Prenatal and Postpartum Care and Education
At the Gaa-giigishkaakaawasowaad (A Place Where Pregnant Women Gather) Clinic, we offer holistic pregnancy and postpartum care that blends Anishinaabe teachings with Western healthcare in a nurturing, community-centered space. Whether you are planning for pregnancy, expecting, or navigating postpartum, we provide both group and individual care to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. More than just healthcare, we focus on building relationships, ensuring you feel safe, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
Offerings
Individual Medical Care
Receive personalized prenatal and postpartum care from our Anishinaabe nurse practitioner, including physical exams, monitoring, and customized care plans that reflect your unique needs and cultural values.
Monthly Group Gatherings
Join our welcoming community for monthly group gatherings, where you’ll find education, connection, and support. Our sessions cover essential topics like nutrition, labor, delivery, and newborn care through hands-on learning, while postpartum meetings provide guidance and shared experiences for up to one year after birth.
Doula Support
Work one-on-one with our Anishinaabe doula team for compassionate care throughout your journey. From emotional support and comfort measures during pregnancy and birth to postpartum care, hospital visits, in-home support, and lactation counseling, our doulas ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Postpartum Exam Visit
Meet with our Anishinaabe nurse practitioner at one month postpartum for a comprehensive exam, ensuring your physical and emotional well-being is supported as you adjust to life with your new baby.
Space to Connect
Pregnancy and postpartum are transformative experiences. We provide a safe space to connect with other parents, share stories, and receive peer and community support throughout your journey.
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Team
Roxanne Johnson
Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe
Business Operations Specialist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Roxanne focuses on maternal nutrition and wellness, preparing meals based on ancestral foodways.
Natalie Nicholson, Arikara/Anishinaabe
Three Affiliated Tribes, Fort Berthold, ND and Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner & Indigenous Lactation Counselor
