Merrie is incredible! Not only is she the best Birth Doula I have ever worked with, her passion,…read moreher love and dedication to the entire family through the birthing journey shines through. I will be flying to Denver shortly to meet with Merrie and to accompany her as my mentor. I'm so excited to learn from Merrie all of the things a Doula brings to the moms and families she works with. Thank you Merrie! I cannot wait to see you. xx, Tammy Schmoyer

Our birth experience with Merrie as our doula was incredible and I absolutely would not have been…read moreable to have the empowering birth I had without her support and guidance. She is an expert. She came over after I had gone into labor and helped us stay home as long as possible before transitioning to the hospital, where she further assisted me in laboring for several more hours without pain meds before it became obvious that things had become stalled and I needed an epidural. After that point she easily guided the transition to later stages and made suggestions to the care team that almost certainly helped me avoid a c-section. After going through this I can see how easy it would be to have a really scary and traumatic birth experience, but with Merrie by my side it was super empowering and positive. I am so grateful for her expert advice and calm, grounded presence.

Terri Burleson did a phenomenal job as my doula. I was first drawn to Terri for her experience and…read morefrom the time my husband and I interviewed her, I felt comfortable with her and trusted her. We met with Terri at 36 weeks and discussed our birth plan. She was non-judgmental, offered suggestions and provided the guidance we needed as first-time parents. We exchanged several text messages leading up to my baby's birth, especially after my OB appointments, or when we had questions, and she was always quick to respond. Of course, our birth plan shifted as soon as my baby decided to arrive two weeks early. I wasn't sure if my water broke, but once we were in hospital triage, we contacted Terri and she calmed us down and gave us confidence that this birth could still be everything we hoped. She came to the hospital to be with me while my husband went back to get the hospital bag, and offered ways for me to try to get labor going without pitocin. She is familiar with St. Anthony North Hospital and worked very well with the staff there. We sent Terri home after a few hours since we knew it would be a waiting game at that point, but she checked in with us into the late night hours. At almost 4 AM, we decided it was time for Terri to come back. Without Terri, I wouldn't have been able to have a natural birth! She was so encouraging and knew exactly what to say and do when I needed it. She helped my husband feel included throughout the whole process, and we appreciated her taking several photos and videos for us so that we have those memories forever. She stayed for a few hours after my baby was born so that we could eat and process the whole experience. She also checked up on me several times once I got home and made one home visit to further process the birth experience and how we were adapting to life as a family of three (plus our pup). We appreciated the written birth story that she sent us as well! I would hire Terri again in a heartbeat. I sincerely feel like she was a big reason why I had a positive birthing experience and that is invaluable to me!

Terri was incredible and my birth experience was wonderful directly because of her involvement. She…read moreis warm, kind, caring, thoughtful, sweet, and funny and having her with me every step of my journey was incredible. She helped me craft my birth plan with zero judgement and then walked with me through a very long, difficult, and decision-heavy labor. Any time a nurse, doctor, or midwife offered suggestions, I cleared the room except for myself, my husband, and Terri and she gave me the information and support I needed to make the best decision for myself and our baby. I truly cannot recommend Terri enough and I want her to be at every single one of my births.

Liz is AMAZING, let's just establish that straight away. I had the privilege of having her as my…read moredoula for my first child. She provided my partner & I with TONS of information and resources surrounding pregnancy AND helped us sort through it all. She was supportive in all the decisions we had to make and made sure we were comfortable with them. Any questions or concerns we had, she was available to thoroughly discuss them. She truly made me feel EMPOWERED in my body for the duration of my pregnancy & was an ESSENTIAL energy, gently reminding me of my ability to labor my baby when the time came. Liz also provided pre- and post-natal massage with aroma therapy to facilitate the transition the body goes through with pregnancy and after. On her table I always felt comfortable and safe with her deep knowledge of the body. She had the ability to know just what my body needed. Her massages REALLY are the BEST! If you're looking for a doula or body work, consider Liz at Momma Jane Massage. You'll be doing yourself a favor. She is incredibly talented in her profession.

Liz gave me an amazing massage! It's really hard to find a truly skilled, intuitive masseuse. Liz…read moreis it! She's incredible and I felt amazing afterwards. She is strong and uses her hands and arms to do the work. I'll definitely be going back!

I am a type A personality. I did all the research, I mentally prepared for an unmedicated birth,…read moreand I thought I did not need a doula. However, at 32 weeks I began to have my doubts - this was my first birth, will I be strong enough? Will my husband and I remember everything we learned? Now began a race against the clock to find a doula. Karlye came recommend to us by another doula, and from our first phone call I knew we were in good hands. Her science based philosophy, empathy and calm demeanor played a huge role in making our birth experience everything we hoped for. Both Karlye and her back up doula, Adrianna attended my birth. I cannot thank them enough. They were there in all the critical moments. They asked the providers questions. They knew exactly what I needed when my contractions got intense. They provided guidance to my husband on how he could support me best. They held my legs when I pushed. All the while reassuring me that I was strong and I was doing a great job birthing my daughter. Having Karlye as our doula was one of THE BEST choices we made. No matter what kind of birth you are planning for, Karlye is a great addition to your support team.

Karlye was my doula for my natural birthing experience. I am not sure that I had any expectations…read moreas this was my first time delivering a baby but she managed to exceed any feelings, thoughts, hopes, and fears that I had. She not only supported me through the most difficult thing that I've ever done in my entire life, but she supported my family in getting me through what was a long 50+ hour labor full of ups, downs, some very intense contractions, no pain medication and emotions. I couldn't imagine going through this without her by my side. She was my rock, my therapist, my cheerleader, and my friend. I am so lucky to have met this incredible women and I don't know that I have admired anyone as much as I do her. Thank you Karlye from the bottom of my heart you are amazing and I will be forever in your debt.

My husband and I loved having Danielle be a part of our birth experience. We met her through child…read morebirth classes we were taking and loved her outlook on child birth and labor. We asked her to be our Doula, and we are so glad she was with us on the day we met our sweet baby girl. One of the main reasons we love Danielle is her attitude and perspective towards giving birth. She helped us have an amazing natural birth, but she also made sure we were all on the same page with the choices that come up during the process. She wants you to feel comfortable and prepared for wherever the labor process takes you : ) Danielle is very relaxed and matter of fact, which was exactly what I needed to keep me sane. Secondly, her focus is on a team effort. This makes Mom and Dad center of attention and helps us be the best team we can be rather than take the place of Dad. In order to do this she helped my husband understand what I might need and provided advice on how to get through tough points during the day. Obviously it is not all rainbows and sunshine, but when I thought I couldn't make it she helped us problem solve and get through it. Her postpartum visit was so sweet and pre-visits were very helpful. She can come to your house before or meet you at the hospital. I wish all you mamas amazing birth experiences, and if you have any doubts (like ALL first time moms I assume) hopefully Danielle can be there for you too!

Danielle and her team made us feel relaxed and confident with the birth of our first child. I would…read morehighly recommend Roots to Nest for all of your childbirth needs. Danielle made it a point to meet with us a couple of times beforehand; spending over 1.5 hours each time, answering all of our questions and explaining what the process could potentially look like. She even made sure we had multiple birth plans so all of our bases were covered. Most importantly though, we felt like we had an invaluable resource during the labor process. From finding the most comfortable position for myself as things progressed, coaching my husband on what was normal (it's all so foreign when it's your first), to what he should say/do to provide the most support was not something we could have done on our own. (Can you really imagine navigating all of that on your own? No thank you.) In the end, my husband and I felt like we were their only clients (not the case, there was another birth the same day/around the same time!). But the love and care showed to us even after our daughter's birth made us realize how authentic Roots to Nest was and is. Do yourself a favor and hire a doula. Hire Roots to Nest!

I interviewed Mac almost a year ago to be a manny for Mannies of L.A.. I knew right when I met him…read morethat he was a superb guy who puts kids first. He helped out at an event and the interaction and his rapport with both parents and children was wonderful. He is an smart, caring, and thoughtful human being. I would definitely be comfortable using him.

From the owner: Specializing in comprehensive doula support, including labor support, day and overnight postpartum…read morecare, infant sleep consulting, and lactation support. Mac enthusiastically offers LGBTQ-inclusive, empowering, compassionate care for ALL families.

My name is Nicole DiPaolo and I recently gave birth to my first child on February 4th 2017. I am a…read moresingle mother and live in a one bedroom apartment with my daughter. I knew that this was going to be the most rewarding but challenging new chapter in my life. Not only am I a new mommy but I am also continuing my education by going to school full time as well. After week one of being home, I knew that I was going to want/need one full nights rest to keep up with pace with everything and be able to be strong for my daughter. My nanny came to my home, set up a quiet sleeping area, got to know everything about my daughter, asked questions about our sleeping patterns and what challenges we were facing. My daughter was waking up every two hours for feedings and would take at least 30 minutes to go back to sleep after eating. After our first night with our nanny my daughter only woke up twice throughout the night all in the same time that I was able to get a full nights sleep and feel fully rejuvenated the next morning. Our nanny helped with the way my daughter was being swaddled, held her and comforted her while playing white noise sounds. Since then my daughters sleeping habits are a lot better and more consistent and this mommy has a lot more energy and strength daily. I HIGHLY recommend Night Owl Nanny care to any single moms, new parents, or parents that have poor sleeping habits because of their newborns or toddlers. Please take advantage of this service because it will truly make a difference for you and your children.

We cannot speak more highly of Laura. She was a blessing to our family, and her support has made us…read morebetter parents. We are so grateful to Night Owl Nanny for making the connection, and allowing my husband and me to interview several of their highly qualified, experienced candidates in advance. (Other community members AND other agencies who happened to be overbooked, unequivocally steared us to Night Owl.) Having twins felt overwhelming, but our experience with this fabulous agency helped tremendously. Thank you!! Cannot recommend more strongly. 100% worth the investment. #rested #betterinformed

These women are absolutely incredible. I found them in the last month of my pregnancy, and I'm so…read moregrateful I hired them. They offer prenatal visits, birth support, and postpartum visits. I hired them mostly for support during birth, but I ended up having a quick labor and a very challenging postpartum period. They were there for all of it in every way I needed them. Each woman brings a different set of skills to the table, but they all offer exceptional prenatal/labor/postpartum support. If you're considering hiring a doula for your birth, do yourself a favor and allow these women to help make it a beautiful experience.

Since you are reading this, I assume you have decided that a doula is a good idea for your birth…read more But if you are unsure, let me help you - the answer is YES. Especially if this is your first baby, after going through it, doing it without a doula is simply unimaginable. More on why below. Boulder and environs are not short on doulas as we learned when we moved here two months ago, seven months pregnant). Boulder Doula's Circle was recommended to us by a friend, but we were hesitant at first - like many health providers, on the "big day" you do not know which of the three doulas you might end up with. What if we had a favorite or were not crazy about one of them? This is intimate family stuff after all. However, after a 1:1 meeting and attending one of their monthly birth circle open houses at the Mamahood, we knew it was not just a case of being the "right fit" for us, but so much more. Suddenly we felt incredibly supported by these three very wise, very experienced, and very fun women. Each brings a unique set of skills to the table that will benefit you, not just on the big day, but throughout your pregnancy. Whether it was herbs, exercises, guiding us to other resources in the community, pre-natal home visits, or post-partum visits, Amanda, Rachel and April gave way more than we ever imagined. We were clueless, but by the time labor arrived we were super-educated, prepared, and confident. And the benefits of their support during labor cannot be overstated. Its difficult to express how grateful we are to these three. Another aspect of the team-doula approach: you can't end up in a situation where your one doula is on vacation or at another birth, leaving you in the lurch. Or, if, heaven-forbid, you have a marathon labor, you can get a hand-off, where one of them will come in as relief. A final thing to add - while we were on board with their approach, we saw other couples who had different ideas of what they wanted (or didn't want) and all three of the doulas were really non-judgmental and supportive. I suppose that in this world thats normal, but there was something genuine about it - its not that they were hiding what they really thought, but that they were truly not judging and wanted to do whats best for their pregnant mamas and their babies. In this incredible, exciting, daunting process of starting a family, I cannot stress how great it was to have these three as counsel. If this sounds too good to be true, message me and Ill be happy to share more details of our experience. Nikko

Dr. Courtney has supported me after my first baby, and now during my second pregnancy. She is…read morealways helpful, makes me feel comfortable, and gives me PT exercises as well as talking points I can bring back to my doctors. The office is clean, parking is easy, and even though I drive across town to make the appointments, it's absolutely worth it! I'm grateful that I feel strong and empowered after working with OWN!

From the owner: At OWN Your Pelvic Health, we do women’s health differently. As a specialized pelvic floor therapy…read moreclinic, we provide expert, compassionate care for women throughout every stage of life—from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to bladder, bowel, and sexual health, orthopedic conditions, and beyond. Most of our clients tell us they wish they had come in sooner. If you're curious about how pelvic floor therapy can help you, reach out—we’d love to support you on your journey to feeling stronger, more confident, and more at home in your body. Located in the West Highlands in Denver. Free consultations available!

Anna is an incredibly grounding and knowledgeable resource. She is available to answer questions…read moreany time and is super flexible with her schedule. She has such an approachable demeanor and is able to educate without it feeling overwhelming. She gave me so much confidence and is an amazing calming presence. I would recommend her to anyone to make their experience a lot easier.

I cannot recommend Anna enough for lymphatic massage and women's care. From the moment I stepped…read moreinto her space, I felt completely nurtured and cared for. She took an extended amount of time working on me, and the results were nothing short of miraculous. The very next morning, I woke up feeling completely refreshed--no soreness, no fatigue, full range of motion in my arms, and I literally hopped right out of bed. I felt like myself again--rejuvenated, energized, and so at ease in my body. I recently had my one-month post-op appointment, and I can confidently say that Anna's work made a huge difference in my recovery. Having to go back to work just two weeks post-op was brutal, but the care and attention she gave me was absolutely mesmerizing. If I could have given her $500 for the magic she worked, I would have in a heartbeat. Anna's hands are pure healing, and her dedication to her craft is unmatched. If you're looking for true, intentional care, you need to book with her. She is truly a gift.