Chrissie Demarais

Chrissie Demarais is a birth and postpartum doula, certified sleep consultant, and lactation counselor based in Chicago, Illinois. She supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with calm guidance, practical skills, and a deep respect for each family’s personal journey. 

With extensive experience in birth support, breastfeeding, pumping, combo-feeding, and creating personalized feeding schedules, Chrissie blends practical expertise with lived experience. She’s a steady, reassuring presence during labor, offering comfort measures, helpful suggestions, and quiet encouragement. In the postpartum period, she provides hands-on help, evidence based lactation guidance, and the behind-the-scenes care that makes daily life easier. Her goal is to make birth and those early days at home feel a little lighter, a little calmer, and a lot less lonely.

Chrissie’s work is rooted in compassion, education, and a deep respect for each family’s personal needs. Her goal is to help parents feel cared for, capable, and supported during one of the most transformative times of their lives. A mother of two herself, she understands firsthand the joys, challenges, and curveballs that come with welcoming a new baby. Her personal and often lighthearted approach makes families feel instantly at ease bringing not only professional expertise, but also the warmth and humor that remind parents they’re not alone in the journey.

I believe every parent deserves to feel cared for, respected, and supported in a way they’ll carry with them for years. The early days of parenthood are vulnerable, and the way you’re treated during them leaves a lasting mark. Those first days matter, and so does having someone by your side who truly understands and cares for you through them.