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Pregnant and Birthing in Minnesota
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1   Link   Midwives in Minnesota
Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Professional Midwives and uncertified midwives are listed at the Minnesotans for Midwives website. Home and Hospital birthing care, waterbirth options, Twin Cities and throughout the state. 		422
2   Link   Doulas in Minnesota
This is the Childbirth Collective Link, But also check the DONA International Website which has a search engine for both birth and postpartum Doulas by state. Several Doula groups also provide doulas, but aren't necessarily listed at either The Childbirth Collective or the DONA site. Please search by city or by name of doula program. See the article, what is a doula. 		418
3   Link   Postpartum Support International
MINNESOTA STATE CO-COORDINATOR: SUZANNE SWANSON, PHD, LP
ST. PAUL

1108 Grand Ave., #2

St. Paul, MN 55105

Telephone: 651.221.9709

Another contact and aware therapist is
Krista Post, MA, LP at 612.296.3800. 		373
4   Link   Childbirth Collective
Looking for a birth doula, a postpartum doula, a photographer or massage therapist, midwife? Or, are you a birth-related professional, a new doula, or just want to know more about birthing here in Minnesota?

The best way to meet us is at a Parent Topic Night. See website for time and place - attendance is free!

To enhance the childbearing year for parents by promoting quality doula support, advocating evidence-based care, and providing accessible education based on the wellness model of maternity care.

Endorsor of the CIMS Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative. 		357
5   Link   Minnesota State DONA contact and DONA doulas
Find a DONA Doula in Minnesota at this link, or contact Susan Lane, State Representative for DONA International and coordinator for the annual state DONA picnic. Susan is also coordinating the MN Better Birth Coalition.
Susan Lane, 612-810-1544 		407
6   Link   Northland Birth Network
Duluth's birthing resource. Find a doula, midwife or supportive body worker, therapist, father's group, mother's group, and conversation about birth in Duluth.

Parent Information Nights are held on the first Thursday of each month, 7 – 9 PM
at Peace Church, located at

1111 North 11th Street, Duluth, MN

Free presentations for families to learn about pregnancy, birth and parenting as well as meet providers in the community.
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7   Link   Where to buy birth herbs in Minneapolis
Present Moment Herbs and Books is
the best local supplier of herbs for birthing.

36th and Grand Ave So, Minneapolis, MN
(800) 378-3245
(612) 824-3157


Present Moment is one of the largest bulk herb and homeopathic remedy retailers in the United States. We have a large assortment of herbal extracts & capsules, vitamins & supplements, aromatherapy & essential oils, flower essences, personal care products, and incense to warm the senses.
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8   Link   Cesarean prevention, healing and VBAC support
The Local Chapter of
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). 		430
9   Link   Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy
Please note that the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the U of M has extensive information on Holistic Pregnancy and Childbirth on their Taking Charge of Your Health website (www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu ). This website was created specifically for the general public, and the holistic pregnancy topic was designed and reviewed by midwifery faculty at the University of Minnesota school of nursing.


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10   Link   Spinning Babies
Gail Tully's other site. Optimal fetal positioning for easier childbirth.
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11   Link   Everyday Miracles
Everyday Miracles is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing health disparities. Our programs provide perinatal education and doula (childbirth assistance) services to low-income mothers with the objectives of improving birth outcomes, parent-infant attachment and breastfeeding skills. 		340
12   Link   ICAN of the Twin Cities
The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Free monthly local meetings for support and education are held the second Monday of the month in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area of Minnesota. 		346