Ebony Wilson-Sinkfield

Doula Support

A non-medical person who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during and after childbirth.

Description

Doulas are non-medical professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They are trained to help birthing individuals and their families achieve the healthiest and most satisfying experience possible.

In addition to prenatal visits, support during labor/delivery, and postpartum visits, many doulas provide additional services, such as lactation support, newborn care and parenting classes, massage, and aromatherapy. Doulas may provide services in a variety of settings, such as a hospital, home, birthing center, and telehealth. Doulas do not deliver babies or provide medical care.

About This Location

The information below shares unique characteristics and specialties about this individual doula.

  • This provider works with: Snuggle House Foundation

  • Personal Identity: Black/African American

  • Specializations: Trauma informed support, Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)/Trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC)

  • Additional services offered: Aromatherapy, Childbirth education services, Extended Postpartum, Lactation support (non-IBCLC), TENS units rental, Vaginal steam/peristeam services, Other, Mental health checks and support, and prayer when need be.

  • Doula certification organization: CommonComonsense Childbirth Institute

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Hennepin County
    • Ramsey County
  • Doula Birth Settings
    • At home birth
    • Birth center
    • Clinic
    • Hospital
    • Telehealth
  • Doula Specialization
    • Trauma informed support
    • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)/Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC)
  • Payment
    • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
    • Private pay
    • Sliding fee scale
  • Specialization
    • African American Community
    • Mental health
    • People with low income
    • Teen parent

Location

Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Area Served

Hennepin, Ramsey

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 651-395-8555

Email

ebony@snugglehousefoundation.org

Last Update

9/27/2024