Lactation Services
Stephanie, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is here to inspire, educate, and empower you in a judgement free way. For some women there may come a time in their breast feeding journey when asking for help is the best thing to do. Stephanie is here to answer any questions you may have and to thoroughly discuss any concerns there might be. Helping you reach your nursing goals is her number one priority.
Doula Services
As your doula we make it our objective to work as a team with your partner to continuously support you as you go on this journey growing your family. Your desires and wishes are the utmost importance to us. Our job is to assist you in a sacred, safe, satisfying labor and birth just as YOU want it. Our top priority is you. It matters to us that you feel cared for and empowered through out this experience.
~The Green Stork Team
Placenta Services
Traditional Chinise Method (TCM) has a long history of use, it’s been around for thousands of years. TCM is a method of creating harmony and balance in the body. Chinese medicine believes that the women is “cold” for a full 40 day recovery period after birth (postpartum). She should only have warming food and drinks. This method involves steaming and dehydrating the placenta. After it is steamed it is dehydrated and encapsulated. The process of preparing the placenta helps to tonify and speeds the recovery process.
Complete Childbirth Ed.
Steph Holthus is excited to be bringing this premier, all inclusive class to our area. She taught The Bradley Method® for five years in southern MN. The Green Stork believes in the sanctity of birth. Knowledge is power. We value and treasure birth as a natural process. In this complete childbirth ed. course you will learn, in detail, everything you and your partner need to know in order to trust your body, and relinquish any fears….
Spinning Babies® Parent Class
Spinning Babies Parent Class highlights your baby’s active role in birth. During labor, baby needs to pass through “3 Gates” of the pelvis. This class teaches techniques to help expand the pelvis and the muscles that support -or restrict – your pelvic “gates” . Together, you and your partner can use these techniques before and during labor to help “make room for baby”! The goal of Spinning Babies is to create conditions where baby can find the optimal positions for labor, making birth easier, less painful, and even pleasurable!
Becoming A Doula
Become a doula and experience one of the most fulfilling ways to support women and their families! Birth is a journey that unfolds spontaneously and organically. Through this journey women and their partners face important decisions and powerful emotions. The role of the doula is to be the grounded, constant voice and touch of reassurance and calm. The doula honors and preserves the family’s space and choices which allows them to be engulfed in what really matters, the transition of their beautiful baby earth side. Come ride the birthing high and join the Birth Art International doula team by taking this certification training being offered to you by the Green Stork!