Megan M. | Doula in Minneapolis, MN

Megan Martin Birth Services

    Practice overview

    Hi there! I’m Megan (she/her). I’m so glad you’re here and considering doula support for your or your partner’s upcoming birth. I believe all parents deserve judgement-free, evidence-based support during their labor, birth and postpartum.

    My journey to fully birth obsessed began during my first pregnancy. I needed to know all the things and hear all the stories. I quickly learned that many birthing people, especially those in marginalized communities, do not receive the care they deserve during their journey to and through parenthood. This is when I discovered doulas and the support they provide. So I hired my doula, had two supported and empowering in-hospital birth experiences and went on my way as a mom of two, working a typical 9-5 in corporate marketing— never quite shaking a new found desire to make a difference in the birth community. Fast forward a few years, endless heart-to-hearts with my family and friends about making a change and I finally enrolled in a doula training. I truly believe this is what I’m meant to do and I’m so glad to have found my way here. My goal as a birth and postpartum doula is to empower birthing people and their partners through judgment-free and evidence-based support.

    When I’m not doula-ing, I’m usually spending time with my husband, our two daughters and two elder pups. Before parenthood and a pandemic hit, you could find us skiing, hiking, trying new restaurants, taking on a house project we probably should have left to professionals or binging our favorite shows. Now, you’re more likely to find us at a local park, swimming pool or in our backyard. A meaningful conversation over a cup of coffee or glass of wine is the way to my heart.

    I am so honored to serve birth and postpartum clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul and all the surrounding suburbs.

    Years experience

    1

    Families supported

    5

    Care philosophy

    My belief that every family has the right to a safe, respectful, and empowering birth and postpartum experience is the foundation of my doula practice.

    Services

    • Doula support
    • Birth doula support
    • Postpartum doula support

    Specialties and Experience

    • Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
    • Over 40
    • People of color
    • Plus size
    • Waterbirth

    Care settings

    • Birthing center
    • Home
    • Hospital

    Languages

    • English

    Credentials

    • Labor & Birth Doula training, January 2024 | DONA
    • Postpartum Doula training, April 2024 | Cornerstone Birthwork Training
    • Methodist Hospital volunteer doula
    • Twin Cities Birth Center doula internship
    • Breastfeeding for the Birth Doula certification, February 2024
    • Gilligan’s Guide certified, May 2024
    • Infant Sleep For Birth Workers, May 2024
    • Spinning Babies trained, June 2024
    • (Upcoming) Body Ready Method training, September 2024

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    Megan M.

    Minneapolis, MN

    • 5 families supported
    • 1 years of experience

    Pricing packages

    Birth Support
    Unlimited phone/email support throughout your pregnancy Prenatal meetings Evidenced-based birth preferences planning 24/7 on-call availability from 37 weeks through your baby’s birth Continuous support throughout your labor, birth, and 1-2 hours after delivery Optional, unedited birth photos Postpartum visit(s)
    Sliding scale pricing available

    Postpartum Support
    Every visit with your postpartum doula is different, and it's based entirely on what you need. A few ways a postpartum doula might support you and your family: Assisting with the initial post-birth care of the newborn Offering newborn feeding support and guidance Sleep support Helping with light household tasks Providing emotional support as your family adjusts to your new dynamic This is nowhere near an exhaustive list of what your postpartum support could entail. As your doula, I can help you identify and fill the gaps in your support plan.

    Location

    Areas served

    • Twin Cities & surrounding suburbs

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