We had our little baby on 12/31/2021 with the help of Rachel. Rachel was amazing with us and was always very helpful with sending over resources and checking in. During the birth process she was very supportive with different things to help with labor. Couldn't have asked for a better Doula :) read more

Merrie helped me with the birth of my first. She was consistent and gentle in her guidance throughout my pregnancy and labor, which greatly eased my fears. I was able to have the unmedicated birth I had hoped for! She helped support my birth choices while also educating me on my options. I loved that because she doesn't have an agenda or opinion. She recognizes it's my birth and wants me to have what I envision. After the birth Merrie helped me beyond words while I was figuring out how to nurse! I honestly think I would have given up had she not been a phone call away with encouraging words, understanding, and great advice. Women need support and understanding during the prenatal and postnatal phase of life and there isn't anyone else I want by my side! THANK YOU Merrie for all you do! I can't imagine birthing and nursing a baby without your help. read more

We made the mistake of not working with a doula for the birth of our first son. When we found out we were pregnant again we knew we wanted a doula! Lauren came strongly recommended and when we met for the first time we clicked almost immediately. She was with us every step of the way and labored with me from start to finish. Lauren is wise and experienced. We absolutely love her!! I don't think we've met a more committed doula. Lauren played a critical part in helping me achieve a successful VBAC. The birth of our second son was so healing and magical for me and my husband. We couldn't feel more grateful!!! Thank you Lauren :) read more

We had Misty as our doula and cannot imagine having our first child without her! She was easy to get ahold of throughout our entire pregnancy and responded very quickly the day I went into labor in the middle of the night. We also liked how she checked in frequently prior to our labor and after delivery. She also was a huge help postpartum and provided us with breastfeeding support. Thank you Misty! read more

We delivered our little Lennon on 2/2/22 and are so grateful that we found Tammy! From the first moment we met Tammy and spoke with her on the phone, we knew this was the right fit for us. She put all of our birthing concerns to rest and helped guide us with the best tools possible to have the most beautiful birth story- one we are proud of! She was such an essential part of birth story and made the labor and whole process as smooth and easy as possible. We would have been lost without her and would recommend her to anyone considering using a doula. As first time parents, we couldn't have asked for a better birth experience from start to finish thanks to Tammy. I was deathly afraid to give birth and Tammy changed the way I thought about the entire thing making it something I looked forward to instead of feared. She has become family to us and we thank our lucky stars we found her! She's our magical birth unicorn! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Rachel and could not have been happier. She was extremely knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging during our delivery process. She was always available for all questions, knew exactly what to do during our delivery to assist us. She supported me, supporting my wife and made the whole experience feel under control. She was personally vested in our plan and process and would highly recommend her services to anyone! Jeremy read more

We recently hired Rachel S. from Intuitive Birth and I'm so glad we did. This was my first pregnancy and my husband and I didn't really know what to expect. I really wanted a professional that I could trust and it was great to have someone to assist with pregnancy and birth. One thing that was important to me was to have "constant" support...often times offices have multiple doctors or midwife's and you are not guaranteed to have the same person or the one you want. Having Rachel in my corner really gave me peace of mind. We had two meetings before labor where I learned so much. Then she was there for me throughout my 36 hour labor and delivery. She came to my house at 1:30 in the morning when my water broke and walked me and my husband through everything. She then came to the hospital with us and helped throughout labor and delivery- reassuring me everything was okay, massaging, counter pressure during contractions, helping with communication with the nurse and midwife and so much more. I'll be forever be grateful for Rachel and everything she did for my family. I highly recommend hiring her. read more

From the beginning of my pregnancy, I knew I wanted the support of a doula during labor and delivery, but I had no idea how invaluable Misty would be for the whole adventure. When my husband and I had our initial meeting with Misty we were instantly won over. Her genuine passion and warmth was very reassuring to us as first time parents. She was also quick to understand the type of birth that I desired and was able to recommend excellent resources as well as her own expertise and guidance. At our subsequent appointments she came to our home and taught us what to expect on the big day as well as coping mechanisms for pregnancy pains and labor. Additionally, Misty quickly responded to any questions or concerns I had along the way. Three weeks before my due date I received the difficult news that I needed to be induced in my 39th week.  I had learned to hold my birth preferences loosely (since healthy mom and baby is most important,) but this felt like a complete upset of the birth I had hoped, planned, and prepared for. Right away I reached out to Misty, and she immediately brought me great peace and comfort. She assured me that although this was not part of our initial plan, I could still labor and deliver my baby without further medical intervention beyond the induction. Then our big day finally came! Misty met us at the hospital and they began the induction with pitocin. As the contractions started ramping up Misty was there by my side (rubbing my back) and helping me with different positions and coping strategies. She also helped guide my husband in comforting and supporting me as well. He was very appreciative since he wanted to be involved, but was not as familiar with process. The three of us, with help from the hospital nurses and my midwife, powered through 14 hours of labor without any pain medication (just like I wanted) and we were happily rewarded by the birth of my beautiful daughter. And then, after the delivery, Misty was very helpful with breastfeeding. Even with a baby who is eager to feed, I was thankful for her support and guidance both at the hospital and after we went home. Overall, I could not have asked for a better pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, and I credit so much of that to having Misty's support all along the way! We are so glad to have had Misty on our journey to parenthood and I highly recommend her as a doula. I cannot imagine what my labor and delivery would have been like without her. She will definitely be one of the first people we call (and book) when we see those two pink lines again in the future! read more

When I first found out I was pregnant, I wasn't completely sure of anything. I didn't know where I wanted to give birth, how I wanted to give birth, when I wanted family here, etc. What I was sure of is that I (and my husband and family) needed support through the process. We interviewed many different doulas and doula teams over the first 8-10 weeks of our pregnancy, and nothing felt "just right" until we met Merrie Anderson and Intuitive Birth. From the moment we first met in a coffee shop in Boulder, Merrie was figuratively paying for herself with great advice, and an almost intuitive (no pun intended) ability to know what we needed her to do and say. We started our pregnancy in the hospital and quickly transitioned around week 16 to the Birth Center of Boulder. Merrie supported, but in no way drove, that decision for our family, and we were grateful for her attendance and care throughout the process. Throughout our pregnancy, we ran into a few scary spots (a bad test result here, an undiagnosed rash there, etc) and every single time, Merrie was ready to help us: ready to put detailed, knowledgeable facts in front of our two-engineer household so that we could make an informed decision about something tricky (like whether or not to do amniocentesis when we had two conflicting test results). With her vast experience, calm nature, and dedication to her craft, I ALWAYS felt like I knew what was going to happen and what was the next decision to make. I went from feeling like pregnancy was out of my control to feeling empowered about my decisions, even if they went against hospital recommendations. One of the reasons that I felt so certain that Merrie was the right fit for our family is that she has been through many different birth scenarios, both as a doula, but perhaps more importantly, as a mom herself to 4 beautiful kids. Having had 2 home births, Merrie was the epitome of what I wanted to be: an empowered, educated woman who knows that the human body was made for this experience. However, Merrie also knows from firsthand experience (2 transfers) when to seek help in labor and delivery. This was HUGE for me in my hiring decision, and ultimately ended up being necessary in my birth. About 12 hours before I went into active labor, I started having severe back pain. Merrie dropped what she was doing in Arvada and raced up to my house in Boulder Heights to help me try to reposition the baby, who we suspected had moved into a less favorable position, causing the pain. She spent 3 hours with me and made some recommendations to seek assistance from our birth center, which we did. About 12 hours later (having seen no relief from pain), my water broke suddenly and we immediately went into 3-1-1 labor and moved to our birth center. Merrie advocated for me throughout the entire process of labor, which went extremely fast (3 hours total). She walked with me everywhere, held my hands, supported my never-ending movement, and made my husband into the partner I needed. After a rushed labor, we moved into pushing, where things really significantly slowed down. I pushed for 4 hours at the birth center with no medication and made no progress, which was frustrating, defeating, and emotionally (and physically) exhausting, particularly after how successful and quick our labor had been. After 4 hours, I felt like I really needed to throw in the towel, but didn't really know how to advocate for myself. Everyone seemed to be looking to me to decide, but saying (verbally or non verbally) that it would be OK to try a little longer before "giving up." Even my husband (who's a wonderful partner and now father) did not feel comfortable making the decision for me. This is where Merrie likely saved me from a C-section, and more importantly, saved me from feeling powerless in my own birth. She came in, took one look in my eyes, and knew it was time to go (likely from how it mirrored her own experience). Even as people were telling me to keep trying for another 30 minutes, Merrie was packing up our stuff, and moving us out the door to the hospital. Once there, she stayed with me through getting my epidural, resting my body for a few hours, and then another 4 hours of pushing. She held my hands, braced my legs, and rubbed my back all while coaching me and monitoring my medication so that I could still have the very present-feeling birth I wanted. She reassured me that I hadn't failed, that this was the path I was supposed to take because she knew it was. And her certainty made me strong. Ultimately, after 8 total hours, I was able to have a vaginal birth to a strong, super passionate, warrior baby. I could NOT have done this without Merrie by my side the whole way. If you have any uncertainty about your birth process, any concerns about advocacy, or just want an extra pair of hands and a fierce heart by your side through your pregnancy and birth, please hire Merrie and her team at Intuitive birth immediately. read more

We had Misty as our doula and can't rave enough about her!! She was so knowledgeable, caring, and nurturing through the whole labor. She helped support not only me but my husband, making sure we were both taken care of. She always communicated what was happening next and what to expect putting our mind at ease. She was so easy to talk to through the whole process. We are so grateful we had her as a doula and highly recommend her to anyone!!!! read more

I was looking to have a natural, intervention-free birth at our hospital with my baby girl. Since this was my first, we thought it would be best to have the guidance of someone with experience and knowledge of the whole process; in this case, Merrie! Merrie is extremely personable and has a very comforting presence, which I found to be very helpful in creating a stress-free environment during all stages of labor at home and at the hospital. In addition, she is extremely reliable. She communicated and responded to texts/phone calls promptly and arrived at my home when I needed her to during active labor. This is important since I never felt alone during the end of my pregnancy (when we began working with her) and throughout the whole delivery process. As an added bonus she checked in with me after my baby was born to follow-up and be available for any questions, as well as making a trip to my home to visit with myself and my new baby! Overall, Merrie has the knowledge and techniques to guide you through an amazing delivery (whether this be your 1st or 5th baby) all while being flexible and working with you to create the best experience. Even if your plans don't go accordingly she will offer suggestions and advice, but at the end of the day she makes your WANTS for your delivery to become a REALITY! read more

I have birth to my first child a week ago with Rachel as my labor doula. Rachel's support and encouragement was so helpful during a very long and hard labor. I felt like she understood my anxiety around labor and tailored her approach to honor my boundaries. I am so grateful she was there with me. read more

I can't say enough good things about Kacey. She was professional, warm, and well-informed. This was our first baby, and so we had a lot of questions and needed a lot of support, and Kacey was calm and available for every preparatory step. Although I'd say Kacey really shined during the delivery. I had an unexpected turn with my delivery, and all of my plans went out the window (as I hear happens often!), and Kacey helped support me through lots of tears as we quickly navigated a big decision that went against my plans for an unmedicated natural birth. She also took nothing personally which I think is really key in this role, because you have no idea how you're going to feel when it's your first! I am so grateful to Kacey, as is my husband and as is my sweet baby Carolina who came into the world healthy and happy, partly because Kacey was there! I would recommend her 1000X. All my love to Kacey and the entire Intuitive Birth team! read more

Merrie is simply amazing. She was there throughout our pregnancy, labor, birth and immediate postpartum. Her knowledge is invaluable. Firstly, she helped keep me at home until it was definitely time to go to the hospital. My partner and I don't know how we would have made it through a natural labor without her. Just when pain seemed unbearable or anxiety set in, Merrie was there to support or distract. She used essential oils, massage, cold washcloths, position changes, encouraging words, or even just chit chat between contractions. Because Merrie knew everything was progressing normally, she helped keep my partner and I confident and present. My partner expressed multiple times being impressed with all the tricks Merrie had up her sleeve. We are thankful that she played such a big role in the birth of our baby girl. If there is a second baby in the further, we've already said that we want Merrie to be there too! read more

If you are on the fence about getting a doula...hop off! This is the second time I've used a doula during delivery and my first time working with Misty. Leading up to labor, she was ready and willing to send me information, check in, and answer questions that I had. I honestly think that it helped me get further in labor more quickly. (My first time around I was in and out of prelabor for two weeks!!) She had a wealth of knowledge and experience which helped the birthing process go so smoothly. My husband was able to take breaks and I was still able to have company and support. During labor there was all kinds of weird little things that came up and she was able to calm my fears, answer questions, and quickly get the nurse if I needed to check in as sometimes even the simplest thing like pushing a button feels like a lot when you're in labor. I felt she put my needs both emotionally and physically first. After labor, I was having qualms about breastfeeding and she happily came over and gave me reassurance as well as tips to help. Im three weeks post partum and she still checks in and supports me. It is beyond amazing to get that kind of support and feel less alone so far out post partum. I don't think this review can begin to describe how grateful I am for the experience I had with Misty. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I wish this kind of experience and support for anyone who is expecting!! read more

We loved Rachel! She was so supportive both before and during the birth of our daughter. Baby girl was malpositioned and 10 days late, and Rachel kept recommending new ways to keep us positive and work her into a better position. She was a fantastic support and presence during the birth as well. Finally, we loved the collaborative approach the Intuitive Birth takes with their team of doulas. read more

An incredible experience - 5 stars! My wife and I decided on a natural birth for our 4th child. All of our other kids were born in a hospital with all the drugs that come along in the process. We knew that we needed a pro to help walk us through the new experience of a natural water birth. Mary was wonderful and carrying for the entire birth. It was like having a close friend walking us through the birth and comforting us. If it wasn't for this kid being our last - we'd definitely use intuitive birth again - but for now all I can do is give a 5 star review and a strong recommendation. Thank you, Mary, you're the best! read more

I was so grateful to have Merrie as my doula for so many reasons. Her knowledge level was always comforting to me as a first time parent. She was so patient when I asked her hundreds of questions about the birthing process, vaccinations and the labor process. She was monumental in helping me come up with a birthing plan that we felt completely comfortable and confident with. I never would've felt so prepared to bring my child into this world if it wasn't for her. As my due date drew near, I reached out to her with many questions about what was going on with my body and she was quick to respond and ease my mind that everything I was experiencing was normal. While my fears were still there, they would have been completely amplified if it wasn't for the fact that I knew Merrie was and would be by my side for everything. When the day finally came for me to go to the hospital Merrie was my biggest cheerleader. My labor ended up being much longer than anticipated and she was there for me through it all. She massaged me and rubbed my face with oils and I just felt so safe with her in the room with me. She was also an advocate for me when the pain became intense--she took control of the situation and let my partner and I focus on the birth while she spoke to the medical staff on my behalf. I ended up needing a c-section and she was by our side during the whole procedure and took pictures of my baby being born, pictures I'll treasure forever. After the birth Merrie came to my house and helped with breastfeeding. She continued to check in after to see how it was going. I highly recommend Merrie as a doula. While my birth experience did not go as expected, I felt so loved and cared for and that I had someone who had my true wishes and hopes on the top of her priority list at the hospital. She is such a caring woman with an expansive knowledge. If I decide to have another child, I would not hesitate for a second to ask her to be there again. I would also be happy to recommend her to my closest friends or family members. It wouldn't even be a recommendation, it would be more along the lines of "you must have Merrie as your doula" Thank you so much Merrie! We will treasure our experience with you forever!! read more

I am so grateful that we found Intuitive Birth to be a part of our pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. We instantly clicked with Misty, she was truly an essential part of our entire experience. She went above and beyond what I could have ever expected and provided us with support, knowledge and compassion. I was very adamant about having an unmedicated birth and Misty did everything in her power to support me during labor and delivery. She had given us many tools for pain management and she didn't leave my side once during the birth. My husband was also extremely grateful for her calm and supportive energy because it helped him have the ability to be there for me as I needed him. My son was admitted to the NICU immediately after birth and my husband had to transfer with him, leaving me alone at the birth center; however Misty wouldn't leave my side until my mom was able to come. Words cannot express my gratitude for her, I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is pregnant or planning to be! read more

Where do I even begin? We absolutely love Merrie! I can't imagine my childbirth without her at all. Even though things didn't go as planned for my "ideal birth plan" she was there with me every step of the way. I genuinely felt as if she was more of my sister/best friend during those days. So empowering to have Merrie in the room, it was amazing. She was our voice in the hospital, which was great for first time about-to-be-parents who were extremely overwhelmed. When we met, she was always prepared not only to listen but to help me mentally be prepared for the next steps in pregnancy. This was the first time we had a doula and I can't imagine having it any other way. I felt Merrie was always there for me when I had questions or concerns and helped me made choices when I really had no idea. Thanks Merrie for being part of our families special moment! read more

Misty was my doula for the birth of my first child last summer. Even through a very long labor and transfer from a birth center to a hospital, she was kind, steadfast, reassuring, and a great resource to bounce options off of when we had to make decisions. I'm really glad she was there for my husband and I during the birth. We still keep in touch and I consider her part of our "village" now. read more

I wanted to add to my initial review because we have now used Rachel's postpartum services and it has been absolutely wonderful! When Rachel comes over I can rest easy that she is COVID safe, our son loves her, she's great with him and when he's napping she always lends a hand where needed. She has cooked multiple meals for us as well - all healthy and delicious! It's like a magical fairy comes over, makes a meal and disappears without a trace. The dishes are done, the kitchen is immaculate and we have an amazing meal to heat and heat. I highly recommend Rachel and all her abilities as a doula and postpartum support person! read more

I am an ICU nurse and never thought I would want a natural birth, but when I decided to try for one Merrie was exactly what I needed. I can't tell you how important a Doula is to the mental and physical health of mom and baby. Merrie and Rachel are amazing! We had a rough unplanned induction, and would have never had the birth I wanted without them. When I found out my "plans" were not going to work out, Merrie helped talk me through a new plan, and helped each step of the way to make decisions. During labor she guided my husband through the best ways to support me and be my partner. The moments she helped give my husband and I during labor are going to be with us forever. She really did a great job working with the doctors, midwives and nurses to help make our team calm and strong. She is incredibly hands on, with massage, oils, counter pressure, Rebozo, and general support. I did end up needing an epidural, and Merrie made me feel so supported, and confident about that decision. After the birth, Merrie also stepped up as a lactation consultant and general baby guru! read more

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Rachel was a wonderful resource throughout the entire process of childbirth. She answered many questions in our pre-birth meetings, and had recommendations for helpful websites to get more info. During childbirth, she was calming and reassuring for both me and my husband, even during what turned out to be a pretty dysfunctional labor. She was kind and respectful of our preferences, and we absolutely recommend her!! read more

Merrie is worth her weight in gold! We couldn't have imagined going thru the birth of our 1st child without her! The prenatal visits were very helpful to help build a rapport, discuss your birth plan but also provide insightful information that your OB's office might not share (I.e vitamins, probiotics, alternatives to inductions). She is available throughout your pregnancy to answer questions and provide support - at any hour of the day. Once you go into labor, Merrie is with you until the baby is born. Having Merrie (and Rachel- her assistant) with us at the hospital was invaluable. They met us at the hospital around 6am when I was 5cm dilated. They helped make make comfortable while I was continuing to labor- massages, ice chips, eye mask, etc while also making sure my husband was comfortable. They provided insights into next steps, suggestions on laboring, etc. Unfortunately, our baby was stubborn and wasn't going to come out the birth canal and I was starting to spike a fever. When the doctors said they were suggesting a CSection, it was so helpful to hear Merrie tell me that she agreed and that I had done what I could. Rachel joined in the operation room and Merrie joined us in recovery. From the time my water broke to the time Merrie left the hospital, it was about 27 hours and she was there every step of the way. She also did a 1 week home follow up and is always there as a resource if needed. Thank you Merrie! Your calm and caring demeanor made our long day comfortable and less stressful for 2 new parents! read more

I feel overwhelmed by how amazing Merrie is. My husband and I hired her for the recent birth of our first child. We met four doulas and really liked all of them, but were drawn to Merrie above all. She exudes competence and confidence, and has tremendous emotional intelligence. Whenever we were with her before labor started, we remarked afterward on how present she always was. Every person is not capable of real presence, but with Merrie you always feel that she is right there with you. We felt really good about the time Merrie spent getting to know us before the birth. She was available via text and email when I had questions or wanted to update her on what was happening with my pregnancy. I needed an external version to flip my baby out of breach position, and she came with us for that procedure, which was great for helping my husband and I both to stay calm and feel supported. When we got closer to the due date, I had prodromal labor, although I kept thinking it was real labor actually starting, and would often contact Merrie before my midwife. She was generous with her time and would help me understand what might be happening. When the big day finally came, Merrie was just incredible. She came to our home at 5am and helped me through the contractions when they were just starting to ramp up. Then she helped us know when to leave for the birth center. She was by my side constantly, right up until we finally got that baby born. I had back labor and she faithfully provided counter-pressure for hours and hours, and she worked with my midwives and my husband... I feel like I had an amazing TEAM that all collaborated to get my baby born, and I think it says something about Merrie that she worked so easily in that way. Since my birth, Merrie has made me feel cared for and held, sending texts to check in about my recovery and breastfeeding experience. This woman goes above and beyond. I cannot say enough good things about her. If you are looking to hire a doula, my suggestion would be to try to get on Merrie's schedule as soon as you possibly can! read more

Merry is amazing. When I was pregnant, my baby was transverse and wouldn't turn. She helped me work through different exercises that helped my baby to get into the correct position for the natural vaginal birth I had hoped for. She is kind, gentle, and incredibly gifted in her field. I'm so grateful for her knowledge and care. read more

I'm so thankful Misty was my doula! I had an unusually long labor, and she was with me through it all. Misty knew exactly what I needed. We spent hours together working to get my contractions closer together (massage, curb walking, stretches, and rebozo). I had no idea what to expect with my first, so it felt comforting to have a birth guide/coach by my side. Misty even stayed overnight with me at my house before it was time to go to the hospital. She encouraged me to start breast pumping to help with contractions. I actually started producing colostrum before my baby was born. We took the liquid gold to the hospital and my husband was able to syringe feed our daughter which was so special, helpful, and important in those first days of her life as we were still figuring out breastfeeding. All of the hospital staff were so impressed by our doula and her guidance. Misty's experience calmed both me and my husband. Misty also came prepared with essential oils and twinkling lights that made my birth room feel warm and safe. I know without a doubt, that I'll call upon her for next time. read more

When I got pregnant last fall, I knew I'd want a doula to advocate for me as I attempted a VBAC. I was already having trouble with managing issues with HG and feeling exhausted from it. With my first baby, I had a lot of trouble getting what I wanted for managing my labor while in the hospital. When I met with Rachel, I just felt comfortable with her. I felt my issues with my first delivery after a hard pregnancy were validated by her. She heard me. She understood my anxiety. I felt right about her being there with me for my vulnerable moments. Then Covid hit, and I was an even bigger ball of anxiety. From changing policies, she kept in touch with me and talked through options. If I only had one person allowed, I wanted her to be that person. Luckily, I was able to have one support person and a doula by the time I gave birth. I was so incredibly thankful to have her. Due to Covid precautions, my prenatal appointments were rarely with an OB in person and were fairly quick. It was never discussed with me prior to my VBAC that the doctors wanted me to have an epidural. Rachel was fantastic about helping me ask questions to explore all options as things presented during my labor. I overanalyze things and have a hard time feeling comfortable with decisions, and she helped me flesh everything out so I knew the decisions were the right ones. Everything with my labor started to repeat the issues with my first. Labor was stalling out. I was dilating slowly. I needed Pitocin (but couldn't have a lot since it was a VBAC) and my water broken. Rachel was so hands on with me the entire time to help manage the pain and get me into different positions. Then - just like with my first - I was taking a nap when a ton of nurses rushed in. Baby was in trouble. They strapped the oxygen mask on my face and I started to panic. No one was telling me what was going on since they were dealing with an emergency. Rachel grabbed my hand, and calmly explained why I needed to keep my oxygen mask on and asked the nurses what was happening. Baby's cord was around his neck. They needed to move quickly to get him out. I was on the brink of a panic attack and Rachel helped me calm down and focus on the next steps. I feel SO much better about this birth than I did with my first. Neither went as planned, which is life. But having Rachel in my corner for my second baby when I felt like I was going to lose it was invaluable. I would STRONGLY recommend Rachel and her associates for your birth. If you're on the fence about having doula support because your SO or family member will be there, please remember that your loved ones may also need help in emergencies. My mom was my support person and she was so relieved to have Rachel with us as well because when the staff rushed in, my mom was just filled with worry and couldn't snap into action the way that Rachel could to help me with my fears. read more

i do not know how to put into words what an amazing Doula and wonderful experience it was to have Rachel with Intuitive Birth with us on our journey. From day one, Rachel was so attentive, communicative, supportive and kind. She was a wealth of information - and really helped us have realistic expectations for our baby's birth. I ended up having an unexpected induction that lasted 40 hours before we made the decision to have a c section. Throughout that time Rachel was so patient, helped us talk through decisions, gave us space as a couple and also provided so much support with massage and positioning during contractions. When my c section escalated to an emergency situation, Rachel stayed with me so my wife could be with our baby. She truly went above and beyond - talking to me, helping me get through some of the toughest moments of my life and helping us stay positive. Looking back - my wife and I feel that Rachel truly helped us get through and provided an amount of support we never expected. I cannot recommend intuitive birth and Rachel enough - and I know we will be calling her again with our next little one. Thank you Rachel and a Intuitive Birth for helping us bring our little one into this world. We are forever grateful. read more

Misty was amazing for the birth of our first child! The pre-birth sessions were informative and helped us mentally prepare. The day of, Misty was calm, cool, and collected and helped both my husband and I through the whole day. She came prepared with everything (peanut pillow, aromatherapy, massage techniques) and adjusted to our needs as they came up. She was also extremely professional with the nurses and hospital staff. Would definitely recommend working with Misty and Intuitive Birth! read more

I hired Merrie for the birth of my first child in September 2018. From the start, Merrie was so incredibly warm, and knowledgeable and I love that she has four children of her own and also previously worked at a birth center - talk about a wealth of knowledge! I started working with Merrie around 20 weeks and she was an excellent resource during our two prenatal visits and via phone throughout the pregnancy. Ultimately, my baby was two weeks overdue and in a posterior position, which was mentally very difficult. Merrie provided exceptional emotional support and even visited my home to attempt to turn baby by using a rebozo scarf. This visit was above and beyond! When my little angel decided to make her appearance, Merrie was quick to answer the phone at 3 am and met us at the hospital shortly thereafter. I was quite impressed by how energetic and excited she was despite the early hour. Due to the posterior nature of my baby's position, I ended up giving birth nearly 30 hours after Merrie met me at the hospital. I was so worried about keeping her there for so long but Merrie never once wavered in her support and wasn't the least bit bothered by the duration of the birth. She was the most compassionate, loving, and hands-on doula I could have asked for. She truly was my guiding light and made the birth experience so overwhelming fun and positive, despite its length. I am over the moon happy with Merrie's services and will be working with her for all of my future births. Merrie is so passionate and prideful and truly loves what she does. If you are considering a doula, reach out to Merrie, you will not be disappointed!! read more

my husband and i moved to the area recently, pregnant with our second. we found intuitive birth online and reached out to have a meet & greet with merrie. from our very first call we felt a connection! she was able to help recommend a birth center for us and our entire pregnancy she was great at checking in with me to see how i was feeling and even offering fun things to do around the area since we had just moved. the night we had our son labor came on FAST and we ended up not making it to the birth center at all - instead having an unassisted home birth on our bathroom floor with my husband delivering our son and merrie on the phone on her way over & walking him and us through what to do. as soon as she showed up i just felt a sense of calm and peace wash over us. her energy made us both feel at ease and she was so great with making sure our daughter was taken care of too. she followed us to the hospital when we needed to transfer for stitches and stayed with us for a few hours- rubbing my feet, supporting both jordan & i, and helping with breastfeeding. she was able to come over a few days PP and help with breastfeeding and pretty much answer any and every question/worry we had. already looking forward to baby #3 and having merrie be our doula again. we LOVED her!!! read more

My partner and I are so incredibly grateful that we found Intuitive Birth, and specifically Tammy, to help guide us into becoming parents for the first time last month. When we hired a doula, I thought we were going to be getting someone to aid in comfort during labor, and what we actually got was so much more...someone who eased anxieties and made us feel prepared, acted as a stable force during the actual wild process, checked in on us afterward, and became a friend that we would trust forever. From the moment we met Tammy, we were so comfortable with her. She made it so easy to share our intentions and questions, and answered questions I did not even know I had. Her guidance was so gentle, always offering options for exercises and ways to mentally prepare, but also just a friend to confide in when I felt like doing nothing but lying in bed. I was so nervous as my due date came and went, I truly don't know if I could have stayed sane without her support. When the time actually came, almost nothing went as planned. I needed to be induced (which I was trying to avoid), ended up getting an epidural (also trying to avoid), developed a fever and infection, and ultimately got a c-section after two hours of pushing. I think I might have crumbled mentally if it hadn't been for Tammy making me feel comfortable and listened to throughout the whole wild experience. She helped me make it through a whole night of contractions before I got an epidural, tirelessly offering massage and other comfort measures. My partner probably would have gotten no rest or food if it hadn't been for her support. He (and I) would have been so lost without her. We would have been overwhelmed, trying to navigate a labor we hadn't intended. Instead I felt confident that I did everything I could for myself and my baby, and I truly think this is only possible because I had Tammy on my team to help me feel empowered and grounded. After the whole experience of labor had passed, and we had our perfect baby to gush over, having Tammy to check in on us was so wonderful. It feels like I have a friend I have known forever. She shared the most important and special event of our lives with us, and I'm so grateful. The entire experience ended up being the opposite of what I expected, but I feel so wonderful on the other side, and I'm sure it's because of the love and strength we got from Tammy. To recommend her doesn't seem like enough...I think every mom-to-be NEEDS a Tammy by their side. read more

Really traumatic experience. We hired Merri despite her really expensive fee because she said she'd be with us every step of the way - laboring at home prior to the hospital, prelabor, etc. However, the night I went in for my scheduled induction, Merri was unresponsive (didn't hear our texts) so we were alone during some very difficult decision making. The next morning, when I was in labor, she showed up to the hospital late and without any of her credentials (despite me telling her 3 times days/weeks in advance that the hospital wouldn't allow her in during the pandemic without her credentials). She obviously wasn't allowed in because it was against hospital policy so we were alone again. Hours later she sent a replacement who was great (and credentialed) but who was a complete stranger to me. And then hours later she somehow showed up in my room uninvited as I was about to start pushing suggesting that I send the other doula away and have her stay. It was honestly a really traumatizing experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. I'm still horrified with that situation and still can't believe it happened to us. We paid way more for her services than every other doula we interviewed, and she really turned our special day into a nightmare. read more

I'll start by saying that I'm so grateful to have found Merrie! My husband and I made a last minute decision to search for a doula to help guide our experience giving birth to our first born. We met a couple of times before I went into labor so we could get to know each other and she could help prepare for the type of birth I wanted. Her passion and experience were emanant from the start so I followed the recommendations she made in how to care for myself and prepare my body for the big day. The day I went into labor could not have been more amazing of an experience. I felt confident for the first 8 hours I was in early labor at home with my husband and checked in with her by sending her updates from the app I was using to track the progress. When things picked up she came by promptly. Merrie coached my husband and I and helped him be able to support me while she paid attention to my needs. She even packed up the proper essential oils to bring to the hospital from my stash to help induce labor and keep me grounded. Once we arrived at the hospital she met the nurses and midwife (Patti) and although the next 6 hours were hypnotic, at the end I had exactly the birth I dreamed of. Merrie, my husband, the midwife and the nurse at Lutheran (we delivered in the new birth center) were the most amazing support group and each had great things to say about each other. Our midwife, Patti, said that Merrie was incredible and that we were fortunate to have such an awesome doula. My husband and I couldn't agree more! She still checks in to see how nursing is going and came by to see us a couple of weeks after he was born. It's amazing to know that she is there to support us and truly cares about the families she works with. I plan to have more babies and couldn't imagine doing it without Merrie. Crazy as it sounds, I am actually looking forward to doing it all over again! WE LOVE MERRIE! read more

Merrie was my doula for my 2nd birth (3/25/2016) and she was seriously amazing! I didn't have a doula for my first birth (attempted natural birth but had to be transferred to hospital & induced--long story!) and I regretted it. Merrie was vastly knowledgable about the natural birthing process, professional, compassionate, PATIENT (spent 36 hours of active labor with me helping me get my little girl out!), nurturing, and maybe more importantly a great communicator with my husband. Keeping him calm & allowing him to go home & sleep while Merrie stayed by my side was a wonderful thing! My hubby had PTSD after our first birth so it was important to me to give him support this time around too. My husband & I cannot express how grateful we are that Merrie was by our side!! Oh and even the nurses & midwives mentioned to me how wonderful they thought Merrie was!! read more

Misty was my doula and I couldn't have asked for a more supportive soul to support my birth journey. I never felt judged by my decisions, only empowered. Misty gave me the tools and information to support our journey to a beautiful belly birth that brought our son into the world. Misty was incredible and I would refer her to anyone looking for a doula who is compassionate, caring, loving, and so wise when it comes to the birthing journey. read more

Tammy was a godsend for the birth of our first baby! She gave us so much support before, during, and after the birth. We had the most helpful and productive prenatal visits, and she even brought us treats. Tammy is easy to connect with, friendly, and fun to talk to. We felt like old friends weeks before the baby came! And of course, most importantly, Tammy was so helpful in the delivery room soothing and supporting my wife, reassuring her, massaging her and encouraging active steps to make everyone more comfortable, safe, and to make labor keep progressing. As the father in the room, she was beyond helpful to me. She helped me hold and support Momma and took over my "job" repeatedly so that I could eat, sleep, or go on a walk and cry my head off. How could I have done it without Tammy?! Obviously reviews for mothers probably hold more weight than from fathers, but if you were a couple on the fence about getting a Doula, or trying to decide which Doula to contract with, I highly recommend Tammy from Intuitive Birth. read more

Intuitive Birth - Tammy also helped photograph the most special moments of this momentous day. - Doulas Near Me

Ok, so here goes a review from the guys perspective. We have three children who were born at home and we had the best experience ever with Merrie. Our experience was not dissimilar from others that we know or have heard of with previous experiences in the hospital. Merrie taught us that when mothers are rushed all kinds of problems can occur. Merrie set our minds at ease and told us just to listen to my wife's body and let nature be our guide. She was exactly right in every way. Our three children were all born with no hiccups. I am amazed at what the woman's body can do when left to her natural course. All of the hospital experiences (two previous) were rushed and full of drugs and intervention to get the baby moving along. We are so blessed to have Merrie and her amazing expertise! read more