Proud to serve growing families of Albertville and the surrounding areas.
Welcome to Donielle Kasper Health and Wellness! I’m Donielle Kasper, a birth doula, certified pre/post natal trainer, nutrition coach, personal trainer, birth photographer and childbirth educator. I am devoted to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care for all families. I work out of Albertville, MN and the surrounding metro area.
I am so excited to learn more about you and how I can support you in your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE DOULA SERVICES IN ALBERTVILLE MN?
-Pregnancy Services
-Birthing Services
-Postpartum Services
PREGNANCY
Free initial consultation. This allows us to get to know each other to find out if we are a good fit.
Two Prenatal Visits. These visits typically take place at your home starting after 30 weeks (we can meet sooner if requested). We will talk about comfort measures, your priorities and desires for labor/birth, your postpartum plan, and your desires from your doula.
-Assistance putting your birth preferences together.
-Unlimited Prenatal Communication.
-Exclusive Reference Guide
-On-call starting at 37 weeks.
-Pre/postnatal workouts/nutrition guidance (this is a different package option)
-Continuous Birth Support
BIRTH
-Continuous support beginning at your home, birth center, or hospital.
-Helping you achieve the birth YOU desire.
-Photography (if desired)
-Notes during labor, so you can keep your birth story forever.
-1 - 2 hours of Immediate Postpartum & Lactation Support
POSTPARTUM
-One postpartum birth story visit (2 hours)
-Typed Birth Timeline (notes taken as time allows)
-6 weeks of Phone/Email postpartum support
-Postpartum nutrition, supplement, and exercise guidance (if this is part of the package you choose).
WHY SHOULD I HIRE A DOULA?
Benefits for the birthing person include:
Less use of pain medication, epidurals and other interventions
Decrease length of labor by as much as 25%
Reduced Cesarean rate by as much as 50%
Improved self-esteem and increased sensitivity to baby’s needs.
Less likely to experience anxiety and depression leading up to the birth and during postpartum.
Benefits for the support person include:
Learn how to best support the birthing person leading up to and during labor
Being able to stay present and enjoy the birthing experience
Helps take the pressure off the birthing partner
Sources: American Pregnancy Association / Evidence Based Birth
PACKAGES
Doula Services - Everything listed above under “what's included”.
Doula Services + Training - Weekly training/nutrition coaching to help you best prepare for labor and postpartum, and everything listed above under “what’s included”. Modifications can be made to this package based on what the pregnant person is looking for.
Please inquire about pricing as it will vary depending on the package you choose.
AVAILABILITY & CONTACT INFORMATION
Availability - Donielle is currently accepting clients with guess dates in January 2023 and beyond.
Contact - Email doniellekasper@gmail.com or fill out the form below