Maggie Mau

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Saint Paul, Minnesota
5.0
About me

My name is Maggie Mau, and I am a mom of two girls and two very sweet rescue pups, Hopper and Eleven. My partner is a longtime teacher for Saint Paul Public Schools and we have lived in the South Como neighborhood in Saint Paul for the last 15 years! As a family we enjoy camping, hiking and exploring our country’s beautiful national parks. It is not odd to find us hammocking up at Como park, picking mulberries and reading :) I enjoy running, gardening, reading and baking and hosting regular gatherings of family and friends. I have been in the Twin Cities nonprofit sector my whole career, and the passion that I feel for the success of individuals and families in our community is now being carried forward in a different, but equally important way – through the support and empowerment of families as they navigate their birth journeys. I believe in leading with empathy and deep listening, in order to best support families to create their own powerful birth experiences. I feel humbled and honored to be able to share space and offer support to you - the amazing parents and parents to be!

Education

Master of Science of Human Services Degree: Management of Nonprofit Agencies, Capella University (2008)

Bachelor of Arts Degree of Religious Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2024)

Lactation for Birth Doula (2024)

Spinning Babies Workshop (2024)

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International Member

Childbirth Collective Member

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Birth Doula Lactation Consultation
Languages

English

Service introduction

I currently offer birth doula and postpartum services, with certified lactation counseling by the end of summer 2024.

Packages
Birth Doula Package
Includes: A minimum of three (and up to four) in-person prenatal visits (not including the initial consultation) Discuss and practice birth preferences, comfort measures, movement/positioning, lactation education and support, postpartum planning/resources Nutritious (and delicious) homemade prenatal and postpartum baked goods 24/7 Text/call support from hire through postpartum visit On-call 38 weeks to birth Labor/Delivery Support - hands-on physical and emotional support of birthing parent and support person. Minimum of one postpartum visit within one week of birth Lactation Counseling Support Review of the birth as desired, plus a copy of the birth notes Unlimited phone/email/text support/information and research support Unedited photos/video of the birth, as requested
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

Maggie was the most incredible doula. When I reached out to her I was expecting someone who could give me some extra info/education if I needed it and to be able to recommend position changes and pain coping techniques while laboring. That was just a small fraction of all that Maggie did to support me and my husband through the birth process. She walked me through stretches prenatally, went over in detail ways to support me physically and mentally based on my previous birth experience and current expectations and desires, provided prenatal massage, provided lots of great resources and offered to find resources on any specific concerns I had, baked me cookies, and so much more. She has also checked in with me post birth and gone above and beyond to support me and give me space to process my birth with her afterwards. She shows so much intentionality and thoughtfulness in everything that she does. She also made me feel completely at ease and comfortable talking with her right away. I am beyond impressed with Maggie and am so grateful she was part of my birth experience. I wish I had had her as my doula with my first baby. I could not be happier with having her as part of such a critical moment in my life and the life of my family.

- Rachel B.

5.0

Maggie was everything we hoped for in a doula and more. I knew I wanted her as my doula after our initial 15 minute interview. She had an emotional depth and maturity about her that I knew would be a great support during labor and postpartum. She went above and beyond during my pregnancy and then postpartum as well. She was willing to meet various times before labor and always brought her doula bag with a variety of resources. She offered body massages and stretches to alleviate discomforts I was experiencing during third trimester and even baked me amazing date cookies to help me get my daily dose of dates! During labor, Maggie was a reassuring presence for my husband and I. Maggie has incredible listening skills and she remembers the smallest details which made me feel seen, known, and heard during my labor and delivery. During postpartum she checked in regularly and encouraged me during that delicate season. She even popped over with some homemade postpartum goodies! I cannot say enough about the caliber of person and doula Maggie is. She really has a gift for this type of accompaniment. We were incredibly blessed to have had her accompany us during our pregnancy and birth experience!! My husband and I would highly recommend Maggie as a doula with no reservations. We hope to have her as our doula again one day with baby #3!

- Melina A.

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