Meet the Doula Connection

doula (doo • la) A woman
experienced in childbirth
who provides continuous
physical, emotional, and
informational support to
the mother before, during,
and after childbirth.

Meet the Doula Connection

Doulas in the Doula Connection are located in various cities in southern Minnesota. Many of our doulas will travel to attend a birth, so we encourage you to find one that works for you. If you have questions or need help finding a doula, please contact us.
Below you will find more information about our doulas, including hometown, when they completed DONA doula training, other jobs they may have, and a contact number. If you prefer to use email, we can forward your email to the doula's personal mailbox, just use the link above.

Jayme Schultz, Hector                                           Vicki Moore, Redwood Falls
Trained in 2001                                                                           Trained in 1999
Homeschool mom, Nonprofit work                                    Nurse
Lactation Counselor
320-848-6480                                                                             507-637-3433


Ida Gatfield, Morton                                            Vanessa Torke, Hanley Falls
Trained in 1999                                                                         Trained in 2006
Head Start                                                                                  Stay At Home Mom, Girls' Home Staff
Home Visitor                                                                             MOPS Steering Team Committee
507-697-6278                                                                            507-768-3470

Lynne Larsen, Redwood Falls                               Kathy Johnson, Hutchinson
Trained in 1999                                                                            Trained in 2006
Midwife Assistant                                                                       Behavioral Specialist
507-641-3636                                                                               320-583-9817


Deb Serbus, Redwood Falls
Trained in 2006
Nurse
507-641-3472

Doulas not pictured:

Diane Adamski, Danube, Trained in 1999, Midwife 320-522-1765

Geri Lyle, Redwood Falls, Trained in 1999, Nurse 507-627-5440

Diane Radel, Redwood Falls, Trained in 1999, 507-637-3601