Doula Support

Pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and postpartum can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming, our doula, Pearl, can provide one-on-one guidance, emotional, spiritual and physical support, and trusted, culturally-specific, information to help you feel confident, prepared, and empowered throughout your journey.

Offerings

Postpartum Support

Get ongoing postpartum education and support, ensuring you and your family are cared for leading up to and after birth.

Lactation Support

Access education and support for breastfeeding to help you and your baby reach your breastfeeding goals.

Cultural Teachings and Practices

Learn and connect with traditional Anishinaabe teachings from pregnancy to postpartum and parenting.

Wellness and Mindfulness Practices

Work with our doulas to build your own practices to uplift the mind, body, and spirit from pregnancy through postpartum.

Education and Information

Obtain prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding, and parenting education to help you gain knowledge and confidence in caring for your body and baby.

Resources and Referrals

Discover local resources and get referrals for additional care or community support.

Meet Our Doula

Pearl Walker-Swaney
Standing Rock Sioux, Tribe and White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Doula, MPH
Pearl brings her experience in public health and cultural values to support birth work and wellness. She is passionate about restoring community health through her doula services.

Services offered:

Doula Services

Postpartum Support

Lactation Counseling

Yoga and Infant Massage

Reiki for Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum

Healing Touch

Dynamic Body Balancing

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FAQ

What is a doula?2025-04-14T11:24:49-04:00

What is a doula?

A doula is a non medical, trained professional who can provide education and support to people during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, postpartum, lactation, parenting, and death or loss of a loved one.

What support can I expect from a doula?2025-04-22T00:40:54-04:00

What support can I expect from a doula?

Doulas provide emotional, physical, social, and spiritual support as well as resources and education during the sacred time of pregnancy, postpartum, or loss. Each doula specializes in the types of care and support they provide.

Can a doula be my provider?2025-04-22T00:41:04-04:00

Can a doula be my provider?

No. A doula is an educator and support person, not a clinician or medical provider. Please reach out to the Clinic to speak with our provider.

Aren’t doulas and midwives the same?2025-04-22T10:11:58-04:00

Aren’t doulas and midwives the same?

No. A doula is not a midwife. A doula is an educator and support person from pregnancy to postpartum. A midwife is a trained healthcare professional who provides prenatal, labor and birth care, postpartum care, and newborn care. Midwives can birth babies in homebirth, a birthing center, or hospital settings. Please see our homebirth midwifery services to learn more.

Resources

Parenting Resources
Parent and Baby Yoga Quick Guide

All Resources

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Beginning Your Journey

We’re so glad you’re considering working with our doulas for your care. We know that starting something new can feel overwhelming, so we’re here to make it as simple and welcoming as possible. Please fill out our interest form to get started!

Interest Form