The Heart Behind Cradle & Bloom MN

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My goal is to help you feel confident, well-supported, and genuinely empowered throughout your pregnancy and birth.

Studies show that families supported by a doula often experience fewer interventions, lower cesarean rates, shorter labors, and improved breastfeeding outcomes—leading to a more positive birth experience overall.

Whenever it feels right! Families often reach out in the second trimester, but I welcome inquiries at any stage. I take a limited number of clients each month to ensure full, attentive support.

Midwives handle the medical side of your care, such as monitoring you and baby and guiding the clinical aspects of birth. Doulas offer continuous support, comfort measures, education, and advocacy tools. We work together to create a calm, connected, supported birth experience.

Yes! I support unmedicated, epidural, induction, VBAC, cesarean, home birth, hospital birth, and everything in between. Your birth preferences are honored and supported. This is your experience, and I’m here to walk with you in whatever path feels right.

Absolutely! My goal is to elevate and empower partners, not replace them. I offer tools, suggestions, and reassurance so they feel confident and included.

In the rare case of illness or emergency, I have trusted backup doulas who provide the same level of compassionate support.

I proudly support families within 60 miles of Big Lake, MN, including but not limited to - Elk River, Clearwater, Rogers, Buffalo, St. Cloud, Maple Grove, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.