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Empowering & Evidence-

Based Doula Support

Doula Support in Minneapolis &

Saint Paul

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You deserve a birth experience where you feel seen, heard, and valued every step of the way. MSP Doulas provides expert, nonjudgmental birth support tailored to YOU

We were never meant

to do this alone.

You deserve a birth experience where you feel seen, heard, and valued every step of the way. MSP Doulas provides expert, nonjudgmental birth support tailored to YOU.

We were never meant to do this alone.

Trained By...

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Social and reproductive justice are important to you. You want a doula who will advocate for your right to pursue the full spectrum of options related to your body, your birth, and your baby.

  • Whether or not you intend to use pain medication, you want to use tools like movement, breath, and relaxation to stay calm and present.

  • You're a planner who wishes you had time to take all the classes and read all the books, but you're doing your best to release expectation and go with the flow.

  • You want a doula who is mental health and trauma-informed after experiencing fertility challenges, loss, past birth trauma, anxiety, or depression.

  • You believe that birth stories matter, and you want to set yourself up to have an empowering birth.

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Social and reproductive justice are important to you. You want a doula who will advocate for your right to pursue the full spectrum of options related to your body, your birth, and your baby.


  • Whether or not you intend to use pain medication, you want to use tools like movement, breath, and relaxation to stay calm and present.

  • You're a planner who wishes you had time to take all the classes and read all the books, but you're doing your best to release expectation and go with the flow.


  • You want a doula who is mental health and trauma-informed after experiencing fertility challenges, loss, past birth trauma, anxiety, or depression.


  • You believe that birth stories matter, and you want to set yourself up to have an empowering birth.

An image of Twin Cities doula, Jillian Carpenter, smiling at the camera while lounging on her blue couch in her Minneapolis, Minnesota home.

Hi, I'm Jillian

Birth Doula | Fertility Coach | Educator

Reproductive Justice Advocate | Trauma-Informed Professional

I'm so glad you're here. I began my journey as a birth doula in 2018 when I was pregnant with my first daughter, and I've since supported over 100 births in the Twin Cities.

My goal is for clients to feeI educated & empowered to make decisions that are right for their body, their baby, and their future. Nobody knows what's best for you, except for you -- even if you need some guidance to access that inner knowing.

I approach my work with a healthy dose of both head and heart, appreciating what research and modern medicine can teach us while also honoring your cultural wisdom and knowledge of your own body. I'm humbled and honored to do this work, and I hope to have the chance to talk with you soon!

Hi, I'm Jillian!

Birth Doula | Fertility Coach | Educator

Reproductive Justice Advocate | Trauma-Informed Professional

I'm so glad you're here. I began my journey as a birth doula in 2018 when I was pregnant with my first daughter, and I've since supported over 100 births in the Twin Cities. I've been to nearly all local birth locations with countless combinations of providers, preferences and outcomes.

My goal is for clients to feeI educated & empowered to make decisions that are right for their body, their baby, and their future. Because nobody knows what's best for you, except for you.

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In 2021, I trained as an infertility doula and expanded my services to help families navigate fertility challenges and Assisted Reproductive Technologies like IUI and IVF.

I approach my work with a healthy dose of both head and heart, appreciating what research and modern medicine can teach us while also honoring your cultural wisdom and knowledge of your own body. I'm humbled and honored to do this work, and I hope to have the chance to talk with you soon!

Experienced, Trained & Certified

Image of a new family, next to a testimonial about Twin Cities doula Jillian Carpenter after their birth in Minneapolis.

Client Love.

"The birth of our second son was a particularly emotional time because we lost our first son shortly after he was born prematurely.

Jillian met us exactly where we were at and could not have been more compassionate, gentle, and knowledgeable.

She helped us advocate with our medical team, and she supported and empowered us during an exciting but also uncertain and overwhelming time.

-Alyssa

What I Do Here...

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I celebrate and welcome all families, all bodies, and all birth. Clients who think I'm a good fit are often (but not always)...

  • learners and planners;

  • pregnant after loss and/or infertility;

  • motivated to prepare their body and move during birth (hey, VBAC folks!);

  • concerned about past trauma impacting their birth experience;

  • preparing for a community birth (home or freestanding birth center) or

  • undervalued and underestimated

Not currently accepting clients

Image of a newborn baby, still connected via umbilical cord and wrapped in a pineapple blanket, signifying it was conceived via IVF. Image represents virtual fertility coaching that can be done anywhere.
Image of a newborn baby, lying on a bed, after being born in a doula supported birth in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Courses & Workshops

Coming Soon.

Client Love

Mobile version of Image of a new family, next to a testimonial about Twin Cities doula Jillian Carpenter after their birth in Minneapolis.

"The birth of our second son was a particularly emotional time because we lost our first son shortly after he was born prematurely. Jillian met us exactly where we were at and could not have been more compassionate, gentle, and knowledgeable.

-Alyssa

Services

helping you find calm, clarity,

and confidence, so that you can

own your birth story

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Birth Doula Services

I celebrate and welcome all families, all bodies, and all birth. Clients who think I'm a good fit are often (but not always)...

  • learners and planners;

  • pregnant after loss and/or infertility;

  • motivated to prepare their body and move during birth (hey, VBAC folks!);

  • concerned about past trauma impacting their birth experience;

  • preparing for a community birth (home or freestanding birth center) or

  • undervalued and underestimated

Mobile version of Image of a newborn baby, still connected via umbilical cord and wrapped in a pineapple blanket, signifying it was conceived via IVF. Image represents virtual fertility coaching that can be done anywhere.

Fertility Coaching

Not currently accepting clients.

Mobile version of Image of a newborn baby, lying on a bed, after being born in a doula supported birth in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Courses & Workshops

Coming Soon.

Image reads "I believe"

  • In the Reproductive Justice framework. That is "the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities." (credit: SisterSong)

  • You start making parenting decisions the moment you intend to welcome a child into your family.

  • Any way you choose to bring your baby into this world is amazing.

  • Black Lives Matter, Queer families are beautiful, and all bodies are good bodies.

  • Birth stories make a life-long impact. Birthworkers must be trauma-informed.

Image reads "I believe"
Image of a new family, next to a testimonial about Twin Cities doula Jillian Carpenter after their birth in Minneapolis.

Client Love.

My partner and I had a great experience working with Jillian! Each time I needed to make a decision about my birth plan, she would to use her vast knowledge of the scientific literature to help me make an informed decision, but also always encouraged me to consider my own personal values and hopes for the birthing experience.

-Elise

  • In the Reproductive Justice framework. That is "the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities." (credit: SisterSong)

  • You start making parenting decisions the moment you intend to welcome a child into your family.



  • Any way you choose to bring your baby into this world is amazing.

  • Black Lives Matter, Queer families are beautiful, and all bodies are good bodies.


  • Birth stories make a life-long impact. Birthworkers must be trauma-informed.

Client Love

Image of a new family, next to a testimonial about Twin Cities doula Jillian Carpenter after their birth in Minneapolis.

My partner and I had a great experience working with Jillian! Each time I needed to make a decision about my birth plan, Jillian would to use her vast knowledge of the scientific literature to help me make an informed decision, but also always encouraged me to consider my own personal values and hopes for the birthing experience.

-Elise

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