Minnesota
Birth Network
Educators| Minnesota
Birth Network
Educators |
Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth Bradley
teachers
urge women to find what is comfortable for them in labor, rather
than attempting to control the sensations by distraction. Bradley
teachers encourage mothers to tune in and trust their bodies,
emphasizing
relaxed abdominal breathing and relaxation throughout labor. |
| Susan Amick, CBE AAHCC the Bradley Method Moorhead, MN |
Birth By Design Shanna Anderson BCCE, CLC Serving the greater Sioux Falls area/southwest SD, northwest Iowa and southeast Minnesota Providing Bradley Childbirth Education, Labor Support and Certified Lactation Counselor (605) 338-0961 |
Karen Bruce, CBE/AAHCC the Bradley Method Minneapolis 612-825-6936 |
| Lori Charleson Provisional Instructor AAHCC The Bradley Method® Ramsey/Elk River area Northwestern MPLS Suburbs 763-390-4127 Jennifer Davis AAHCC Natural Childbirth Instructor with the Bradley(r) Method 320-493-5110 email.net www.jennydavis.com |
Vanessa
and Christopher Hunt-Jansen, CPM |
Christina & Thomas Kintop,
CBE AAHCC The Bradley Method Duluth (715) 399-9962 |
| Maria Kirsch CBE AAHCC the Bradley Method St. Paul area 651-340-8010 |
Kelly Martin CBE The Bradley Method South Suburbs Jo Ann Petersen The Bradley Method Western suburbs 952-472-4794 612-819-1545 cell |
Anne Preisler PharmD, AAHCC the Bradley Method 320-259-7820 St. Cloud, MN Jody Riley 763-546-0599 Brooklyn Park Bradley (r) teacher. |
| Carol Schweickhardt , CBE AAHCC the Bradley Method 651-646-6670 St. Paul |
Amy Smith Provisional, AHCC Serving the Faribault, Lakeville, and Northfield communities. 612-817-0170 email: email |
Jennifer Taylor, CBE |
Ruth Trode, CBE |
Nicole Uban, CBE AAHCC the Bradley Method Stillwater MN 651-430-1029 cell 651-303-3933 |
Tracie
Happel Provisional Bradley Educator La Crosse, WI |
| ALACE |
| ALACE - Association of Labor Assistants and
Childbirth Educators P.O. Box 382724 Cambridge, MA 02238 USA 1-888-22-ALACE Contact ALACE's Director of Teacher Training |
Karen Pestlin, ALACE Minneapolis Area
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| Birthing From Within |
| www.birthingfromwithin.com The Art of Birthing Center, P.O. BOx 4528, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 |
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| Birth Works |
| Lisabeth Fischer 612-724-6263 |
Bev Pierce presently doing one-on-one instruction only. (507)-645-5422 |
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| BirthWorks® P.O. BOX 2045 Medford NJ 08055 USA 1-888-862-4784 |
Meredith 612-728-9257 Childbirth ed classes. Explore body/mind connections, develop good decision making skills, build confidence. |
Monica Matos 952-935-3418 Childbirth classes and Ten Moons Rising Education Center coordinator |
| Homebirth and Waterbirth class some classes include homebirth prep. inquire with each |
| Joyful, Gentle Birth is Possible for You! Kira Bernstein Doula and Childbirth Educator B.A., Education & Wellness Certified Breath Integration Practitioner Homebirth and Waterbirth Click here to see instant flyer Duluth The Birth You Want: Planning for Natural Childbirth In Any Setting: A four-week class to prepare for natural childbirth, parenting, and breastfeeding. You already know how to give birth! Your body, mind, and baby are designed to do this work. Learning how to let birth happen, gaining skills to deal with pain, understanding choices, preparation--these ideas are what our classes are all about. jana@doulaluna.com Jana Studelska & Monica Liddle www.birthduluth.com 218.340.2108 218.428.0338 |
Homebirth
Classes Vanessa Hunt-Jansen Traditional Midwife 6 classes in preparation for birthing naturally and homebirth. Ask about upcoming series. 952-937-6196 email Homebirth Series Childbirth and newborn preparation classes We will be teaching a new Series starting Jan. 21, 28, feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 We teach a 6 class series. Vanessa @ 952-937-6196.or homebirth@email Little Light Midwifery I will be teaching a 7 week childbirth series in Winona starting on Nov. 1st. The class is on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The cost is $100 per couple. This class is for people interested in natural childbirth whether they are planning a hospital, home, or birth center birth. If you know anyone in the Winona area who is interested, they can contact me at email or call (507) 450-4933 to register and for location information. Tanya Mudrick CPM, LTM |
| Hypnosis and Birthing |
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There is no magic to achieving a success with HypnoBirthing. The sharper your mind, the more easily you can learn to enter a totally relaxed state. Almost everyone can reach this level of relaxation and redirected focus. 651-688-3400 In Eagan to Help You!` |
Natural Birth Hypnosis TM
Center "Experience the future of natural Childbirth." Gary Dallek C.H.T, Ct.H.A, R.T Certified Clinical Hynotherapist Hypno-Anesthesia THerapist Respiratory Therapist -Hypnosis is a natural state of mind where you are fully present, deeply relaxed, focused, aware, and in control. -Hypnosis shortens the first stage of delivery -Less birth trauma for mother and child. Michele Bernard Registered Nurse Natural Birth Hypnosis Practitioner, Co-Instructor 612-822-2624 or 1-888-844-9766 3249 Hennepin Ave STE 253 Minneapolis, MN 55408 www.naturalbirthhypnosis.com |
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| Kalli Matsuhashi
ICCE New Family Beginnings LLC Hypnobirthing & Hypnotherapy http://www.newfamilyhypnosis.com/ 651-882-6234 In HypnoBirthing® birthing mothers learn: -Everything they need to know to achieve a safer, easier, and more comfortable birth, -To "unlearn" the myth that pain is a necesary accompaniment to labor -Techniques of deep relaxation to help them eliminate the Fear-Tenson-Pain Syndrome -To create the body's own natural epidural, the only safe labor enhancement. Lana Anderson-Kuchynski certified hypnotherapist. SHe is in the north metro. Her email address is: Lisa Cartwright The Mongan Method. Teaches the classes at 651-459-0126 or e-mail her at email Woodwinds offers hypnobirthing classes. There's a session beginning in July and it runs about four weeks. I'm not sure who teaches it. Here's the Woodwinds website: http://www.woodwinds.org/CareService/3_Maternity/index.cfm?loadfile=Prenatalclass.cfm The Mongan Method of HypnoBirthing® is a full childbirthing preparation class that teached the use of self hypnosis to decrease pain and anxiety associated with labor and help women feel calm, confident and comfortable during childbirth. With this method women are taught to call upon their body's own natural endorphins to lessen or even eliminate discomfort and the need for medication. |
Ruth Trode
Hypnobirthing 612-521-4792 Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs but coming soon to far East metro (Woodburyish) and surrounding areas HypnoBirthing teacher (in the process of being certified). I will be mostly working Deaf women. Jerri Middlebrook-vogel
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| ICEA |
| ICEA - International Childbirth Education Association P.O. Box 20048 Minneapolis, MN 55420 USA 1-612-854-8660 |
Baby Steps Doula Service Virginia (Gina) Kadera,LPN,ICCE,ICD 952-890-9382 Doula Services- Labor support, Breastfeeding support &
limited Postpartum care |
| Lamaze |
| Lamaze International (was ASPO-Lamaze) 1200 19th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 -2422 USA 1-800-368-4404 |
Susan Lane |
Elizabeth O'Sullivan, LCCE Lamaze Classes by Elizabeth These active, evidence-based classes are designed to help you give birth with confidence. South Minneapolis location near Highway 94 and Riverside Avenue. Lamaze-certified instructor. Online registration at: www.lamazeclasses.org or call 612-724-4956. |
| General
Birth Classes |
| Labor of Love
educational services Childbirth Education, Private, customized classes, birth doula/labor support, lamaze certified educator and doula Lisa-Marie Hanson, LCCE, ICD Labor Of Love Educational Services 763.557.8829 LaborOfLoveChildbirth@msn.com |
Kathy
Donahue CD (DONA) Mankato Clinic Doula and Childbirth Educator 278-3128
Mankato & surrounding
areas
St. Croix Birth & Parenting fertility & childbirth educator 15072 62nd St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 www.stcroixbirth.com Christelle J. K. Hagen |
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Nicole Wocelka CD-
Coordinator Family Center Community Doula Program Postpartum Doula Certified Lactation Counselor, and Childbirth Educator. 651-793-3803 |
Anne Pilli, Labor Doula and Childbirth Educator |
“Staying Comfortable in Pregnancy…the Natural Way!” 1st Thursday of every month @ 6:15 p.m. Surviving the most complaints of pregnancy with postural, nutritional, and supportive recommendations. FREE to attend, but seating is limited. Contact: Dr. Amber Moravec @ 651.210.5261 or amber .moravec@ gmail.com to reserve space. Duluth The Birth You Want: Planning for Natural Childbirth In Any Setting: A four-week class to prepare for natural childbirth, parenting, and breastfeeding. You already know how to give birth! Your body, mind, and baby are designed to do this work. Learning how to let birth happen, gaining skills to deal with pain, understanding choices, preparation--these ideas are what our classes are all about. Jana Studelska & Monica Liddle www.birthduluth.com 218.340.2108 218.428.0338 |
"Blissful Birthing Pregnancy Preparation Classes Come and experience the power of conscious birthing. Learn breathing techniques, powerful affirmations, and physiological properties of ecstatic childbirth. Also experience deep relaxation using sound, therapeutic essential oils, stretches, and creative expression of releasing fear, anxiety and core beliefs about birth. Classes will begin in mid-Feb and continue until May. Awakening Bliss, LLC 612-599-7231" Christelle J. K. Hagen, TC, CCE Fertility Counselor & Childbirth Educator St. Croix Birth & Parenting "Birthing with Dignity, Parenting with Joy" Classes from Conception through Parenthood Choose from Christian and Facts Only versions of all classes Learn at Home option available for couples with busy schedules www.stcroixbirth.com www.twincitiesbirth.com |
| Specialized Education |
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Water Exercise for Moms-2-Be Member fee$65 Non-member fee: $80
For more information or to register for the class contact Lisa Austen at 952-381-3418 or email. |
Everyday Miracles..Everyday Miracles Debby Prudhomme and Mary Williams. A doula and peer support for young single mothers that is in Anoka county. Everyday Miracles...it is a non-profit organization that provides childbirth education and doulas to women who are on medical assistance in the twin cities. Everyday Miracles is in it's 3rd year of service to area women and are growing leaps and bounds. In the first year, only a handful of women were served. Last year over 100 women were served. 763-323-0012 email. Flowing Waters Fanona Grace Wholistic Health Services Energy Healing Spiritual Direction Childbirth Education with Labor Support Massage with Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils Nutritional Consulting 763-561-3396 cell:612-210-0484 |
 Baby
Yourself Sponsored by the Satori Group We promise our 12-week program will enhance your pre and post natal experience! 1300 Nicollet Mall, Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-375-1595-ex 125 |
Nancy Capo
Info on birth classes, labor assistance, natural hormone balance |
 Your Birth
"Services for Preconception through Birth" Dedicated to helping you achieve the
pregnancy and birth experience you desire -A variety of classes are offered with the goal of preparing the woman and her support system to be well informed members of the childbirth team. -Everyone's needs during labor are different, but with
the knowledge of the birthing process and the options available,
each woman can help create the birth experience of her choice. |
Nancy Shoemaker Transitioning to Motherhood A Discussion and Support Group Provides a resting ground for women to share experiences, to benefit from listening to one another, and to gain a greater understanding of themselves as mothers. 612-825-3341 |
Ten Moons Rising Education Center In the works, still in idea mode. Center for Mindful Childbirth & Holistic Family Education an Idea stepping towards reality, come and give your ideas! Click here for flyer October 6th and 7th 2006 suzanne arms and more!!! ten moons conference apppah |
Sacred Journeys Original Medicine Ways
Teresa Riley-Baecker has been facilitating gatherings of women and community for over a decade. She has worked with women and men to discover the creative spiritual essence within all of life. She is a Spiritual Creative, a Wife and Mother, a Traditional Healer, A Doula, a Dancer, an Educator, a Writer, a Singer and an Artist of Life. Gatherings include: Woman's Ways Circles, Sweatlodge Ceremonies, Ceremonial Rites of Passage. 768 Twelve Oaks Center Wayzata, MN Teresa Riley-Baecker 612-325-9941 highly recommend this service |
| Mothers
Matter - Suzanne Swanson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Helping pregnant women and mothers address anxiety about labor and birth, physical/emotional changes, finding a mothering style, pregnancy loss, postpartum transitions and spiritual aspects of mothering. 1108 Grand Avenue #2 St. Paul, MN 55105 Susan Swanson 651-221-9709 zemail highly recommend this service |
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| Classes in Yoga, Drum circles, Essential Oils, Aromatherapy,
Homeopathy, Ear Candling, and more in Whitebear Lake (651) 407-8599 email  |
 The Viniyoga Studio Prenatal Yoga classes and Post Partum yoga and baby and me classes go to our website viniyogamn.com 651-230-4601 |