Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Minnetonka, MN

Terri Schelkoph, (CD)DONA, HCHD, Body Ready Method® Pro, **Congratulations on your upcoming birth journey!** With more than **350 births attended**, I am an experienced and compassionate birth doula dedicated to walking alongside families through one of life’s most meaningful and transformative experiences. As a **DONA-certified birth doula**, I combine professional training, years of hands-on experience, and personalized support to help mothers and their partners feel informed, confident, and well cared for throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. My additional training allows me to offer specialized support for a wide variety of birth experiences. I am **Hypnobabies® certified**, using evidence-based comfort and relaxation techniques to help families approach labor with greater calm and confidence. As a **VBAC Link® certified doula**, I have a particular passion for supporting families preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean and helping them understand their options. I am also a **Body Ready Method® Pro** and have completed **Spinning Babies® training**, which complement my strong interest in **body mechanics, movement, positioning, and physiological birth**. I love helping mothers better understand how their bodies move and function during pregnancy and labor. By incorporating intentional movement, positioning, body-balancing techniques, and practical comfort measures, I work with families to encourage mobility, create space for baby, promote comfort, and support the natural physiology of labor. Rather than waiting until labor begins to think about positioning and movement, I especially enjoy working with families **proactively during pregnancy**. Helping mothers develop greater body awareness, explore movement patterns, and learn practical tools they can carry into labor is an important part of the support I offer. My goal is never to make the body perform a certain way, but to provide tools that encourage **balance, mobility, adaptability, and confidence** throughout pregnancy and birth. I am especially passionate about **educating and equipping women** so they can understand their options, advocate for themselves, and make decisions that honor their individual emotional and physical needs. I also have a special interest in supporting families expecting **twins and multiples**, providing individualized preparation and support for the unique considerations that can accompany these births. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: **every birth is unique and deserves to be honored with respect, compassion, and unwavering support.** Whether you are preparing for a physiological birth, planning to use an epidural, navigating an induction, pursuing a VBAC, or welcoming your baby through a planned cesarean, my role is not to define what an empowering birth looks like for you. My role is to help you understand your options, feel confident in your decisions, and remain supported throughout the journey. As a devoted Christian, my faith is an important part of who I am. For families who desire it, I am honored to incorporate **prayer, spiritual encouragement, and faith-based support** into our time together. When I’m not attending births, I enjoy connecting with my community, leading prenatal education workshops, mentoring aspiring doulas, and directing the Doula Intern Program at New Birth Midwifery. Outside of birth work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my husband of 20 years and our six children, homeschooling, reading a good book, savoring a cup of coffee, cherishing time with friends, cheering on the Vikings, or serving at my church. It would be an honor to walk alongside you as you prepare to welcome your baby. **Let’s work together to create a birth experience where you feel informed, supported, respected, and empowered—in your choices and in your body.**

Hi everybody! My name is Hayden Brame and I am a doula here in the Twin Cities. I have been working with children and their families since I was a teenager (more than 10 years now!) and am so passionate about families and making sure that every family has the best start imaginable. I believe that giving birth should be empowering and focus on the choices that you are able to make and on giving you the information that you need to make those choices. I will advocate for your decisions, from everything from what music to be played to what pain management you would prefer, and I will also hold space in the moment for any changes that you need. Birth is sacred and should be treated as such- at the end of this experience, you'll have a new member of your family to start a life with and I want to make sure that you are set up for success every step of the way!

Hi All. I am a Dona Certified birth doula and provide postpartum services as well. I am on the MN State Doula Registry. I have training in Spinning Babies and Body Ready Method and well as trauma informed training. I have a background in social work and higher education. I am passionate about birth and helping to create a safe and comfortable environment for every client that I work with. I never provide judgment only support for you and your Birth team. I serve the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. In my off time you’ll find me with my children, husband and two dogs.

My name is Kelly Martin, and I am a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife located in the Twin Cities South Metro. Coming from a background of 30 years as a Birth Doula, it has been my experience that pregnancy, labor, and birth have the potential to transform individual, family, and a communities healthy birth practices by integrating current evidence-based research standards of practice with holistic midwifery wisdom. I have a deep trust in birth.

Who is taking care of YOU? While many people are focused on your medical health and safety or the excitement of the new baby, I am focused on YOUR needs and desires. There is so much pressure put on moms to have a healthy pregnancy, a certain type of delivery, feed baby a certain way, and the list goes on. You are doing your best, and you deserve to be seen and supported. You are carrying the weight of the world, and I'm here to lighten your load. I'm Brooke, a birth doula in Northfield MN, and I help moms build confidence in birth and motherhood through evidence based research, postpartum planning, and my undivided presence at your birth. I believe that birth is a natural, healthy, and beautiful life event, and that we can trust our bodies through it. But most of all, I believe that YOU should get the right to know your options, to choose what sits best with you, and to be completely supported. No judgment. Let's chat and see if I'm a good fit for you!

Hello everyone, my name is Caitlin Swartz. I am a DONA International trained doula working toward my Certification with DONA. I am located in Baldwin, WI. I am the owner/founder of Embracing Motherhood Doula Services, LLC. My decision to become a doula came from my own personal experience with childbirth. I have been blessed to bring three beautiful children into the world, and each birth has been a unique part of my journey. The birth of my first child was especially challenging. While I had incredible support from my husband, it was his first birth experience too, and neither of us really knew what to expect. Because of COVID, we weren't able to take a childbirth class, and looking back, I wish I had known about doulas. I would have hired one in a heartbeat. The knowledge, guidance, and support I have now would have made such a difference during that experience. That experience inspired me to become the support I wish I had. I am passionate about helping women feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy and birth. My goal is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor, helping you navigate the process with confidence. Whether it's advocating for your wishes, suggesting comfort measures, helping you move into different labor positions, or simply offering a calming presence, I want to help make your birth experience as peaceful and empowering as possible. It would be an honor to walk alongside you as you welcome your little one into the world.

Hello, I am a certified Birth Educator and Doula. I have 15+ years in early Education before I decided to continue education for my other passion “women’s health and pregnancy”. I have knowledge In all areas Pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn care and education!

I'm passionate about empowering mothers through the journey of pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester. After giving birth to our first child, I decided to start my birth work journey as a birth and postpartum doula. My goal is to provide unwavering support, guiding moms to feel calm and empowered on their unique journey to motherhood. I have extensive training as a certified Body Ready Method pro, as a placenta Encapsulation specialist, and am working to complete my Certified Lactation Counselor Training with the Healthy Children's Project. Beyond my doula role, I am a mom to a 4 year old boy, a 2 year old girl, and I find joy in bonfires, gardening and a good cup of coffee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

I have always been drawn to newborns, infants, children of all ages, and their families. There is a richness in family life that always brings about such a great sense of wonder and awe. There is a way a baby or toddler looks back at you and you know they don’t care what color your hair is, how many wrinkles you have, if you are overweight, underweight, or have zero sense of style. They just know how to LOVE. It is that unconditional love and trust in a baby’s eyes that instilled a strong desire in my heart to protect this innocence and trust by providing families with care providers they could trust. Care that is always gentle, loving, slowly paced, curious, and joyful. We want to bring this into your home.

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!

Hey there, I'm Laura (often known by toddlers as Lowa, Yowa, Yoya, Lolie, Wawa, Wora, or Lala). I’ve supported hundreds of people at various stages of their pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and/or parenting journeys and spent many long, beautiful days and nights caring for little ones as early as their first day. I've seen the blissful joy, the belly laughs, the overwhelming heartbreak, the confusion and indecision, the long sleepless nights, and the uncontrollable tears, and I am here for it all. I'm a certified full spectrum doula providing loving newborn care and physical, emotional, and informational support to anyone who is, thinks they might be, or recently was pregnant. I support all family structures and all possible pregnancy outcomes and experiences. Wherever you're at in your pregnancy or parenting journey, I'm here to support you every step of the way and help you get the care that you need and deserve, from information and brainstorming to emotional and physical support.

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!

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I am a certified birth doula and public health professional in Minneapolis, MN. I am passionate about supporting people in their journey into parenthood. I firmly believe that all parents deserve loving, supportive, and knowledgeable birth support.

Jerriah Marie (She/Her)… is a wellness practitioner, birth worker, and medicine wombman located in the twin cities. When she is not serving families in the birth space you can find her writing poetry, whipping up herbal remedies in her kitchen, and sharing cuddles with her daughter Leilani. Her passion for birth work began at age 5. After witness her first birth, she knew that being a birthworker was her mission. As a young adult Jerriah was always deeply moved by birth and found her way supporting family members and friends during their labor. It wasn't until 2020, after the birth of her daughter, that this spark reignited back into her life and she dove deep into the meaningful work that she now does as a birth worker. "I believe that Birth is sacred, and should be handled with intention. As a birth worker my approach is designed around assisting you in bringing your birth intentions to life, whatever that may look like for you and your family. Birth is such a special moment that many remember for the rest of their lives. My hope as your doula is to ensure you embark on the journey of parenthood feeling educated, supported, and empowered.