Meet the face behind The Guiding Grove

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Hi, I’m Megan, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Duluth based Birth, Bereavement, and Endometriosis Doula, Perinatal Educator, and most importantly, a momma to two amazing little humans. My path into this work is deeply woven with my own story of pain, healing, and fulfilling my lifelong dream of becoming a mother.

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My journey began in 2021, when years of unexplained pain finally led me to my endometriosis diagnosis. That experience opened my eyes to the gaps in support for those living with chronic pain and reproductive health challenges. It also planted the first seeds of the compassionate, rounded care that I now bring to my clients.

Shortly after my endometriosis diagnosis, I stepped fully into birth work, serving families in the Twin Cities as a Doula for four years. Supporting births, walking families through postpartum, and witnessing the power of informed, intuitive care confirmed that this was the work I was meant to do.

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Motherhood deepened that calling even further.

My journey to motherhood included infertility, foster care, and my own home birth in early 2025. After giving birth, I experienced postpartum complications that led to complex trauma, coupled with postpartum anxiety. That season shook me, slowed me down, and further shaped how I show up in this work.

Two young children, a girl with a bow in her hair and another girl with pigtails, sitting on sand at the beach, playing with sand.

During my time away from birth work after the birth of my daughter, I knew I wanted to build something that reflected everything I had learned through my journey.

The Guiding Grove grew slowly and intentionally, becoming a space rooted in softness, connection, and trauma informed care. It’s a reflection of the experiences, values, and lessons that have shaped me, and a community resource for individuals seeking validation, grounding, and guidance during some of life’s most vulnerable seasons. Every story is unique, every path deserves to be honored, and it’s my greatest privilege to walk alongside people as they reclaim their voice, deepen their intuition, and find safety and strength in their own becoming.

Credentials and trainings

DONA approved Birth Doula training - May 2021

Stillbirthday training, Birth and Bereavement Doula - June 2022

BirthED VBAC prep training - August 2022

Prior member of The Childbirth Collective