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“A Letter to My Future Postpartum Self”

note the milk catcher....it's what was handy while trapped under the sleeping baby We have some of the most amazing clients at The Green Stork.  Kate Michaletz has been down this pregnancy road before.  At our last prenatal we were discussing her postpartum plan.  It's something we chat about with all our clients.  I caught her off guard and the memories came flooding [...]

We’re Moving!

I'm moving! This is one of the toughest things I've had to say so I thought I would just start there.  Get the hard stuff out there so I can move into the beautiful.  My family is trusting the journey set out in front of us and jumping at the opportunity to take over the family lake home up north. Permanently. So after almost 9 [...]

How We Can Help You Throughout Pregnancy & Birth

Steph was on the news in the MIDDAY EXPERT segment.  To view the whole clip visit KEYC. "Think of us as your doula as you would a guide.  Just as you would if you were preparing to climb Mount Everest.  You would educate yourself, do your research.  You would train for the adventure.  Most people would even go as far as to hire a guide [...]

Why Hypnosis for Childbirth?

It's an exciting thing bringing something new to Mankato.  To be honest it's pretty surreal.  I remember dreaming about a "mother baby center".  Someplace that expecting families could go locally in Mankato to learn more about pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  Somewhere that had options.  With our offerings growing, I can say IT'S HAPPENING!  We don't believe that there is one "right" way for everyone to [...]

Words from a Father

There are some births that you just don't forget. As a doula I remember my clients. I remember details about their story, I remember moments and things that were said. There are a few births that I remember..... EVERY. SINGLE. DETAIL. .....of my day, my drive, the conversations we had. This is one beautiful birth story that I will never forget. Reading this fathers words [...]

A Glimpse Inside Becoming a Doula with BAI

Many people ask, “What can I expect from your doula workshop?” So I thought I’d give you a glimpse into what is covered during the two day Birth Arts International (BAI) doula training. During our time together we dive deep into what a doula should know regarding topics concerning everything related to pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and how to be the support your clients are [...]

Words of Gratitude

I knew I wanted to be work in birth since I was a little girl.  It wasn't until after the birth of my second that I KNEW I wanted to be a doula.  I also knew I would never give birth without a doula present again.  The support we provide is ......well I'll let one of my clients tell you in her words.  This heart [...]

Want to Experience the Holidays WITH your Kids?

TRY THESE SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CREATE AN INTENTIONAL HOLIDAY SEASON AS A FAMILY. As December is upon us and the holiday spirit begins to emerge from within we can easily find ourselves at the end of the month feeling just the opposite; run down, tired, and overwhelmed. We pour our hearts into making the holidays great for our kids but the holidays are more [...]

Inductions and the Hormones of Labor

Induction, post-dates and cervical ripening are just a few examples of the medical jargon that are common to the birthing world. This vocabulary can lead to misguided confidence in medical interventions rather than trusting the natural physiological processes that our bodies are innately wired for. Inductions are sometimes medically necessary and in these situations I’m incredibly grateful for advances in medicine. However, it is important [...]

What Does a Doula Do?

Doula’s are gaining in popularity and to celebrate World Doula Week we wanted to acknowledge the immense benefits they offer to a laboring women and her family. However, many remain confused about what exactly we do and how we help. This will briefly describe the various ways in which The Green Stork doula's can assist you throughout the different stages of labor. It is by no [...]

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