Landon Yakovleva

Birth Doula - Lactation Counselor - Craniosacral Therapist

I am a Birth Doula with over 10 years of experience serving families in many areas of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. I work with and support families in their pregnancies, during their births and in their postpartum times.

I have attended over 900 births and provide doula care that is

Highly experienced
Tailored and personalized
Connected and in person
Centered on evidenced based information sharing and strong advocacy

I attend all types of births in every setting and location.

First Births, 2nd, 3rd and up to 10th babies!

Home, Birth Centers and Hospitals

VBACs
Scheduled C sections
Medicated births and Unmedicated Births
High Risk and Complicated
Twins and Triplets
and More!

My client's birth statistics overall are the very best for Maternal and Fetal outcomes.

Prime C section rate - 3.7%
Multip C Section rate - less then 1%
VBAC success rate - 97%
Admission of baby to NICU (non preemie) - less than 1%

Testimonials

"Landon was an indispensable part of our first baby's birth and the days before and after it. She had all of the qualities we were looking for in a doula: calm, caring, resourceful and an expert in her field. She instilled confidence in us as first-time parents and did a terrific job of walking the fine line between being there and present for us during the birth without being overbearing. I would unequivocally recommend Landon to friends, family & anyone else interested in a doula, particularly (but not limited to) new parents hoping to have a natural birth. We plan on being repeat customers."

My Story

Birth is so incredibly empowering, moving and rewarding. It brings us to our inner primal self, to our knees and to tears but it also teaches us how incredible and miraculous our human bodies are. I believe every single birthing person has the right to feel that power through knowing that they made well educated decisions about their own birth.

That is why I became a doula. I believe in inner strength and I believe motherhood/parenthood. I am here to be an emotional and physical support for any family that wishes or needs that.

I live in South St. Paul, occupied Dakota territories, with my partner of almost 20 years, our 3 kids and our pup.

Our family loves adventure, camping, exploring new places, weekends at the family cabin, indie bookstores, reading and creating.

I fully appreciate a meaningful conversation, the company of authentic people and a good cup of coffee.

Training and Experience

DONA Birth Doula Training- August 2015

Health Foundations Birth Center Intern- 2015

Spinning Babies Training- 2016

Certification of Lactation Educator Counselor - 2018

Craniosacral Therapist Training - 2018

Active Member of The Childbirth Collective - 2016 - Present

President of The Childbirth Collective - 2018-2020

Staff Doula at Everyday Miracles - 2016 - 2019

Office Manager at Enlightened Mama - 2015- 2019

My Story

Birth Services

Prenatal Visits

During prenatal visits we will discuss your birth preferences, options and any childbirth related questions you may have. I will also go over birthing time comfort measures with you.

Phone, Text, Email and FB Messenger Support

From the time you sign the contract, I am available to you via calls, texts, emails and messenger whenever you may need me.

The Birth

During your birthing time, I will come to you whenever you may need me and stay for up to two hours postpartum.

Postpartum

I will visit you at least once in the postpartum period to answer any questions you may have about your birth and help you with any postpartum issues that may come up.

Services

Doula Package

The Have Heart Package $2200

- 2 prenatal visits

- Communication Support

- The Birth

- 1 Postpartum Visit

**If you wish to add on any of the above services (CST, feeding class, lactation support, etc.) they can be added onto the package at a discounted rate.

Please note that I believe that anyone that desires to have a doula should have one. If you are interested in my services but are within a certain budget please reach out and we can discuss how I am able to help you.

Additional Services

Lactation Support - $150 - $200

Breastfeeding/feeding challenges may come up. I provide in home/birthing place lactation/feeding support within the scope of a Lactation Counselor.

Craniosacral Therapy - $150 - $200

Urgent Appointment Fee +$50 (Seen within 24 hours)

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Using a soft touch practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST is beneficial during pregnancy and birth to help balance the body and for infants to aid with optimal breastfeeding and development.

I offer in home and in office CST appointments for adults, infants and children. I primarily work on newborns and infants and work on resolving feeding issues, torticollis, plagiocephaly, craniosyntosis, colic and reflux.

All lactation and CST visits more than 25 miles from South St. Paul are subject to a $30 travel fee.

Packages

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I look forward to hearing from you!

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