There’s peace in being prepared

As your birth doula, I’ll help you prepare .
When the baby comes, I’ll support you.

Hey neighbor!

My name is Christine Graanfox.

I live in Northeast Minneapolis with my partner, wild one year old, and two pups.

I’m a licensed teacher, trained doula, baker, cook, knitter, biker, history lover.

I love to spend time on my deck in the warm seasons and every winter I aspire to be outdoorsy.

Christine Graanfox • Birth Doula

I’m here for you

We’ll meet at least 7 times along your birth journey.

  • Free consultation

  • 3 prenatal meetings

  • The birth itself

  • 2 postpartum meetings

Being on your birth team
would be an honor.

My approach is grounded in these beliefs:

  1. Your family deserves a trained supporter before, during & after your birth experience.

  2. Your anxieties & preferences matter; you deserve control over your birth environment.

  3. Informed consent & bodily autonomy are essential and you deserve thoughtful care and respect in all situations.

  4. All types of birth - medicated, unmedicated, less medicated, surgical - are both challenging and beautiful.

Qualifications

Trained doula through Community Aware Birthworker in Hopkins, MN

Trained in basic lactation support through Community Aware Birthworker

Trained to use Gilligan’s Guide to assist in optimal fetal positioning

FAQs

  • My goal is that everyone can afford my birth support. For that reason, my cost is on a sliding scale. You know your own budget best. Before we have our first prenatal meeting, you’ll let me know what cost works for your family.

  • Half of the payment is due at or before the first prenatal meeting. The second half is due at the first postpartum meeting. However, a more flexible payment schedule is available if needed.

  • It’s never too late to hire support. Of course, the sooner you do, the more likely I’ll be available. Time is a real constraint, while I will try my best to fit in all of our prenatal meetings, it’s not a guarantee. We may need to get creative!

  • I attend all birth locations.

  • Yes BUT I am not a professional birth photographer. My first priority will be to support you and your partner during labor, birth, and right after the birth. If I am able, I’d be happy to snap a few photos of your family before and after your baby is born.

  • You are welcome to give them a call and have a chat. I will share their number with you during our interview if you request it.

Get in touch to set up a free consultation.