Helping you to provide a Heavenly Welcome to your little one!

Why a Doula?

      Whether you need a mama, sister, friend, coach, or childbirth education, a doula can provide all of these roles in one. A doula is an integral part of a birthing team, and offers a unique support to mama. They offer a special role to care for, encourage, support, educate and offer comfort measures primarily to the mama, but also to the partner at times. A doula is a joyful servant to a mama and is there to help the mama have the best birthing experience possible.

      Doulas have been serving women for thousands of years.  It may be one of the oldest professions.  Only recently have some of the benefits of this age-old practice been documented.

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Decrease in the risk of Cesarean birth

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Increase in likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth*

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Decrease in the use of pain relief medications

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Minute shorter labors on average.

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Decrease in risk of low 5 minute Apgar score

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Decrease in risk of dissatisfying birth experience

*Best results occurred when a birthing person had continuous labor support from a doula–
someone who was NOT a staff member at the hospital and who was NOT part of their social network.

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

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Meet the Doula

Terri Schelkoph  (CD)DONA, HCHD

 
Welcome and Congratulations!
 
With over 200 births attended, I am a seasoned doula dedicated to providing compassionate support to families during one of life’s most transformative moments. As a DONA-certified professional, I combine extensive training with hands-on experience to empower mama's and their partners.
 
In addition to my doula certification, I am Hypnobabies® certified, specializing in evidence-based techniques to promote relaxation and confidence during labor. I am also VBAC Link® certified, offering expert guidance for those considering vaginal birth after cesarean. Lastly, my Spinning Babies® training, allows me to help women utilize their bodies positioning to work with their babies during their labor and delivery.
 
I am passionate about fostering a positive birth experience, educating women to know their options and empowering them to make their own decisions. As a devoted Christian, I integrate my faith into my practice, providing spiritual support and encouragement for those who seek it. I believe that every birth is unique and deserves to be treated with respect, love, and unwavering support.
 
When I’m not attending births, I enjoy connecting with my community, leading prenatal education workshops, mentoring other doulas, and directing the Doula Intern Program through The Nest at New Birth Midwifery.
 
Outside of birth work you can find me with my hanging out with my husband of 20 years, homeschooling my 6 children, reading a good book, drinking copious amounts of coffee,  enjoying sweet friendships, watching the Vikings games, or serving at my wonderful church.
 
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Packages

*Ask me about my special discounts!

Classic

Virtual

Planned Cesarean

Classic Package

$1,700

  • Consultation
  • 1-2 prenatal planning appointment around 36 weeks.
  • Continuous email and text support during pregnancy
  • Optional attendance at one of your care provider appointments *For Homebirth Clients
  • 24 hour on-call phone and text support starting 38 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby
  • Optional Photography during labor/birth
  • Immediate postpartum support following the birth of your baby for approximately 1-3 hours
  • 1 in home postpartum visit
  • Text support as need 1-6 weeks postpartum
  • Resource and Referrals as needed
  • Access to DoulaMama Portal containing additional online resources
  • Travel Package Available for those living or delivering outside coverage area

Virtual Package

$1000

  • Consultation
  • 2 hour virtual prenatal planning appointments
  • Continuous email and text support during pregnancy
  • 24 hour on-call phone and text support starting 38 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby
  • Virtual support during labor and delivery
  • 1 virtual postpartum appointment
  • Text support as need 1-6 weeks postpartum
  • Resource and Referrals as needed
  • Access to DoulaMama Portal containing additional online resources

Planned Cesarean

$1200

  • Consultation
  • 1 prenatal to discuss previous births, plan for cesarean and plan for postpartum (2 hours)
  • Continuous email and text support starting at 34 weeks
  • 24 hour on-call phone and text support starting 38 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby
  • Immediate postpartum support following the birth of your baby for approximately 1-3 hours
  • I will meet you at the hospital prior to pre-op to help you get settled and assist with any remaining questions or concerns.
  • Support you during the surgical birth (emotional, advocacy, informational, physical), this can include taking pictures using your camera/phone.
  • 1 in home postpartum visit (between 3-5 days postpartum)
  • Text support as need 1-2 weeks postpartum
  • On call support in case of earlier, changed, or emergent surgery is needed two weeks before scheduled delivery