The pregnancy and postpartum period is a time of great joy, but is also filled with questions. Where can I find OBs in Fargo? What do birth doulas do? Who can I talk to about how I’m feeling during postpartum? Are there any postpartum resources available? Motherhood is full of choices, and it can be overwhelming to find all the pregnancy support in Fargo in one place.
Our hope is that this Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Guide will help you find answers to some of those questions. We hope it will help guide you to the right decisions for you and your baby. Below you will find a comprehensive list of OBs, midwives, doulas and other the pregnancy support in Fargo and the surrounding area. Plus, many postpartum resources as well.
We want to thank all of the featured sponsors and businesses listed below for helping bring this guide to you. They are all passionate about the mothers in our community, and are here to help you!
Did you know that a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder is the #1 complication of pregnancy? Having a mental health provider who has been trained to treat this transformative time is essential. Prairieland Counseling Services has been serving North Dakota and Minnesota since 2018. Offering both in-person and telehealth services, all of our providers have received training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders along with various techniques to treat trauma such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Accelerated Response Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Narrative Exposure Therapy. Our staff is also well versed in treating depression, anxiety, fertility concerns, couples and trauma. We identify as LGBTQIA 2S+ allies. We are here to support you when you need support the most.
Northern Prairie Lactation Services
Northern Prairie Lactation Services is an independent clinic that provides concierge prenatal and postpartum lactation support in your home, in office, or virtually. Owner Jaci McCaskell Kulish is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has been helping families reach their infant feeding goals since 2010. If breastfeeding is your goal, contact Jaci today! Some insurance accepted.
Pinnacle Chiropractic & Rehab
Pinnacle Chiropractic focuses on prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care as well as rehab to help prepare for birth and regain strength postpartum. I truly enjoy supporting and empowering moms throughout their motherhood transition. Dr. Jenny is Webster Certified and certified in Postpartum Rehab. We work with all major insurance companies. Along with chiropractic care, Dr. Jenny offers workout classes at the clinic. These classes are specifically programmed for mamas. Pregnant or postpartum she offers modifications as needed to help prepare for your birth experience or heal properly after.
Laci Jones Lactation
Need lactation support? I’m Laci Jones, RN, IBCLC, offering in-home and virtual lactation visits to make breastfeeding and pumping easier! With 10+ years of experience, I provide compassionate, personalized care. I’m in-network with Anthem, BCBS, Aetna, Meritain, Cigna, Health Partners, United Healthcare, UMR, and TriCare. From pregnancy through weaning, I’m here to support your family every step of the way!
Avocado Doula
Educate. Empower. Support. – this is the mission of Avocado Doula. Amanda Pieters is a trained birth doula, Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor Emeritus and overall self-proclaimed birth nerd. Serving Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding areas, Amanda is passionate about educating and supporting families during the transition into parenthood, or the transition into expanding parenthood. Avocado Doula services include in-home and virtual prenatal education and preparation sessions, labor and birth attendance and support, body balancing, and referrals to local resources. A doula is for everyone – no matter where you give birth: hospital birth, home birth, birth center, or how you want to give birth: unmedicated, C-section, with an epidural, induction. Everyone deserves a doula. Coming soon! Expanded postpartum support.
On Spot Therapy & Orofacial Myology
On Spot Therapies provides assessment and treatment for feeding, swallowing, tongue/lip tie identification, and any other issues related to breast or bottle feeding. On Spot also offers weekly lactation support with a certified lactation consultant at On Spot Lactation Station. For comprehensive services, we accept most insurances and strive to make your experience with us exceptional and stress-free. Check out their regular Lactation Station events on their Facebook page.
OTHER PREGNANCY, BIRTH & POSTPARTUM SUPPORT IN FARGO
Northern Prairie Lactation Services
Find all the local breastfeeding classes, consultants, pumping products, and more in our Guide to Breastfeeding Support and Lactation Consultants!
Visit our Guide to Infertility Support in Fargo-Moorhead for a full list of options.
Note: These businesses have providers who are certified in perinatal mental health.
Healing Foundations Counseling
Inner Light Counseling Services
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
We have a larger list of general behavioral health providers on our Guide to Women’s Health!
See our Guide to Women’s Health for more provider options and health services!
*Note: Please contact each business for details, as class offerings are subject to change.
Sanford Health (prenatal yoga & postnatal yoga)
Visit our Guide to Spas in Fargo to find a massage therapist (there is a massage section).
Beyond Boundaries Savvy Sleeper Program
Fargo Birth (Amber Hage, Certified Sleep Consultant)
Visit our comprehensive Guide to Local Family Photographers to find a maternity and newborn photographer near you!
Check out our list of Chiropractors in Fargo-Moorhead here! We note the providers that are certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to specialize in prenatal care.
