Brandi Gowder is a Chicago-based full-spectrum Doula and Certified Community Health Worker (CHW), supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Before entering birth work professionally, Brandi was once a newly pregnant mother with questions of her own. After experiencing three births, she recognized the need for steady, nurturing support that extends beyond labor alone. That lived experience shapes how she shows up calm, present, and deeply attuned to each family’s needs.
Brandi is certified through the National Black Doula Association (NBDA) and has provided Doula support since September 2020. She has served as an NBDA mentor and ambassador and is now an NBDA trainer. Her work blends evidence-informed education with hands-on support to help families feel prepared, supported, and confident before, during, and after birth.
As a Doula–CHW, Brandi also supports families with care coordination, advocacy, and connection to community resources. This includes practical postpartum support planning throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Smiley Bee Love is committed to supporting families from all walks of life. We provide respectful, nonjudgmental care and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or income.
We proudly support LGBTQ+ families, VBAC families, families navigating high-risk pregnancies as part of a collaborative care team, parents with disabilities, and low-income families. Services are available in hospital, birth center, and home birth settings.
If you’re looking for care that is grounded, compassionate, and centered on your needs, I invite you to explore my services or schedule a consultation.
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