Skye Thompson, MA, OTR/L, CAB-CD - Birth Doula

About Skye

Skye Thompson Certified Birth Doula, CAB | Occupational Therapist, MA, OTR/L (Licensed in Minnesota) | Specializing in Pelvic Floor Therapy As a certified birth doula and perinatal occupational therapist, I love walking alongside families during one of the most powerful and personal transitions of their lives. With eight years of experience in mental health and specialized training in pelvic floor therapy, I’m especially passionate about how the mind and body work together in labor. There’s so much we can do to support both—regulating the nervous system, releasing tension, and helping the body move through birth with more ease and confidence. I’ve had two home births myself, and they’ve shaped the way I view birth—raw, sacred, and incredibly unique to each family. While I support births in any setting, I bring a calm, grounded perspective to those planning a home birth. Wherever you choose to welcome your baby, I work to create an environment that feels warm, familiar, and truly yours. I live in South Minneapolis with my husband and our three young boys who keep life full of noise, joy, and adventure. You can usually find us biking along the Mississippi River, chasing each other through playgrounds, or hunting down the best local food trucks (bonus points if there’s a good coffee shop nearby!). I’d be honored to be part of your story. ***Client testimonials can be viewed on my homepage at www.HomemadeBirth.com***

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Services

I have tiered doula + pelvic floor + postpartum support packages to fit your financial and birth support needs, starting at $1850. My doula services can be added to your baby registry through Be Her Village to allow loved ones to assist with your investment as well or reimbursed through a Health Savings Account (HSA). Details can be viewed on my site at www.HomemadeBirth.com

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

Thriving Postpartum Training

This is an occupational therapy service. As an experienced occupational therapist, my goal is to help you manage the changes that come with having a newborn, ensuring you thrive in taking care of both yourself and your baby. Unlike postpartum doula services that perform tasks for you, my approach is centered around empowering you to take charge of your new lifestyle with confidence and ease. I provide personalized guidance to identify what's working well in your current routine and what areas you wish to improve. Sessions: - Initial intake session to determine your family's unique needs (1 hr) - 2 virtual or in-home sessions working towards your goals (1 hr each) More sessions can be added for an additional fee Assessment Areas for Improvement: Postpartum Transition: - Physical recovery - Return to meaningful activities - Managing postpartum emotions and mental health - Balancing self-care with newborn care - Partner and family dynamics - Returning to intimacy - Sibling adjustments - Time management and household organization - Community engagement with a newborn - Developing support networks and community connections Newborn Care: - Establishing routines (feeding, sleeping, diapering) - Home environment optimization - Newborn behavior and soothing techniques - Bonding with baby - Developmentally suited play - Safe baby-wearing techniques - Diverse safe sleep practices - Bathing and hygiene Lactation: - Nursing techniques and positions - Managing milk supply - Addressing common nursing challenges - Pumping and milk storage - Returning to work

$250 USD · Flat rate

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What to expect

Hi there, I'm Skye. As a certified birth doula and perinatal occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, I offer Doula + OT packages designed to care for your whole self—body, mind, and heart—through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. At Homemade Birth, I believe birth is not just something you get through, but something you can shape into a beautiful, meaningful experience. Just like anything homemade, it’s personal, intentional, and filled with love. My role is to support your body’s natural design and help you feel safe, seen, and supported—no matter where you choose to give birth. And if you're planning to welcome your baby at home—right where you made them—I’ll be by your side every step of the way. Your birth deserves the same care, warmth, and heart as anything homemade.

Reviews for Skye Thompson, MA, OTR/L, CAB-CD

5.0 1 review

5.0

June 8, 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Skye as our doula, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her support. She offered a wealth of helpful ideas and techniques, always tailored to our needs and preferences, and her thoughtful suggestions made a real difference throughout the process. Skye was always available and has backup doula's on hand if there would be another family in labor. She provided gentle encouragement helped us navigate each moment with confidence and we truly felt like we had someone in our corner every step of the way. We highly recommend Skye to anyone looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, kind, and deeply committed to supporting families with care.

— Hannah K.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

VBAC Prep for Doulas (2025)
Advocacy in Action for Doulas (2025)
Doula Training and Certification received from Community Aware Birthworker (2024)
Pelvic Floor Therapy (2025)

Education

Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (2019)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2016)

Memberships and affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association

Languages

English

Credentials

OTR/L CD

Specialties

Babywearing Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Mental Health Mood Disorders Natural Childbirth Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Adjustment Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Spirituality Water birth Pelvic Floor Therapy

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