Welcome to Reflective Birth
Reflective Birth offers compassionate and personalized birth doula services in the Twin Cities, MN. Striving to empower and support expectant families throughout the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Dedicated to providing evidence-based education, physical and emotional support, and advocacy to ensure a positive birthing experience for you and your family.
Hello!
Jenell Fransen (She/her)
Certified Birth Doula
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I’m deeply passionate about empowering families and individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the incredible journey of pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period with confidence. I have been providing doula services since 2015 with a goal to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and understood throughout this momentous time in thier life.
I believe that every person’s journey is unique, and it’s essential to honor and respect the diverse experiences that come with pregnancy and parenting. By providing education, emotional support, and practical tools, I aim to equip you with everything you need to make informed decisions and feel empowered, no matter how your path unfolds. My ultimate goal is for you to have a positive and fulfilling experience, fostering a sense of joy and connection as you welcome new life into the world.
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​Outside of my role as a doula, I am also a wife and mother of two children. As a family we enjoy movie nights, cooking, traveling, camping and hiking together. We are a household of animal lovers and have two dogs, Ella and Charlotte, a cat named Kitty, a tortise named Hank and some fish with various names. Charlotte our one dog, who I have pictured here, is like my shadow - we just have a one-of-a-kind connection with one another.
Trainings & Certifications
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DONA approved Birth Doula Training, 2015
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Lactation for Birth Workers Course, 2015
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Spinning Babies Workshop, 2016
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Volunteer Doula at Woodwinds, 2016-2017
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Loss Training at Woodwinds, 2016
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Yoga Teacher Training, 2018
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Community Aware Birthworker Certified Doula, 2023
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Board Member of The Childbirth Collective, 2023-present
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Perinatal Mental Health Certification, 2024
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Certified Lactation Education Counselor, 2024
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Cranioscaral Workshop, 2024
“Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through Birth.”
- Marcie Macari