About me

Hello, my name is Amanda Jurrens, and I am incredibly honored and excited to walk alongside you on one of the most transformative days of your life, the day you welcome your child into the world. My journey into birth work has been shaped by nearly a decade of experience in the assisted reproductive technology industry, both professionally and personally, as a three-time gestational carrier. These experiences have ignited a deep passion for supporting families during this beautiful chapter of their lives. I am committed to education, advocacy, and ensuring that every individual feels truly seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to bring a calming, nurturing presence to your labor and delivery, providing continuous physical and emotional support. Together, we will create the birth experience you have envisioned, making this day as empowering and memorable as possible. Outside of my work, I live in Shakopee with my husband, our two middle wonderful middle school age daughters, and our dog, Loki. In my free time, I love cooking, traveling, reading, and working on projects around our 118-year-old home. I would be truly honored to be part of your birth journey and to help make this milestone everything you have dreamed it could be.

Certification and training

Birth Doula- International Doula Institute (2024)

Twin Cities Birth Center internship (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

The Childbirth Collective

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

At the heart of my work is the belief that every birth deserves compassionate, personalized support. Whether you're an expectant parent preparing to welcome your baby or part of a surrogacy journey as a surrogate or intended parent, my role as your doula is to provide steady, nonjudgmental care from pregnancy through postpartum. I meet each family exactly where they are, offering emotional support, evidence-based information, and a calm, grounded presence throughout the experience. For traditional birth clients, I offer a full birth doula package that includes prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and postpartum care to help you feel confident, informed, and nurtured every step of the way. For surrogacy clients, I offer a specialized doula package that supports both the surrogate and the intended parents, recognizing the unique dynamics of surrogacy births. This includes individual consultations, collaborative birth planning, advocacy in the birth space, and postpartum follow-up for all parties involved. My goal is to help everyone feel respected, connected, and supported during this profound life transition.

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