



Welcome to The Green Stork
We believe in empowering women and families through every stage of life.
We offer comprehensive and personalized midwifery care, doula services, lactation support, placenta encapsulation, craniosacral therapy/myofascial release, and more in Bemidji, MN, and beyond. Our holistic approach ensures you feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.
Services

Midwifery Care
Stephanie, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), licensed by the MN State Board of Medical Practice as a Licensed Midwife (LM), provides personalized, compassionate care that fosters a deep sense of trust and partnership, empowering you to have the birth experience you desire at home. With the care of a skilled midwife, you can embrace a peaceful birth experience that is uniquely yours. Steph combines expert clinical skills with a holistic approach, ensuring that both you and your baby are safe and well-supported throughout your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey.
Craniosacral Therapy/Myofascial Release (CST/MFR)
Experience gentle, hands-on techniques to release tension in the fascia, improving communication between the brain and body. Stephanie Holthus specializes in pregnancy, infants, and clients of all ages, promoting deep relaxation and healing.


Lactation Services
Stephanie, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), is here to inspire, educate, and empower you in a judgement-free way. For some women, there may come a time in their breast feeding journey when asking for help is the best thing to do. Stephanie is here to answer any questions you may have and to thoroughly discuss any concerns there might be. Helping you reach your nursing goals is her number one priority.
Placenta Services
Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) has a long history of use. Thousands of years old, TCM is a method of creating harmony and balance in the body. Chinese medicine believes that the women is “cold” for a full 40-day recovery period after birth (postpartum). She should only have warming food and drinks. This method involves steaming and dehydrating the placenta. After it is steamed, it is dehydrated and encapsulated. The process of preparing the placenta helps to tonify and speeds the recovery process.


Doula Care
As your doula, we make it our objective to work as a team with your partner to continuously support you as you go on this journey growing your family. Your desires and wishes are the utmost importance to us. Our job is to assist you in a sacred, safe, satisfying labor and birth that is just as you want it. Our top priority is you. It matters to us that you feel cared for and empowered through out this experience.
Childbirth Education
Prepare for a confident and informed birth with our comprehensive childbirth education courses. Led by experienced educator Steph Holthus, our classes honor the sanctity of birth and equip you and your partner with the knowledge to trust your body and relinquish fears. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management, birth planning, and more.