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Hi, I'm Jessica.

About Me

(and art historian, and academic, and photographer, and writer, and educator, and calligrapher, and animal-lover, and beginner banjo-player, and chronic-pain-haver, and big sister, and daughter of parents who tried their best)

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I made Soft Spaces for me, as I imagined somewhere that could encompass all these identities and where I could move slowly, close to the ground, and wholly held.

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And I made it for you, your families, and your babies, new to the world and glowing and needing and already loving hard.

I'm a queer full-spectrum doula in Chicago.

soft PRACTICEs

Care that honors your knowledge, your body, and your story.

I offer affirming evidence-based support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.

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AREAS OF SUPPORT

Pregnancy Support

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Guidance, preparation, and grounded support through every trimester.

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Postpartum Support​

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Nourishment, care, and space to recover, learn about your baby, and bond with your family.

Birth Support

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Continuous labor support that centers your choices and your power.​

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Loss & Transformation​

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Compassionate support through loss, transition, and everything before, after, and in between.

Family Building

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Support for conception, treatment, donor paths, surrogacy, adoption, and chosen family.​

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care​

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A Safer space for queer, trans, and marginalized families of all kinds.

Katie P., Chicago

Jess is absolutely fantastic, we would not have survived the newborn phase without her! I had PPD and Jess was so supportive and helpful at a time when I was really overwhelmed and struggling. She was incredible at anticipating our needs and taking care of things around the house that we hadn't even thought of, and she provided super helpful insights and baby tips that helped us function better on days when she wasn't around. We love Jess and we can't recommend her enough! 

No matter where you are, this space is for you: space to land & space to be held & space to be together softly

I'm glad you're here and I'd love to hear from you.

Soft Spaces

Full-spectrum doula support in Chicago, surrounding communities, and online.

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