"Not only is a baby being born, but so are parents" -Dani Torkelson
"Not only is a baby being born, but so are parents" -Dani Torkelson
BIRTH WAS NEVER MEANT TO HAPPEN ALONE
For generations, people entered pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood surrounded by community. Today, many families find themselves navigating one of life's greatest transformations with far less support than they expected.
At Cradle & Roots Birth Co., support is about more than information. It's about creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe enough to trust yourself.
Not only is a baby being born, but a parent is being born too.

Compassionate, grounding care throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth. Together, we will prepare for your birth experience with evidence-based education, emotional guidance, advocacy, comfort measures, and personalized care centered around your values and goals.

The transition into parenthood can feel tender, overwhelming, beautiful, and exhausting — sometimes all within the same hour. Postpartum care offers grounded, compassionate guidance as you recover, adjust, and settle into life with your new baby.
Together, we create space for rest, nourishment, reassurance, and support for the whole family during this deeply transformative season.
Cradle & Roots Birth Co. provides birth and postpartum doula support for families throughout Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Our care is centered around your individual needs, values, and goals, offering prenatal support, continuous labor support, postpartum care, and newborn guidance through a calm, nonjudgmental approach rooted in connection and evidence-based education.
Founded by DONA-trained and Birthing From Within-trained doula Dani Torkelson, Cradle & Roots Birth Co. supports families with compassionate care, emotional support, and practical guidance throughout pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
We welcome and support neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and nontraditional families, as well as families of all structures and identities. We strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered to make informed choices that align with your values and needs.
Every family is unique. Every birth is unique. Our role is to support you in finding the path that feels right for you.

My path to doula work began at bedsides, on living room floors, & during countless newborn snuggles. For nearly 15 years, I've supported families through some of the most tender and transformative moments of early parenthood. Along the way, I discovered something simple but powerful: no one was meant to do this alone.
Ready to get started? Call us today - (651) 621.5446 dani@cradleandroots.com
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