About MeMy name is Claudia and I am a DONA certified birth doula on the Minnesota State Doula Registry and a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor through the University of California, San Diego Extension. I became drawn to birth work after the births of my second child. My husband and I had a doula at each birth and found their help and support invaluable. The more I learn about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, the more fascinated I become, and the more excited to help moms and families have the best start possible.
Birth is such an important and transformative experience and I want to help every mom to experience that in the most positive way for them. I believe birth is something our bodies were made to do, and that each woman is strong and capable of bringing her baby here. Each woman's definition of a successful and happy birth is different. I feel my role as a doula is to support women in finding the information, education, and support to birth the way they want to. I am also very passionate about breastfeeding and supporting women and babies to get the best beginning. I live with my husband and our three small boys in Bloomington. In my spare time, which truthfully as a mom is rare, I enjoy reading, crocheting, cooking, gardening, playing with my kids, and spending time with my wonderful husband. |
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Clients
I have a particular interest in helping moms dealing with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, having had this with all of my pregnancies. |
Education• Enlightened Mama Breastfeeding Support for Doulas, June 2015
• Intro to Childbirth for Doulas, August 2015 • Enlightened Mama Birth Doula Training, October 2015 • BA History, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 2007 |
Certification• Doulas of North America (DONA) Certified, June 2016
• Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) through University of California, San Diego Extension, May 2016 |