Elsa Carlson Winslow

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Shoreview, Minnesota
6 years of experience
About me

I believe that birth is one of the most instinctive, powerful experiences a woman can have, and that when you feel truly supported, you can tap into that wisdom from within. My approach to pregnancy, labor, and birth is holistic and deeply rooted in body awareness, nutrition, and trust in your body's natural process. I work with a range of tools, from breath work to hands-on comfort measures, and I meet you exactly where you are; whether you have a detailed birth plan or are still exploring your options. My role is to be your steadfast support: helping you stay informed, feel heard, and move through your birth journey with confidence and clarity.

Education

Global Studies, Spanish (2003)

Certification and training

Birth Doula (DONA International) (2012)

Birth Doula (Birth Arts International) (2026)

Postpartum Doula (Birth Arts International) (2026)

Breastfeeding Educator (2026)

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (2018)

Specialties
Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Hospital Birth Infant Care Keeping Fit Labor Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Motivational Interviewing Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Water birth Yoga
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Birth doula: I welcome connection as early as 16 weeks and contracts any time after that. Doula care will begin anytime around 34 weeks. Postpartum Doula: 20 hours over the first two weeks after birth. 40-60 hour packages over 4-6 weeks after birth. Ability to add on hours is always available. I will be on the Minnesota Doula Registry, hopefully by Fall 2026. This will enable me to accept insurance and Medicaid.

Packages
Seedling Package
20 hours. These hours can be broken up into 4 hour blocks and can be scheduled to meet your needs. Doula care will focus on daytime grounding care focused heavily on maternal healing, basic newborn care education, and light household tasks.
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
The Waxing Moon Package
50 hours. These visits can combine a mix of daytime help (for emotional processing, sibling adjustment, and infant soothing) and a few overnight shifts to protect parental sleep, and can include initial transition, basic newborn care education, and light household organization, and meal prep.
$2,500.00
USD Flat rate
The Moss and Moon Birth Package
This is an introductory rate to my first 4 clients. This package offers two standard prenatal visits, full labor support, and initial postpartum grounding care, including unlimited text and calls, labor support- 24/7 phone availability and in person at your home when you feel you are ready for me to be there. I am with you up until about an hour or so after you give birth to establish early breastfeeding and any other care you may need. I then transition to your postpartum care. This includes 2 postpartum visits- the first within the first two weeks and the second around 6 weeks, along with 24/7 virtual support. Services close after the 2nd postpartum visit.
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
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