Gina Dolski
she/her
birth doula, birth photographer and filmmaker, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation specialist, infant sleep educator
First things first, I’m a mom. I love birth work, but I always tell my kids, “Being your mom is my favorite job.” It’s true! If you’re here, you’re likely on the edge of becoming a parent or watching your family grow more, so welcome! You’re going to love the job of parenthood.
I live in a 1920’s two-story in West St. Paul with my husband Jordan and our two children Tess and Milosz (Milo for short.)
Music is a huge part of my life (I curated a record collection for my son’s birth). I consider myself a musician at heart, regularly singing for my family and playing one of the ten instruments in our home. At home we may be spinning anything from Anderson.Paak, to Tom Petty, or Joanna Newsom.
If I’m not at a birth or teaching, you can find me outside in our food gardens, hiking, cooking from scratch, or attending yet another workshop or training.
Professionally, my focus has grown as I’ve worked with families. I am most passionate about being in the classroom, birth space and supporting families with lactation and sleep. As a queer woman, I’m also deeply focused on continuing my work ensuring my support is LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in anti-racism.
You’ve come so far, so here are my professional credentials:
Bachelors in Communication and Journalism (Photojournalism) from the University of St. Thomas - 2011
Birth Doula training DONA International - 2016
Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator - 2018
Certified Lactation Educator Counselor from Bebo.Mia - 2017
Certified Infant Sleep Educator from Bebo.Mia - 2020
Certified Eco Parenting Educator from Bebo.Mia - 2016
Hypnobabies Hypnodoula training - 2016
Spinning Babies training - 2016
Placenta encapsulation training through Blooma - 2017
Prenatal yoga training through Mamata Yoga - 2017
Certified Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator - 2024
See Gina’s Home Birth Photo Story