evidence based birth classes begin in january. register now.
Tired of all the mixed messages about pregnancy & birth?
Stop scrolling social media for questionable advice and start preparing for birth with evidence-based guidance & real-world support.
Together, we can ditch the information overload, so that you can focus on what matters most—feeling calm, confident, and ready to meet your baby.
Turn Anxiety Into Agency
Make savvy decisions throughout each trimester with this FREE digital playbook for intentional pregnancy. From checklists to meditations, research guides to advocacy scripts you’ll find everything you need to show up as an active, self-assured partner in your prenatal healthcare and holistic wellbeing.
Jillian is truly the best. She gave me space for my tears and helped me channel my brave. She is inclusive, kind, compassionate and caring. She helped my wife and I advocate for our needs and was just endlessly supportive. 10/10.
Jorja gale, past client
I'll help you love your birth story—twists, turns and all. Here's how:
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learn the Basics
You don’t need to be a medical expert to make fully informed and empowered decisions. I break down what the evidence says in a balanced way—no scare tactics, no overwhelm, and definitely no judgment.
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make it your own
Together, we'll take the evidence and filter it through your values, preferences, and lived experience to create a birth plan that works for you (without falling into perfectionism or comparison traps).
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find your voice
Your provider is an expert on the science. You are an expert on your body and your lived experience. The best care happens when their expertise meets yours. I’ll help you practice the language, tools, and mindset that make partnership possible.
Hello! I'm Jillian, and I'm glad you're here.
my philosophy
You are the boss of your body, your family, and your birth—and you were never meant to do any of this alone. Autonomy and support. You need both. I reject the black and white thinking that dominates our cultural conversation around pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Instead, I embrace the nuance inherent in the perinatal journey and view you as wildly capable of making the decisions that are right for your body, your birth, and your baby.
experience and impact
Before ever stepping foot on a labor and delivery unit, I worked as a political organizer for reproductive justice and as a direct service advocate for victim/survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Those early experiences taught me that advocacy and care are inseparable—that choice, consent, and communication are foundational to our human dignity. Nearly a decade into birthwork, I bring that same level of love and support to my doula clients in Minneapolis and to families everywhere with virtual education and coaching.
evidence based birth© Childbirth Education class
Comprehensive childbirth education you'll love! In this 6-week class, you'll learn the latest research, proven comfort techniques, and collaborative advocacy skills. In a hybrid model that includes on-demand content and live, interactive teaching, you'll gain hands-on practice, practical knowledge, and confidence to work effectively with your team.
the birth plan workshop
This workshop is perfect for you if you've done the work to educate yourself but would love practical, step-by-step guidance to organize your thoughts, get them down on paper, and share them with your care team in a way that makes them excited to support you. Let's get it organized and get it done.
prepare & process 1:1 coaching
Sometimes you need one-on-one support. In these sessions, we’ll prepare for your upcoming birth or process a past experience. Whether you need clarity, strategy, or peace, these sessions are tailored to you.
Because of my own professional experiences working in maternal health policy research, I hold a strong appreciation for high-quality, inclusive, and evidence-based perinatal care—and I can say without hesitation that Jillian exemplifies this kind of care in practice.