Skye Thompson
As a birth doula and perinatal occupational therapist, I love to help people find success and fulfilment in everyday activities, like birth! With eight years of experience working in mental health and addiction recovery, I bring a unique and compassionate skill set to provide empathetic, non-judgmental support to clients who may be facing additional challenges during their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
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Having had two home births myself, I have a deep appreciation for the unique and intimate experience that birthing at home offers. While I work with clients in all birth settings, I bring an experienced perspective to those planning a home birth. No matter where you choose to welcome your baby, I promote the familiarity and warmth of home in your birth space.
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I live in South Minneapolis with my husband and three young boys who keep us active and exploring our city. We enjoy biking the Mississippi River trails and trying new playgrounds (bonus if they have a coffee shop or food truck nearby!).
Education and Trainings
2024
2019
The Big Letdown Book Study
Community Aware Birthworker
VBAC Prep for Doulas
BirthED
Push Prep 101: The 3 P's to Push Like a Pro
The Down There Doc
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Doula Internship Program, 2024-2025 Cohort
Minnesota Birth Center
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Guiding Women through Pregnancy and Motherhood in Typical and Challenging Situations: The Role of Occupational Therapy
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Trauma-Informed Collaboration: OT and PT Advocacy for Equitable Access to Maternal Rehab Across Settings
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Optimizing Women’s Health: Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapy in OBGYN Settings
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Implementing Occupational Therapy Services in the Acute Postpartum Unit: A Starter Kit
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Maternal Mental Health and Breastfeeding
Lactation OT
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Beyond Biomechanics: The Trauma-Informed Approach to Pelvic Health for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Supporting Maternal Mental Health in Pediatric Practice Settings
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Occupational Empowerment for Teen Mothers: Integrating Life Skills and Therapy in High School Settings
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Is Sensory Regulation the Key to Addressing Sexual Dysfunction?
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Hone Your Birth Detective Skills - Know WHAT to do, WHEN and WHY in Labor
Better Birth Pro Series from Body Ready Method
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Prenatal Prep - Show Clients How to Physically get Ready for a More Efficient Birth
Better Birth Pro Series from Body Ready Method
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Linking Prenatal Prep and Birth
Better Birth Pro Series from Body Ready Method
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The Energetics of Birth
Reiki For Birthworkers
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The Occupational Therapist's Role in Breastfeeding
Lactation OT
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Childbirth Education for Birthworkers
Evidenced Based Birth
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Lactation for Birthworkers
Community Aware Birthworker
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Doula Training
Community Aware Birthworker​
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Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy
St Catherine University
