š¤°Helping soon-to-be parents gain confidence by providing valuable education and guidance!
Our passion is to help others build confidence, openly communicate, and achieve their goals. We strive to provide evidence based knowledge, effective techniques, and other tools and resources for our clients to make informed decisions best for their family.
01/26/2026
Preparing for birth isnāt just about informationāitās about confidence and a body thatās ready š¤
My Confident Birth Basics + Body Ready Birth classes are best taken together to support both the mental and physical sides of birth. We cover how birth works, your options, partner support, and gentle movement + positioning to prepare your body for labor.
āØ Live on Zoom
š 2026 schedule now open
For a deeper look at what each class includes, head to my Classes highlight.
12/01/2025
You deserve to go into birth feeling steady, supported, and sure of yourself.
This weekend only, my Confident Birth Jumpstart comes with a bonus week of support (a $125 value) to help you feel held every step of the way.
If youāre ready for calm, grounded guidanceā¦ Iāve got you.
š Comment or dm "Jumpstart" for the link
11/28/2025
āØ What if you could walk into birth feeling clearer, calmer, and completely supportedā¦ and get extra help when you need it most?
The Confident Birth Jumpstart is always available ā but this weekend only, you get something Iāve never offered before:
šan extra full week of text/email support
(a $125 value, completely free)
That means more guidanceā¦
more reassuranceā¦
more āis this normal?ā answersā¦
and MORE support as you put your birth plan and movement tools into action.
Hereās what you get when you jump in:
ā¢ 60-minute birth vision + mindset session
ā¢ 30-minute private Body Ready MethodĀ® assessment
ā¢ Personalized movement guidance
ā¢ Birth prep resources: birth plan template, provider Qs, advocacy tips
ā¢ 1 week of text/email support
āØ BONUS THIS WEEKEND ONLY: a second week of support, free
If youāve been craving clarity and steady guidance before birth, this is your moment.
Comment JUMPSTART and Iāll send the link, or tap the link in my bio to join. āØ
Offer ends Monday Dec 1
11/26/2025
Something BIG is coming for expecting mamasā¦ and trust me, youāre going to want first dibs. āØ
If youāve been craving more confidence in your birth plan, more clarity in your decisions, and more grounded support as you get closer to meeting your baby ā Iāve got something just for you.
Iām dropping the details soon, and the early-access list gets everything before it goes public (plus a little something extra for joining early).
Tap the link in my bio to get on the list or DM "ready"
You deserve a birth experience that feels calm, informed, and rooted in your power.
10/30/2025
Take the first step toward a birth filled with clarity, calm, and confidence!
Confident Birth Basics ā 90-minute live Zoom class | November 12
In this class, youāll learn:
šø Stages of labor ā whatās happening in your body
ā±ļø Timing contractions ā and understanding their purpose
š£ļø Common birth terminology & interventions ā know whatās happening, without the overwhelm
āØ Building your birth vision ā start shaping your birth with confidence
Plus, this class lays the foundation for the Body Ready Birth class if you want hands-on strategies.
Special for IG followers: Sign up now and get $30 off your November spot!
Reserve your spot today and build your foundation for a calm, empowered birth.
š Link in bio
10/29/2025
You deserve your best possible birth experience, and thereās so much you can do to prepare for that!
Register for the one-of-a-kind birth prep workshop with me!
With this targeted, game-changing offering youāll:
š¶Experience birthing positions before labor
š§ Build neural pathways from your brain to your body
š§āāļøCreate mobility in your pelvis
šAddress common musculoskeletal issues that often slow down labor
šŖPrepare all 3 levels of your pelvis for birth
And your partner will:
š¤ Learn exactly how to support you through every stage of labor ā emotionally AND physically
š Practice hands-on techniques that bring real comfort and relief
šSuggest effective positions to help labor progress
ā¤ļø Feel confident and connected as an active part of your birth team
All so you can have your easiest possible birth ā together.
There is so much you can do to prepare your body when you have the right knowledge and tools!
Take control of your birth today with Body Ready Birth.
š¬DM me "Body Ready" for the link to register!
07/16/2025
Birth is powerful.
Itās even more powerful when you feel confident and supported.
Iām currently offering in-person birth doula support for families planning home birth, hospital birth, or low-intervention birth.
Availability update:
August ā Limited
September ā 1 birth spot open
October - Full
November ā 1 birth spot open
DecemberāJanuary ā Full
2026 ā Now booking
If youāre wondering if doula support is the right fit, Iād love to chat. šļø
06/13/2025
Have you EVER wondered what a mucus plug is ā or what it means when you lose it?
Hereās a raw, real glimpse from my own birth journey: the literal barrier that kept my cervix closed during pregnancy.
The mucus plug is thick cervical fluid that seals your cervix, protecting your baby by blocking bacteria and infections throughout pregnancy.
š¹ Its appearance, color, and texture can vary ā from clear to yellowish, or even bloody.
š¹ Losing it may mean your body is preparing for birth, but labor could still be days or weeks away.
š¹ Sometimes, your body regenerates it if it comes away early ā itās just one part of a much bigger picture.
The mucus plug is a small ā yet powerful ā sign that your body and baby are progressing in their own perfect time.
What questions do you have about signs of labor? Drop them below or DM me anytime ā Iām here to help!
If you found this helpful, save this post, share with a friend, and follow for more pregnancy and birth education. š
06/12/2025
Today is my husbandās birthday ā a quiet, powerful presence in the story Iām about to share.
Birth is often seen as a motherās journey. And while it is deeply personal, itās rarely done alone. Behind every mama is a village ā sometimes made of many, sometimes just one.
His hands held steady. His words were few, but grounding. His presence? Everything.
There was a hopeful thought that he might get a birthday buddy ā but our son had his own timing (and agenda).
Tomorrow, Iāll begin sharing the story of our son's birth ā piece by piece ā leading up to his first birthday.
But tonight, Iām pausing to honor the man who stood beside me through it all ā who believed in me, held space without needing to fix anything, and reminded me I can do hard things.
Happy birthday, my love. I'm grateful for you today, and every day.
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06/10/2025
šŖ»Birth is sacred. Birth is primal.
One year ago this week, my body was stirring with ancient wisdom ā and I didnāt fully realize it yet.
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As a doula, Iāve stood beside families through over 200 births.
But nothing prepared me for what it would feel like in my own body, my own home, my own bones.
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Birth isnāt something to manage. Itās something to witness, to move through, to be forever changed by.
And it doesnāt have to be feared. When weāre informed, supported, and trustedā¦
Birth can be empowering, even when itās unscripted.
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Starting June 12, Iāll begin sharing my birth story ā piece by piece ā leading up to my sonās first birthday.
āØ Follow along if you want real, raw, grounded birth stories ā from someone whoās both a doula and a mama.
š Iād love to know ā whatās a word you use to describe birth?
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05/12/2025
Before my son was born, this closet was ready.
Every size, set, and swaddle had its place.
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Now? Itās a mix of too-small clothes I havenāt sorted, drawers I barely open, and a basket on the floor that I keep stepping over.
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I didnāt expect to keep it perfect, but stillā¦ this felt like a little reality check.
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Motherhood has reorganized my life in more ways than one.
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And instead of seeing this space as chaotic, Iām learning to see it as lived in. Full of growth, change, and the reminder that not everything has to be folded and finished to be full of love.
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If your once-organized world has shifted too ā youāre in good company. š
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Whatās one area of life thatās felt the biggest shift since baby? Iād love to hear.
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Hello! Thank you for visiting Doula Mae to learn more about the founder and services we offer. We are located in Big Lake, Minnesota and happily serve the surrounding 50 miles which include all major hospitals and birth centers in central Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
Samanthaās passion for childbirth started when she was 14 after witnessing the miraculous birth of her second brother via cesarean section. It was then, she decided to focus her energy on empowering families to have a positive birth experience. In 2012, Samantha became a Certified Nursing Assistant specializing in postpartum and pediatric care. She started her doula journey in April 2016, and has enjoyed learning about the birth community and continues to educate herself to better serve those in seek of support. Only a short while later she created Doula Mae and began taking doula clients.
In her personal time Samantha enjoys spending time with her family. As the oldest of six children, the youngest being only five, she is a role model for her younger siblings which has encouraged her to pursue her dreams of helping families blossom. She also loves hanging out with her pit bull mix Sadie who is a big lap dog full of love for others, especially children.
Samantha has been blessed with many opportunities to explore the world and a variety of cultures. She hopes to one day have a family of her own to encourage, support, and share experiences with. In the meantime Samantha strives to encourage, support and empower you and your family during one of life's most cherished events.
To learn more about Samanthaās certifications and training's please visit doulamae.com.
