Hi, I'm Carrie Benson!

Long story short:
I hold families as they adjust to life with a new baby.
I hold their hands as we deep dive into creating a supportive postpartum plan.
I hold space for their birth and parenting stories.
I physically hold them through Reiki as they heal both physically and emotionally during 4th trimester.
I am caring, empathetic, and passionate
about supporting families during those early tender months with their new baby- whether I am part of that in-home support or I am helping them make a plan on how they will be supported. 
 
​​Long story long:
I have a bachelor's degree in Social Work. While in school, I learned a lot about systems theory which helps explain how people interact with their environment. This largely shapes how I view the world and support people. I worked in social work, including mental health, with families in Sioux Falls for over 10 years. 
 
 In 2019 I had my first son with the support of a birth doula. I learned about the many benefits of a doula through that experience. As a new parent, I soon realized there are a lot of gaps in information and support for new parents.

In the fall of 2020, I took a Postpartum Doula workshop through DONA International and started my postpartum doula work here in Sioux Falls, SD. I also started working through DONA's rigorous certification process. In January 2022, I became a certified postpartum doula through DONA International. Click on the Postpartum Support tab to learn more about what I am currently offering. ​

In 2025, I became a Reiki practitioner; adding another modality of stress releif and healing I can offer families.

Continuing education is something I value so that I can provide the best support possible to the families I work with. 

I want you to have a supported, cozy, healing postpartum. I absolutely LOVE helping support you in this by postpartum planning as well as supporting you in your home postpartum.​