Find a Doula in Brooklyn Park, MN

I want to make this life changing time in your life the way you want it to be, I am adaptable to any cultural or lifestyle needs. I welcome each person and every day with an open mind and an open heart.

Care philosophy

I work with families to meet their individual needs for prenatal, labor, and postpartum support.

Areas served

• Minneapolis/St. Paul area and beyond

Reviews

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  Amanda

  October 5, 2023 at 2:10 pm | Client review

  This woman is a thief and a liar. Prior conviction of theft by swindle and at it again. No DONA certification and robbed my husband’s business while in my home alone with my newborn. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MONSTER INTO YOUR HOME

We believe that every person has a right to: • Equitable, ethical, and accessible quality healthcare that promotes healing and health; • Healthcare that respects human dignity, individuality, and diversity among groups; • Complete and accurate information to make informed healthcare decisions; • Self-determination and active participation in healthcare decisions; • Involvement of a woman’s designated family members, to the extent desired, in all heath care experiences. We believe the best model of healthcare for a woman and her family: • Promotes a continuous and compassionate partnership; • Acknowledges a person’s life experiences and knowledge; • Includes individualized methods of care and healing guided by the best evidence available; • Involves therapeutic use of human presence and skillful communication. We honor the normalcy of women’s life cycle events. We believe in: • Watchful waiting and non-intervention in normal processes; • Consultation, collaboration, and referral with other members of the healthcare team, as needed to provide optimal healthcare. • Appropriate use of complimentary herbs, oils, and technology for current, or potential health problems, without the use of unnecessary interventions. We affirm that these beliefs and values provide the foundation for commitment to individual and collective leadership at the community, state, and national and international level to improve the health of women and their families worldwide.

Care philosophy

Treasured Birth, LLC affirms the power and strength of women and the importance of their health in the wellbeing of mothers and their families. I strive to advocate for the birth of your choice through support, education, and continuity of care. I am also a homebirth midwife and have been practicing as a childbirth professional for over 30 years.

Areas served

• Apple Valley, Minnesota

• Lakeville, Minnesota

• Prior Lake, Minnesota

• Burnsville, Minnesota

• Shakopee, Minnesota

• New Prague, Minnesota

• Faribault, Minnesota

• Northfield, Minnesota

• Montgomery, Minnesota

• Hastings, Minnesota

• Owatonna, Minnesota

• Medford, Minnesota

• LeSeuer, Minnesota

• LeCenter, Minnesota

• Savage, Minnesota

• Bloomington, Minnesota

• Richfield, Minnesota

• Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Eagan, Minnesota

• Lonsdale, Minnesota

• New Prague, Minnesota

• Faribault, Minnesota

• Lonsdale, Minnesota

Reviews

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  Cindy

  July 4, 2022 at 11:26 am | Peer review

  Kelly is knowledgeable and compassionate. Her passion for working with women in their childbearing years is both compassionate and empowering. I have recommended her to several of my patients.

My name is Amelia and I have spent the better part of the last decade working as a recruiter in tech. It was there that I fell in love with walking alongside individuals as they make emotionally charged decisions that impact not just themselves, but their families. It was a field that allowed me to listen first and respond with empathy and resources to help them advocate for themselves. I have always been inspired by sacred transformation in pregnancy and birth and it's long been my desire to embolden people in this stage of life. After birthing two daughters of my own, it dawned on me that I can marry my passion for connection, affirming support and advocacy with birth. Thank you for taking the time to consider inviting me to be a part of your birth team. I hope that I can hear more about your wildest dreams for your birth, provide you with continuous support, and bear witness to you stepping into your power.

Care philosophy

Every birth is an accomplishment and every person deserves to have choice and autonomy in their birthing story. When these are present, the birther feels empowered, despite the outcome. It is my mission to instill confidence in parents, to listen to their desires, and hold space for their story. I am there to make you feel heard, seen, and held in the ways that make sense for you and your family.

Areas served

• Greater Twin Cities

Reviews

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  Alyssa

  March 17, 2023 at 3:38 am | Client review

  My husband and I initially had a virtual interview with Amelia and felt so at ease with her from the very beginning that we knew we wanted her to be a part of our birth story. One week later, we had arranged for her to come to our home to meet in person and make preparations. Needless to say, my original plan and hopes were thrown into a tailspin when my blood pressure was too high at my birth center appointment that morning and I was sent to the hospital for further tests which ultimately led to the decision to induce. Amelia didn’t hesitate. Her texts and calls while I waited to be induced later that night put my heart at ease knowing that she was ready to jump right in when we needed her and that we would tackle whatever challenges came. Our first time meeting Amelia face to face, I was already in early labor,and within moments of entering the room, she was providing counter pressure and pulling out all the tricks from her seemingly bottomless bag. Amelia was then with us for the next 30 hours, through countless physical and mental curveballs, and helped us weather them all until our sweet boy was born via c-section.

I am a DONA certified birth and postpartum doula with a passion for empowering people to trust themselves and their bodies. I specialize in advocating for those with past traumas or complications that could make birth scary or difficult.

Care philosophy

I want everyone to feel seen, heard and in control of key moments in life. I will advocate for you in all ways needed and work to give you the experience you deserve. I want you to look back on this time in your life and feel nothing but peace. If you have suffered a past trauma that could affect your birth experience, I will be your eyes and ears to help you feel in control.

Areas served

• Victoria, MN

• Eden Prairie, MN

• Bloomington, MN

• Edina, MN

• Minnetonka, MN

• Wayzata, MN

Reviews

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  Maria

  September 7, 2022 at 11:19 am | Client review

  Words can not express the level of gratitude my wife and I have for Jenn. She was more than a Doula, she quickly became our sister, best friend and mother (like support). She supported my wife and I through every moment. I was able to have the birth I really wanted even though it wasn’t what we had necessarily expected. She said she couldn’t guarantee a perfect birth but she could guarantee a well supported and well loved birth. She was right! She supported us at the beginning at the end and everything in between. It was a perfect birth simply because Jenn was apart of it.

As a doula, my practice focuses on providing personalized support to birthing people + their families throughout pregnancy, birth + the postpartum journey. My services are designed to complement and enhance the care provided by the birthing person's medical team. I help my clients prepare both physically + mentally for birth, while also fostering a sense of connection + community. During the prenatal period, I work closely with my clients to develop a birth vision that reflects their unique needs, preferences + values. I provide evidence-based information + resources to help my clients make informed decisions about their care. I offer emotional support + help them prepare for the physical + emotional changes that occur during pregnancy. During labor + birth, I provide continuous support to the birthing person + their partner or support team. This support may include physical comfort measures, emotional encouragement, + advocacy. I work to create a calm + peaceful environment, helping the birthing person feel empowered + autonomous. I also use my knowledge of yoga + mindfulness techniques to help the birthing person remain calm, centered + focused. After the birth, I provide ongoing support to my clients during the postpartum period. This may include assistance with breastfeeding, postpartum recovery + newborn care. I offer emotional support, help with household tasks, and connect my clients with resources and support groups in their community. Throughout the entire journey, my focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental + supportive space for my clients. I believe that every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected + empowered as they navigate this transformative experience. I am committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that meets the unique needs of each individual client.

Care philosophy

Every birthing person deserves personalized, compassionate + non-judgmental support throughout their pregnancy, birth + postpartum journey. I believe birth is a natural, transformative + sacred process that deserves to be honored and respected. My role as a doula is to help facilitate a positive and empowering birth experience for the birthing person + their partner + support team.

Areas served

• Twin cities metro

• Minneapolis

• St. Paul

• Minnesota

Reviews

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  Maggie

  February 6, 2024 at 6:59 am | Client review

  Sarah was such a helpful addition to my birth team. She was there for the duration of my grueling 44 hour labor. She met with us several times before the birth, so we felt very comfortable with her before labor began. One of the reasons I chose her was for her background as a yoga instructor. During one of our visits together before labor, it became evident to me that that skill was going to come in use more than I anticipated. She was clearly very comfortable speaking and supporting me verbally in a tone that was so calming and encouraging. The breath work she brought to my labor helped me tremendously to ground me and I am so grateful to have had her there from start to finish through all the unexpected hiccups of getting our baby earth-side. She came to visit us postpartum and brought so many helpful resources. Do not hesitate hiring Sarah as your Doula, you will not find a more supportive person for your birth team, no matter what kind of birth you are planning for.

I am a student midwife. I have attended two births as a doula and I hope to support many more over the years and while I am in school! I have taken two doula trainings and I am continuing to take more continuing education courses to help me become a more well rounded birth worker.

Care philosophy

I believe in physiological birth and I am here to support you no matter where you are birthing and what your preferences are.

Areas served

• Saint Louis Park

• North Metro

• South Metro

Reviews

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  Aubrey

  March 15, 2023 at 3:09 pm | Peer review

  Hanna has been wonderful to work with! She is passionate about birth work and attentive to clients. She is a great doula!

Welcome all, I am so glad that you are here and want to learn more about me and my business. I am a wife, and homeschooling mother of 3. In my "past life" I was an LPN and as an LPN I found that the bureaucracy of the medical system was not where I wanted to be anymore. Since I was 6 years old and my baby brother was born I have wanted to have a career in birth work and I am so happy to be there for you and help you get the birth that you want. My husband was in the Air Force and since we had our oldest son in 2017 I really started to become a doula, but we didn't have the family support living so far away and always moving with the military. Then we moved back to Minnesota and when I had my Daughter in fall of 2021 we had such an odd, scary, but also amazing experience. Because of all of the amazing support we had through our birth it really solidified my want to start my business and help others get the birth that they want. As a Birth Doula, my goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth.

Care philosophy

my goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and labor. I love working with expectant parents and their families to help them navigate the birth and labor process. I look at each new birth as a unique experience and in return, I provide parents with the encouragement and motivation they need throughout the whole process

Areas served

• cambridge

• Isanti

• Princeton

• milaca

• twin cities

• Maple Grove

• Wyoming

Reviews

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  Rachel

  November 9, 2022 at 11:37 am | Client review

  Brittany was so great to work with! My husband and I are thankful every single day that we had her there to support us through my very long labor. She stayed with us through it all and I honestly don’t think we would’ve been able to make it through my labor as well as we did without her!

I am someone who loves to support and advocate for others. I am a natural born caretaker and get much enjoyment by helping others. I was in the human services world as a chemical dependency counselor for about 15 years and worked with individuals when they were at their worst and never judged their journey. I started my work as a birth and postpartum doula in March of 2022, where I continue to work with others with a nonjudgmental stance. I would be honored to be at your side while bringing a new life into this world as your birth doula. I would also be privileged to work with your growing family during the 4th trimester (12 weeks after delivery). Postpartum can be overwhelming to many, and I would be able to provide tools, tips and an extra set of hands to help!

Care philosophy

As a birth doula, my hope is that you can look back on your birth experience with me and have positive memories. I will respect your choices and help you process options as needed. I believe having your voice heard is incredibly important, and that is what I will do, listen. As a postpartum doula, it is crucial that you trust me in your home, with your family and mainly with your newborn baby!

Areas served

• West and South Metro

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  Jenn

  October 3, 2022 at 12:22 pm | Peer review

  Erica is kind, calm, and has a wonderful energy. She would be a great asset to any birthing person or new parent.

Hi! I'm Bria. I'm a wife and a mama to three little humans. We live in North Minneapolis and love exploring new foods, camping & hiking, and spending our weekends at the Mpls Farmers Market. I own half of Bright Earth Doulas with my business partner, Tabitha. ​​My interest in birth work began after my second baby was born. My passion is in supporting people in their journey to parenthood. Everyone wants to hold the baby.... I'm here to hold the parent[s]! ​After hearing countless testimonies from birthing people who wish they'd known more before giving birth, I decided to become a doula. My goal is to INFORM, ASSIST, and EMPOWER pregnant people, so that they go into their birth feeling confident and supported. As a doula, I support all birth. Whether you're planning a home birth in a tub, or a C-section in a hospital, I'm here for it. The most important thing to me is that we develop mutual trust, and that you feel comfortable with me by your side. My personality is pretty type-A, and I love numbers and evidence. One of my goals as a doula is to make sure my clients always know their options, and understand the risks/benefits of the decisions they make. This obsession with the science behind birth led me to become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and start teaching our Preparing for Childbirth course. The course was designed to teach you ALL of your birthing options - not just your hospital's "policies". I personally struggled during my first postpartum. When we focus on birth but ignore postpartum, it's like focusing on our wedding and ignoring the marriage. But, there aren't enough resources and too many Americans feel our culture doesn't prepare us for postpartum! This is why I created the Preparing for Postpartum Workshop - I want you to have a game plan to thrive after your baby is born. I'm excited to connect with you, and work with you during this lifechanging time!

Care philosophy

We believe that information and support are the foundations to a positive transition to parenthood. Our goal is to inspire clients to tap into their intuition, get educated about birth, and feel empowered in their new role as parents.

Areas served

• Minneapolis

• St. Paul

• Bloomington

• Burnsville

• Richfield

• St. Louis Park

• Edina

• Eagan

• Eden Prairie

• Plymouth

• Golden Valley

• Maple Grove

When I was pregnant with my first child and told my midwife that I was hoping for an unmedicated birth, she quickly recommended I find a doula. Prior to giving birth and having a child I liked being in control and would get frustrated when things didn't go as expected. During my pregnancy I worked hard to let go and be flexible. Don't get me wrong, I still love to plan and organize! However, I was able to find joy and peace in the unknown. Having a doula by my side allowed me to let go and connect with my body and my husband in ways I never would have imagined possible during labor and birth. Wild Mother is committed to supporting you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It's my pleasure to provide you with... Resources and evidence based research during your pregnancy so you feel confident about your choices Physical and emotional support during labor and birth Assist with breastfeeding and lend a helping hand to you postpartum

Care philosophy

Since becoming a mother, I have learned a lot. The greatest lesson possibly, that advocating for yourself and having support makes a huge impact on how you experience life. I'm passionate about serving others as they birth and transform into parenthood. Every person, every birth, and every baby is unique. I'm here to help you feel confident throughout your pregnancy and be proud of your birth!

Areas served

• Minneapolis

• St. Paul

• Surrounding suburbs

My Philosophy as a Doula I believe… You deserve to be respected, heard, and seen as a unique individual with intersecting identities. Your identities, history, and values matter. You hold the wisdom to make the best choices for yourself and your child. Birth is political; from hospitals to insurance to parental leave policies, the system is designed to serve a privileged few. Racial disparities in birth-related statistics are not due to race, but due to racism. Not just women carry and birth babies. Every human deserves bodily autonomy and choice. My role is to empower, support, and advocate. My role is to build connection and trust. My role is to hold space for you.

Care philosophy

Holistic care is my focus, as pregnancy, birth, and the transitions involved are not simply physical experiences, but can deeply affect you emotionally and spiritually as well. I operate with the core values of inclusivity, non-judgement, empowerment, anti-racism, advocacy, and humility.

Areas served

• Nokomis

• South Minneapolis

• Minneapolis

• Seward

• Longfellow

• Highland Park

• St. Paul

• Richfield

My name is Lindsay and I live in Northeast Minneapolis with my husband, 10-year-old & 3-year-old daughters, and my 18-month old son. We have dreams of moving to the country and having a hobby farm. Someday those dreams will be realized but in the meantime, we enjoy city life and all its nuanced wonder. I had a doula during my births and have since been inspired to offer the support, education, and sincere sense of calm that my doula offered me.

Care philosophy

My intention as a doula is to support you, encourage you, process options with you, and most importantly, create space to help you breathe and allow the innate feelings of strength and power you possess serve you during this life-changing experience. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your birth team!

Areas served

• Western Wisconsin, Twin Cities Metro

I was born and raised in South Minneapolis, where I live today. I trained as a birth doula and childbirth educator after the birth of my daughter. I have since expanded my knowledge and services and now proudly offer full spectrum care. Covering sexual health education, pre-conception assistance, pregnancy options counseling, abortion and loss support, birth doula services, I provide education and support across a wide array of reproductive life events. I have worked with SPIRAL Collective, Everyday Miracles, Planned Parenthood, Family Tree Clinic, Shir Tikvah Synagogue, and individually with clients. I identify as queer and Jewish and am happy to support all families and folks of any and all identities, especially those in my communities

Care philosophy

I have a deep passion for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy for all people across all reproductive experiences, including the rights of a pregnant person to make informed decisions about their own experiences. I believe in evidence-based, non-judgmental care. I do my best to deliver this, with warmth, compassion, and humor.

Areas served

• Twin Cities, MN

I currently live in Ramsey, MN, with my husband and 2 children. With my 1st child, I chose a hospital setting, without professional support. I personally wish I had, especially to have advocacy and informed decisions! With my 2nd, I chose a home birth and it was magical! I absolutely loved it and I completely saw the differences. I started doula work because I began researching interventions and many people on social media asked me questions! I realized that I have a knack for educating, supporting and knowing more about childbirth!

Care philosophy

I am a holistic doula that believes in the entire body, as well as mentality. I believe everyone should make informed choices about their care. I love to educate, support and be there for my clients in any way possible.

Areas served

• Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, East WI

It is my great honor to accompany birth-givers and their families as they bring babies to the world. I make myself available as an emotional, physical, and informational support to help each family thrive in their birth experience. I listen, observe, and use my intuition to provide deep support that is specific to each family. I strive to empower birthing people to ask for what they want in the birth process, and to help them integrate the changes of plan that sometimes happen along the way. I have been serving families as a birth doula since 2017. I was called to this work after giving birth to my own daughter and experiencing the value of doula support. After my own daughter’s birth, A few dear friends asked me to support their births. I trained as a birth doula and dove into the beautiful world of birth. I have been a bodyworker for the past 10 years and have served people in all stages of life Including pregnancy. I have a background in dance and performance. I am a lifelong student of the human body's capacity to change, integrate, expand, express, give birth, let go, and heal.

Care philosophy

I support all birthing people, and all kinds of births. I support birth in hospitals, homes, and birth-centers. I support all family configurations, all races, and all genders. I believe welcoming a child to the world is a sacred event. It is my goal to offer the support needed for birthing people to be fully present and empowered in their choices.

Areas served

• Minneapolis, Saint Paul, surrounding Suburbs