Meredith Kramer

Meredith Kramer

Childbirth Educator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
7 years of experience
About me

My background is as a licensed health professional within the field of occupational therapy, so it will surprise no one that client-centered care, coupled with the provision of evidence-based information, is my default orientation. You’ll hear a lot about my passion for comprehensive women’s health throughout the human lifespan, in all its beauty and complexity. Research shows that regardless of culture or country of origin, women who are supported, who are held by their communities, who take advantage of educational opportunities and family connections -- who are given access to the things they need -- are healthier. Reproductive health is a keystone of women’s overall wellbeing, and I view birth education, combined with perinatal support, to be a key factor in setting women up for long, happy, healthy, well-lived lives. I bring a wide lens to birthwork and aim to provide support for the entire childbearing year. Above all, I have a heart for maternal mental health. People need to talk about mental health as much as they talk about physical health. We’re getting there as a society, but we’re not there yet.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies and Psychology (2010)

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (2020)

Certification and training

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L) (2021)

Certified Perinatal Educator from Commonsense Childbirth Inc. - CPE(CCI) (2021)

Certified Postpartum Doula from Modern Doula Education - CPD(MDE) (2021)

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) (2021)

Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence Based Birth Professional

International Lactation Consultant Association

United States Lactation Consultant Association

Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition

Postpartum Support International

Lamaze International

Credentials
CLC LCCE
Languages

English, French

Service introduction

Please visit https://www.mspdoulas.com to view a comprehensive list of our service fees and package details.

Packages
Lactation Basics (3hr In-Home Class)
In this class, we will cover: - common timelines for the first 6 weeks of breastf/chesteeding, including establishing your supply. - how to get a deep latch for both comfort and efficiency. - when to feed your baby and how to know they're getting enough. - the best positions for learning how to breast/chestfeed. - how to hand express and different tools for troubleshooting common lactation challenges. - myths and missteps that you want to avoid and what to do when it seems like it's just not working. - ways your partner can support your success with breast/chest feeding your baby. - an introduction to pumping and everything you need to know about breast/chestfeeding when going back to work.
$349.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Doula - Essentials
Please see our website for complete details.
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Doula - Comprehensive
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$2,000.00
USD Flat rate
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