RUSH & Partum Health:
A better start for growing families

Crystal Arrington (she/her) is a Full – Spectrum Doula born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Crystal brings her passion for advocacy, communication and whole person care with her into the sacred spaces of birth and postpartum care. 

Serving has always been a part of Crystal’s life and when she saw that people were in need of compassion and support, she looked into ways she could be of service. Crystal began working with families in their homes around 2016. This sparked her interest in the birth work community where her journey began with community group meetings. As a Postpartum nanny, Crystal began to see first-hand just how important quality postpartum care is. So, she sought out ways she could help.

Crystal completed her Full-Spectrum Doula Training with Doula Trainings International’s (DTI) training program. Alongside her work in the birth worker community, she is a trained singer. Crystal believes that being an artist helps her approach the world in a way that most would not. She utilizes her musical abilities, knowledge of the body, and training as a part of all her care practices.

Paulette is a licensed clinical professional counselor who has previously worked in the hospital and outpatient clinic settings. She has experience working with people across the lifespan including children, teenagers, adults, older adults, couples, and families. Paulette has experience working with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses including trauma, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational problems. Paulette also speaks fluent Spanish and offers therapy in both English and Spanish. 

Paulette is a certified perinatal mental health clinician (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International, the gold standard in perinatal mental health care. In addition, she completed an OB rotation where she trained and received supervision on perinatal cases. 

Paulette often uses interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and CPT. She believes in validating people’s diverse backgrounds and the ways in which this informs their worldview. Together we will work to find our way to your most authentic self.  

Dr. Shirley Scott is a dedicated lactation consultant and advanced practice nurse with a passion for supporting families through the breastfeeding journey. With over three decades of experience in maternal and infant health, she brings a wealth of knowledge, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to her practice.

Dr. Scott earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2020, further enhancing her ability to integrate evidence-based lactation care into clinical practice. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Virginia Commonwealth University (1994) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Adelphi University (1989).

As a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), Dr. Scott specializes in developing individualized lactation care plans, supporting families with complex breastfeeding challenges, and advocating for improved perinatal health policies. She has worked in diverse healthcare settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Dr. Scott is deeply committed to education and mentorship, training healthcare professionals in lactation support.  Her dedication to maternal-child health continues to make a lasting impact on the well-being of the families she serves.