What is a Birth Doula?

Doulas are trained labor support professionals. Research has shown that continuous labor support decreases the need for epidural anesthesia, medical interventions, and cesarean sections. Learn more about doulas at DONA.org.

Minnesota Birth Center selects a team of trained Doula Interns who make their services available to MBC families at a low cost. If you are interested in doula support, please contact one or more of the doulas below to set up interviews.

For Estimated Due Dates of September 2021 – May 2022

Aleida VanderBrug
612-751-4393
aleidavanderbrug@gmail.com
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Anissa Abdel-Jelil
612-968-7209
aabdeljelil@gmail.com
anissadoula.com
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Ayan Abdullahi
612-388-4973
cbirthingsolutions@gmail.com
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Brenda Sweet
612-968-0958
brenda@brendoula.com
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Katya Hawthorne
651-460-0579
amazingbirthandmotherhood@gmail.com
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Haley Irwin
612-385-2253
haleyirwindoula@gmail.com
haleyirwindoulacare.wordpress.com
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Melissa Snargrass
612-558-3883
BirthMaidDoula@gmail.com
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For Estimated Due Dates of March – November 2021

Erin Ursin
612-578-7189
erin.ursin@gmail.com
www.erinursin.com
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Kayla Kronfeld
515-401-8451
kayla.kronfeld@gmail.com
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Sarah Stejskal
651-261-9332
doula.dearbaby@gmail.com
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LaTia Jones
612-221-4746
latiathedoula@gmail.com
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Emily Weber
651-280-9507
emilywebermn@gmail.com
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Pamela Stranz
612-759-3330
pamela.stranz@gmail.com
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Our Doula Graduates

Doula Intern Graduates have completed MBC’s Doula Internship program and are available for births. Visit their websites or contact them directly for a description of services and pricing.