Your Birth Plan Doesn't Have to Be Overly Complicated — Let's Break It Down In A Way That Honors Both Evidence and Intuition.

Birth should be empowering, not traumatizing.

Yet between 30–45% of birthing people describe their birth as traumatic, and about 1 in 6 develop postpartum PTSD. Too many people worry about being pressured into interventions they don’t want, feeling dismissed when they ask questions, or going unheard when their instincts tell them something’s wrong. The stakes couldn’t be higher, but here’s what most people don’t realize: it’s not the medical outcome itself that defines birth trauma. Two people can live through the same circumstances and walk away with completely different stories.

because The defining factor in a positive birth story isn't how birth happens—it's whether you felt agency and support in the process.

That’s where I come in. I’ll pair evidence-based education with compassionate guidance to help you take what works for you and leave the rest (no shame or guilt allowed). Together, we’ll prepare you to navigate an imperfect healthcare system with confidence, all while staying connected to your healthcare provider. You’ll build the skills to advocate for yourself—without tension or conflict—so you feel supported, safe, and empowered no matter what unfolds. And the best part? The self-confidence you gain here will serve you long after birth.

Jillian worked seamlessly with my partner and medical team, ensuring I felt supported and heard. Thanks to her, I had a truly positive and empowering birth experience."

krista L. | Former Client
A woman with light brown hair gives a testimonial about Jillian's birth support as a doula. She had a positive, empowering birth.

3 Ways to Work with Me:

1

evidence-based birth classes

Interactive teaching, hands-on practice, and the latest research come together in this 6-week class series so you and your partner walk away with real skills, proven comfort techniques, and the confidence to work effectively with your care team.

A round wooden tray demonstrate with numbered circular slots sits on a wooden cervical dilation for the purpose of birth education. It's next to a stack of cards and an Evidence Based Birth Pocket Book, alongside a crystal bead ornament.
2

prepare & process coaching

Sometimes you need one-on-one support. In these private 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.

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3

birth doula support

If you are in the Minneapolis Saint Paul Metro area, you can find more information about inclusive & informed birth doula services at MSPdoulas.com.

A person holding a beige anatomical model of a human pelvis, often used in birth education by a birth doula, showing the bone structure with part of their hand visible in the background.

Birth is never just a medical event—

it's a life changing experience that stays with you forever.

Let’s create a birth plan that honors your values, supports your choices, and helps you tap into your inner source of power, peace, and presence.

A new mom lies in a hospital bed, holding her newborn baby wrapped in a blanket to her chest as they both rest peacefully after birth.

Although our birth took some unexpected turns, Jillian was an incredible guide through each decision and moment, helping us stay confident even when things didn’t go as planned. She helped us understand our options and make the right decisions, always in a way that respected both our autonomy and our emotions in the moment.

maddie m. | former client