Leah Temple - Birth Doula - Minneapolis, MN

About Leah

Two doulas, one team: you shouldn’t have to hope the right doula is available the night you go into labor. Ava and I attend every prenatal visit together, with direct, ongoing access to both of us throughout your pregnancy, so you know and trust us before labor begins. We alternate on-call weeks, so whichever of us is with you at your birth, the other is your backup — meaning the person supporting you already knows your story, your preferences, and your fears, because we built your care plan together from day one. We work alongside your medical providers, not around them, to help you understand your options, advocate for yourself, and feel calm, confident, and fully supported through labor and birth.

Also serves Maple Grove, Minnesota St. Cloud, Minnesota Edina, Minnesota

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Jan – Sep 2027

Confirmed 1 day ago

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Birth Doula packages and pricing

Bloom Birth Package

Birth Preferences (30 min)
Prenatal (1 hr)
On call at 36 weeks
Continuous Labor Support
Postnatal (30 min)

$1,330 USD · Flat rate

Rise Birth Package

8x5 Messaging Support
Birth Preferences (30 min)
2 Prenatals (1 hr each)
Postpartum Planning (1 hr)
On call at 36 weeks
Continuous Labor Support
Postnatal (30 min)

$1,820 USD · Flat rate

Thrive Birth Package

12x7 Messaging Support
Birth Preferences (30 min)
3 Prenatals (1 hr each)
Postpartum Planning (1 hr)
On call at 36 weeks
Continuous Labor Support
3 Postnatals (30 min each)

$2,250 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

We offer a small number of virtual and in-person support packages designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re navigating medically assisted fertility or preparing for birth. Packages vary in level of support and length, and are meant to provide consistent, personalized care rather than one-off sessions. We’ll review your options together so you can choose the support that feels most aligned with your needs.

Upcoming classes

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Online event

October 26, 2026 12:00am UTC

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Reviews for Leah Temple

5.0 4 reviews

5.0

October 2, 2026

I used Leah as my doula and i genuinely could not have asked for better. She provided amazing prenatal support through my incredibly rocky pregnancy. She remained my rock even when i got very scared and helped me decided what was best for myself, and my son by providing me with lots of helpful information. She helped prepare me mentally for labor, i had a unmedicated birth, and genuinely think i would have caved had i not had her support and tips with position changes, natural pain management etc. She remained calm and helpful through the times during my labor when i started to loose control of myself and helped reel me back into focus. She also remained a constant support after delivery and during postpartum, she is very knowledgeable in breastfeeding as well. Thankyou so much Leah for your services!🖤

— Makayla Sheets

5.0

June 18, 2026

Leah was an integral part of our big day. She helped to add comfort and reassurance as we welcomed our little girl. There were intense parts and she was right by my side (mom) through the whole process. She is also creative and adaptive to the birthing environment. We are extremely grateful to have met Leah and we will be teaming with Hera for any future kiddos that we welcome

— S. Faber

5.0

March 6, 2026

If there were a thousand stars, Eva Dixon would deserve a million. I had the privilege of working with her during my first pregnancy when I developed severe preeclampsia with severe features, including intense headaches that made the experience very frightening. Eva supported me every step of the way. She came to my home, joined me for my hospital tour, stayed with me through hours of induction at the hospital, and advocated for me with so much care and compassion. She wasn’t just a doula — she felt like a sister, a friend, and a guide during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life. Even after my baby was born, she continued to check in and support me beyond what I ever expected. Eva is truly an angel. If you have the chance to work with her, just know you have the very best by your side.

— Asha

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Trust & safety

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Certification and training

Maternal Support Practitioner, Bebo Mia (2025)
FEMM Educator (2025)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Applied Math & Computer Science (2017)
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Game Design & Development - Art (2017)

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Contraception and Family Planning Evidence-Based Care Home Birth Hormone Imbalances Hospital Birth Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Childbirth Preconception Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Stress Management Water birth Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Birth and Lactation Birth Trauma Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Family Planning High-Risk Pregnancy Infant Care Loss and Bereavement Doula Natural Birth Newborn Care Postpartum Doula Care Reproductive and Parenting Sexual Health Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Well-Woman Care

Frequently asked questions

Do you have other backup doulas?

Being a team allows Ava and I to directly support one another as backups when needed. We also have a list of secondary backups we can call, but it's rare that we need to.

Do you offer sliding scale pricing?

Yes! We base our sliding scale on the green bottle method and are always happy to chat about price adjustments to meet your situation.

How long will you hold my due date while I'm thinking about hiring you?

After a consultation, we reserve your due date for 7 days to give you time to interview other doulas and consider who can provide the best support for you. If more time is needed, just let us know!

What does paying for a package look like?

All packages have payment plans available! Birth: We require a $400 retainer with contract signing and for the package to be paid in full by the 36 week on call period. Others: We required 20% to be paid with contract signing and an active payment plan for the duration of service.

What makes your care unique?

Ava and I work as a team - when you choose to be a Hera client, you get us both. We do prenatal sessions together and client conversations happen in a group chat after contract signing. Only one of us will attend your birth, unless we need to call in the other for support. When this happens, it allows for fluid handoffs and continuity of care to keep the birth space as relaxed as possible. This model ultimately allows us to better support one another so we can be at our best for our clients.