Brainerd Lakes Doulas

03/25/2026

What a privilege it is to be your doulas!

03/22/2026

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/doulas-can-improve-health-outcomes-women-babies-insurers-are-taking-no-rcna263390?cid=yahoo-health

While more Medicaid patients and even some on private plans have gained doula coverage in recent years, United is the first major insurer to begin rolling out the benefit nationwide.

03/20/2026

Our doulas have been busy this spring!
Jolet was able to be there to support this mama during her pregnancy and labor. We’re always so honored to be involved in such a sacred moment as birth.

There is something a little extra special about a new baby in the spring time. 🌱
Welcome to the world, baby boy! 🤍

03/11/2026

Sometimes the best comfort in labor isn’t complicated — it’s water.

Stepping into a warm tub during labor can bring incredible relief. The warmth relaxes muscles, eases tension, and helps your body release natural endorphins — your body’s own pain relief. Water supports your body, making you feel lighter so you can move, sway, and find the positions that feel best. Many mothers say the tub becomes their calm place during labor — helping them breathe, relax, and trust their bodies. Research even shows hydrotherapy during active labor can help reduce anxiety, improve circulation, and may help labor progress more efficiently. Sometimes, the tub becomes more than comfort…�It becomes a sanctuary where a mother finds her strength.

💧 Breathe�💧 Relax�💧 Trust your body

01/27/2026

Dawn the Doula embarked on a mission to Karatu, Africa, where she spent 10 days enhancing birth experiences across three clinics.

A historic moment unfolded as we facilitated the first skin-to-skin interaction between a mother and her newborn. This marked a significant change from the standard practice of separating newborns from their mothers, wrapping them in multiple garments before return.

Our contribution included the introduction of visually instructive labor position wall art in Swahili instead of the current English versions.

Moreover, the inception of the 'Amina Fund' enabled us to offer vital assistance, such as food and clothing, alongside emotional support to a young mother in distress, who is featured in the skin to skin photo! This fund will be in place for other mamas in her situation.

We even doula’d the staff! Taking time to appreciate their long days by giving back rubs, snacks and drinks!

If you feel led to contribute in anyway, we’re always taking donations of gently used baby clothes, some medical supplies and sometime soon, being able to accept monetary donations to the ‘Amina Fund’.

Thank you so much for your support and allowing me to live my passion: changing birth for all women! 💕

01/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the BLD crew!

With a heart for nurturing and a calming presence, Jennifer Welk brings deep compassion, experience, and dedication to her role as a birth doula. A proud mother of three and grandmother of two, Jennifer’s journey into birth work is rooted in a lifelong commitment to helping others, including 23 years of volunteer service as an EMT in her community.

Jennifer is passionate about supporting women and their partners through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. She believes every family deserves a birth experience that feels supported, informed, and respected. Her gentle approach and steady presence help create a sense of peace and confidence during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

Jennifer offers mindful, individualized support for women who may carry past experiences that shape how they approach birth. With a focus on trust, consent, and emotional safety, she strives to create a calm and supportive space where each client feels heard, empowered, and at ease.

Starting her doula business is a natural next step in Jennifer’s lifelong dedication to health, service, and women’s well-being. Whether it’s a first baby or a growing family, Jennifer walks alongside each client with the belief that birth is not just an event — it’s a deeply personal and sacred experience.

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10/31/2025

It's been an inspiring week for Dawn the Doula, who has witnessed yet another remarkable unmedicated birth, showcasing the power of determination and commitment in achieving a positive birth experience. This mama faced a couple set backs but kept her eye on the original vision and was able to meet her baby with no trauma! Birth can be beautiful!!

Contact Brainerd Lakes Doulas for more information!

10/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce the successful vaginal delivery of an 8lb 15oz baby girl, following a previous cesarean section. The VBAC was safely facilitated by a supportive birth team that prioritized the mother's preferences and avoided unnecessary medical interventions.

Contact Dawn the Doula or one of the other wonderful doulas at Brainerd Lakes Doulas to give birth the way it was intended!

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09/09/2025

A simple change in movement can make all the differences during your birthing time.