Sarah Palmer CV

Philosophy

I support clients where they are at, offering informational, emotional, and hands-on physical support from pregnancy through the postpartum period. My experience includes supporting planned and unplanned cesareans, unmedicated and medicated births, clients age 26-50, LGBT families, single-parent families, clients who used IVF to conceive, clients with high-risk pregnancies, and clients with known fetal development differences. I empower clients with evidence-based information and guidance to make informed choices. My goal is to help clients navigate their journey with confidence and support.

Certification

  • DONA Birth Doula Certification (2020-Present)

Training & Professional Development

  • Supporting Interpersonal Violence Survivors in Routine Reproductive Healthcare, Repro TLC – June 2025

  • Navigating the NICU for Doulas – February 2025

  • Burnout in Birthwork, Perinatal Trauma Center – September 2024

  • Racial Equity and Inequities in Birthwork – October 2023

  • Spinning Babies Workshop – April 2023

  • Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss Training – April 2023

  • Advanced Doula Breastfeeding Support – February 2019

  • DONA Birth Doula Training – November 2018

  • Prodoula Labor Support Training – September 2016

Work Experience

  • Palmer Doula – Owner (2017-Present)

  • Third Coast Birth and Baby – Independent Contractor (2019-2021)

  • Chicago Birth and Baby – Independent Contractor (2017-2019)

Client Testimonials

“Sarah is a positive and helpful presence. She always made herself available at any time of day or night for our questions or concerns. During labor and delivery, she demonstrated the selflessness that one would hope for in that situation. Without inserting herself obtrusively into the medical team’s way, Sarah was my partner's most constant source of physical comfort and support for 24 hours.”
— Henry

“Sarah is a wonderful doula, and a wonderful person. She made me and my partner feel comfortable, cared for, and calm. She has helped us with both of our babies, and we feel very grateful for her. She made the birth experiences so supportive and positive!”
— Lizzi

“We worked with Sarah as we prepared for the delivery of our first child. She took as much time as we needed to answer all of our many questions. Sarah is extremely informative, calming, and went above and beyond to prepare us with all we needed to know throughout the process. She really helped us to better advocate for our needs and wants while in the hospital. We feel very fortunate to have worked with her and highly recommend her!”
— Leehe & Sam

“As a first time parent, not knowing what to expect, Sarah was an invaluable resource and support through the end of my pregnancy, birth, and even now (two months postpartum). Sarah's knowledge and expertise helped me avoid unnecessary interventions and her calm demeanor and steady guidance throughout labor and delivery was a boon not only for me but for my husband, as well. Sarah helped me have the kind of birth experience I didn't even know I wanted! I cannot recommend her strongly enough.”
— Hillary

“My partner and I took a three part class from Sarah, though she has many offerings up to full birth doula [support]. Her knowledge she imparted was invaluable. The courses took us through anatomical and emotional changes (and how your partner can support you), stages of labor, decisions about interventions, comfort tools, and basics about hospital prep and postpartum info like latching, postpartum emotions, and organizing your home. I 100% endorse Sarah as a helpful, informative, and comforting resource! (Also she has no judgement about whether you want an epidural, natural, etc.)”
– Rebecca