Gina Picht
Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
952-974-1428
website: http://www.geocities.com/doulagina
email: doulaGina@yahoo.com
area: Minneapolis and suburbs, I live in Eden Prairie

My husband and I have a 3 year old daughter and a 1 year old son. I became a doula in January 2001, shortly after my son's birth, a birth that taught me to trust birth and its power. Watching and supporting a woman through labor as she transitions into motherhood gives me a sense of purpose I’ve never had before. I love helping a woman discover her own power and trust in birth, and am proud of every one.

One of my favorite things about attending a couple in birth is seeing a new dad look at his partner with amazement and pride as she births their child. I love that moment in labor when a dad’s concern and even fear turn to trust and faith in the mom, and when he realizes his unique ability to birth with her as only he can. I love helping couples work together through labor, and witnessing the bond between them as it is strengthened by their birth as parents.

Every woman’s experience is unique and personal, and I honor your informed choices, whatever they may be. I offer prenatal visits to get to know each other, develop your birth vision, discuss specific concerns, maternal and fetal positioning, and demonstrate comfort and relaxation techniques. I am with you throughout your entire labor, starting whenever and wherever you wish. I use many comfort techniques including massage, water, positioning, movement, aromas, visualization, breathing, and anything else requested. I remain 1-2 hours after the birth to help establish breastfeeding, and I also offer a postpartum home visit where we discuss your birth and newborn care. I provide a written account of your birth as well.

I have personal experience with pre-term labor, bedrest, non-medicated labor, colic, and breastfeeding difficulties (and joys!). I’ve attended births at Methodist, Southdale, Abbott, Fairview Riverside, and Shakopee, and have attended VBAC, and Cesarean births as well. I have several books I loan out and encourage parents to read, and also offer maternity, birth and newborn photography.

The birth of your baby is a once in a lifetime event, and will have a profound influence on you for the rest of your life. Believe in your innate knowledge and ability to birth your baby. Congratulations!

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