LGBTQ+ Community resources:

The Queer Birth Project -is a collection of LGBTQ-identified birth and postpartum professionals based in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota who work together to support LGBTQ families during family building and early parenting. Offerings include the following: Childbirth Education, New/Prospective Parent Group, Non-gestational Parent Group, Trying to Conceive Group, Consulting and Trainings. https://www.queerbirthproject.org/

Nisse Body and Birth- Offering doula, sibling support, message therapy, and child birth education services. Offers sliding scale. https://nissebodyandbirth.com/

Twin Cities Queer Families Facebook Group- Online space for Queer-identified parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children living in your home; also parents of queer identified children; a welcoming place to network, seek referrals, share about upcoming events, advocate, and build and strengthen our neighborhoods and overall community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1614009285480136/?ref=group_header

Anna Stern- Mental Health therapist who specializes in working with queer and trans folks around fertility, postpartum and parenting adjustments. https://www.annacstern.com/

LGBTQ+ Therapists Network - Established in 1988 as a grass-roots group of LGBTQIAPGE2S+ mental health professionals who wanted a way to safely network, support and educate each other and the community about issues related to LGBTQIAPGE2S+ mental health and wellness. Has a database to help you find the right mental health provider for you. https://lgbttherapists.wildapricot.org/

Family Tree Clinic- Provider low cost reproductive and sexual health care for LGBTQ+ folx including family planning, preconception care, and birth control options. https://www.familytreeclinic.org/services/reproductive-health/

Nadine Ashby- Doula services provided on a sliding scale. https://www.doula4all.com/

BIPOC Community Resources

Snuggle House Foundation- A community-based perinatal health organization for social justice. Created to provide prenatal support, labor support, and postpartum support which encompasses wellness services, physical support, emotional support, evidence based information, and advocacy. https://www.snugglehousefoundation.org/our-vision

Black Homebirth Initiative- The Black Home Birth Initiative funds Black families for home births with Black midwives. In addition, our offerings are expanding to fund Black doula support at home births, free community education, consulting, and support for Black student midwives currently in training. https://www.bhbi.org/team

Kaytee Crawford(IBCLC, CD, CST)- Supports Families in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as a lactation consultant, craniosacral therapist, childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and babywearing educator. https://ibclckaytee.com

Rhonda Fellows- Doula services and Childbirth education. Accepts clients of Medicaid insurance. Also offers pelvic steaming. Doula and education services- https://www.oilydoulamn.com/ Steaming- https://www.oilydoulamn.com/pelvic-steaming.html

Nadine Ashby- Doula services provided on a sliding scale. https://www.doula4all.com/

Roots Community Birth Center- BIPOC owned birth center offering prenatal care, birth services, family wellness, and doula support. https://www.rootsbirthcenter.com/

Community Resources For All Families