Postpartum Doulas     Sheila Caldwell RN, CLE, PPD Phone: 217-566-2055 Sheila Caldwell is a Certified Lactation Educator and is also Certified as a Postpartum Doula and Child Passenger Safety Technician. In addition to her role as a Personal Birth Consultant for St John's Hospital, she facilitates the "Out of the Blues" postpartum depression support group, and the "First Steps mother's support group". Sheila believes providing information for people in all phases of life helps them to gain self-confidence and skills. She teaches Baby Basics prenatal classes, Growth and Development for 5th grade students, Positive Body Image and Self Esteem for Junior High, and Living a Healthy Lifestyle Before and Beyond Menopause. Sheila has been a Registered Nurse for 31 years. Her clinical experience includes Pediatrics, Lactation, Hospice, Inpatient and Home Health for the Mother/Baby unit at St John's Hospital Women and Children's Center. Sheila and her husband Jack have been married for 30 years and have a son Dylan, 26 and a daughter Lacey 19. "I come from a very large family who is extremely supportive in all aspects when a new baby is born. For as long as I can remember, I have helped friends and family with the many transitions before and after the birth of a baby. I believe this has been my foundation for being a postpartum doula who can assist at whatever level of need. Guidance, Reassurance, and Comfort are what I like to bring to a family at this incredibly special time!" Click here to view testimonials.

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