Jen Koenig
Hi, I am Jennifer- founder of Sacred Space Birth Services. I am a traditional midwife under apprenticeship, lactation counselor and craniosacral therapist. I have a passion for foundational wellness and specialize in restorative, transformative birth.
I spent a decade in the Twin Cities & surrounding areas as a professional birth attendant, supporting women as they welcomed their babies in hospital, birth center and home.
Throughout my many years supporting birth in Minnesota birth spaces, I noticed great differences in birth outcomes, leading me to pursue homebirth midwifery in 2019. Now, having attended over 550 births in my career and apprenticeship as a midwife, I recognize that time allowed me the insight to walk alongside women and navigate how, where, and with whom their safe and supported birth can happen, —with Joy!
The incredible process of birth undisturbed has taught me what true physiological birth requires- peace, preparation, autonomy, and an environment of trust and encouragement. I strive for this for every mother, as an independent provider.
I believe that every woman is made perfectly to bring new life into this world through birth. My role in your story is to support the birth experience you and your family desire- body, soul, and spirit, and to smooth the bumps in the road that accompany this unpredictable, yet incredible journey, in its perfect timing.
Core Beliefs
— Our bodies were created and designed to function perfectly. —
Pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding are as natural and instinctive to our bodies as breathing, digestion, and sleeping.
Birth is also one of the most momentous occasions of our lives! And, although our bodies know what to do, it's reassuring to prepare our brains, bodies and our hearts for this truly life-changing journey.
Every woman on earth is unique, just like her births. My goal is to encourage you through testimonies, community, and education, to understand your inner resilience & freedom.
Birth is not a one-size-fits-all experience.
The human body has an inborn, innate ability to heal.
You CAN choose a birth experience that is catered to your preferences and the health needs of you, your family and your baby.
in traditional teaching, learning, and lived experience
In Sovereignty.
& in religious and medical freedom,
your autonomy.
