Christelle Hagen

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."

Recent review

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.

Kayla Hernandez

Stillwater, Minnesota

5.0 (6 reviews)

Kayla Hernandez

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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 three, 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.

Recent review

Where to begin.... The day I met Kayla I instantly felt a sense of trust and calm. She was very understanding and listened to my concerns and wants for my birth plan for my second child. It had been about 8 years since I had given birth to my first and I was feeling nervous for birth and postpartum. She was very helpful and attentive. I felt like I could go to her and she was available for my needs. I had a very long and different birth experience and like most births it didn't go as planned. But when I say I couldn't have done it without her.... she was very supportive, kind, patient, and she was right there with me supporting the whole way. She truly is a kind and awesome person. I am so very lucky to have had her there for the birth of my child. She made my difficult and scary birth so much better. I highly recommend her to any expecting mother.

- Nicole M.

Selina Truax

Faribault, Minnesota

5.0 (3 reviews)

Selina Truax

5 years of experience

Hi there! I’m the founder of Independent Sleepers and a proud mom of two. With over 10 years as an ICU RN and 2 years in the NICU, I bring both medical expertise and a mother’s heart to my work. As a certified pediatric sleep consultant and newborn care specialist, I’ve guided thousands of families to restful nights and consistent naps. Most babies I work with sleep through the night within just a few nights, and settle into proper nap routines within 2 weeks.

Recent review

Where do I even begin!? Selina changed our lives in just three weeks. She gave our little one the gift of sleep and us too! From the start Selina understood my goals for my little one's sleep and that I wanted to use a gentle approach. She tailored a sleep plan that worked for us and made adjustments along the way as needed. She was super confident and definitely knows her stuff, which reflected in all her work. She was easy to communicate with and really held my hand through the whole process. She had check ins with daily, held me accountable and was always there when I needed her. Selina is so dedicated to her clients and truly wants the best for each family. All of that is reflected in her work and commitment to each family. She was able to get my little one to nap for longer than 30-40 minutes and get him to sleep through the night, 12 hours. We are all so much happier now that we are getting good sleep. I can't say enough about how amazing she is and the work she does.

- Jessica C.

Abigail Bartlett

Zimmerman, Minnesota

5.0 (1 review)

Abigail Bartlett

11 years of experience

For me, newborn care is more than a job; it's a heartfelt calling. With over ten years of professional experience nurturing newborns, my goal is to provide exceptional care, foster growth, and create a loving environment that offers parents peace of mind while embracing this meaningful journey. I have completed Foundational and Advanced Newborn Care Specialist Training through Newborn Care Solutions and hold a CACHE Newborn Specialist Certification. plus a CPR/First Aid Certification. I’m your partner in peaceful nights, helping newborns thrive and parents get their needed rest.

Recent review

We started using Abigail for our newborn baby in February. She was so so helpful and basically saved our sanity. Our baby is 7 months now and we still only trust Abigail to watch him for us on date nights etc.

- Emmalie M.

Rhonda McKim

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

Recent review

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.

Bonnie Theisen

Watkins, Minnesota

Bonnie Theisen

3 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Bonnie Theisen , I am a birthing doula trained through DONA international. I love everything about the whole birthing process and am always eager to learn more. I have 11 children and currently 2 grandchildren that I love to spend time with. My hobbies are baking crocheting, and just spending time with the family.

Amy Adams

Chanhassen, Minnesota

Amy Adams

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Amy Adams. I am a wife, mother, preschool teacher and certified postpartum doula. As someone who suffered from postpartum depression I know what I wish I'd have had in my postpartum journey that I did not. I strive to make mothers feel supported and nurtured during their 4th trimester. I would love to be a listening ear, a supportive friend, a vocal cheerleader and a willing helper to you and your family.

Allison McDonald

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Allison McDonald

11 years of experience

Hello! My name is Allison McDonald, and I’m a professional postpartum doula with a passion for nurturing families during the tender weeks and months after birth. I am a certified childbirth educator, a certified massage therapist, and trained doula. Before stepping into postpartum work, I spent over ten years as a professional nanny, caring for primarily newborns, infants and, toddlers. I also have experience with overnight newborn care. My goal is to support families in whatever way they need. Whether that’s helping with newborn care, sibling integration, animal support, breastfeeding guidance, or giving mom time to rest, bond, or just breathe—I’m here for it. I also assist with light household tasks like meal prep, errands, laundry, light cleaning, and organizing to help make your home feel calmer and more manageable. I’m a compassionate, judgment-free presence—a listening ear when you need to talk, and an extra set of hands when you need a break. Wherever there’s a need, I’m honored to step in and support you.

Jakayla Crowley

Minnetonka, Minnesota

Jakayla Crowley

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Welcome to Angel Kiss Doula Services Where Every Birth is a Blessing, and Every Family is Honored. Hi, I'm Jakayla Crowley, the heart behind Angel Kiss Doula Services. I provide compassionate, judgment-free support through prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery—empowering individuals and families of all backgrounds to feel informed, nurtured, and truly seen during one of life’s most sacred journeys. Whether you're preparing for your first birth, your fifth, or simply seeking emotional grounding and physical support, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way—with hands to hold, ears to listen, and a heart that cares deeply. Let’s make your birth experience one you’ll treasure forever. Because every family deserves an angel’s touch.

Rhonda Fellows

Hopkins, Minnesota

Rhonda Fellows

Accepts insurances

Rhonda is a birth doula, childbirth educator, doula trainer & mentor, BIPOC birthworker connector and pelvic steam facilitator. She refers to herself as a lactation champion because of her passion for helping families feed their babies. Serving families in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Rhonda loves helping parents realize their strength and ability. It is her desire to help families understand their rights and options so they feel empowered to advocate for themselves. Before entering birth work, she spent two decades working to support healthy families. Her career has included working as an after-school program director, healthy relationships/sexual health educator, community connector for an elementary school, homeless shelter co-facilitator and leading teen mission trips.

Libby Halbmaier

Shorewood, Minnesota

5.0 (3 reviews)

Libby Halbmaier

2 years of experience

Hi my name is Libby! Having a passion for caring for people and family led me to my love of postpartum care! One of the biggest blessings in life is the ability to carry and bring a new life into this world. I have been working with families for more than 10 years, starting out as a babysitter, and working my way into the doula industry. It would be an honor to care for you and your family. I cannot wait to connect with you!

Recent review

"Libby is a great help and also emotional support. She is quick to do any tasks such as cleaning or helping in any way with the baby, as well as happy to be a listening ear. I've had a great feeling about her since first meeting her."

- Christine M.

Jeannie Baron

Excelsior, Minnesota

Jeannie Baron

22 years of experience

The Nest Birth & Family Services is a Christian doula agency serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of Minnesota owned by Jeannie Baron and Linda Sarna. We started our agency because we had a vision of creating a community of passionate and evidence-based birth professionals who are motivated by the love of Jesus and all things birth and the desire to surround mothers and families with tenderness, kindness and skill. At The Nest, we understand the power of a mother’s intuition. That’s why our guiding principle is to listen before all else. We then pair that listening ear with our training and expertise to ensure that you understand your choices and to give you a voice to express them. Our aim is to help you have your ideal pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. A nest is a space that is loving, positive, strong, and durable. Our vision is to make The Nest Birth & Family Services this sort of space for growing families. To that end, we offer the best providers in prenatal and postpartum care. The Nest doulas are professionally trained and are either certified or working towards certification to assure accountability and the highest of professional doula standards. Besides birth doula support, we also offer childbirth education, body work, breastfeeding support, postpartum doulas, parenting classes, and much more. Whether you are looking for childbirth classes, a birth doula or a postpartum doula, our unbiased, unconditional guidance makes us an incredible choice to round out your baby dream team!

Rachel Johnson

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Rachel Johnson

12 years of experience

Here is a little background on me (the short version) - I started working at KinderCare during my summers in college. 2016-2018. August of 2018 I started nannying for a 15 month old while I was still finishing my Bachelors Degree. I stayed with that family until I graduated college in May of 2020. (I actually still have contact with this family and remain very close with them.) I graduated college from UMN Twin Cities with a BS in Child Developmental Psychology. After college I worked as an ABA therapist for Kiddos with Autism. Then I moved to a school district and worked in SPED with kiddos with EBD (emotional behavioral disorder). Finally that brings me to my current job 2020-now. I work as a Guardian ad Litem for the State of Minnesota. Essentially a cross between an attorney and a child advocate in the family court system. I am looking for some part time work for a couple of reasons, but the main reason is I recently lost my mom to chemotherapy complications in May of 2024. Since then I have been trying to find things that bring me joy in such dark times. Children are that joy for me. While I work with children in my regular career, I want to get back to my roots in providing direct one on one care for kiddos.

Rachel Johnson

Golden Valley, Minnesota

Rachel Johnson

12 years of experience

I am looking to help families with overnight infant care. I have ten years of working with children and have worked with many overnight families. Let me know how I can help you!

Michelle Wall

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Michelle Wall

9 years of experience

I’m a mother and passionate about supporting pregnant and postpartum women to live symptom free and recover from pain and injury quickly from the comfort of their own homes.

Brittany Stamer

Plymouth, Minnesota

5.0 (1 review)

Brittany Stamer

9 years of experience

I am a registered naturopathic doctor practicing virtually. My clinical specialties are women's health, fertility, and preconception. I also see women with concerns that they often need support with such as digestive concerns, endocrine issues, autoimmune diseases, and anxiety and depression. I always strive to find the root cause. I love to empower and guide patient's along their healing journey.

Recent review

Dr. Stamer is thoughtful, compassionate, dedicated and a clear expert in her field. She has a gift of offering guidance in a digestible way rooted in empowerment while being results oriented. Dr. Stamer truly holds her care to the highest standard. I can't recommend enough if you have the opportunity to bring her onto your healthcare team.

- Haley S.

Karen McMahon

Savage, Minnesota

Karen McMahon

30 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Karen McMahon, and I have been a Postpartum Doula for over 28 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.

Michelle Haggerty

Plymouth, Minnesota

Michelle Haggerty

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Nobody talks about the difficult realities of postpartum. Many new parents find themselves navigating this vital healing period feeling unprepared and unsupported, often already drained by the physical and emotional upheaval that comes with even the simplest of births. Fourth Trimester Doc® was established to address a crucial need in postpartum health by offering integrative, specialized care for birthing people and their infants in the comfort of their own homes. Our dedicated team of experienced physicians supports you at every stage, including through in-home advanced lactation expertise.

Bria Florell

Minneapolis, Minnesota

5.0 (2 reviews)

Bria Florell

7 years of experience

Hi! I'm Bria. I'm a wife and a mama to three little humans, foodie, traveler, and outdoors-lover. I'm also a birth doula and Lamaze childbirth educator. 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 and childbirth educator is to make sure my clients always know their options, and understand the risks/benefits of the decisions they make. My childbirth ed course is designed to teach you ALL of your birthing options - not just your hospital's "policies". I'm excited to connect with you, and work with you during this lifechanging time!

Recent review

My partner and I are so grateful to be working with Bria as our birth doula, and we've now taken several childbirth education classes with her. Bria's courses are incredibly informative and her teaching style is engaging and realistic; she makes a Zoom course into a fun time! We appreciate that Bria shares all of the stats/facts and provides the framework for us to make the best decisions for our individual family. We leave her classes feeling more confident and would recommend them to anyone who wants to feel empowered during their journey to parenthood. The postpartum workshop, in particular, is not to be missed!

- Dylan D.

Katy Paurus

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Katy Paurus

9 years of experience

With seven years of experience as a Newborn Care Specialist, Katy combines expert knowledge in lactation and newborn sleep with a deep passion for supporting new families. As a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, Katy excels in guiding new mothers through breastfeeding challenges and establishing healthy feeding routines, while also helping parents create effective sleep strategies for their babies. Known for a compassionate and tailored approach, Katy offers invaluable support, ensuring both infants and parents navigate the early months with confidence and ease.