In-Home Birth Education for Twin Cities Families

You know that information is power, especially when it comes to your health and wellbeing, but let's be honest... your plate is full and the idea of scheduling a 12, 16, or 20 hour class series (plus commute time) over multiple weeks is daunting. You want only the most practical, evidence-based information delivered in a fun, engaging, and time-efficient way. Private, in-home birth, lactation, and newborn care education may be the answer you're looking for.

Private Perinatal Education with MSP Doulas Is...

In-Home Birth Education for Twin Cities Families

You know that information is power, especially when it comes to your health and wellbeing, but let's be honest... your plate is full and the idea of scheduling a 12, 16, or 20 hour class series (plus commute time) over multiple weeks is daunting.


You want only the most practical, evidence-based information delivered in a fun, engaging, and time-efficient way. Private, in-home birth, lactation, and newborn care education may be the answer you're looking for.

Private Perinatal Education with MSP Doulas Is...

Childbirth Education Basics

3 Hours

  • the Lamaze 6 healthy birth practices to simplify your birth process, alleviate fears, and manage pain.



  • common labor timelines and the signs and symptoms to identify each stage of labor.



  • common medical interventions: when they can be useful and when they may not be necessary.



  • labor support 101 for partners, including go-to comfort and coping measures.



  • all the birth lingo you need to know for communicating with your medical care team.



  • shared decision making and informed consent.



  • frequently asked questions like what to pack in your bag, the best snacks for birth, and when to go to the hospital.

$349

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Childbirth Education Basics

3 Hours

  • the Lamaze 6 healthy birth practices to simplify your birth process, alleviate fears, and manage pain.



  • common labor timelines and the signs and symptoms to identify each stage of labor.



  • common medical interventions: when they can be useful and when they may not be necessary.



  • labor support 101 for partners, including go-to comfort and coping measures.



  • all the birth lingo you need to know for communicating with your medical care team.



  • shared decision making and informed consent.



  • frequently asked questions like what to pack in your bag, the best snacks for birth, and when to go to the hospital.

$349

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Childbirth Education Refresh

For those who have given birth before

2 hours

  • what happened in your previous birth(s) to identify specific questions, concerns, or wishes.



  • review common labor timelines and the signs and symptoms to identify each stage.



  • review common medical interventions: when they can be useful and when they may not be necessary.



  • review labor support 101 for partners, including go-to comfort and coping measures.



  • review all the birth lingo you need to know for communicating with your medical care team.



  • review shared decision making and informed consent.



  • review frequently asked questions like what to pack in your bag, the best snacks for birth, and when to go to the hospital.

$249

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Childbirth Education Refresh

For those who have given birth before

2 hours

  • what happened in your previous birth(s) to identify specific questions, concerns, or wishes.



  • review common labor timelines and the signs and symptoms to identify each stage.



  • review common medical interventions: when they can be useful and when they may not be necessary.



  • review labor support 101 for partners, including go-to comfort and coping measures.



  • review all the birth lingo you need to know for communicating with your medical care team.



  • review shared decision making and informed consent.



  • review frequently asked questions like what to pack in your bag, the best snacks for birth, and when to go to the hospital.

$249

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Lactation Basics

This 3-hour evidence-based, nonjudgmental class is excellent for anyone planning to breast/chestfeed.

  • common timelines for the first 6 weeks of breastf/chesteeding, including establishing your supply.



  • how to get a deep latch for both comfort and efficiency.



  • when to feed your baby and how to know they're getting enough.



  • the best positions for learning how to breast/chestfeed.:



  • how to hand express and different tools for troubleshooting common lactation challenges.



  • myths and missteps that you want to avoid and what to do when it seems like it's just not working.



  • ways your partner can support your success with breast/chest feeding your baby.



  • an introduction to pumping and everything you need to know about breast/chestfeeding when going back to work.

$349

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Lactation Basics

This 3-hour evidence-based, nonjudgmental class is excellent for anyone planning to breast/chestfeed.

  • common timelines for the first 6 weeks of breastf/chesteeding, including establishing your supply.



  • how to get a deep latch for both comfort and efficiency.



  • when to feed your baby and how to know they're getting enough.



  • the best positions for learning how to breast/chestfeed.:



  • how to hand express and different tools for troubleshooting common lactation challenges.



  • myths and missteps that you want to avoid and what to do when it seems like it's just not working.



  • ways your partner can support your success with breast/chest feeding your baby.



  • an introduction to pumping and everything you need to know about breast/chestfeeding when going back to work.

$349

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Newborn Care Basics

2 hours

  • a day in the life: what you can expect your schedule to look like when caring for a newborn.



  • newborn care procedures: what they are and how they help keep your baby healthy.



  • tips and tricks for soothing your newborn, including how to swaddle.



  • how to read newborn cues for hunger, sleep, and play.



  • bathing your newborn: when is it necessary and how do you do it?



  • diapering your newborn, including what to expect for output in the first weeks.



  • safe sleep myths and recommendations.



  • baby wearing benefits and tips.


$249

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Newborn Care Basics

2 hours

  • a day in the life: what you can expect your schedule to look like when caring for a newborn.



  • newborn care procedures: what they are and how they help keep your baby healthy.



  • tips and tricks for soothing your newborn, including how to swaddle.



  • how to read newborn cues for hunger, sleep, and play.



  • bathing your newborn: when is it necessary and how do you do it?



  • diapering your newborn, including what to expect for output in the first weeks.



  • safe sleep myths and recommendations.



  • baby wearing benefits and tips.


$249

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Lactation and Newborn Care Basics Combo

3 hours

  • common timelines for the first 6 weeks of breast/chestfeeding, including establishing your supply.



  • how to get a deep latch for both comfort and efficiency



  • how to read newborn cues for hunger, sleep, and play



  • the best positions for learning how to breast/chestfeed.



  • newborn care procedures: what they are and how they help keep your baby healthy.



  • diapering your newborn, including what to expect for output in the first weeks.



  • safe sleep myths and recommendations.



  • signs and symptoms that you should call your doctor or bring in professional reinforcement.


$349

*current doula clients receive $100 off*

Lactation and Newborn Care Basics Combo

3 hours

  • common timelines for the first 6 weeks of breast/chestfeeding, including establishing your supply.



  • how to get a deep latch for both comfort and efficiency



  • how to read newborn cues for hunger, sleep, and play



  • the best positions for learning how to breast/chestfeed.



  • newborn care procedures: what they are and how they help keep your baby healthy.



  • diapering your newborn, including what to expect for output in the first weeks.



  • safe sleep myths and recommendations.



  • signs and symptoms that you should call your doctor or bring in professional reinforcement.


$349

*current doula clients receive $100 off*