Christelle Hagen
Category
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Average star rating
5.0
Experience
26 years
Christelle Hagen
Birth & Postpartum Doula
26 years of experience
5.0
Stillwater, Minnesota
Christelle Hagen
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Stillwater, Minnesota
26 years of experience
5.0
About me
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."
Education
Bachelor of Arts (1995)
Certification and training
Certified Birth Doula (2011)
Certified Perinatal Loss Doula (2013)
Certified Childbirth Educator (2013)
Independent Certified Instructor (Baby Signs) (2012)
Herbalism for Birth Professionals (2012)
Catholic Nursing Mothers' League Leader (2021)
Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator & Counselor (2015)
Certified Natural Family Planning Instructor training (1999)
Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
Stillbirthday
BELLA
Baby Signs
Catholic Nursing Mothers' League
Hypnobabies
Birth & Baby University
Credentials
CLD
CPD
HCHD
SBD
Specialties
Birth and Lactation
Birth Doula
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support
Breastfeeding Support
Childbirth Education
Faith-Based Counseling
Family Planning
Grief and Loss
Herbal Postpartum Care
High-Risk Pregnancy
Home Birth
Hypnobirthing Method
Infant Care
Labor Doula
Lactation Consultation
Loss and Bereavement Doula
Massage
Natural Birth
Natural Childbirth
Newborn Care
Nipple and Breast Pain
Parenting
Parenting Support
Perinatal and Infant Loss
Postpartum Doula Care
Preconception
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Loss
Premature Infants
Recurrent Miscarriages
Relaxation Techniques
Spirituality
Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Support in Pregnancy Loss
Telehealth
Water birth
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Service introduction
I walk alongside families during some of the most meaningful—and vulnerable—moments of their lives. From preparing for birth and breastfeeding to understanding fertility or grieving the loss of a baby, my work centers on listening deeply and offering steady, compassionate guidance. I combine evidence-based education with a holistic, faith-aware approach that honors each family’s values, story, and season. My goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and never alone—no matter where you are on your journey.
Packages
Birth Doula Support Package
My birth doula package provides compassionate, skilled support for you throughout pregnancy, continuous support during your birth, and practical help during the early postpartum period. My role is to walk alongside you—offering emotional reassurance, practical comfort measures, and evidence-based information—so you feel confident and supported throughout your birth.
Prenatal support includes two face-to-face meetings to explore your hopes for birth and review your options and preferences, as well as one class to practice comfort techniques and prepare emotionally and practically for birth. I help you and your partner feel informed and united as you approach the big day. I am also trained in providing herbal care, if desired and approved by your maternity care provider.
During your birth, I provide steady, continuous support tailored to your needs—encouragement, physical comfort, guidance through decision-making, and calm presence in the birth space. I support both you and your partner, helping everyone feel grounded and empowered. I will stay with you through the birth to support you as you feed baby for the first time, if desired.
Postpartum support includes a follow-up visit to process the birth experience, support early feeding and recovery, and answer questions as you settle into life with your baby.
My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices. I work collaboratively with your medical team while keeping your emotional well-being at the center of care. I bring extensive training and experience, so you can feel well supported no matter how your birth unfolds.
I’m happy to talk through payment plans and discounts—please feel free to ask during your consultation.
$1,750.00
USD Flat rate
Prenatal Doula Support Package
My prenatal doula package offers flexible, personalized support during pregnancy, designed to meet you and your family where you are. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this package allows you to choose the types of prenatal support that will be most helpful for your season of life, energy level, and family needs.
Support may include childbirth or parenting education, preparation for welcoming a new baby into your home, and practical assistance that eases the mental and physical load of pregnancy. I can help with nursery preparation and baby-proofing, meal preparation or coordination, natural home cleaning or set-up for a planned homebirth, and support with planning for sibling care.
I also offer optional faith-based support and herbal care, when desired and appropriate, always respecting your values and working within the direction of your maternity care provider.
My role as a prenatal doula is to provide steady guidance, practical help, and emotional reassurance so you feel prepared, supported, and less overwhelmed as you approach birth. This package is ideal for families who want meaningful support during pregnancy but prefer flexibility over a fixed program.
My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices. Together, we create a prenatal support plan that truly serves you and your growing family.
Reach out to schedule your free 30-minute consultation to explore how prenatal doula support can best serve your family.
$50.00
USD Per hour
Postpartum Doula Support Package
My postpartum doula package offers flexible, personalized support during the early weeks after birth, helping families rest, recover, and adjust to life with a new baby. This package is designed to meet you where you are, allowing you to choose the types of support that will be most helpful as you heal and settle into your new rhythm.
Support may include hands-on breastfeeding counseling, infant care education, and gentle guidance as you learn your baby’s cues and feeding patterns. I also offer infant massage instruction, Baby Signs® classes, and practical parenting support tailored to your family’s needs.
Practical, home-based support is a core part of postpartum care. I can assist with light household tidying, meal preparation or coordination, natural home cleaning, nursery or living space organization, and sibling care—helping to create a calm, supportive environment while you focus on recovery and bonding.
Faith-based support and herbal care are available as optional components of postpartum care, when desired and appropriate, and always in collaboration with your healthcare provider.
My role as a postpartum doula is to provide steady reassurance, practical help, and compassionate presence during a tender and often vulnerable season. My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices, so you feel supported, confident, and cared for as you transition into this new chapter.
Please reach out to schedule your free 30-minute consultation, where we can discuss your needs and create a postpartum support plan that fits your family.
$50.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Doula Support Package
My birth doula package provides compassionate, skilled support for you throughout pregnancy, continuous support during your birth, and practical help during the early postpartum period. My role is to walk alongside you—offering emotional reassurance, practical comfort measures, and evidence-based information—so you feel confident and supported throughout your birth.
Prenatal support includes two face-to-face meetings to explore your hopes for birth and review your options and preferences, as well as one class to practice comfort techniques and prepare emotionally and practically for birth. I help you and your partner feel informed and united as you approach the big day. I am also trained in providing herbal care, if desired and approved by your maternity care provider.
During your birth, I provide steady, continuous support tailored to your needs—encouragement, physical comfort, guidance through decision-making, and calm presence in the birth space. I support both you and your partner, helping everyone feel grounded and empowered. I will stay with you through the birth to support you as you feed baby for the first time, if desired.
Postpartum support includes a follow-up visit to process the birth experience, support early feeding and recovery, and answer questions as you settle into life with your baby.
My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices. I work collaboratively with your medical team while keeping your emotional well-being at the center of care. I bring extensive training and experience, so you can feel well supported no matter how your birth unfolds.
I’m happy to talk through payment plans and discounts—please feel free to ask during your consultation.
$1,750.00
USD Flat rate
Prenatal Doula Support Package
My prenatal doula package offers flexible, personalized support during pregnancy, designed to meet you and your family where you are. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this package allows you to choose the types of prenatal support that will be most helpful for your season of life, energy level, and family needs.
Support may include childbirth or parenting education, preparation for welcoming a new baby into your home, and practical assistance that eases the mental and physical load of pregnancy. I can help with nursery preparation and baby-proofing, meal preparation or coordination, natural home cleaning or set-up for a planned homebirth, and support with planning for sibling care.
I also offer optional faith-based support and herbal care, when desired and appropriate, always respecting your values and working within the direction of your maternity care provider.
My role as a prenatal doula is to provide steady guidance, practical help, and emotional reassurance so you feel prepared, supported, and less overwhelmed as you approach birth. This package is ideal for families who want meaningful support during pregnancy but prefer flexibility over a fixed program.
My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices. Together, we create a prenatal support plan that truly serves you and your growing family.
Reach out to schedule your free 30-minute consultation to explore how prenatal doula support can best serve your family.
$50.00
USD Per hour
Postpartum Doula Support Package
My postpartum doula package offers flexible, personalized support during the early weeks after birth, helping families rest, recover, and adjust to life with a new baby. This package is designed to meet you where you are, allowing you to choose the types of support that will be most helpful as you heal and settle into your new rhythm.
Support may include hands-on breastfeeding counseling, infant care education, and gentle guidance as you learn your baby’s cues and feeding patterns. I also offer infant massage instruction, Baby Signs® classes, and practical parenting support tailored to your family’s needs.
Practical, home-based support is a core part of postpartum care. I can assist with light household tidying, meal preparation or coordination, natural home cleaning, nursery or living space organization, and sibling care—helping to create a calm, supportive environment while you focus on recovery and bonding.
Faith-based support and herbal care are available as optional components of postpartum care, when desired and appropriate, and always in collaboration with your healthcare provider.
My role as a postpartum doula is to provide steady reassurance, practical help, and compassionate presence during a tender and often vulnerable season. My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices, so you feel supported, confident, and cared for as you transition into this new chapter.
Please reach out to schedule your free 30-minute consultation, where we can discuss your needs and create a postpartum support plan that fits your family.
$50.00
USD Flat rate
Upcoming classes
Breastfeeding Matters
Online event
Prepare for a strong start to breastfeeding. In this two-hour class, you’ll learn the seven evidence-based “natural laws” of breastfeeding — practical principles that help you understand how breastfeeding works and how to establish it with confidence.
This class is taught by a Certified Breastfeeding Educator and experienced breastfeeding mother, and is designed to support both pregnant and newly postpartum families. Offered online or in person. Families seeking more individualized breastfeeding support are welcome to schedule a free consultation.
$45.00
USD
Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell
Online event
Prepare for your birth with a clear, evidence-based introduction to natural childbirth. This 1.5-hour online class covers:
* the physiology of labor
*what to expect during a natural birth
*skills to feel confident as you navigate your birth journey
* and how to advocate for yourself in any birth setting.
Birth partners welcome at no extra cost!
(This is also a great childbirth "refresher" class for parents expecting new siblings!)
After this class, families can choose to continue with the full Birth Matters series or schedule a consultation for personalized birth support.
$40.00
USD
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
4
5.0
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.
5.0
Christelle has been my mentor in the breastfeeding support world. With her guidance, I have learned so much for myself and for helping other moms meet their breastfeeding goals. Christelle is so gentle and knowledgeable and is a great asset to anyone looking for birth classes, birth support and lactation support.
- Lexy B.
5.0
Christelle has been there to help me fill in the blanks, answer all my questions with the wisdom of both intelligence and experience, and has always done so with the most calming and caring attitude. Someone I can easily trust. I’d highly recommend her to anyone.
- Deanna L.
5.0
Christelle has many years of personal and professional experience in so many different areas of parenting, breastfeeding, childbirth, and fertility awareness/NFP. She also is very caring and is a good listener. I highly recommend her classes and services!
- Gina P.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide birth doula support?
Yes! I offer compassionate, continuous birth doula support, including prenatal preparation, support throughout labor and birth, and a postpartum follow-up visit. My role is to provide emotional reassurance, practical comfort measures, and evidence-based guidance so you feel supported and confident during birth.
What does your birth doula package include?
My birth doula package includes two prenatal meetings, one birth or parenting class of your choice, continuous support during labor and birth, and a postpartum follow-up visit. Prenatal support focuses on exploring your hopes for birth, reviewing options and preferences, and preparing emotionally and practically for labor. During birth, I provide steady, continuous support for both the birthing mother and her partner, including support for baby’s first feeding, if desired.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. I offer a free 30-minute consultation so we can talk through your needs, answer questions, and see whether my support is a good fit for your family. There is no obligation, and it’s simply a chance to connect and explore your options. We can meet by virtually, by phone, or in-person.
What is your approach to birth and family support?
My approach is holistic, family-centered, and rooted in respect for your faith, values, and choices. I work collaboratively with your medical team while keeping your emotional well-being at the center of care. I bring evidence-based education, practical support, and a calm, compassionate presence to each family I serve.
Do you provide sleep training services?
My approach to postpartum support is rooted in responsive, relationship-centered care. I do not provide formal sleep training, but I do support families in understanding infant sleep and creating gentle routines that feel sustainable and in alignment with infant development.
Do you provide breastfeeding counseling?
Yes. Breastfeeding counseling is a core part of my work. I offer evidence-based, compassionate support for getting started, addressing common challenges, and building confidence with feeding. My approach is gentle, responsive, and tailored to your goals, whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, combination feeding, or exploring your options.
Do you offer prenatal or postpartum doula support?
Yes. In addition to birth doula care, I offer flexible prenatal and postpartum doula support. Families can choose the types of support that are most helpful for their needs, including education, practical home support, feeding guidance, and emotional support. This allows care to be tailored to each family’s season, size, and circumstances. Families are welcome to access prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula support, or just one or two of these types of doula care.
Do you offer childbirth or parenting classes?
Yes. I offer a variety of childbirth, parenting, and infant care classes, which may be taken on their own or as part of prenatal or postpartum doula support. Classes are designed to be practical, evidence-based, and family-centered, and may include childbirth preparation, newborn care, infant communication, and early parenting support. Class offerings vary by season and may be available in individual or small-group formats.
What types of pregnancies, births, and postpartum experiences do you support?
I support families across a wide range of pregnancy and birth experiences, including low-risk pregnancies, medically complex or high-risk situations, NICU stays, and families facing or healing from traumatic birth experiences or pregnancy or infant loss. My care is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to each family’s unique needs, values, and circumstances.
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