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Hello, my name is Karen McMahon, and I have been a Postpartum Doula for over 29 years in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area. I am passionate about moms, babies, and everything postpartum - striving to make coming home with your new baby a smooth transition, filled with joy, peace, and restfulness. My goal is to provide compassionate and thoughtful care tailored to your specific needs. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my adult children, playing outdoors with my Shih Tzu, and exploring the Northern Minnesota outdoors with my husband.

Lakeville, Minnesota

Terri Schelkoph

9 years of experience

Terri Schelkoph (CD)DONA, HCHD Congratulations on your upcoming birth journey! With over 250 births attended, I am a highly experienced and compassionate birth doula, dedicated to supporting families through one of life’s most transformative moments. As a DONA-certified professional, I bring both extensive training and hands-on experience to empower mothers and their partners, ensuring they feel confident and supported throughout the entire birth process. In addition to my doula certification, I am Hypnobabies® certified, specializing in evidence-based techniques to promote relaxation and confidence during labor. I am also a VBAC Link® certified doula, offering expert guidance for those considering vaginal birth after cesarean. With my Spinning Babies® training, I help mothers utilize body positioning to assist with optimal fetal positioning during labor and delivery, promoting smoother, more comfortable births. I am particularly passionate about serving and equipping women proactively helping them navigate their options to best meet their emotional and physical needs. Additionally, I have a special interest in supporting families expecting twins or multiples, offering tailored care and guidance to ensure a smooth and empowering birth experience. My core mission is to foster a positive and empowering birth experience, educating families on their options and helping them make informed decisions that align with their unique needs and preferences. As a devoted Christian, I integrate my faith into my practice, providing spiritual support and encouragement for those who seek it. I believe every birth is unique and deserves to be honored with respect, love, and unwavering support whether it’s a physiological birth, a labor with epidurals, or a planned cesarean. My goal is to provide continuous support, regardless of your birth plan, helping you feel informed, empowered, and confident in your choices. When I’m not attending births, I love connecting with my community, leading prenatal education workshops, mentoring aspiring doulas, and directing the Doula Intern Program through The Nest at New Birth Midwifery. Outside of birth work, you can find me spending time with my husband of 20 years, homeschooling our six children, reading a good book, savoring my coffee, cherishing my friendships, cheering on the Vikings, or serving at my wonderful church. Let’s work together to make your birth experience a beautiful and empowering one!

If you are looking for someone who is compassionate, calm, and full of wisdom, Terri is the one for you! She was such an important part of my pregnancy and was a key factor in my birth going so smoothly. I’m so grateful for Terri’s presence during this season of my life. I felt like I had my own personal cheerleader! During the final weeks of pregnancy, I was facing a lot of stress and grief from losing a family member, and Terri’s calm, gentle presence (along with her strong Christian faith) helped me navigate it all. I don't know how I would have done it without her. She provided clear, evidence-based resources and thoughtful hands-on guidance on positioning and exercises to encourage my baby to flip out of her breech position. When my baby wasn't dropping (which was hindering my body from going into labor), Terri shared a variety of techniques to support optimal body alignment which worked so well. Terri is quick to respond and truly listens. I never felt like I was bothering her; she checked in on me frequently and has continued to be a wonderful resource even now that I’m postpartum. Her genuine excitement about birth, babies, and empowering families shines through in everything she does. I am so thankful for her!

- Mirna B.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Linna Wilkins

26 years of experience

Helping families welcome their little ones into the world is my calling and purpose! I am a former L&D nurse, who chose to be a doula so because laboring families deserve consistent, focused, support evidence-based information so they can best advocate for themselves during one of the most transformational times in their lives. Because of the challenges nurses face in hospital settings, I did not have the time or resources to provide this level of support to families. I started Womb to World Birth and Lactation Support Services so that I can use my years of clinical, training and business experiences to create a community that is respectful, supportive and empowering to families of all types. Our motto is YOUR BIRTH EXPERIENCE. YOUR WAY. I would love to support you in creating your joyful birth story.

As a supportive husband i understood my role was to step up to this new challenge of being part of the birthing process and often felt that a Doula would be diminishing my role. My wife came across Linna and after our first few meetings she helped me understand how being a mentor to us and bringing her vast experience was actually more helpful. I feel lucky that we met her and signed up immediately. She really went above and beyond. During intense labor, Linna didn't just support my wife; she coached me. She provided clear, actionable guidance that eliminated my panic and allowed me to focus entirely on my wife's emotional needs. Instead of feeling helpless, I felt effective and truly present. She empowered me to be the best support I can be. She not only was coaching us on the birthing process but also made sure to check on us weeks after the birth to make sure we were adapting well to our new role as parents. Linna will always be a part of our first born's beautiful birth story. It was the single best decision we made for the birth. experience and highly recommend her services.

- Abhishek S.

Eagan, Minnesota

5.0 (4 reviews)

H.L. Hakanson

4 years of experience

Hi All. I am a Dona Certified birth doula and provide postpartum services as well. I am on the MN State Doula Registry. I have training in Spinning Babies and Body Ready Method and well as trauma informed training. I have a background in social work and higher education. I am passionate about birth and helping to create a safe and comfortable environment for every client that I work with. I never provide judgment only support for you and your Birth team. I serve the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. In my off time you’ll find me with my children, husband and two dogs.

We loved Heather. She helped me to be a strong advocate for myself when the hospital was pushing for a c-section. Our little boy was born vaginally and completely healthy.

- Janie M.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Skye Thompson, MA, OTR/L, CAB-CD

3 years of experience

Skye Thompson Certified Birth Doula, CAB | Occupational Therapist, MA, OTR/L (Licensed in Minnesota) | Specializing in Pelvic Floor Therapy As a certified birth doula and perinatal occupational therapist, I love walking alongside families during one of the most powerful and personal transitions of their lives. With eight years of experience in mental health and specialized training in pelvic floor therapy, I’m especially passionate about how the mind and body work together in labor. There’s so much we can do to support both—regulating the nervous system, releasing tension, and helping the body move through birth with more ease and confidence. I’ve had two home births myself, and they’ve shaped the way I view birth—raw, sacred, and incredibly unique to each family. While I support births in any setting, I bring a calm, grounded perspective to those planning a home birth. Wherever you choose to welcome your baby, I work to create an environment that feels warm, familiar, and truly yours. I live in South Minneapolis with my husband and our three young boys who keep life full of noise, joy, and adventure. You can usually find us biking along the Mississippi River, chasing each other through playgrounds, or hunting down the best local food trucks (bonus points if there’s a good coffee shop nearby!). I’d be honored to be part of your story. ***Client testimonials can be viewed on my homepage at www.HomemadeBirth.com***

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Skye as our doula, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her support. She offered a wealth of helpful ideas and techniques, always tailored to our needs and preferences, and her thoughtful suggestions made a real difference throughout the process. Skye was always available and has backup doula's on hand if there would be another family in labor. She provided gentle encouragement helped us navigate each moment with confidence and we truly felt like we had someone in our corner every step of the way. We highly recommend Skye to anyone looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, kind, and deeply committed to supporting families with care.

- Hannah K.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tona Ratigan Green

2 years of experience

My Name is Tona, and I am passionate about the sacred rhythms of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I have always been drawn to the path of supporting women and birth, and when the idea of a doula was introduced to me many years ago, I knew that it was my calling. There is nothing that lights me up more than being in the birth space with a woman and holding her through this beautiful, raw and powerful initiation. As your doula, I tend to you as a sister, a friend, a mother and a space holder. My mission is to hold you like the village would have held us all.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

5.0 (6 reviews)

Hallie Rogers

14 years of experience

I’m Hallie, the founder and CEO of Better Beginnings. My passion for supporting women and families through the incredible transformation into parenthood began with my own journey. After experiencing the challenges of the postpartum period with my first two children, I felt called to create a resource that could make this transition smoother and more supportive for others. That’s how Better Beginnings was born. Today, I’m proud to lead one of Minnesota’s premier teams for postpartum doula and lactation support. Our team is highly trained and deeply committed to providing compassionate, expert care to families during this pivotal time. As a certified lactation counselor and certified postpartum doula, I’ve spent over a decade working with mothers and families, helping them navigate the early days and beyond with confidence and reassurance. My work is grounded in both personal experience and professional expertise—I’m a mother of four, and I know firsthand how deeply the journey into motherhood transforms us. Supporting families isn’t just my profession; it’s my calling. My mission is to make quality postpartum care accessible and to create a nurturing community for mothers as they embrace each stage of motherhood and self-discovery. I’m grateful to share in this journey with you and look forward to supporting you along the way.

What a gift to work with Better Beginnings! Hallie and her team were so prompt and helpful from start to finish, making sure we had what we need to choose the right offerings for our birth and were so gracious about all of our questions along the way. We loved working with our doula Cyrese - She went above and beyond to check in, encourage, and support us in all the weeks leading up to birth and through our delivery, sharing so much knowledge and cheering us along the whole way. We felt so loved and supported in our preparations for birth and welcoming our little one to our home - We would warmly recommend Better Beginnings to any mama and family welcoming a new baby!

- Katie A.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Brieana Davison

8 years of experience

I am a Midwife that serves the greater Twin Cities metro. I provide prenatal, birth and postpartum care for families wanting a home birth. I offer home birth, water birth, VBAC and some breech options. I also offer IUI/ICI and other conception and well care needs.

Elko New Market, Minnesota

Kelly Martin Treasured Birth

32 years of experience

My name is Kelly Martin, and I am a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife located in the Twin Cities South Metro. Coming from a background of 30 years as a Birth Doula, it has been my experience that pregnancy, labor, and birth have the potential to transform individual, family, and a communities healthy birth practices by integrating current evidence-based research standards of practice with holistic midwifery wisdom. I have a deep trust in birth.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

5.0 (2 reviews)

Amanda Jurrens

2 years of experience

Hello, my name is Amanda Jurrens, and I am deeply honored 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 began with nearly a decade of experience in the assisted reproductive technology industry, both professionally and personally as a three-time gestational carrier. Those experiences lit a fire in me that has only grown stronger with time. Over the years I have had the privilege of supporting many births, and each one has deepened my reverence for the incredible things the human body is capable of. I am, at heart, a total birth nerd, especially when it comes to the biomechanics of labor. I am endlessly fascinated by pelvic dynamics: how the pelvis moves, how a baby navigates through it, and how small positional shifts can open space and work with physiology rather than against it. This passion led me to complete training in the Body Ready Method, an evidence-based approach focused on preparing the body for physiologic birth. Understanding the interplay between posture, movement, and fetal positioning is not just an intellectual interest for me. It is something I bring directly to your labor support. I believe deeply in physiologic birth, in trusting the process, working with the body's wisdom, and creating the conditions for birth to unfold as naturally as possible. That said, I meet every family exactly where they are. My role is never to push an agenda but to make sure you feel informed, empowered, and genuinely supported in whatever birth looks like for you. Education, advocacy, and ensuring that every person feels truly seen, heard, and held are the cornerstones of my practice. I am committed to showing up for you with a calm, nurturing presence and continuous physical and emotional support from early labor through those first tender moments after birth. Outside of birth work, I live in Shakopee with my husband, our two wonderful middle-school-age daughters, and our dog Loki. In my free time I love cooking, traveling, reading, and pouring love into our 118-year-old home. I would be truly honored to be part of your birth journey, to geek out over the amazing mechanics of it all, and to help make this milestone everything you have dreamed it could be.

Amanda was wonderful to work with! In addition to supporting us during labor, we had an initial consultation with her, two meetings before the birth and one meeting postpartum. She is knowledgeable about labor and the postpartum experience. We are first time parents, and she was able to answer our questions as well as offer extra resources and helpful tips. She is very supportive of mothers’ birthing preferences. We opted for a natural labor experience at a birth center, and she was very familiar with that environment. It was also important to us to have a doula who shares our Christian faith and could believe with us for an uncomplicated, beautiful birth (which we had)! I didn’t get a worship playlist put together ahead of time, but Amanda had one ready to go. She offered to braid my hair during labor which ended up being wonderful for labor and the first 48 hours postpartum! She has a calm, nurturing presence. Some other things she did to support us during labor were apply cold washcloths, provide pressure through hip squeezes, and give verbal encouragement. She also picked up our lunch for us post-delivery and thoughtfully brought us home-made treats at our postpartum visit. We are so glad that we went with Amanda as our doula and highly recommend her! Thanks, Amanda!

- Abby M.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

5.0 (6 reviews)

Sierra Dillard

12 years of experience

I love what I Do-ULA! My passion is for women, children and families and how to keep them together. I enjoy working with clients, families, teen parents, diverse populations, and community organization to help develop ways to tap into the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being. I am a Certified Doula (8 + years), Certified Lactation Specialist, Mentor, Yoga Instructor, and Motivational Speaker. I would love to answer any more questions you may have otherwise I'm available for a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sierra is our one and only, beloved doula. She has been with our family through the birth of our two children at the Minnesota birth center. Sierra brought positivity, faith and a deep sense of calm to our visits and to the births. Sierra is a wonderful advocate - experienced, knowledgable, supportive, fun, thoughtful, and a sweetheart! Our relationship with our doula doesn't end after we bring home our babies. We know that we can always reach out to Sierra and that she will receive us with open arms. Sierra you are such gift. We love you!

- Preterra and Delani A.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

5.0 (18 reviews)

Maggie Mau

3 years of experience

My name is Maggie Mau, and I am a mom of two girls and two very sweet rescue pups, Hopper and Eleven. My partner is a longtime teacher for Saint Paul Public Schools and we have lived in the South Como neighborhood in Saint Paul for the last 15 years! As a family we enjoy camping, hiking and exploring our country’s beautiful national parks. It is not odd to find us hammocking up at Como park, picking mulberries and reading :) I enjoy running, gardening, reading and baking and hosting regular gatherings of family and friends. I have been in the Twin Cities nonprofit sector my whole career, and the passion that I feel for the success of individuals and families in our community is now being carried forward in a different, but equally important way – through the support and empowerment of families as they navigate their birth journeys. I believe in leading with empathy and deep listening, in order to best support families to create their own powerful birth experiences. I feel humbled and honored to be able to share space and offer support to you - the amazing parents and parents to be!

Choosing a doula was an unknown for us, but from the moment we started our interview process with Maggie, we were immediately put at ease. Her calm demeanor and personable attitude were exactly the kind of energy we knew we would need during such a stressful and transformative time. She spent almost an hour actively listening to our needs and wants during our initial consultation, which spoke volumes about her dedication. While it would take a book to summarize our entire prenatal, delivery, and postpartum journey, Maggie was there by phone every step of the way, and was an absolute joy and kind soul to have in the pre-delivery and delivery rooms. While people certainly welcome babies without a doula, having an individual like Maggie by our side during what was the hardest thing we've ever experienced made us feel like everything would be okay. We would recommend Maggie for doula services in a heartbeat.

- Ryan G.

Northfield, Minnesota

5.0 (5 reviews)

Brooke Jaszczak

5 years of experience

Who is taking care of YOU? While many people are focused on your medical health and safety or the excitement of the new baby, I am focused on YOUR needs and desires. There is so much pressure put on moms to have a healthy pregnancy, a certain type of delivery, feed baby a certain way, and the list goes on. You are doing your best, and you deserve to be seen and supported. You are carrying the weight of the world, and I'm here to lighten your load. I'm Brooke, a birth doula in Northfield MN, and I help moms build confidence in birth and motherhood through evidence based research, postpartum planning, and my undivided presence at your birth. I believe that birth is a natural, healthy, and beautiful life event, and that we can trust our bodies through it. But most of all, I believe that YOU should get the right to know your options, to choose what sits best with you, and to be completely supported. No judgment. Let's chat and see if I'm a good fit for you!

I would truly recommend Brooke to anyone who is having a baby. She made me feel so seen and cared for every single step of the way. One of the best things about Brooke is the attention she gives to well-being of the mama. She really understands that this journey is not just about a single moment, but cares for moms during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She is exactly who I wanted to walk by my side through the beautiful and vulnerable process of bringing a baby into the world.

- Stephanie B.

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Leah Temple

4 years of experience

I’m a fertility and birth doula offering evidence-based, compassionate support from conception through birth. As a fertility doula, I specialize in medically assisted conception, including IUI, IVF, and surrogacy. I support intended parents through the emotional, physical, and logistical complexities of treatment-helping you understand medications, timelines, and decision points so you feel informed and grounded throughout the process. As a birth doula, I support families no matter how their pregnancy was achieved. I work collaboratively alongside your medical providers to complement clinical care, while centering physiological birth and informed decision-making. My role is to help you understand your options, advocate for yourself, and feel calm, confident, and supported during labor and birth.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Asia Jackson

2 years of experience

I'm Asia Jackson—doula, licensed social worker, and mother. My journey into this work began with my own experience as a single Black mom navigating pregnancy and early motherhood. I know firsthand how isolating and overwhelming this season can be, especially without the right support. Root + Bloom was born from that experience. I combine my background in trauma-informed care with deep, culturally aware support to help families feel seen, heard, and empowered. My goal is simple: to walk beside you with compassion, advocacy, and love.

Stillwater, Minnesota

5.0 (13 reviews)

Kayla Hernandez

4 years of experience

At My Love Grows, I believe that every family deserves to experience the transformative journey of pregnancy and birth with confidence, peace, and love. As a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and mother of four, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to the care I provide. My approach is rooted in my faith in God and a deep commitment to empowering families through education and personalized support. Whether guiding parents through childbirth preparation or offering postpartum care, I help parents navigate their unique path with strength, understanding, and faith. I strive to create a nurturing environment that fosters trust and understanding, offering a holistic blend of emotional, physical, and educational support tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. My philosophy centers around the belief that education is the key to empowerment. I offer childbirth education, postpartum doula support, and photography services to guide families through the different stages of parenthood. By tapping into my training as a Body Ready Method® Pro and Evidence Based Birth® Professional Member, I help parents prepare not only for birth but also for the transition into life with a newborn. My goal is to provide families with the tools they need to make informed decisions, trust their instincts, and embrace the power within themselves as they welcome their little one into the world.

Kayla is very kind. She was very helpful during my labor. I honestly couldn’t have done it without her

- Damaris Oliva

Stillwater, Minnesota

5.0 (4 reviews)

Christelle Hagen

26 years of experience

Are you looking for a safe and experienced guide to accompany you throughout your parenting journey? I am an experienced natural women's health educator, childbirth educator, certified birth and postpartum doula, certified Baby Signs instructor and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor who believes in giving you the information you need to make informed choices that are right for you and your growing family. While I support natural choices, I understand that circumstances sometimes require adjustments to our hopes and plans and I can give you practical information to guide you as you make these difficult decisions. As a certified perinatal loss doula trained in Psychological First Aid, I am prepared to help families in challenging and unexpected situations as well. The mission of my nonprofit is to "accompany families through the joys and sorrows of birth and parenting."

Christelle is always lovely and helpful, providing kind encouragement as she draws from extensive experience with her own children and the children of many other families. I have asked her for advice or information on many aspects of mothering in the Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group. Outside of that group, I have sought her perspective on the prospect of pain in natural birth, hypnobirthing, breastfeeding my newborn who was exhibiting frustration by screaming when I tried to feed him, and healing an infection related to nursing. Even though she must be so busy with her own large family, she takes time to respond promptly to my questions. I am so glad to know Christelle and look forward to consulting her about more topics in the future!

- Ruby Marie M.

Red Wing, Minnesota

5.0 (2 reviews)

Rhonda McKim

9 years of experience

Hello and Congratulations on your new arrival! I've been a birth doula since 2018 through the organization DONA. Every birth I have assisted with has been a beautiful and a learning experience for me. I feel blessed to be a part of this special moment in the lives of my clients. My practice provides you and your partner with continuous emotional and physical support. You are in charge, but a doula can assist with you staying in charge, especially in a hospital setting. Doula's are skilled at helping to alleviate the fear factor of giving birth. Every mother deserves a doula, and I hope you would consider me to be yours. Best wishes! Rhonda

Rhonda is a kind, sincere person with a true passion to help moms have a great experience of birth based on the mom’s hopes and preferences. She fit into the dynamic of my husband and I very well and made my husband so grateful to have a doula, and of course I was so thankful both of our births to have Rhonda with us.

- julia b.

Bethel, Minnesota

Ella Tischer

3 years of experience

Hello! I’m Ella, a passionate and dedicated Birth and Postpartum Doula, here to support you through one of the most transformative times in your life. With a deep commitment to nurturing both you and baby, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, the postpartum period, as well as those who have a surrogate or are looking to adopt. My goal is to empower families to have the birth experience they desire and to offer guidance and care as you navigate life with your new child(ren). As a Doula, I understand the challenges that can come with childbirth and the early days of parenthood. Whether you're seeking help with labor techniques, breastfeeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery, or overall support as you grow your family, I am here to provide compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs. I believe in creating a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel confident, informed, and cared for every step of the way. I would love to connect and be part of your story. Let’s work together to make your experience as positive and empowering as possible!

Edina, Minnesota

Ellen Roeser

45 years of experience

I have always been drawn to newborns, infants, children of all ages, and their families. There is a richness in family life that always brings about such a great sense of wonder and awe. There is a way a baby or toddler looks back at you and you know they don’t care what color your hair is, how many wrinkles you have, if you are overweight, underweight, or have zero sense of style. They just know how to LOVE. It is that unconditional love and trust in a baby’s eyes that instilled a strong desire in my heart to protect this innocence and trust by providing families with care providers they could trust. Care that is always gentle, loving, slowly paced, curious, and joyful. We want to bring this into your home.