Colorado Doulas Association

Denver Metro

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 Denver Metro Area? If so, your listing could be here!

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Groups

House of Doula, LLC 303-669-0893 or 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. Founders Michelle Chrastil and Amanda Glenn provide expert postpartum services to families in the Denver Metro area and refer families looking for reduced rate doula services to our network of House of Doula trained postpartum professionals still undergoing CAPPA's certification process.

With Women, LLC 303-684-1685 With Women 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

Melissa Aduddell 720-254-5933 Labor doula Certified - in progress with DONA Memberships - DONA	I believe that birth is a natural process and that you have an instinctive knowledge of how to birth your baby, along with an innate biological ability to do so. I also believe that you have the right to a safe and satisfying birth experience. My goal is to empower both you and your family with knowledge before Baby's birth and to provide continuous emotional support during labor and delivery. It is my ultimate desire for every birthing woman to know she is strong, including you!

Amy Allen 303-725-5133 www.momsempoweringmoms.com labor doula, postpartum doula, certified personal trainer, certified pre/postnatal fitness instructor Certified – in process Memberships – CAPPA	I am a mother of one, and I am passionate about empowering and supporting families during this most miraculous time in their lives. I am a labor and postpartum doula as well as a personal trainer with expertise in pre and post-natal fitness, health, and well-being.

Ellie Allyn, CD(DONA), RM, CPM 303-693-9401 Labor Doula, Midwife Certified: DONA Memberships: DONA	I have been a doula and a childbirth educator since 1996. I am interested in empowering families to know their desires for their birthing experience and to help women trust their body's ability to birth. As the mother of 4 and grandmother of 6, I have much personal, academic and experiential knowledge within the birthing community. I enjoy both hospital and home births and would be happy to discuss your needs.

Cori Anderberg 720-300-0065 Labor Doula Certified: in progress with CAPPA Memberships: CAPPA	Choosing a doula to support my two natural births was one of the best decisions I ever made. These women cared for me and for my husband and helped us to be present and to enjoy the birth experience and all it had to offer us as a new family. Now I have the privilege and joy of offering that same loving care to other women and their families. I'd love to talk to you about your longings, plans, fears, and excitements regarding your upcoming birth!

Sonya Bastow 303-619-5326 www.mettadoula.com Labor doula, Postpartum doula Certified - Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Auyerveda, CAPPA Memberships- no	I provide services that include deeply soothing mother's massage, delicious meals and safe herbal preparations that enhance digestion, lactation, and rejuvenation, infant massage instruction and baby care, tailored support for mothers and families, experienced lactation support, compassionate care and skilled guidance. Currently, I am certifying with CAPPA as a birth doula.

Stephanie Bertels 303-507-7906 Labor doula Certified – no Memberships – yes	Working with Passive Decent Childbirth Services. Finishing up Labor Doula Certification. Mother of two children. The first birth a cesarean and the second a VBAC. Personal experience with breastfeeding challenges. I understand giving birth is physically and emotionally challenging. It demands strength and endurance. My job as your doula is to empower you with knowledge, support you with love and to prepare you for the amazing experience of labor and birth.

Carrie Blake 970-481-9012 www.geocities.com/kidwraps Birth Doula, Homebirth Midwife intern, Childbirth Educator Certified – CPM in progress Memberships – CMA	Congratulations on your wisdom in planning to hire a doula for your hospital birth or in hiring a midwife for your homebirth! It is such an honor to work with each family who is traveling through this childbearing year. To find out more about me visit www.geocities.com/kidwraps (midwife site) or www.geocities.com/kidwraps/doula (doula site). I look forward to meeting you!

Julie Buck, BS, AMS, NAMC 720-244-2431 www.denverfamilyconsulting.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I believe that each birth experience: pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, is unique to each family. I am pround and honored to be a part of this incredibly special time in your life. I am here to guide, educate and support your family with compassion and respect.

Jill Burbach 303-347-8764 Labor doula, CBE, AAHCC Certified doula - in process with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I provide doula services for moms whose goal is a natural childbirth. I also help mom to accept and understand when the labor does not fit within her birth plan and medical assistance is needed. I provide massage, acupressure, emotional, physical and informational support to both mom and her partner.

Heidi Brand 720-938-3855 Labor doula, CMT Certified - In progress Memberships - DONA

Miranda Cacek, CMT, CLD 303-870-0040 www.apeacefulescape.net Labor doula, CMT Certified - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Pregnancy and birth are natural miracles that deserve respect, compassion, and trust. I tailor my doula services to fit your needs and provide a focus on helping you have an intimate and enjoyable birth experience. As a massage therapist, I specialize in prenatal, labor and postpartum massage. My experience and expertise ensure a safe, relaxing, and rejuvenating massage experience addressing the specific needs of pregnant, laboring, and postpartum women.

Chrissy Carroll (303) 925-1026 Labor doula Certified Doula – ACBE Memberships – DONA	I am the mom of one boy and one girl, and I love everything about pregnancy and childbirth. I am currently a pre-nursing student and hope to go into labor and delivery nursing when I’m done. I look forward to helping any mom I can have the best pregnancy and labor and delivery possible.

Linda Carroll 303-773-6665 Certified doula - in progress w/ DONA Memberships - DONA	I am a trained DONA doula specializing in magnetic therapy. I am the mother of ten children and 19 grandchildren. I am available for labor coaching and postpartum doula services. My expertise lies in organizing, mothering and childcare including nursing.

Amy Clanton (303) 297-1046 Labor doula, childbirth educator, pregnancy educator, AAHCC, parenting educator Memberships - DONA Certified - in process with CAPPA	I provide Bradley Method Childbirth classes, birth doula services and breastfeeding support. Regardless of your plans for a medicated or natural birth, I can lend a hand so you feel more confident in knowing all your options. It is my goal to help you enjoy your baby’s birthday. I’ll nurture you with guided relaxation, massage, emotional support and physical comfort measures.

Lora Conklin 303-485-9759 www.birthpositivedoulaservices.com Antepartum Doula, Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy/Childbirth/Parenting Educator Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I love everything about pregnancy and birth. I have experience with natural labors and births. I also work with high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. I offer comfort through massage, acupressure and a natural was of being. I believe every woman deserves a Doula. I am a very loving and caring person and would spoil you the way you should be during pregnancy and birth. I truly love what I do.

Julie Conradt 720-309-9117 Labor Doula Certified Doula - in progress Memberships - ALACE	As a mother of one, I understand the transformational process that is birth and motherhood. No matter what kind of birth you decide to plan for, I can be there to offer up support, options, and warmth. I look forward to working with you in this most exciting period of your life!

Kristi R. Conroy, B.A., CLD, CLE, CCCST 303-477-6243 www.passivedescent.com Antepartum and labor doula, Pregnancy, Lactation, and Childbirth , Infant Care, and Car Seat Safety Educator Hospital Doula - Rose Medical Center Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, ICAN	I specialize in infertility, high-risk, and extraordinary pregnancies.

Ellen Contard, AAHCC, CD(DONA) 303-949-0208 www.wellbegun.org Labor Doula, Bradley Method Educator Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	As a Bradley Method childbirth educator and labor doula, my goal is to empower parents to make choices that are right for THEIR births and THEIR families. I provide physical, informational, and emotional support to create a safe place for you to experience one of life's defining moments.

Meggan Dodge, AAHCC 303- 744-6084 www.starlightdoula.com Labor Doula, Bradley Method Educator Certified - in progress Memberships - DONA	I provide Bradley Method Childbirth class and labor doula support. Childbirth is such a unique and personal experience and I believe that every birth is PERFECT - no matter if your "plan" was fulfilled or not. With physical, informational and most importantly EMOTIONAL support, I will help parents realize the joy and miracle of their birth.

Gina DeRosa, CD (DONA), CCCE 303-670-8557 www.Mountain Area Childbirth.com Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA, CAPPA, ICAN, LLLL	Mother of one, humbled and grateful witness and support to many in my 8 years of Doula work. I am deeply respectful of the life cycle, and consider it an honor to support families in the birthing process. My personal background and experience in birth allows me to provide compassionate, understanding support to all birthing families. I work all around the Greater Denver Area, and I am a Doula on staff at Lutheran Hospital.

Ari Deutchman, BSN, MS 303-948-1524 www.thetruthofwhoweare.com Certified doula - in progress Memberships - DONA	Giving birth is so much more than a physical event; it engages parents-to-be in a key life event full of transformation, emotion, and meaning. It is the profound beginning of a whole new and lifelong relationship. I have experience with hundreds of births. May I help you with yours?

Jennifer DiVito 303-463-8846 Labor doula Certified doula - in progress with DONA Memberships - DONA, LLLI	Your birth experience will be an event you will never forget. With caring emotional and physical support it can also be a memory you will always cherish. Mother to one, hopeful for more, I know the physical power and emotional high that comes from the birth of each child. Thank you for considering myself for your labor support doula. You can have the birth experience you want.

Ellen Dolan 720-941-4112 Certified doula - in progress with ALACE	I provide information to empower you, physical support to help reduce pain and emotional support so that you may birth with confidence.

Laura Dumpert, BA, CLD (CAPPA) 303-926-5164 Antepartum doula, Labor doula, Postpartum doula Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Providing antepartum, labor and postpartum care to families in the Denver/Boulder vacinity. I will help you acheive the best possible birth experience by utilizing massage, movement, music, aromatherapy, birth ball and rebozo. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children. I specialize in high-risk care. I would love to assist you through this amazing journey.

Bernadette Emerson, CD(DONA), CLD, CBE 720.313.0024 www.birthinginbalance.com Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified Doula - DONA, CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA, ICEA, ALACE, MANA	I offer holistic, compassionate support and education to birthing women and families. I am trained through DONA, CAPPA, Birthing From Within, and midwifery apprenticeship. I believe in childbirth preparation as a process of self-discovery and birth as a rite of passage. My goal is to empower women to birth in awareness, and I support families in embracing the unique qualities of every birth experience.

Kathleen Fleming 303-320-4683 Labor doula Certified doula - CAPPA in progress Memberships - CAPPA	25 years experience in many areas – hospital and homebirths, VBACs, siblings at birth, water birth, adoption, epidurals, with doctors and midwives. I’ve been married 30 years & blessed with 6 children & 9 grandchildren. As women we are privileged to do many things in life. Giving birth is one of the most amazing things we can do.

Heather Fontenot, RYT, CD(DONA) 720-201-7720 www.birthinginbalance.com Antepartum, Birth and Postpartum Doula, CBE, LE, Registered Yoga Therapist Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA, ICAN	I believe that every woman's birth experience should be cherished and her wishes honored. I am a labor, antepartum and postpartum doula, a childbirth and lactation educator, and a prenatal yoga therapist serving Denver, Boulder and Northern Colorado. I provide physical, emotional and educational support for your entire childbirth experience.

Marie Gilfert, CD, CLD, CLE 303-841-7118 www.mybirthblessings.com Labor Doula, Certified lactation educator Certified: CAPPA, DONA Memberships: CAPPA, DONA	I have been attending births for 6 years and am also a certified lactation educator. I live in Parker with my husband and 3 children. My last child was born at home and has given me a strong sense for how powerful birth is and how capable women are. It is my great joy to empower parents, and accompany them as they welcome new life into their family.

Jacie Gonzales (303) 683-6840 www.1mothertoanother.com Labor Doula Certified – in process with CAPPA Memberships – CAPPA	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!

Elizabeth Gooding, CD (DONA) 303.413.0370 www.babyfullbellies.com Labor doula, Childbirth Educator Certifications: DONA Memberships: DONA, Birthing From Within	The process of becoming a parent involves a multitude of new joys and challenges thus the childbearing year is a time of profound personal transformation. In my work as a doula and childbirth educator I am passionate about working holistically with parents as they explore and engage in the birth process. In combination with taking private clients I am a staff doula at Lutheran hospital and I teach prenatal yoga at Studio Be in Boulder and at Rose Medical Center.

Ginger Griffin 303-637-7131 Labor Doula Memberships – CLD, ICAN Certified doula - Pending CAPPA	I offer 24 hour phone support, one or two prenatal visits. I'm available 24/7 starting 2 weeks before due date and until birth. I offer constant caring support during labor and birth.I will help with initial breastfeeding. I follow up with one postpartum visit.

Carrie Hankins, CD(DONA) 720-936-3609 www.mothersbirthright.com Birth doula, Childbirth Educator, Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula Memberships - DONA, CAPPA Certified - DONA, CAPPA pending	As a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator and Massage Therapist, as well as a mother of two, it is my philosophy that it is the right of every mother to have a birth story that begins with support, is centered in instinct, and is fulfilled with a sense of empowerment, healing and joy. I believe all women are strong and instinctively capable of having a positive birth experience. Each deserves continuous support and respect for her individual needs and desires. It is an honor to stand alongside women during their birth journey.

Ana Hill, CLD, CLE 720-876-1319 www.rockymountaindoula.com Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator, CLE Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	I have been a labor doula since 1998 and a labor doula trainer since 2005. I am also the mother of six children. Birth is a physical, emotional and spiritual journey for mothers and fathers. I feel honored to provide support and education at this important time. Private childbirth and breastfeeding classes available. Fairly fluent Spanish.

Abra Houchin 970-214-2508 www.thoughtfulbirth.com Certified: CAPPA Memberships: DONA, CAPPA	Being aware of birth options and making educated choices enables pregnant and birthing mothers to maintain more control of their bodies, babies, and births. Before birth, I provide pregnant mothers with information about possible birth choices and facilitate discussion to help mothers and their partners explore how they can best labor and give birth. In labor, I offer on-call, non-judgemental support in line with the choices that mothers and their families make.

Kate Kellogg (303) 444-4307 Labor Doula, PPD, Training for prenatal yoga instructor Certified – in process with DONA Memberships – DONA	As Family Support Specialists our goal as birth and postpartum doulas is to educate & support the entire family – the birthing mom, her partner & baby when s/he arrives. As birth doulas we build trusting relationships with our expectant moms so they can labor in a nurturing environment. As postpartum doulas we offer complete care to assist mom, partner & baby in adapting to new family dynamics. We feel honored each time a birthing mom asks for our support.

Shari Kelsey, LSP, BS 303-828-0875 www.lovegrowing.com Labor doula, Childbirth Educator Memberships – DONA, Birthing From Within (BFW), Longmont Doulas Certified doula – DONA	Give yourself time and space to prepare for and celebrate this initiation into parenthood! I mentor Birthing From Within classes in Erie that help you dig deeper, discover your heartfelt questions, face your fears and learn to cope with unexpected outcomes --aiming to birth-in-awareness. As a birth doula, I add my calm, non-judgmental presence to your journey, and a bit of what's above too.

Tracy Klein 303-792-5533 www.douladelivery.com Labor Doula Certified - in progress Memberships - CAPPA	I am a mother of 2 and I am passionate about birth! I am currently in the process of getting my labor doula certification through CAPPA. I have experience in labor with cesarean sections, planned cesarean sections, medicated birth and breastfeeding. I believe that every birth can be an empowering and satisfying one no matter what path is taken.

Michele Kolakowski, CD(DONA), CMT, CIMI 303-570-7942 Labor Doula, Massage Therapist Certified: DONA Memberships: DONA	My goal is to support your family in having a satisfying birth experience. In addition to birth doula services, I provide pregnancy and postpartum massage and infant massage instruction.I have been a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) since 1992 with several certifications in pregnancy and postpartum massage and am a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) with the International Association of Infant Massage Instructors.

Diana Linden, M Div. (720) 280-0998 Labor doula, postpartum doula Hospital - St. Anthony Certified - CAPPA (postpartum in progress) Membership - CAPPA	I specialize in providing birth and postpartum support to new and growing gay and lesbian families, believing that supportive care and education results in happier parents, children and families.

Longmont Doulas 303-664-8074 www.longmontdoulas.com Labor doulas, midwife assistants, childbirth educators, massage therapists, postpartum doulas	The Longmont Doulas are a membership organization of individual doulas that have joined together in a commitment to provide beneficial labor support to our community one birth at a time. The Longmont Doulas serve, educate and broaden public awareness about the benefits of professional labor support. It is our goal to help create positive, memorable and fulfilling birth experiences.

Kimberly Lowitz, BS, CLE, CLD, HCHI 303-420-6715 www.abeautifulbirth.com Labor doula,Certified Lactation Educator Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Nothing is more beautiful or sacred than the process of giving birth, and the breastfeeding relationship between a mother and her child. I look forward to assisting you and your family through these glorious processes. Please contact me to learn how I can help you achieve a beautiful birth and a joyous breastfeeding experience.

Penny Lyon, CD(DONA), CCCE 720-427-1494 www.Denver Doulas.com Labor doula, Childbirth educator Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	I am a Doula and a Childbirth Educator who cherishes diversity. It is my desire to encourage a mother and her partner to discover and celebrate their strength in the birthing process.

Amanda Marshall, CLD 720-839-8108 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Memberships - CAPPA Certified Doula - CAPPA	I am a doula certified through CAPPA. As a Doula I will provide at least two pre-natal visits and assist with Birth Plan. I will attend labor and delivery providing different methods of relaxation, position and emotional support. Post Natal I offer at least 2 visits to assist in baby care and breast feeding. My goal is to give the laboring woman a great birth experience with no regrets.

Shea Marshall, CMT 720-434-1096 www.sheamarshall.com Labor Doula, Massage Therapist Certified - In Process Memberships - DONA, ABMP	The heart & hands of a Certified Massage Therapist. The passion & expertise of a Labor Attendant. Combining these two invaluable services, Shea has the ability to assist you & yours to the most amazing birth experience imaginable! Having given birth to 3 children with virtually no pain meds, Shea empowers Moms & Dads to find their own natural rhyme and rhythm in labor. Enjoy her love and support!

dawn Martinez 303-803-7150 aspen-light-doula.tripod.com Labor doula, Massage Therapist Certified - in progress with ALACE Memberships - ALACE	I support you in your birth wishes whether you desire a natural, medicated, or cesarean birth and help your partner participate in the way they feel most comfortable. I provide physical/emotional support and resources to help you make informed decisions for a positive birth experience. I serve all families regardless of sexual orientation, race or religion. I am experienced in inductions, natural, medicated, cesarean and preterm births.

Jen Matera, MA, CD (CBI), CLD 303-905-6948 www.cocoonenterprise.com Antepartum Doula, Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified doula - CD Childbirth International (CBI), CLD CAPPA, CAPD, CPD pending through CAPPA, Diploma of Childbirth Education pending through CBI Memberships - CAPPA, CBI	Every birth is a unique experience and I provide caring support that focuses on enhancing your individual birth journey. My goal is to help you achieve the birth experience you desire by providing physical, emotional, informational and practical support throughout the childbearing year. I offer doula services and childbirth education to the Denver Metro area, Foothills and Central Mountains. Please see my website for details on free and low cost grant funded services.

Jennifer Mayer, LMT 303-579-5451 www.equalibre.com Labor Doula, Licensed Massage Therapist Certified - in progress Memberships - ALACE	Congratulations on your pregnancy! As a woman, you were born with an innate gift - the knowledge of the birthing process. I am offering my services as a doula and licensed massage therapist to help you manifest that knowledge through a healthy birth. This is your birthing process; as your doula I will simply enjoy easing your family's transition; I am honored to support women and their families through this joyful change.

Elizabeth Melvin 720-922-8120 Labor doula Certified doula – no Memberships – DONA	Teen mothers are my passion. I will meet you twice before your due date then attend you throughout your birth. I provide 2 support visits after the birth. Payment is negotiable.

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.

Geneva Montano, LCCE, CD(DONA) 720-422-4214 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy and Childbirth Educator Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	Birth can be a spiritual and life-changing experience. I would love to help any woman, regardless of where she may be in her life, to achieve an empowering birth and early parenting experience. I am a certified childbirth educator, certifying doula, and have two children of my own, with much love and knowledge to share. Sliding scale for fees.

Ashley Munger, CD(CBI), BA 303-884-4873 www.bellamaternityservices.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Prenatal Yoga Certified - Yes Memberships - CBI, DONA	I am joyfully dedicated to helping you create the best possible birthing experience for yourself and your family with education, yoga, and doula services tailored to meet your unique needs during pregnancy and afterwards. I take my doula work to the next level by nurturing spirit as well as mind and body. Please see my website for details.

Sarah Murane 720-290-1606 www.sarahmurane.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Education Certified Doula - No Memberships - CAPPA	I have been a birth doula for 3 years and a postpartum doula 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 www.yourbirthbydesign.com 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 experience their best possible birth. I have cherished every birth that I have attended. It is always a humbling privilege to be a part of such a beautiful journey.

Makayla O'Dell 303-204-4709 www.enbloomaesthetics.com Labor Doula Certified - in progress with CBI Memberships - CBI	I provide pain management skills, aromatherapy, accupressure massage, audio therapy meditation and relaxation techniques for mothers in labor. My doula services also include pre and post wellness coaching for the mother, including stress management and adjustment techniques.

Gina Penka, CD(DONA) 720-319-0135 www.moonbabies.net Labor doula, Childbirth Educator Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	My goal is to inform childbearing women and their partners of options, patiently attending their needs providing comfort and support for birth&beyond.

Robbie Person, CD(DONA) From Heaven to Earth 303-548-5666 Antepartum doula, labor doula Certified – DONA Memberships – DONA	I have a passion for birth that came from my great-grandmother who was a midwife in the early 1900’s. I will do my best to ensure you have your best possible birth experience. I offer 3 prenatal visits & 1 postpartum visit. I will support you from as early as you choose during labor until at least one hour postpartum. I am here to offer physical and emotional support to mom & dad.

Ann Pollack, CD(DONA), CLE 303-932-1449 Labor Doula Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	I have been working professionally as a labor doula since 2001 and I am also certified as a lactation educator. My goal is to help families to have a memorable birth experience by using various comfort measures, as well as through education of the birth experience and the risks and benefits of many routine hospital procedures.

Jamie Raybin, CMT 303-547-6360 Labor doula, CBE, CMT Certified – no Membership – DONA	I am a CMT with an advanced bodywork degree in prenatal labor and postpartum massage. I am currently working towards completing my doula certification

Nicole Rieger 816-878-2525 www.heartandbellydoula.com Labor Doula Certified - no Memberships - CAPPA	I am your advocate. I provide emotional, physical, informational, and practical support during pregnancy and labor. I am an extra pair of hands.

Misha Roell 303-366-8876 www.gentle-beginnings.net Labor Doula Memberhsips - DONA Certified - DONA	Helping you realize your hopes and desires for birth - this is my goal. With over five years experience, I provide gentle, practical, and moment by moment support, and offer a variety of relaxation techniques and comfort measures. It is a privilege to assist families in this wondrous time of life! I also provide postpartum services.

Sharon Schatz, BD, CLE 303-604-2385 www.joybeginnings.com Birth Doula, CLE Certified - DONA pending Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	It would be my privilege to be a part of your family's birth experience. My training is with DONA and CAPPA and I am a Certified Lactation Educator offering monthly prenatal breastfeeding classes. I provide education and encouraging support for whatever choices are made throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. I would love to help you pursue the wishes and dreams you have for your growing family.

Connie Schmelz, CD, CLD 303-462-1999 www.Denver Doulas.com 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.

Heather Scott 303-697-5975 Labor doula, Childbirth Educator Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	As a mother of four and a labor doula I truly believe that birth is a normal process and a woman's body is designed to birth successfully. I have trained and offer services as both a doula and a childbirth educator. I offer personalized support and advocacy. To be present at your birth is truly an honor. Blessings to you during this sacred time of your life!

Brandy Segin, CD(DONA), CCCE 719-324-2027 www.aspenleafbirthservices.com Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Certified – DONA Memberships – DONA, CAPPA, ICAN	I am passionate about the value and importance of the birth experience which forever changes a woman-creating a mother, a family and memories that last a lifetime. I look forward to being a part of your ‘birth team’, supporting you and your partner (or mother, sister, friend) through this momentous event of pregnancy and birth. Please see my personal website for detailed information on my Doula care and Childbirth Education Classes.

Michelle Stansbery, CLD, NCMT, LMT, CEIM 303-319-2225 Labor doula, massage therapist, infant massage, childbirth educator Certified doula -CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Stages of Life Massage and Doula Service As a massage therapist and labor doula I assist women before, during and after childbirth. I teach parents about bonding, positive touch and cues with infant massage.

Ricci Rivera Sylla 720-494-9809 Labor doula Memberships - none Certified doula - No	I am a newly trained doula excited to work with diverse mothers from all walks of life. As a doula, I believe in a woman-defined birth experience, and my goal is to empower women with the knowledge and care they need to have a positive birth and a safe, healthy baby.

Stefanie Tannery 303-215-1103 Labor doula, EMT, Educator: CPR, ACLS, PALS Certified: In progress Memberships: DONA	To provide a calm, comfortable environment with which to bring your baby to this this world. Also, to provide information, education, and support for the mother and those who love her.

Sharon Tansey 303-985-3887 Labor doula Certified – no Memberships – DONA	I am working on DONA certification. My desire is to become a labor doula.

Abi Tschetter www.edensbirth.com 303-717-5582 Labor doula, pregnancy and childbirth educator Certified - in progress with DONA Memberships - DONA	As the proud mother of two, I am passionate about childbirth. I believe that women have been perfectly designed to bring forth their children in glory. My company, Eden's Birth, provides comprehensive childbirth education, Christ-centered labor support, and doula services to women in Northwest Denver and Boulder. I am in the process of competing my certification through DONA and will be a fully-affiliated Bradley instructor this Spring.

Lisa Vernon 720- 890-8179 Antepartum doula, Labor doula, PPD, Bradley trained CBE and Pregnancy Educator Certified – in process with DONA Memberships – DONA	As Family Support Specialists our goal as birth and postpartum doulas is to educate & support the entire family – the birthing mom, her partner & baby when s/he arrives. Ass birth doulas we build trusting relationships with our expectant moms so they can labor in a nurturing environment. As postpartum doulas we offer complete care to assist mom, partner & baby in adapting to new family dynamics. We feel honored each time a birthing mom asks for our support.

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 CD (DONA), CMT www.lifeontheinside.biz 303-684-8074 Labor Doula, Certified Massage Therapist Certified Doula - DONA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	Certified Doula since 1998. Massage therapist specializing in pre/postnatal massage. My goals are to meet you where you are, assisting in the most positive birth possible, and to include your support person(s). Experience - various home and hospital births. Photography included. It is an absolute joy to work with women and their families in these childbearing times.

Celeste Williamson 720-987-6744 www.celeste.williamsonhouse.com Birth Doula, CMT, Yoga instructor Certified – In progress with CAPPA Membership - CAPPA

Xylem Family Resource Angela Seeling, CLD Director: Family Preparation 303-756-0951 www.xylemfamily.org Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting Educator Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	Xylem Family Resource is a Christ-centered ministry whose mission is to support, encourage and educate families from pregnancy through parenthood. Resources include Fertility Awareness, BABE meetings (small group gatherings for pregnant and new parents), Childbirth Preparation, Doula Services and Breastfeeding Support. Xylem offers Parenting Classes, In-Home Family Coaching and Playgroups. Serving the Christian Community in the greater Denver area.

Michaela Zach, LCCE, CD (DONA) 303-617-3059 Labor doula, Educator - LCCE, AHA CPR intructor Certified - DONA Memberships - DONA, Lamaze	I ama proud mother of two boys. I am a certified childbirth educator and birth doula. Guiding women and their partners through pregnancy and birth is my passion. I can provide education through pregnancy. I will provide continuous emotional, informative, and physical support through labor and birth.

Lou Ann Zachariah, CD(DONA), CLD, CCCE 719-488-8799 Labor Doula Certified doula - DONA, CAPPA Memberships - DONA, CAPPA	LouAnn recognizes that each woman is unique and deserves individual attention as she prepares for the birth of her baby. She strives to instill confidence by helping mothers to understand their body’s abilities, to trust the process and most of all, to respect their individual needs.

Postpartum Doulas

Amy Allen 303-725-5133 www.momsempoweringmoms.com labor doula, postpartum doula, certified personal trainer, certified pre/postnatal fitness instructor Certified – in process Memberships – CAPPA	I am a mother of one, and I am passionate about empowering and supporting families during this most miraculous time in their lives. I am a labor and postpartum doula as well as a personal trainer with expertise in pre and post-natal fitness, health, and well-being.

Sonya Bastow 303-619-5326 www.mettadoula.com Labor doula, Postpartum doula Certified - Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Auyerveda, CAPPA Memberships- no	I provide services that include deeply soothing mother's massage, delicious meals and safe herbal preparations that enhance digestion, lactation, and rejuvenation, infant massage instruction and baby care, tailored support for mothers and families, experienced lactation support, compassionate care and skilled guidance. Currently, I am certifying with CAPPA as a birth doula.

Julie Buck, BS, AMS, NAMC 720-244-2431 www.denverfamilyconsulting.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified -CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I believe that each birth experience: pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, is unique to each family. I am pround and honored to be a part of this incredibly special time in your life. I am here to guide, educate and support your family with compassion and respect.

Kathy Burge 303-427-0637 Postpartum Doula Certified - in progress with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I am a 37 year old wife of 14 years. I have three children. I understand from experience that postpartum can be very challenging emotionally and physically. My goal is to support mothers and families with this beautiful yet transitional time.

Lora Conklin 303-485-9759 www.birthpositivedoulaservices.com Antepartum Doula, Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy/Childbirth/Parenting Educator Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I love everything about pregnancy and birth. I have experience with natural labors and births. I also work with high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. I offer comfort through massage, acupressure and a natural was of being. I believe every woman deserves a Doula. I am a very loving and caring person and would spoil you the way you should be during pregnancy and birth. I truly love what I do.

Madeline Davis, NCTMB, AOS 720-300-9408 Website Postpartum Doula, Massage Therapist, Prenatal/Postpartum Specialist Certified - in progress Memberships - DONA	I provide postpartum support services to any family who wants support after the birth of their new baby! With compassion, respect, and nurturing, I help support and educate parents during their transition into new parenthood. I also provide the new mother and her partner therapeutic massage in all my doula packages. Please see my website for further info on my services and education!

Gina DeRosa, CD (DONA), CCCE 303-670-8557 www.Mountain Area Childbirth.com Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA, CAPPA, ICAN, LLLL	As a postpartum doula my role is to actively support your entire family as you welcome a new baby into your home and hearts. My care includes emotional and physical support, practical tips for newborn care and feeding, sibling care, meal preparation and assistance with daily household tasks. My services are individualized to meet the unique needs of your family.

Ari Deutchman, BSN, MS 303-948-1524 www.thetruthofwhoweare.com Certified doula - in progress Memberships - DONA	Giving birth is so much more than a physical event; it engages parents-to-be in a key life event full of transformation, emotion, and meaning. It is the profound beginning of a whole new and lifelong relationship. I have experience with hundreds of births. May I help you with yours?

Laura Dumpert, BA, CLD (CAPPA) 303-926-5164 Antepartum doula, Labor doula, Postpartum doula Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Providing antepartum, labor and postpartum care to families in the Denver/Boulder vacinity. I will help you acheive the best possible birth experience by utilizing massage, movement, music, aromatherapy, birth ball and rebozo. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children. I specialize in high-risk care. I would love to assist you through this amazing journey.

Kate Kellogg (303) 444-4307 Labor Doula, PPD, Training for prenatal yoga instructor Certified – in process with DONA Memberships – DONA	As Family Support Specialists our goal as birth and postpartum doulas is to educate & support the entire family – the birthing mom, her partner & baby when s/he arrives. As birth doulas we build trusting relationships with our expectant moms so they can labor in a nurturing environment. As postpartum doulas we offer complete care to assist mom, partner & baby in adapting to new family dynamics. We feel honored each time a birthing mom asks for our support.

Diana Linden, M Div. (720) 280-0998 Labor doula, postpartum doula Hospital - St. Anthony Certified - CAPPA (postpartum in progress) Membership - CAPPA	I specialize in providing birth and postpartum support to new and growing gay and lesbian families, believing that supportive care and education results in happier parents, children and families.

Susan Littman 303-688-6309 Postpartum Doula Certified: In progress with DONA Memberships: DONA

Longmont Doulas 303-664-8074 www.longmontdoulas.com Labor doulas, midwife assistants, childbirth educators, massage therapists, postpartum doulas	The Longmont Doulas are a membership organization of individual doulas that have joined together in a commitment to provide beneficial labor support to our community one birth at a time. The Longmont Doulas serve, educate and broaden public awareness about the benefits of professional labor support. It is our goal to help create positive, memorable and fulfilling birth experiences.

Amanda Marshall, CLD 720-839-8108 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Memberships - yes Certified Doula - CAPPA	As a postpartum doula I am with a family for up to 6 months. With 2 children of my own I understand how hard it can be to have this new life in your hands especially when life keeps going and you are not getting what you need. I offer light meal prep, baby's laundry, baby care, infant massage, breastfeeding knowledge and support and best of all, rest for mom. Postpartum care can be whatever you need it to be.

Jen Matera, MA, CD (CBI), CLD 303-905-6948 www.cocoonenterprise.com Antepartum Doula, Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula Certified doula - CD Childbirth International (CBI), CLD CAPPA, CAPD, CPD pending through CAPPA, Diploma of Childbirth Education pending through CBI Memberships - CAPPA, CBI	Every birth is a unique experience and I provide caring support that focuses on enhancing your individual birth journey. My goal is to help you achieve the birth experience you desire by providing physical, emotional, informational and practical support throughout the childbearing year. I offer doula services and childbirth education to the Denver Metro area, Foothills and Central Mountains. Please see my website for details on free and low cost grant funded services.

Lee Mather 303-440-8435 www.transcendencespa.net Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - In progress Memberships - DONA	I offer postpartum care with meal preparation and planning, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, and any extra support you may need as a mother and family. Customized packages cater to your schedule, budget and family. Some packages include a daily warm oil massage to soothe nerves and enhance rest, others can revolve around kitchen support to ensure proper nutrition during a busy time.

Karyn Meserve, LE 303-868-1226 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator Certified Doula - Labor Doula pending with DONA, Postpartum Doula pending with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	As a postpartum doula I help to ease the transition a new baby brings by providing a supportive presence in the home. Typically this includes emotional support, practical tips for newborn care and feeding, sibling care, and handling daily household tasks. Experienced with multiples, low birth weight babies, and breastfeeding issues too. Days or overnights.

Bhadra Mitchell 303-324-2094 Postpartum Doula Certified Doula - Pending with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I am a postpartum doula committed to supporting families with education, care and an extra set of hands in the joyous event of their new baby. I provide physical and emotional support, helpful breastfeeding advice, practical tips for newborn and sibling care, and household management assistance. I have had 20+ years of experience with parenting and have been involved with the publication of a book on Conscious Parenting (Hohm Press). I am available for days or overnights.

Geneva Montano, LCCE, CD(DONA) 720-422-4214 Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy and Childbirth Educator Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	Birth can be a spiritual and life-changing experience. I would love to help any woman, regardless of where she may be in her life, to achieve an empowering birth and early parenting experience. I am a certified childbirth educator, certifying doula, and have two children of my own, with much love and knowledge to share. Sliding scale for fees.

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.

Ashley Munger, CD(CBI), BA 303-884-4873 www.bellamaternityservices.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Prenatal Yoga Certified - Yes Memberships - CBI, DONA	I am joyfully dedicated to helping you create the best possible birthing experience for yourself and your family with education, yoga, and doula services tailored to meet your unique needs during pregnancy and afterwards. I take my doula work to the next level by nurturing spirit as well as mind and body. Please see my website for details.

Sarah Murane 720-290-1606 www.sarahmurane.com Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Education Certified Doula - No Memberships - CAPPA	I have been a birth doula for 3 years and a postpartum doula 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.

Mary Peterson 303-717-9368 Postpartum doula Denver Metro, Boulder County Certified – in progress Membership – CAPPA	Motherhood and birth are such special times in your life and should betreated with love, respect and support. I am here to provide emotionaland physical support to growing families as they transition intoparenthood and life with a newborn(s). I provide emotional andphysical support as well as basic care for a postpartum mom and baby, light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Jena Riley www.nightnannies.org 303-791-1300 Postpartum Doula Certified doula - PPD pending with CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	Night Nannies for Newborns provides certified postpartum doulas to the surrounding Denver Metro Area. We help to smooth out the transition that a family experiences with a new baby. We specialize in multiples care, both days and overnights.

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.

Dona Smith 303-258-3715 Postpartum Doula Certified – Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Ayurveda Memberships – none	I am mom of 4 children birthed naturally without drugs and have attended 7 births besides my own. I am trained in Jin ShinJyutsu, mediation, Reiki , postpartum Ayurvedic Massage for mothers & infants. Herbs & Nutrition. I have certificates in 850hr Ayurveda &Yoga Therapy, 30hr PK massage, 250hr Yoga Therapy, & 165hr Postpartum Rapid Recovery Doula Care Program for Mothers & Infants.

Smooth Transitions Sharon Rowland, RN 303-635-0979 Postpartum Doula, RN Certified doula – No Memberships – None	Smooth Transitions provides certified custom infant care to Colorado families with infants up to six months. We do this by determining your needs and matching them with our qualified caregivers. Our goal is to meet your expectations of dependability, support and nonjudgmental care.

Lisa Vernon 720- 890-8179 Antepartum doula, Labor doula, PPD, Bradley trained CBE and Pregnancy Educator Certified – in process with DONA Memberships – DONA	As Family Support Specialists our goal as birth and postpartum doulas is to educate & support the entire family – the birthing mom, her partner & baby when s/he arrives. Ass birth doulas we build trusting relationships with our expectant moms so they can labor in a nurturing environment. As postpartum doulas we offer complete care to assist mom, partner & baby in adapting to new family dynamics. We feel honored each time a birthing mom asks for our support.

Susan Wadle 303-417-1098 Postpartum Doula Certified - in process with DONA Memberships - DONA	As a postpartum doula, I provide educational and emotional support to young and growing families. I bring the wisdom and gentle nurturing that comes from my years of being a mom, grandmother, and a nanny. My mission is to empower moms and dads in their transition to parenthood during this period aptly named the 'fourth trimester'.

Xylem Family Resource Angela Seeling, CLD Director: Family Preparation 303-756-0951 www.xylemfamily.org Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting Educator Certified doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	Xylem Family Resource is a Christ-centered ministry whose mission is to support, encourage and educate families from pregnancy through parenthood. Resources include Fertility Awareness, BABE meetings (small group gatherings for pregnant and new parents), Childbirth Preparation, Doula Services and Breastfeeding Support. Xylem offers Parenting Classes, In-Home Family Coaching and Playgroups. Serving the Christian Community in the greater Denver area.

Childbirth and Lactation Educators

Christy Andrews, CHBE www.mamamatters.com Certified doula - CAPPA Certified lacation educator - CAPPA Certified childbirth educator - CAPPA Certified Happiest Baby Educator - Happiest Baby on the Block Memberships - CAPPA, CDA, CIMS	Mama Matters offers Happiest Baby on the Block education to south Denver metro families, taught by Colorado’s first Certified Happiest Baby Educator! Through fun and gentle instruction, parents will learn and practice effective ways to soothe and calm their baby, building confidence and trust between parents and child.

Carrie Blake 970-481-9012 www.geocities.com/kidwraps Birth Doula, Homebirth Midwife intern, Childbirth Educator Certified – CPM in progress Memberships – CMA	Congratulations on your wisdom in planning to hire a doula for your hospital birth or in hiring a midwife for your homebirth! It is such an honor to work with each family who is traveling through this childbearing year. To find out more about me visit www.geocities.com/kidwraps (midwife site) or www.geocities.com/kidwraps/doula (doula site). I look forward to meeting you!

Jill Burbach, AAHCC 303-347-8764 Certified Childbirth Educator- AAHCC Memberships - AAHCC, CAPPA, DONA	My focus is empowering women and their partners through education. My students become active participants in their pregnancy and births. The goal is a healthly mother, healthly baby which is usually reached with minimal medical intervention. However, also realizing that sometimes complications arise and interventions are necessary, I teach acceptance of whatever the outcome so that mothers have a positive birth experience.

Amy Clanton (303) 297-1046 Labor doula, childbirth educator, pregnancy educator, AAHCC, parenting educator Memberships - DONA Certified - in process with CAPPA	I provide Bradley Method Childbirth classes, birth doula services and breastfeeding support. Regardless of your plans for a medicated or natural birth, I can lend a hand so you feel more confident in knowing all your options. It is my goal to help you enjoy your baby’s birthday. I’ll nurture you with guided relaxation, massage, emotional support and physical comfort measures.

Lora Conklin 303-485-9759 seanna1.byregion.net Antepartum Doula, Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy/Childbirth/Parenting Educator Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA	I love everything about pregnancy and birth. I have experience with high-risk pregnancies and births. I believe every woman deserves a doula. I am a very loving and caring person and would spoil you the way you should be during pregnancy and birth. I truly love what I do.

Kristi R. Conroy, B.A., CLD, CLE, CCCST 303-477-6243 www.passivedescent.com Antepartum and labor doula, Pregnancy, Lactation, and Childbirth , Infant Care, and Car Seat Safety Educator Hospital Doula - Rose Medical Center Certified Doula - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, ICAN	I specialize in infertility, high-risk, and extraordinary pregnancies.

Ellen Contard, AAHCC, CD(DONA) 303-949-0208 www.wellbegun.org Labor Doula, Bradley Method Educator Certified doula - DONA Memberships - DONA	As a Bradley Method childbirth educator and labor doula, my goal is to empower parents to make choices that are right for THEIR births and THEIR families. I provide physical, informational, and emotional support to create a safe place for you to experience one of life's defining moments.

Gina DeRosa CD(DONA), CCCE 303-670-8557 www.Mountain Area Childbirth.com Certified Childbirth Educator - CAPPA Memberships - CAPPA, DONA	Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) certified Childbirth Educator offering group classes in the Evergreen Area and private classes in your home at your convenience. The focus of the class is centered on informed choices in birth, emphasizing the medical and non-medical alternatives available in a hospital or home birth setting. Class content also includes elements of the "Birthing From Within" method.

Ari Deutchman, BSN, MS 303-948-1524 www.thetruthofwhoweare.com Certified doula - in progress Memberships - DONA	Giving birth is so much more than a physical event; it engages parents-to-be in a key life event full of transformation, emotion, and meaning. It is the profound beginning of a whole new and lifelong relationship. I have experience with hundreds of births. May I help you with yours?

Meggan Dodge, AAHCC 303- 744-6084 www.starlightdoula.com Labor Doula, Bradley Method Educator Certified - in progress Memberships - DONA	I provide Bradley Method Childbirth class and labor doula support. Childbirth is such a unique and personal experience and I believe that every birth is PERFECT - no matter if your "plan" was fulfilled or not. With