Brigitta Hope Aadland Keyler, DNP, APRN, CNM
Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner
Locations
Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
Contact
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Language Spoken
English
About Brigitta Hope Aadland Keyler, DNP, APRN, CNM
The book Conception to Birth: A Life Unfolds, by Alexander Tsiaras, caught my eye in high school when I was exploring my interest in the nursing field. I marveled at the technologically advanced images, completely enthralled with such an intimate view of human development inside the womb. I carried the book through nursing school, knowing that one day I wanted to be involved in the “finely tuned and choreographed” process of fetal development and birth.
I initially thought this would be in the NICU, and I took an opportunity to shadow my aunt in her role as a NICU nurse. While observing the marvelous care and attention these extraordinary nurses provided, I couldn’t help but wonder about the other side of these tiny infants’ admissions. What brought them here? How are their mothers coping with their separation? What were the telling events of their pregnancy, labor, and birth experiences? I eventually became a labor and delivery nurse and found it a gratifying privilege to meet woman at such a vulnerable yet courageous time of their lives. Still, I yearned for establishing an early rapport with these women far ahead of labor, even before pregnancy, and knew becoming an advanced practice nurse would best fulfill this calling.
Another book, The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant was an additional impetus for exploring the vocation and art of midwifery. A common interpretation of the book that appears to readers is one that I aspire to as a nurse-midwife: to be “with women” through pain, loss, healing, finding their identity, and witnessing that identity transform throughout life stages and make claim to their resilience, strength, and individual agency. I acknowledge a woman’s powerful role in creating, nurturing, and sustaining life but also the profound importance of honoring her individuality and personal beliefs. I strive to promote health in a way that appreciates and respects one’s life experiences, values, and traditions.
I am committed to providing evidence-based, equitable, and holistic care with a compassionate, therapeutic presence that guides and empowers people to make the best decisions for themselves. In addition to prenatal care and physiologic birth, contraception and preconception counseling, perinatal mood disorders, and lactation support are among my varied clinical interests.
When I’m not in clinic or catching babies, I am at home in Buffalo with my husband and two active young sons sharing snuggles or playing with Hot Wheels. We are fortunate to have many of our extended family in the Twin Cities to frequently spend time with as well. I also relish browsing bookstores, antiquing, and the exhilaration of mountain biking with my husband on our regional trails.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse-Midwifery Specialty, University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing, St. Olaf College – Northfield, MN
Certifications
Certified Nurse Midwife, American Midwifery Certification BoardCertified Lactation Consultant
Insurance Information
Our practice accepts most major insurances. However, we encourage you to call your insurance provider about your coverage.
MN-Aetna
MN-Americas PPO
MN-BCBS of MN
MN-Cigna
MN-HealthPartners/Cigna
MN-Hennepin Health
MN-Humana
MN-Medica
MN-Medicaid
MN-Medicare
MN-Multiplan
MN-PreferredOne
MN-Railroad Medicare
MN-VA CCN
MN-UHC
MN-Ucare
MN-Tricare
Hospital Affiliations
Oakdale ObGyn
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital
9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-1000
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
9855 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-9000
Special Interests
- Prenatal care and birth
- Birth control
- Preconception counseling
- Pregnancy-related mood disorders
- Breastfeeding support
The book Conception to Birth: A Life Unfolds, by Alexander Tsiaras, caught my eye in high school when I was exploring my interest in the nursing field. I marveled at the technologically advanced images, completely enthralled with such an intimate view of human development inside the womb. I carried the book through nursing school, knowing that one day I wanted to be involved in the “finely tuned and choreographed” process of fetal development and birth.
I initially thought this would be in the NICU, and I took an opportunity to shadow my aunt in her role as a NICU nurse. While observing the marvelous care and attention these extraordinary nurses provided, I couldn’t help but wonder about the other side of these tiny infants’ admissions. What brought them here? How are their mothers coping with their separation? What were the telling events of their pregnancy, labor, and birth experiences? I eventually became a labor and delivery nurse and found it a gratifying privilege to meet woman at such a vulnerable yet courageous time of their lives. Still, I yearned for establishing an early rapport with these women far ahead of labor, even before pregnancy, and knew becoming an advanced practice nurse would best fulfill this calling.
Another book, The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant was an additional impetus for exploring the vocation and art of midwifery. A common interpretation of the book that appears to readers is one that I aspire to as a nurse-midwife: to be “with women” through pain, loss, healing, finding their identity, and witnessing that identity transform throughout life stages and make claim to their resilience, strength, and individual agency. I acknowledge a woman’s powerful role in creating, nurturing, and sustaining life but also the profound importance of honoring her individuality and personal beliefs. I strive to promote health in a way that appreciates and respects one’s life experiences, values, and traditions.
I am committed to providing evidence-based, equitable, and holistic care with a compassionate, therapeutic presence that guides and empowers people to make the best decisions for themselves. In addition to prenatal care and physiologic birth, contraception and preconception counseling, perinatal mood disorders, and lactation support are among my varied clinical interests.
When I’m not in clinic or catching babies, I am at home in Buffalo with my husband and two active young sons sharing snuggles or playing with Hot Wheels. We are fortunate to have many of our extended family in the Twin Cities to frequently spend time with as well. I also relish browsing bookstores, antiquing, and the exhilaration of mountain biking with my husband on our regional trails.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse-Midwifery Specialty, University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing, St. Olaf College – Northfield, MN
Certifications
Certified Nurse Midwife, American Midwifery Certification BoardCertified Lactation Consultant
Oakdale ObGyn
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital
9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-1000
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
9855 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-9000
- Prenatal care and birth
- Birth control
- Preconception counseling
- Pregnancy-related mood disorders
- Breastfeeding support
Other Providers Who Work With Brigitta Hope Aadland Keyler, DNP, APRN, CNM
Christine Sarkinen, MD
Physician
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Maple Grove, Plymouth
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(763) 587-7000
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Megan Uter, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
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Maple Grove, Plymouth
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(763) 587-7000
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Bethany Hjelle, CNP, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
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Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
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(763) 587-7000
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Text Us
Christine Sarkinen, MD
Physician
- Maple Grove, Plymouth
- (763) 587-7000
- Text Us
Megan Uter, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
- Maple Grove, Plymouth
- (763) 587-7000
- Text Us
Bethany Hjelle, CNP, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
- Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
- (763) 587-7000
- Text Us