Colorado Doulas Association

Boulder County

Groups

Birth Doulas

Postpartum Doulas

Childbirth and Lactation Educators

Other Birth Professionals

Colorado Doulas Association provides contact information for doulas throughout Colorado in an effort to promote doula services around the state. We are not a certifying or regulatory organization. If you are dissatisfied with the service your doula provides, please contact your doula directly, or contact her certifying organization.

Are you a Doula, Childbirth Educator or other Birth Professional in or around the Boulder Area? If so, your listing could be here!

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Groups

Birth Assistants of Boulder www.birthassistantsofboulder.com Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Lactation Professionals, Birth Photographers, Psychotherapists Certified - DONA Memberships - DONA	Birth Assistants of Boulder was founded in 1992 with the mission to educate women about the benefits of professional labor support. Today, we continue that mission through providing birth and postpartum doula care, childbirth and parenting education, lactation consultation, massage therapy, birth photography, and psychotherapy to pregnant and birthing families in Boulder County and surrounding communities.

House of Doula, LLC 720-219-8482 www.houseofdoula.com Postpartum Doula, CAPPA Postpartum Doula Trainers Certified - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	House of Doula is Colorado's source of CAPPA certified postpartum doula training. Founder Amanda Glenn provides expert postpartum services to families in the Denver Metro area and refers families looking for reduced rate doula services to the House of Doula network of trained postpartum professionals still undergoing CAPPA's certification process.

With Women, LLC 303-684-1685 www.with-women.com Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Lactation Professionals, Massage Therapists	With Women is a birth and postpartum professional placement company dedicated to assisting families in finding the right support person to meet their needs. We provide nurturing, informative and inclusive care to all families, pregnancy through postpartum. Our team includes birth and postpartum doulas, breastfeeding consultants, childbirth and VBAC educators, massage therapists and more. With Women is committed to meeting the unique needs of our valued clients.

Birth Doulas

Jamie Adamson 720-883-2855 www.journeyofbirth.com Labor Doula Certified - In progress with DONA Memberships - DONA	It is my hope and desire to help women learn to trust their bodies and become self-reliant and confident about birthing their way. I believe that knowledge is power. Using my own experiences and the valuable information taught by experienced professionals I know I can help make your birthing time comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. As a doula in training I offer low cost childbirth support for expecting mothers. Spring '08 I will be certified as a Hypnobabies Instructor.

Amy Starr Allen 303-506-3660 www.MomsEmpoweringMoms.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified - In progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I am passionate about helping and empowering women and their families during this irreplaceable time in their lives by providing emotional, physical, informational, and practical support. I offer non-judgmental support and work to facilitate a mother's caring for her baby in the way that works best for her. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer and have a background in health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness. I am the mother of 2 young daughters.

Pamela Black, CD(DONA), CCE(ACBE) 303-476-1448 Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified – DONA Memberships – DONA	I am dedicated to building your ability to TRUST your body to labor and deliver; TRUST baby to cooperate with the natural course of birth; and, TRUST the birth experience to be filled with a sense of awe and celebration. It's a story you will tell for the rest of your life--lets make it a good one! References available for both parents. Rates to match your circumstances.

Kerry Cerelli, MA 303-709-5174 Labor Doula Certified Doula - in progress with DONA Memberships - DONA	There is no greater honor than to be present at a birth. I lend support by keeping you fully informed of your choices as well as by offering you compassionate companionship. Through humor, empathy and knowledge, I work with you as you trust your body and your choices, and discover your own strength in becoming a mother. My background in pre/perinatal psychology lends a unique perspective to the birthing process; I value both the mother's and the baby's experience of birth.

Jessica Crump 303-915-1337 www.mybalancedbirth.com Labor Doula, Student Midwife Certified - no Memberships - CAPPA	Just as each birth is unique, so is every Doula. I approach my role as a supplement to a laboring woman's partner and family. I will bring my passion of serving families to every aspect of your care and a calm, grounding presence to your birth environment. Whether or not this is your first child, each birth has its own course and I would be priviledged to be a part of your birth support team.

Laura Dumpert, BA, CLD (CAPPA) 303-507-9810 nurturinghandsdoula.intuitwebsites.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Providing birth and postpartum care to families in the Denver/Boulder vicinity. I will help you achieve the best possible birth experience by utilizing massage, movement, music, aromatherapy, birth ball and relaxation/visualization techniques. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children and have helped over 200 families through this amazing journey. I specialize in high-risk care. I would love to assist you too!

Maria Gonsalves Schimpf, CD(DONA), CLE 646-263-1495 www.birthinginkairostime.com Labor Doula Certified- in progress with DONA Memberships- DONA	I bring a decade of work with families as a therapist to my experiences with women preparing to encounter birth. I believe in the strength of deep awareness of choices. I am able to maintain a calm presence and assist a woman’s partner in “holding the space” so that she may focus inward. I value opportunities to support clients in processing their unique birth experiences so that they may be fully embraced and so that new opportunities for family bonding thrive.

Jacie Gonzales, CLD, HBCE 303-683-6840 www.1mothertoanother.com Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Memberships – CAPPA Certified doula - CAPPA, Hypnobirthing	I am a labor doula because it is my passion! I am truly honored to support mothers and their families during this amazing time. I have found that many mothers are unaware of the choices that are really theirs to make. I want to help to educate mothers about their bodies and the birthing process. I want to empower mothers to birth their way, with confidence!

Carrie Hankins 720-936-3609 www.mothersbirthright.com Labor Doula, Lactation Educator Memberships – DONA Certified doula – DONA	I am so glad that you are seeking the support of one of Colorado's many wonderful doulas. I am an experienced birth doula serving the Boulder and Metro Denver areas. I believe in your intuitive ability to birth your baby the way that is right for both of you. It is my honor to stand alongside women, supporting them and the many choices they will make during this amazing, life changing journey.

Jennifer Hart 303-926-4296 Labor Doula Certified Doula - in progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I live in Louisville and I attend births in Boulder County. I want to help women achieve the birth experience they desire.

Ruth Hartman, CMT 303-440-4115 Labor Doula, CMT, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - no Memberships - none	I have been a doula for over fifteen years, and have attended over 300 births. I have trained with both ALACE and DONA. As a doula I see myself being a support for the birthing mom and her partner to help them achieve a positive birth experience. I truly believe that birthing comes from within and that a doula can be invaluable in helping mom trust the process. I am also a certified massage therapist and childbirth educator.

Ann Kaplan, LSP 303-931-1004 www.DenverDoulaServices.com Labor Doula Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	I believe birth is a natural function of a woman’s body and every woman has the tools she needs to give birth in her own unique way. Birth works, if we let it! I am honored to help parents realize the birth they envision for themselves and to experience birth fully and actively. This includes full support of parents’ choices, continuous physical and emotional labor support, and giving parents information to make their own decisions from a place of knowledge and empowerment.

Kate Kellogg,CD(DONA) 303-929-1661 www.balancedbeginningsdoula.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	Providing continuity in care with birth and postpartum services. Supporting families with maintaining balance in their growing family. Please see website.

Debbie Lane, CLD(CBI) 303-678-0690 Labor Doula Certified doula - in progress with DONA and CBI Memberships - DONA	I believe every birth is a miracle. As the mother of two grown children I still vividly remember the day I gave birth to them. My role as a doula is to empower families to make informed choices about the birth of their child. I offer non-judgmental support for all types of birth. I would be honored to offer you support on this amazing part of your journey as a parent.

Karena Lindell , CD, CMT 303-917-2644 www.blissfulbellies.com Labor Doula, Massage Therapist Certified - Healing Arts Institute Memberships -	Blissful Bellies Birth Doula Services I believe that every birth is a beautiful and transformational event. My mission is to help each woman realize her own wisdom and power and to have a safe and peaceful birth that she can remember with pride and joy. As a Certified Massage Therapist, I also incorporate massage therapy into my prenatal, labor and postpartum care for the greatest health of mother and child! I hope that you have a fulfilling, empowering and safe birth! Please contact me if I can assist you in any way!

Amanda Marshall, CLD 720-839-8108 www.birthblessingdoula.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Memberships - CAPPA Certified Doula - CAPPA	As a labor doula I feel it is every family's right and responsibility to be aware of their options regarding childbirth. It is an honor for me to be a part of this amazing journey. I offer 24/7 on call support, 2 prenatal visits, massage, aromatherapy and position suggestions during labor and delivery and one postpartum visit. I also offer extended postpartum care.

Mary Ellen Minkler, CLD, NCMT 303-678-9142 Labor Doula, Certified prenatal, labor, and postpartum massage therapist Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	I believe every woman should have the opportunity to give birth as she wishes. It is my goal to create the space in which best serves and supports you and your partner's birthing desires. In this spirit I offer a grounded, nurturing, non-judgmental approach to my work.

Sallie Moore, CD(DONA), ICCE 720-226-5367 Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - DONA and ICEA	Nutruring a woman during labor and birth is an admirable profession. I love my job! I started attending births as a doula in 2006. I have experience with homebirth, medicated, unmedicated, VBAC and cesarean births. I'm savvy about hospital and medical culture and how to birth within it. I'm the mother of three wonderful boys and have years of breastfeeding experience. Plus a certified childbirth educator offering group classes, as well as private. For more information about my services and myself, please contact me. I would be honored to serve you during this life-altering transition.

Michelle Mueller, BA, CBE 303-564-2580 www.birthjourneyinfo.com Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula -in process with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	After the awe-inspiring and empowering natural VBAC birth of my son, I became driven to share the amazing opportunity of natural childbirth with other women and families! I have been teaching Bradley Method Childbirth Classes since Spring 2007 and have been assisting at births as a labor doula since Summer 2008. I work in Boulder, Longmont and surrounding areas.

Sarah Murane, CLD, PPD, CBE, LE 720-290-1606 www.sarahmurane.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Education, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, CBI	I have been a birth doula and post partum doula for over 5 years and a childbirth educator for 2. I am committed to helping women and their partners achieve a rewarding birth experience lending support and education while they identify their birth expectations. I feel that women should have every support possible in their post partum experience to encourage great baby bonding, a good nursing experience, and a peaceful state of mind.

Michele Nelson, CD(DONA) 303-947-9614 Labor Doula Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	I am a certified labor doula with DONA. I have three children and it was after my second that I Decided I wanted to help women have their best possible birth experience. I dedicate my time and energy to giving the emotional, physical and informational support needed during this very memorable event.

Whitney Dewey, CD(DONA) 303-995-3899 birthfirstdoula.vpweb.com Labor Doula Certified - DONA Memberships - DONA	As a Labor Support Professional, I help to empower the mother/family to have the birth experience they desire. The use of a doula has been proven to decrease the length of labor while increasing mother satisfaction and mother and baby's outcomes. I help with writing a birth plan, postions and comfort during birth and breastfeeding help if needed. My job is not to make choices for you, but to educate and support you to make the choices you want.

Elin Price-Olovsson 303-420-4285 Labor Doula Certified - in progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I am a nationally certified massage therapist and a labor doula. I am committed to using my passion, knowledge and my hands to help you obtain your dream birth. I am a mom and it has changed me in ways I never could have imagined, my son has tought me so much about love, respect and what is truly important in life. Birth is one of the most amazing chapters in life and it should be honored with love, patience and serenity. I will be by your side supporting you before, during and after birth.

Connie Schmelz, CD, CLD 303-462-1999 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - CAPPA, DONA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA, ICAN	I have been a doula for almost five years. For more than 2 years I worked as a hospital doula at Exempla Lutheran Hospital. I have also completed the postpartum doula course provided by Smooth Transitions and am currently studying to be a midwives assistant with Tracy Ryan and Kris Bagiu. I truly believe every woman deserves a doula.

Angela Seeling, CLD, CCCE 303-241-5170 www.mywombtogrow.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - none	Angela is the mother of four gorgeous children who were all born naturally with the assistance of doulas and midwives. She has been attending births and educating couples since 1998 and has had the honor of sharing this amazing experience with more than 200 families. Angela believes that birth is a life-changing event that impacts women deeply and she is passionate about helping each woman find her own path and give birth without fear.

Lisa Waldo 303-641-7989 www.balancedbeginningsdoulas.com Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - no Memberships - none	Over 20 years experience working with families as a birth and postpartum doula. Experience and training with natural, medicated, cesarean and VBAC births. Enjoy working with twins, preemies and giving lactation support in the postpartum period. Please see website.

Jennifer Wert, CD(DONA) 303-829-9874 www.jenniferwert.com Birth Doula Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	My experiences in education, yoga, empowering women, supporting families, teaching and birth make me a unique and well-rounded birth doula. By encouraging the couple to be informed and ask questions, I offer continuous support and a reassuring presence. I'm sincerely committed to inspiring women to trust themselves in childbirth, and to cultivating a memory the family, born in the delivery room, will always cherish. Boulder based. Rates flexible.

Brittney Wilburn 303-854-8097 Labor doula, Childbirth educator Certified - Memberships - Birthing From Within	As a Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator and Doula, I am excited to support you and your partner through the birth of your baby with insight, compassion, and without judgment. I look forward to helping you explore what it is you need to know in order to prepare for labor, birth, and parenting. During prenatal visits and in classes, we will explore beliefs about birth, learn pain coping practices, discuss practical information about labor, and share hopes and concerns.

Ranelle Williams 303-684-8074 lifeontheinside.biz Labor doula, Massage Therapist Certified -DONA Memberships - DONA, CAPPA	DONA certified since 1998 Experience in home, hospital and birthing center Experienced in many different types of birth A love for birth photography Certified Massage Therapist Meet you where you are at philosophy Desire to encourage the support people that are already in place!

Postpartum Doulas

Amy Starr Allen 303-506-3660 www.MomsEmpoweringMoms.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified - In progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I am passionate about helping and empowering women and their families during this irreplaceable time in their lives by providing emotional, physical, informational, and practical support. I offer non-judgmental support and work to facilitate a mother's caring for her baby in the way that works best for her. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer and have a background in health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness. I am the mother of 2 young daughters.

Sharra Anderson 720-565-0151 Postpartum Doula, Parenting Educator Certified - pending with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I provide postpartum doula services to families in and around Boulder County. I am gentle, positive, intuitive, reliable and nonjudgmental. I offer an Ayurvedic care approach combining tasty, nourishing meals and soothing warm oil treatments; which supports recovery, lactation and bonding. I am a certified Montessori educator with years of experience working with infants, young children and families. I will also help with newborn care, sibling adjustment, household management, errand running and more.

Laura Dumpert, BA, CLD (CAPPA) 303-507-9810 nurturinghandsdoula.intuitwebsites.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Providing birth and postpartum care to families in the Denver/Boulder vacinity. I will help you achieve the best possible birth experience by utilizing massage, movement, music, aromatherapy, birth ball and relaxation/visualization techniques. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children and have helped over 200 families through this amazing journey. I specialize in high-risk care. I would love to assist you too!

Kate Kellogg, CD(DONA) 303-929-1661 www.balancedbeginningsdoula.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	Providing continuity in care with birth and postpartum services. Supporting families with maintaining balance in their growing family. Please see website.

Amanda Marshall, CLD 720-839-8108 www.birthblessingdoula.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Memberships - CAPPA Certified Doula - CAPPA	Being a postpartum doula has been so rewarding. I have loved watching families grow and change as well as getting the opportunity to love on a precious baby. As a postpartum doula I offer physical and emotional support for mom, lactation support, baby laundry, soothing techniques, basic baby care and encouragement for families. I offer day or overnight shifts and I have experience with multiples.

Lee Macik 303-440-8435 www.transcendencespa.net Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - In progress with DONA Memberships - DONA	My role as a postpartum doula is to support the resting period for the Mother after the birth. I massage the Mother, cook her healthy nourishing meals, run errands, assist with housekeeping, childcare dog walking, etc. My primary care-giving responsibilities are geared toward taking care of the Mom so she can best take care of her family. I spend 1-2 hours in the kitchen, an hour massaging the Mother, leaving the remaining time to be divided however the family desires. My visits are4 hours and anywhere from 2, 3 to 5 days a week.

Diane Morgan, BA, CPD 303-979-5263 Postpartum Doula Certified doula - in progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I provide parents with support, advice, and assistance in the trasition they will make, bringing home their newborn baby (or babies), by providing help to enhance the postpartum period and education them on what to expect, including teaching them infant soothing skills, feeding, bonding, attachment, and coping skills, as well as personally assisting mother in the physical and emotional recovery period.

Sarah Murane, CLD, PPD, CBE, LE 720-290-1606 www.sarahmurane.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Education, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, CBI	I have been a birth doula and post partum doula for over 5 years and a childbirth educator for 2. I am committed to helping women and their partners achieve a rewarding birth experience lending support and education while they identify their birth expectations. I feel that women should have every support possible in their post partum experience to encourage great baby bonding, a good nursing experience, and a peaceful state of mind.

Connie Schmelz, CD, CLD 303-462-1999 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - CAPPA, DONA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA, ICAN	I have been a doula for almost five years. For more than 2 years I worked as a hospital doula at Exempla Lutheran Hospital. I have also completed the postpartum doula course provided by Smooth Transitions and am currently studying to be a midwives assistant with Tracy Ryan and Kris Bagiu. I truly believe every woman deserves a doula.

Angela Seeling, CLD, CCCE 303-241-5170 www.mywombtogrow.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - none	Angela is the mother of four gorgeous children who were all born naturally with the assistance of doulas and midwives. She has been attending births and educating couples since 1998 and has had the honor of sharing this amazing experience with more than 200 families. Angela believes that birth is a life-changing event that impacts women deeply and she is passionate about helping each woman find her own path and give birth without fear.

Kerry Temple-Wood 303-818-0519 www.motherwisdomdoulacare.com Postpartum Doula Certified – in progress with CAPPA Memberships – CAPPA	I love being with new babies and moms during the precious postpartum time. Supporting them is something I have dedicated much of my life to. I provide delicious rejuvenating meals, aromatherapy massage with specially blended oils, light household support and experienced, insightful care for mother, baby and family. As the mother of 3 daughters I treasure this time in a woman's journey through motherhood. "Not only do we birth our babies, we re-birth ourselves as mothers."

Lisa Waldo 303-641-7989 www.balancedbeginningsdoulas.com Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - no Memberships - none	Over 20 years experience working with families as a birth and postpartum doula. Experience and training with natural, medicated, cesarean and VBAC births. Enjoy working with twins, preemies and giving lactation support in the postpartum period. Please see website.

Childbirth and Lactation Educators

Jamie Adamson 720-883-2855 www.journeyofbirth.com Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified - In progress with DONA, Hypnobabies Memberships - DONA	It is my hope and desire to help women learn to trust their bodies and become self-reliant and confident about birthing their way. I believe that knowledge is power. Using my own experiences and the valuable information taught by experienced professionals I know I can help make your birthing time comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. As a doula in training I offer low cost childbirth support for expecting mothers. Spring '08 I will be certified as a Hypnobabies Instructor.

Sharra Anderson 720-565-0151 Postpartum Doula, Parenting Educator Certified - pending with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I provide postpartum doula services to families in and around Boulder County. I am gentle, positive, intuitive, reliable and nonjudgmental. I offer an Ayurvedic care approach combining tasty, nourishing meals and soothing warm oil treatments; which supports recovery, lactation and bonding. I am a certified Montessori educator with years of experience working with infants, young children and families. I will also help with newborn care, sibling adjustment, household management, errand running and more.

Kathy Dano, CCCE, CLE (in progress) 303-478-8753 www.childbirthdenver.com Childbirth and Lactation Educator Certified doula - no Memberships - CAPPA	Lovely Baby childbirth education and breastfeeding classes are taught in Olde Town Arvada. Knowing your options in birth is the best way to help you and your baby achieve the healthy, safe and satisfying birth experience you deserve. Knowledge is power! My classes combine ideas/techniques from several popular teaching methods. For more info, please see www.childbirthdenver.com

Jacie Gonzales, CLD, HBCE 303-683-6840 www.1mothertoanother.com Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Memberships – CAPPA Certified doula - CAPPA, Hypnobirthing	I am a labor doula because it is my passion! I am truly honored to support mothers and their families during this amazing time. I have found that many mothers are unaware of the choices that are really theirs to make. I want to help to educate mothers about their bodies and the birthing process. I want to empower mothers to birth their way, with confidence!

Ruth Hartman, CMT 303-440-4115 Labor Doula, CMT, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - no Memberships - none	I have been a childbirth educator for over ten years, having trained with ALACE and more recently with Pam England. Incorporating principals from BIRTHING FROM WITHIN, my goal is to inspire and empower birthing couples. Making informed choices and following the "stairstep approach to decision making" can help couples create a positive birth experience. Hospital and homebirth couples welcome. I am also a birth doula and prenatal massage therapist.

Carrie Hankins 720-936-3609 www.mothersbirthright.com Labor Doula, Lactation Educator Memberships – DONA Certified doula – DONA	I am so glad that you are seeking the support of one of Colorado's many wonderful doulas. I am an experienced birth doula serving the Boulder and Metro Denver areas. I believe in your intuitive ability to birth your baby the way that is right for both of you. It is my honor to stand alongside women, supporting them and the many choices they will make during this amazing, life changing journey.

Sallie Moore, CD(DONA), ICCE 720-226-5367 Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - DONA and ICEA	Nutruring a woman during labor and birth is an admirable profession. I love my job! I started attending births as a doula in 2006. I have experience with homebirth, medicated, unmedicated, VBAC and cesarean births. I'm savvy about hospital and medical culture and how to birth within it. I'm the mother of three wonderful boys and have years of breastfeeding experience. Plus a certified childbirth educator offering group classes, as well as private. For more information about my services and myself, please contact me. I would be honored to serve you during this life-altering transition.

Michelle Mueller, BA, CBE 303-564-2580 www.birthjourneyinfo.com Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula -in process with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	After the awe-inspiring and empowering natural VBAC birth of my son, I became driven to share the amazing opportunity of natural childbirth with other women and families! I have been teaching Bradley Method Childbirth Classes since Spring 2007 and have been assisting at births as a labor doula since Summer 2008. I work in Boulder, Longmont and the surrounding areas.

Sarah Murane, CLD, PPD, CBE, LE 720-290-1606 www.sarahmurane.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Education, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, CBI	I have been a birth doula and post partum doula for over 5 years and a childbirth educator for 2. I am committed to helping women and their partners achieve a rewarding birth experience lending support and education while they identify their birth expectations. I feel that women should have every support possible in their post partum experience to encourage great baby bonding, a good nursing experience, and a peaceful state of mind.

Brittney Wilburn 303-854-8097 Labor doula, Childbirth educator Certified - Memberships - Birthing From Within	As a Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator and Doula, I am excited to support you and your partner through the birth of your baby with insight, compassion, and without judgment. I look forward to helping you explore what it is you need to know in order to prepare for labor, birth, and parenting. During prenatal visits and in classes, we will explore beliefs about birth, learn pain coping practices, discuss practical information about labor, and share hopes and concerns.

Other Birth Professionals

Jessica Crump 303-915-1337 www.mybalancedbirth.com Labor Doula, Student Midwife Certified - no Memberships - CAPPA	Just as each birth is unique, so is every Doula. I approach my role as a supplement to a laboring woman's partner and family. I will bring my passion of serving families to every aspect of your care and a calm, grounding presence to your birth environment. Whether or not this is your first child, each birth has its own course and I would be priviledged to be a part of your birth support team.

Mary Ellen Minkler, CLD, NCMT 303-678-9142 Labor Doula, Certified prenatal, labor, and postpartum massage therapist Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	I believe every woman should have the opportunity to give birth as she wishes. It is my goal to create the space in which best serves and supports you and your partner's birthing desires. In this spirit I offer a grounded, nurturing, non-judgmental approach to my work.

Elin Price-Olovsson 303-420-4285 Labor Doula Certified - in progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I am a nationally certified massage therapist and a labor doula. I am committed to using my passion, knowledge and my hands to help you obtain your dream birth. I am a mom and it has changed me in ways I never could have imagined, my son has tought me so much about love, respect and what is truly important in life. Birth is one of the most amazing chapters in life and it should be honored with love, patience and serenity. I will be by your side supporting you before, during and after birth.

Karen Robinson, CPM, RM 303-665-7997 www.BoulderMidwifery.com Homebirth Midwife Memberships - CMA, CDA	I was a hospital doula for five years before becoming a homebirth midwife, and let me tell you, I can see the difference! There's no substitute for the comfort and familiarity of home for birth. I provide complete midwifery care for pregnancy, birth and six weeks postpartum. I also offer lactation support, occasional monitrice services and can prepare placenta medicine if desired.

Ranelle Williams 303-684-8074 lifeontheinside.biz Labor doula, Massage Therapist Certified -DONA Memberships - DONA, CAPPA	DONA certified since 1998 Experience in home, hospital and birthing center Experienced in many different types of birth A love for birth photography Certified Massage Therapist Meet you where you are at philosophy Desire to encourage the support people that are already in place!