Sara Dempsey

My mission is to help you discover a birth experience that feels authentic, empowering, and free from fear or trauma—for both you and your baby.

I’m a registered nurse with over a decade of healthcare experience, including a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on leadership and multiple certifications. For the past three years, I’ve served as a healthcare director, improving patient outcomes through strategic initiatives and data-driven decision-making.

My background spans bedside nursing to hospital leadership, with experience at institutions such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and the University of Rochester Medical Center. While I won’t provide medical care in my role as a doula, my clinical instincts remain an integral part of my approach.

As a mother of two with personal hospital birth experiences and minimal interventions, I developed a deep respect for childbirth and maternal care. Becoming a DONA-certified birth doula was a natural extension of that passion.

It’s an honor to support families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey with care, respect, and unwavering dedication.