Aspirus Inc.
10/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/20/2026 09:26
Aspirus St. Luke’s Partners with Everyday Miracles and Offers Free Doula Care
Aspirus St. Luke's and its new doula partner Everyday Miracles are now offering FREE doula support to birthing families through funding provided by a Bush Foundation Grant.
The Plus One Doula Program is designed to expand doula care in the Northland by offering doula care during and after pregnancy. Through the program, expectant parents who are planning to deliver at the Aspirus St. Luke's Birthing Center can receive the support of a doula before, during and after pregnancy through Everyday Miracles at no cost.
"We're excited to partner with Everyday Miracles, the Bush Foundation and St. Luke's Foundation to expand access to doula care for families in our community," said Aspirus St. Luke's Doula Coordinator Rebekah Dunlap, DNP, RN, PHN. "Research continues to show the positive impact doulas have on birth outcomes. By providing emotional, physical, and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period, doulas help families feel informed and supported every step of the way."
Doulas are trained professionals who work alongside the clinical care team to support a wide variety of birth plans and preferences, including medicated, unmedicated and cesarean births. Their role is to provide non-medical support tailored to each family's needs and goals.
"Our doulas are passionate about helping families feel confident and cared for during one of life's most important moments," said Everyday Miracles Executive Director Debby Nelson. "Every birth journey is different, and doulas provide personalized support that helps families navigate that journey with greater comfort, confidence, and connection. We're honored to help make this resource available to more families in the Northland."
In addition to labor and birth support, doulas can connect families with additional community resources such as public health nursing, lactation experts, food and nutrition support, social services, mental health and recovery care, transportation, and other trusted community-based connections.
The Plus One Doula Program prioritizes reaching patients who have historically experienced barriers to doula care and inequities in maternal health. This includes Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, rural families, and families experiencing social and economic barriers to care. The Plus One program has a diverse team of doulas to fit the individual, cultural, and religious needs of patients.
The Plus One Doula Program is designed to expand doula care in the Northland by offering doula care during and after pregnancy. Through the program, expectant parents who are planning to deliver at the Aspirus St. Luke's Birthing Center can receive the support of a doula before, during and after pregnancy through Everyday Miracles at no cost.
"We're excited to partner with Everyday Miracles, the Bush Foundation and St. Luke's Foundation to expand access to doula care for families in our community," said Aspirus St. Luke's Doula Coordinator Rebekah Dunlap, DNP, RN, PHN. "Research continues to show the positive impact doulas have on birth outcomes. By providing emotional, physical, and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period, doulas help families feel informed and supported every step of the way."
Doulas are trained professionals who work alongside the clinical care team to support a wide variety of birth plans and preferences, including medicated, unmedicated and cesarean births. Their role is to provide non-medical support tailored to each family's needs and goals.
"Our doulas are passionate about helping families feel confident and cared for during one of life's most important moments," said Everyday Miracles Executive Director Debby Nelson. "Every birth journey is different, and doulas provide personalized support that helps families navigate that journey with greater comfort, confidence, and connection. We're honored to help make this resource available to more families in the Northland."
In addition to labor and birth support, doulas can connect families with additional community resources such as public health nursing, lactation experts, food and nutrition support, social services, mental health and recovery care, transportation, and other trusted community-based connections.
The Plus One Doula Program prioritizes reaching patients who have historically experienced barriers to doula care and inequities in maternal health. This includes Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, rural families, and families experiencing social and economic barriers to care. The Plus One program has a diverse team of doulas to fit the individual, cultural, and religious needs of patients.
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