Who is Charity Bean

Charity “Doula” Bean

I am a certified pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and postpartum doula who specializes in hospital birth. I hold many certifications including medical assistant, lactation consultant, birth assistant, and soon-to-be certified perinatal mood disorder counselor. I began my journey into midwifery on January 8th, 2024, with the Midwives College of Utah, where I am pursuing a Bachelor’s in the Science of Midwifery. I have worked in the medical field for 15 years (primary care, trauma, psych, ER, and birthing unit). I serve as a Bi-State Maternal and Infant Health Advocate with an emphasis on Black Maternal Health. I am the founder of The Doula Lab Pregnancy Resource Center located in Belleville, Illinois. As well as the owner of Doula Bean Maternal Care, LLC. My goal is to become a midwife and open a free-standing birthing center in East St. Louis, Illinois. My passion for birth work stems from being a teen mom and working in the medical field. Over the years witnessing the treatment of BIPOC families inspired me to not only talk about what needed to be done but to be the change that maternal health needs.
Charity has also been feature in articles including News Nation Now and Voyage STL. Also multiple podcast and radio interviews including IHEART Radio Chicago. News Nation Now Voyage STL Article

“Ms. Bean herself was my doula during covid and was very knowledgeable and sweet. She is extremely dedicated to her work and is constantly learning new things about the field of maternity. Ms. Bean definitely delivered a 5 plus star experience that was unforgettable. Not only is Doula bean knowledgeable about traditional birthing methods but she is well versed in the cesarean section practices as well. Best choice for your maternal needs !”

— Ashlee Hood