Local Pregnancy Resources

For Duluth and Surrounding Areas

 

Through your pregnancy journey, many resources are needed. These are not sponsored links, merely an effort to share the wisdom of the circle in a wider venue. We hope this list gives parents-to-be a jump start on their research and help them decide what resources best meets their needs. If your favorite resource is missing or you have a business you feel would fit well here connect with us and let us know!

On this page you will find

  • Doulas (Birth & Postpartum)

  • Placenta Services

  • Homebirth Midwives

  • Hospitals

  • Breastfeeding Support (outside of the hospital)

  • Bodywork Providers geared toward working on pregnant and/or newborn bodies

  • Birth & Pregnancy Related Classes

 
 

Doulas (Birth & Postpartum)

 

all is gift Doula

Stephanie Winter

Birth Doula

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Birth Harmony

Allison Austin

Birth Doula (Virginia/Iron Range area)

Birth Photographer

a.austin01@gmail.com

 

Doulas of duluth

Team of doulas

Birth Doulas

Postpartum Doulas

Birth Photography Services

envision birth services

Amanda Barta

Birth Doula

Postpartum Doula

Placenta Services

 

Sacred space keeper

amanda lambert

Birth Doula

Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner

Myofascial Unwinding / Craniosacral Therapy

Movement Instructor (Body Ready Method® Pro)

Wild Moon Doula

Alexa Carson

Birth Doula

Lactation Counseling

 

Northern Doula

Lindsey Rasmussen

Birth Doula

Placenta Services

Tova - WEllness

Camber Donaich

Birth Planning Session*

Postpartum Coaching*

Photography

*(Please note, Tova Wellness does not provide doula services, these are planning and coaching services)

 

Empower

Kristen Desmarias

Birth Doula

Pelvic Health/Bodywork

Rosalyn Birth Services

Rosalyn Horn

Birth Doula

Postpartum Doula

Placenta Services

Birth Planning Consultations

 

Better Beginnings

Birth Doulas

Postpartum Doulas

 

Emerald heart collective

Zoe Klimek

Birth Doula

Placenta Services

Mama/Baby Reiki Sessions

 

Sweet Blessings

Newborn Care Services

Sweet Blessings Newborn Care

Dana Sorby

Postpartum Doula

Overnight Newborn Care

The Stuff of Life

Lorranda Buchanan

Birth Doula

Myofascial Unwinding / Craniosacral Therapy

 

 
 

 

Homebirth Midwives

 

The Birth Servant

Alisha Stoltzfus

fIRST MEMORY midwifery

Chandra Fischer

 

Advent Midwifery

Tavniah Betts

lake superior midwifery

Katie Sandell

(May only be taking repeat clients)

 
 
 

 

Hospitals

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN & Moose Lake, MN

The Duluth location offers Nurse Midwives as primary care providers as well as obstetricians (but there is not always a midwife on call for birth 24/7)

*DOES NOT allow doulas or partners to attend birthing person during epidural placement

*DOES NOT allow doulas to attend birthing person in O.R. during cesarean

St. Lukes

Duluth, MN

The Duluth location offers obstetricians as primary care providers (midwifery program currently has one provider)

*DOES allow doulas or partners to attend birthing person during epidural placement

*DOES allow doulas to attend birthing person in O.R. during cesarean

*DOES support homebirth midwives to transfer with you and be part of the care team at the hospital

Community Memorial

Cloquet, MN

Obstetric family medicine doctors from Raiter Clinic may help you deliver at this hospital, and the hospital also has obstetricians.

*Frequently, OBs are not on rotation and so if you go into labor and an OB is not on rotation, you will need to drive to a different hospital. As of August 2023: Cloquet is on a 6 month labor and delivery closure until they can hire more L&D nurses to open their birthing services again

Duluth Family Medicine Clinic

These family medicine physicians provide obstetric care for normal pregnancies and may help you deliver at Duluth hospital.

 
 

 

Breastfeeding Support (outside of the hospital)

Breastfeeding Support in the Twin Ports

Breastfeeding support group that serves the Superior/Duluth area. Our goal is to provide accessible support to anyone seeking it in the area.

Elite: In-home lactation consultant

Ashley Erickson

Prenatal breastfeeding education

Postnatal breastfeeding consultation

Parr: In-home Lactation Support

Lacey Parr

Prenatal breastfeeding education

Postnatal breastfeeding consultation

 

Wild Moon: In-Home lactation counseling

Alexa Carson

Prenatal breastfeeding education'

Postnatal breastfeeding consultation

Tova-Wellness: In-Home lactation Support

Camber

Postnatal lactation support included in Postpartum Coaching package

 

 

Growing Body Support & Postpartum

 

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Duluth, MN

Dr. Laura Jonker is a Chiropractor in Duluth, MN. Working with pregnant women and children has always been part of her reason for pursuing a career in Chiropractic. She continues to focus her post-doctorate training on issues in women's health. 

Ellison Family Chiropractic

Cloquet, MN

Specializing in pregnancy and pediatrics chiropractic care, Ellison Family Chiropractic is located in Cloquet, MN.

 

Maria Antonescu

Duluth, MN

Abdominal Massage & Pelvic Mobility

Maria specializes in relieving pregnancy and postpartum body complaints through abdominal massage, pelvic mobility techniques, alignment cue and gentle scar tissue relief.
Great for: reducing common pregnancy complaints (heartburn, hip pain when sleeping, SI joint issues etc), healing after a birth, releasing scar tissue from cesarean birth and relieving period pain.
Maria has been practicing massage for over 20 years and is now learning the art of midwifery with the goal of blending these practices.

Amanda Lambert

Mahtowa, MN

Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner

Myofascial Unwinding / Craniosacral Therapy

Movement Instructor (Body Ready Method® Pro)

Using gentle, hands-on techniques, Amanda’s light touch helps you restore balance in your body. She is specifically passionate about helping support pregnant and postpartum bodies as well as newborns and infants. Amanda is also trained in the Body Ready Method® and can individualize movement instruction and tools to create a functional core and pelvic floor, minimize pain, and increase body resilience and also help with baby positioning. She can also provide Spinning Babies® sessions for pregnant parents.

 

kristy marie massage therapy

Duluth, MN

Kristy Marie Massage offers individualized care for each of her clients. Kristy Marie, owner and massage therapist, draws from her vast toolbox of studies in a myriad of modalities. She has training and certification in the following:  myofascial release (1, 2, unwinding, fascial pelvis, cirvical throacic, rebounding and skill enhancement seminar, all with John Barnes)  , neuromuscular therapy (NMT), cranial sacral therapy, lomi lomi 1 & 2, pregnancy massage, reflexology, hot stone therapy, shiatsu, and swedish massage. 

Stacy Holden

Duluth, MN

Myofascial Unwinding / Craniosacral Therapy

Stacy uses her knowledge and intuition to help people of all ages restore balance to their body. She has served our community for years and has aided in the breastfeeding relationships of countless babies and mothers. From pre-conception through postpartum and infancy, Stacy can help restore balance and function.

 

Empower Ortho & Pelvic Health

Hermantown, MN

Kirsten DesMarais, (PT, DPT, OCS), provides a detailed and individualized service aimed at keeping you moving through life and achieving your optimal health. You can expect a combination of manual therapy and movement to be included in the treatment of both orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions. If you struggle with back pain, pregnancy related concerns, weakness, discomfort, or trouble staying active I want to help you. I value collaborative care and enjoy working with interdisciplinary providers to address your needs.

Northern Lakes Chiropractic

Hermantown, MN

Northern Lakes Chiropractic (NLC) is dedicated to providing the Duluth community with results-based chiropractic care that supports healthy lifestyles at every stage of life. We successfully treat infants, kids, adults, expecting and post-partum moms, athletes, and seniors at our practice. Whatever has brought you here, rest assured that our team will be dedicated to relieving your pain with a holistic, neurologically-grounded approach to chiropractic care.

 

Yogi Mama Duluth

Duluth, MN

Birthing Year Yoga & Sharing Circle (Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga)

Full Moon Yoga Sessions

Private or Group Yoga Sessions

Private Grief Work Sessions

Holistic Essentials

Duluth, MN

Cathy Verry is an RN with 29 years of hospital experience in obstetrics/newborn care and 3 years in pediatrics. She now works mobile and offers in-home IV (for vitamins/minerals or hydration) and Postpartum & Nursing services (having your own private nurse at home with you!). She is also a certified aromatherapist and does consulting on essential oils and pregnancy.

 

Chester Creek Chiro

Duluth, MN and Moose Lake, MN

Dr. Anna is Webster technique certified.  A chiropractic adjustment called the Webster technique is a specific sacral adjustment to help facilitate the mother's pelvic alignment and nerve system function. This in turn balances pelvic muscles and ligaments, reduces torsion to the uterus. This may offer a greater potential for optimal fetal positioning. (Located in Duluth but also at Gateway Clinic in Moose Lake).

The doctors have done extensive training for pediatric chiropractic care and have specific techniques and equipment to take care of infants to teenagers.

Duluth perinatal

Duluth, MN

Celleste Schnellbach, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Receive support as you navigate the journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and family building with specialized care from certified perinatal mental health and marriage and family therapy services.

 As a woman-owned business, we understand the unique needs of our parents, especially mamas, and are committed to joining you in your healing from the impact of birth trauma, adjusting to motherhood, and strengthening your relationship during this season of life.

 
 

Birth & Pregnancy Related Classes

Birthing from Within

Childbirth education classes

Weekly series, weekend immersions and private classes available

This class weaves together scientific knowledge and concrete coping techniques with heart-centered, creative exploration to holistically inform and authentically prepare you for the transformative and often winding path of birth

christine@birthingfromwithin.com

503 351-8734

You can also sign up here at Doulas of Duluth

Duluth Birth EDucation

Weekend classes, bimonthly starting in September 2023

We start exploring we know about pregnancy, birth, and recovery--its history, science, and present condition. The mechanics of birth, the stages of labor, and the signposts of labor are next. We'll be watching lots of curated videos, along with learning some anatomy of the pelvis, and the baby's role in birth. We'll explore how our bodies and minds are build to keep birth safe and efficient. We review complications, interventions, and variations on normal. While we can't fill you up with all the knowledge you may need, we can be sure you leave knowing how to find reliable information.

Duluth Birth Ed

Hypnobirthing®

Offering in-person group classes or private classes 

The HypnoBirthing® program is built around an educational process that includes special breathing, relaxation, visualization, meditative practice, attention to nutrition, and positive body toning. HypnoBirthing® is a tried and proven technique, as well as a philosophy that guides and prepares a woman in giving birth in a peaceful and extraordinarily beautiful manner.

Tova Maternal Wellness

You can also sign up here at Doulas of Duluth

 

The Partner Birth Workshops

Check to see the next scheduled class offering from Envision Birth Services

Amanda Barta, local Doula with Envision Birth Services, and her husband, Toffer,  facilitate an in-person birth workshop that is geared toward helping partners prepare for birth. This workshop is a combination of the science of physiological birth as well as the wisdom of their shared birth experiences as parents of four young kids and Amanda's experience attending births as a Doula.

Breastfeeding & Babywearing

Classes and meetups

Check to see the next scheduled class offering from Wild Moon Doula

Join the Facebook group: Duluth Area Babywearers to learn about babywearing and try out wraps and carriers in the lending library.

Welcome to the babywearing group for the twin ports and beyond! We are a peer to peer babywearing resource, here to support families in their babywearing journeys and foster a community. We host monthly meetings (with our lending Library) at Cloquet library - the second Monday of the month 10-11am. Everyone is welcome!

Birthing Year Yoga & Sharing Circle

Weekly Birthing Year Circles, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Body Affirming Yoga

Every Saturday, join us for an intimate Birthing Year sharing circle, meditation and relaxing prenatal - postnatal yoga to help you connect to your community, your body, your breath, and your baby. Space is limited, please RSVP above for address and to hold your space.

Check the schedule on the Yogi Mama Duluth website