to share knowledge and serve moms and babies.
I provide: birth + postpartum doula support, education/workshops, breastfeeding help, newborn care basics, herbal medicine education, and more.
Please reach out with any questions as I’d be happy to answer them.
support for new moms
local and virtual options available
Yes, you are still a new mom even if this is your 4th baby. We are always learning!
I am a birth and postpartum doula in Peoria IL and I prefer to do things differently than the average doula. I’m far from the “booked and busiest” and I am curious to a fault. If you want to know the answer to something, especially if its risque or niche, you better believe I’m going to dive deeply into a rabbit hole and compile comprehensive info for you.
The best way I support your transition is to teach you. Not to baby you. Not to give you hip squeezes. Not to overwhelm you with information.
My job is deeper than that.
My doula superpower is to ground you by helping you feel more confident and secure in the transition from maiden to motherhood.
No matter what stage you’re at — fertility/family planning, newly pregnant, a week away from your due date, or freshly postpartum…I’ve got something for you.
Start here.
my Portfolio includes:
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Credentials:
Certified Nurse Assistant 2011
BEST Doula Training Birth and Postpartum Certification 2021
Trauma Informed Doula Support Training 2023
C@nna-Consultant Training 2022
Interpener Training Certification 2022
C@nn@bis and Motherhood Course with Michele Ross, PhD 2023
MA in Human Development and Family Studies - (In Progress)
Infant CST with Fascia Release Protocol with Lori Hendrickson 2026
CPR Certified
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Soulside Community Doula Program Creator/Coordinator (Peoria, IL)
CannaBirth 501-c3 NonProfit Management
Grants/Impact Report Generation
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Central IL Local Resource Guide (free)
Workshop Replays
The CLEAR Approach PDF (free)
Illinois Healthcare Guide to C@nn@bis
Here’s a lil somethin’ you should know about me…
I’m not just your herb-lovin’-mom-next-door….
My core mission and soul purpose is to create tools and support for women experiencing the transition into motherhood.
My favorite channel of support is through education. I love teaching live workshops and watching confidence grow in real time. I love hearing your stories and being able to hold space for (very real) fears and concerns.
Honestly, I’m just honored to be in your corner as you prepare for birth.
I am strongly passionate about sharing the tools and knowledge I’ve learned along the way — even if said “tools” are controversial or uncomfortable for others. (Yes, I have been known for primarily supporting plant med-consuming clients!) This is why I also educate birthworkers on subjects that no one else will touch.
My role as a birthworker isn’t to judge. It’s to provide emotional, informational, spiritual, and physical support. Sometimes one — sometimes all — depending on the situation.
So don’t be shy about asking questions or bringing something complex to my door. Come as you are, you’re welcome here.
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Supporting families in Peoria, Peoria Heights, Canton, Farmington, Hanna City, Trivoli, Mapleton, Bartonville, East Peoria, Washington, and throughout Central Illinois.