Intuitive Birth was recommended to me by another birth doula after her calendar was full for my anticipated due date. Making an initial contact was very easy through their website. From there, a doula, Rachel Strother, contacted me to gather more information. We planned for an first meet and greet, which she offered to do via Zoom, whatever I was comfortable with. I really appreciated the flexibility right off the bat since we were coming out of the height of the pandemic and having a baby during this time was a bit scary. Rachel came to my house and we went through my previous birth (via induction) and how I wanted things to feel different this time. Rachel was always a calm and warm presence whenever we met and especially during the birth. She checked in with me and I kept her up to date as much as I felt was necessary throughout my birth process. I knew she would be available with any questions I had, but since this was second birth, I didn't have too many for her. At our second meeting, we talked specifics about my birth intentions and what I wanted if I were to be induced again. She was completely supportive in all my choices and offered recommendations, including various things to try to prep me for labor. I asked Rachel to take a rapid at home covid test when I went into labor in order to protect myself and the baby. She readily agreed. When it was showtime, Rachel stayed in contact with me while I labored at home and was completely supportive of all my decisions. I met her at the birth center and she went to work immediately setting the vibe - she started essential oils in the diffuser and started rubbing my lower back and providing counter pressure when I had contractions. She offered advice to breath calmly through contractions, to "be soft" and not tense up. I ended up being so relaxed that my contractions slowed down! It was a lovely experience and so much different than my first birth. Eventually, we got back on track by breaking my water. I talked through this decision with Rachel first, sharing my thoughts and concerns, which Rachel listened to and offered her own thoughts. It was great to have her experience and calm presence during this time. Following the birth was a bit traumatic, due to some unpredictable circumstances with my birth specifically. But Rachel remained calm in her care of me. She stayed with me until I was in recovery with my baby. In the weeks that followed, Rachel offered to go through the birth story with me, which was great as it helped me to understand everything that had happened. She also provided additional resources such as recommendations for lactation consultants and pelvic floor PT. I cannot recommend Intuitive Birth enough. The care they provide their patients is excellent and it truly feels like a team effort, since each doula service includes a back-up in case something comes up. I will definitely be recommending them, and Rachel specifically, for anybody asking for doula services. read more

Tammy was simply the most incredible doula. She is quite possibly the reason for my successful VBAC! My husband and I needed a doula for my second delivery - my girls are 18 months apart, and I was gearing up for a VBAC after my elder daughter was breech and required a C-section. Tammy was there with us every step of the way. Her experience over decades shines - my older daughter still plays a game that Tammy taught her during one of our prenatal visits. Tammy provided me with guidance beforehand - helpful links, exercises, thoughts while I waited for baby to arrive at the end of what had been a very challenging pregnancy. While we labored at the hospital, Tammy was a shining light of positivity, humor, and aromatherapy as I labored for 14 hours. She also stepped in and helped us move my labor along with natural methods when I stalled out at various points; first around 5 cm, then later around 7 cm. We loved delivering both babies at Littleton Adventist, yet particularly with a VBAC, the hospital / OBGYN practice staff are always a little nervous. Tammy supported us through conversations with the staff on our needs and preferences, without ever ruffling a feather. She was an advocate sent from heaven. Lastly, when it was time to push and I uttered the words many mamas do: "I can't do this!" Tammy mama-beared me and coached me through the intense pain of pushing. Thankfully the pushing phase only lasted for 30 mins for me, and Tammy did everything from place cool towels on my forehead, to coaching my breathing, and even taking a short video of my daughter making her entrance into the world. Perhaps one of the biggest compliments for Tammy came from our hospital team - every nurse, and even our attending physician, later told us: "Your doula is amazing." Throughout it all, there was never any pressure to deliver with a VBAC - I really appreciated how much Tammy and all of the doulas that I spoke with at Intuitive Birth understood that even a C-section can be a very beautiful and special birth. I highly recommend working with Intuitive Birth and Tammy - they are THE partner and coach you need for your birth, no matter how you deliver! read more

When we met Misty, we knew instantly we had found the right person to help us deliver our first child. Her kindness, generosity of spirit and knowledge gave us an incredible confidence in her support. Then, the unexpected happened. After only two meetings with Misty, our baby boy decided to arrive two MONTHS early. Misty had no contractual obligation to be there- and she showed up within an hour of us being at the hospital. To say that my husband and I were unprepared was an understatement. All of our classes were scheduled for the month prior to the birth, and I had yet to even pack a bag. Misty held my hand, rubbed my back, and reminded me that it was not my "fault," as I blamed myself throughout labor for Leo's early arrival. She helped me navigate a natural birth without an epidural for 9.5 hours, but when it was clear that my body could not handle the severity of the contractions for an undetermined amount of time and an increased risk of infection, she talked me through my options and had conversations with myself and the doctors. St. Joe's cleary viewed her as a part of my team, and most knew her by name prior to introduction. She played a vital role in our experience, and she is the first person I mention when I'm asked about my experience. My husband was reassured by her sense of calm and positivity, and tells everyone, "I never could have maintained composure without her, she soothed my wife in a way that I envied, but was so grateful for." She never once made me feel like we were in "trouble," because our baby was 8 weeks early. She remained by our sides for 22 hours- and wanted to stay longer but we insisted she get home to her family. From that moment on, she continued to text me daily asking how I was, helped me with breast feeding (and referred me when she didn't have the answer), and checked in on me emotionally. Misty is a powerhouse and you will be lucky to have her by your side. read more

I found Misty through Nurture in Denver coincidentally the day after I found out I was pregnant. At that time I did not even know what a Doula was and reached out to Misty to get the details. We began working together in my second trimester and she really was a perfect fit for our family. She was so informative during our 2 prenatal sessions where we learned all about what to expect, what our options were for pain management and beyond, and answered all of our questions. She shared SO many great resources. Working with Misty allowed me to really prepare for my birth experience and create the environment I wanted. She was also an incredible resource and support postpartum as well. The one thing I was initially nervous about hiring a doula was the scenario of a doula not being able to make my birth if they had another client go into labor at the same time - which actually ended up happening. What could have been a stressful situation was not stressful in any way! We ended up at the hospital with Intuitive Birth owner, Merri who came in and checked on, and supported me. Rachel, came to me during the most intense part of my labor and helped me through the process in such a peaceful and beautiful way offering me massage and helping me find comfort. Misty was in communication with us the entire time and was actually able to make it to the hospital in time for the birth of our daughter! What I initially was worried about turned out to be the most wonderful experience because of the expertise, dependability, and community of Intuitive Birth Doulas. I even had my placenta encapsulated with Whitney. Being able to work with every Doula was a blessing I will never forget and allowed me to have the most beautiful experience. Each of them made my husband feel so comfortable too and really helped him through the process as well. I recommend Intuitive Birth Doulas every time! read more

Oh my heart I don't even know where to begin! Let me just say, I cannot imagine having given birth without Tammy Ireland by our side! She is such a positive force of love and light, the perfect energy to welcome a new little soul into the world. She has a magical touch, both empowering and reassuring. She helped us feel calm and safe during the delivery. She helped my husband know exactly how to help me. She helped me find the most comfortable positions, and advocated for me and our birth preferences. Amazingly, she even took videos and photos during the entire process, so that we have a record of just how magical the night really was. What's more, she drove to us through a blizzard, and then stayed into the wee hours of the morning while it was still blizzarding outside to make sure we were taken care of. Aside from our wonderful birth experience with Tammy, she offered us so much knowledge both predelivery and postpartum. Her knowledge of babies is truly astounding. Her knowledge of how to help and support pregnant women is equally impressive. We consider Tammy our own personal sage! I think the most telling thing, for me personally, is that initially I didn't think I was a "Doula person". I wasn't sure I wanted someone else in the room with us besides the care team. Looking back, working with Tammy as our Doula was one of the best decisions I've made. I am so happy we chose to include her in our birth experience. She brought such peaceful energy, reassuring wisdom, and pure joy filled love for our sweet little babe. Tammy is now a part of our forever family, and I know our daughter will have a relationship with her as she grows. read more

When coming up with our birth plan for our first child, we wrestled with the idea of hiring a doula and we are so glad we did! Misty came highly recommended to us from a family friend when I had expressed to her how scared I was of experiencing childbirth. From the very start of retaining Misty for the birth she was kind, responsive and informative. She consistently checked in throughout my entire pregnancy and, when in my third trimester I experienced some complications that made me high risk, was a constant reassurance to me. Leading up to the birth we had multiple visits with Misty where she educated us on medical terms, options and her experiences. Because I had a scheduled induction, we talked about the choices that I had and came up with an ideal birth plan. She also showed my husband and I different preparation exercises to help me relax and get my body ready for birth that really helped. During the induction itself, Misty was a godsend. We kept in touch with her from the very start and as things progressed she came over to the hospital immediately. She helped advocate for me to the doctors and nurses so I could make informed decisions with confidence. She also helped guide my husband and as a dream team they constantly gave me positive affirmations, helped massage me, kept me moving during contractions and so much more. Ultimately I had a very smooth, uncomplicated and transformative birth experience thanks to Misty. I'm forever grateful for getting to share it with her and we are so glad we made the decision to work with her. If you're on the fence on hiring Misty as a doula, do not hesitate - you won't regret it. read more

We hired Misty as our doula with our second child. I can't imagine not having a doula again. Misty was very knowledgeable and answered so many questions I had during pregnancy. My experience with the pregnancy and birth of my first child was vastly different than my second. I felt very prepared and confident in myself having Misty as my doula. Misty arrived at our home when I was in labor. She worked with me on different positions to help get me more comfortable as well as lots of massages! It was so nice being able to labor in the comfort of my own home with my family there. When we dicided it was time to head to the hospital Misty followed. I was very surprised and shocked to find out I was already 8cm dialated. Everything after that went pretty quickly. We did have time to labor in the tub which was something I looked forward to. I wouldn't have made it through the pushing phase without Misty's lovingness and constant reassurance I was doing a great job. After my son was born Misty stayed with me while my husband was with our son who was having a little bit of a hard time at first. She was explaining to me what was going on and that everything was going to be fine. It was fine. I will always cherish those first pictures she was able to capture of my little family. Misty was a huge help with breastfeeding support. Any questions or concerns I had, I texted her and she would always help me through it. I continue to have communication with Misty and she continues to check in to see how everyone is. I highly recommend a doula and even more so I recommend Misty. The massage alone was worth double! ;) read more

When someone asks me: what's the best thing you ever spent money on; I can confidently say that hiring a doula is at the top of my list. There is no way I would have been able to achieve a 1.5 day unmedicated, all-natural labor without my doula Merrie from Intuitive Birth. Merrie (founder) supported us for the birth of our first son, providing pre and post care (on call) as well as during labor itself. The decision to engage a doula came late - like many others, I was skeptical on value and the role a doula actually played, and it took a while for us to commit. Mainly, I was unsure about letting in a complete stranger into a very vulnerable & intimate moment and whether there would be enough trust there to feel comfortable. In my case, I felt a very strong bond with Merrie after only communicating for a short time. I put that down to her vast experience and ability to build rapport. During labor, I can not praise her style and approach enough - a sea of knowledge and gentle confidence. When we finally checked into the hospital after laboring mostly at home, Merrie was careful to quietly advise at the right moment so as not to cause tension with the hospital staff. Working with Merrie was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. If she hadn't been present and helped me "adjust" through a set of positions when the baby got stuck in transition, I would have needed medical intervention and possibly a c-section. If you are considering a doula (or even if you haven't yet), I strongly recommend you get in touch with Intuitive Birth for a chat. read more

My midwife ended her practice halfway through my pregnancy, causing me to switch to a large OB practice. I knew I wanted continuity of care and she recommended the doulas at Intuitive Birth. I decided to work with Tammy Ireland because we shared the same Christian faith, and it was important to me to be encouraged in my faith throughout pregnancy, labor/delivery, and postpartum. WOW! Best decision ever. Tammy went above and beyond all of my expectations. She consistently checked in on me throughout my pregnancy, sent resources, and became like my BFF on voice-memo speed dial during the last few weeks of my pregnancy! Tammy is naturally SO energetic and bubbly and became like a family member to my husband and I. Tammy spent so much time getting to know us and answering every question I had. I had an unmedicated birth in a hospital setting and had no idea JUST how helpful Tammy's presence would be. She talked me through the intensity of each contraction, took amazing photos we will cherish forever, and provided consistency and respite for my husband, too! She prayed with me and stayed by our side the whole time. It was honestly the most supernatural experience I've ever had. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, I encourage you to schedule a meet-and-greet and see what you think! I know I was somewhat hesitant, but am confident Tammy and the doulas at Intuitive Birth will be the first health care providers I will contact next time I'm pregnant. Highly, highly recommend!! :) read more

So glad we found Rachel to be our doula for the birth of our son last week. She is such a lovely, calm person and a knowledgeable doula. In our pre-meetings we discussed my birth preferences and that we are intending to have a low intervention birth. When labor started in the morning, I let her know how I was feeling and she immediately knew I was in early labor and she was on call for whenever I was ready for her. When active labor started, I asked her to come to my house. I was in a lot of pain and I was not sure if I was able to stick with the low intervention plan - I could only think of having an epidural asap. My husband tried to calm me, but it was not helping. As soon as Rachel was here she took the situation in her hands. She started massaging my back, so I got some more energy back during the in-between phases and squeezing my hips and giving me advice on how to breathe through the pain during labor - and we made it another 4 hours until we went to the hospital. When we arrived there, I was 8 cm dilated and could spend another hour in the hot tub until it was time to deliver the baby. Everything went so well and the pain was forgotten when I had the baby on my chest. We are both healthy and the baby is breastfeeding well - Rachel came over for an after visit and gave me some more hands on advice. I am just so happy that Rachel was our doula and this day will remain unforgettable for us. Thank you, Rachel! read more

We had a great experience with Intuitive Birth! I knew I wanted to have a doula since I was going to try to have a natural birth and as a first time mom (also my husband gets light headed in medical situations and so we wanted that extra support!) Misty was our doula originally and she was so helpful with all of my questions in pregnancy and she made me much more comfortable with the process during our 2 prenatal visits. It turned out she was at another birth on the exact night I started having contractions, but she was available by phone when we started laboring at home and looped in Lauren from Intuitive Birth as extra support. Things progressed quickly for me (likely due to Misty's advice on cervical ripening) and Lauren came over to our house for support as I labored for the majority of time at home. She was very helpful when we went to the hospital in providing counter-pressure during contractions and advice on different birthing positions! Honestly one of the most helpful parts of working with Misty and Lauren was for postpartum - I had a difficult and painful journey with breastfeeding and they were there with tips and tricks over the phone and came to visit me in person twice to check my latch and bring me breastfeeding supplies. It was a HUGE help and now I enjoy feeding my baby! I highly recommend anyone considering a doula to work with Intuitive Birth!! read more

Merrie was my doula for my first son's birth. We were inducing our labor a week before my due date because my husband was being sent to Iraq just 3 days after our scheduled induction. And wanting to have an unmedicated birth with an induction is not very common and I knew I needed someone's help. Merrie was there for me right when I needed her. After the doc broke my water (due to the failed induction, It just didn't work, so we resulted in breaking my water at 4cm), labor came on very fast and very strong. She was so kind, so passionate, answered all my husbands questions "is she supposed to be so quiet?" he what I remember he kept asking. She was very observant and supportive with my hypnobirthing that I taught myself and wanted to utilize during my laboring. It was an amazing experience trusting in her with her knowledge on how to get through each surge. Because of her breathing techniques and constant attention and support I never ever got to the point where I "had" to have medication. It just never crossed my mind because I knew I could do it. We welcomed our first born just 3.5 hours after my water was broken. Completely unmedicated and both my son and I doing extremely well. It was an amazing experience and I was so thankful to have Merrie with me through the whole journey. She is amazing. You will love her. She is part of our family now and forever! read more

As soon as I found out I was pregnant I was on the hunt for a qualified and comforting Doula. After interviewing several Doulas in the Denver area, I found Intuitive Birth & was referred to Rachel. From our very first phone conversation, I knew that Rachel was the perfect match! She was so enthusiastic about her vocation serving as a Doula and her personality was warm, comforting, and gentle. Our initial meeting in person was amazing, as Rachel knew so much about childbirth and the various procedures associated with induced labor - as that was what I was required to have. Rachel answered every question that we had and helped tremendously with establishing a birth plan that fit my wants, needs, and abilities. As it turned out, I was scheduled for an induced labor nearly two weeks before we had originally planned, but Rachel was so flexible and accommodating with her schedule, even though she had other pregnancies to attend to the very same week. Rachel offered her time, skill, and knowledge without reservation and was there for us without fail when it was time for the baby to come! I have no doubt that Rachel was a blessing for us and for our delivery of baby Gabriel. I strongly recommend Rachel and can only offer her in the highest regard. I hope we can connect again if there is ever a baby #2!! Thank you so much, Rachel! We love you! read more

My birth story was epic and I would not have it without Intuitive Birth. This team is so incredible. I was empowered by IB in understanding my choices when it came to the birth of my son. The knowledge they have to impart is priceless and SO MUCH MORE than that received at the OB's office. Their resources and evidence-based teachings are vital to an empowered birth. This team is on-call to answer any questions - prenatal to postnatal. The support I felt in the delivery room as the situation went into flux (as situations do) was the reason I was able to have the birth I wanted. The postnatal visit was probably my favorite because it came with delicious, nutritious goodies and baby snuggles! During my labor, my assigned doula was tied up with another client, so backup came. The transition was seamless. AND THEN that backup had a labor to get to, so another backup came! Again, seamless transition. I was fully and absolutely supported through my +/- 38h hour labor and 5+ hour push! They knew my birth plan/wishes and helped to guide me (and my partner) through those decisions in the stress of labor. I seriously could not have done this without Intuitive Birth and would highly recommend their services to anyone I care about. Misty, Tammy, Merrie - my family and I are so grateful to you and your work. Thank you, thank you, thank you. read more

Working with Tammy at Intuitive Birth has been one of the greatest blessings we have ever known. Tammy has been there for our family and most importantly the birth of our first daughter and is now an extension of our family. I will recommend her until the end of time. When we first met Tammy we knew we had made the right decision because of how passionate she is for her job and how genuinely kind and caring she is. I can't forget about all the laughs to be had with her as well. Tammy came to our home two times for prenatal visits and taught us so many helpful things. As first time parents we were very overwhelmed and a bit nervous but, Tammy passed her calm demeanor over to us and made sure we had everything we needed to be ready for the big day. Every time she left I felt so much better and could not wait to see her again. Tammy knew my goal was to have an all natural unmediated birth and she helped me accomplish it! Tammy was there the whole time in the hospital and through the tears and the "I can't do it's" she put her forehead to mine and said I could! I truly do not know what I would have done without her. Thank you Tammy from the bottom of our hearts. You are the angel we did not know we needed! read more

I cannot recommend Merrie, Lauren and Intuitive Birth enough! Having their support and guidance during my pregnancy and birth was truly life changing for me. When my baby was in the breech position late in pregnancy, Merrie was such an incredible source of knowledge, positivity and empowerment. Because of her, I had options. Merrie was able to directly connect me with Intuitive Birth's incredible network of resources and providers for breech birth. One of these resources was Lauren, whose expertise and personal experience proved to be invaluable. Through it all, I felt totally supported in choosing whatever delivery method that felt right for me and my baby. I took a lot of comfort knowing that no matter if I went straight to C-section or attempted a vaginal delivery, Merrie would be by my side making it all feel beautiful and natural. After very careful consideration and consultation, I delivered my baby safely at a hospital via a vaginal breech birth. I've never felt so surrounded by experts and care as I did at my birth! I am so grateful to Intuitive Birth for empowering me to have this experience, and supporting me every step of the way. Thank you so much Merrie and Lauren! read more

Intuitive birth was recommended to us as we were approaching our little girls due date. I had no idea what a doula was before finding out I was pregnant but my best friend recommended I get one! I am so thankful to have come upon intuitive birth! I spoke with several of the doulas and loved them all but after some prayer, my husband and I decided upon Tammy! We could not have found a more perfect match! Her energy and genuine love for people is unmatched! She was super helpful and informative right from the start and we knew we had a powerful advocate for myself and our baby. My birth did not go "as planned" but Tammy knew what aspects were important to me and she advocated for me when I needed it most! My husband was a rockstar for labor and delivery but I was also so thankful to have Tammy there to help guide him in serving me well. She suggested many different birthing positions as well as applying counter pressure as I was wanting an unmedicated birth. I believe she truly made that possible for me. She has continued to be a support for me several months PP and I feel like I've made a friend for life! We will be forever grateful for her role in our daughters birth! read more

Merrie is amazing! This was my first baby and I was quite worried about being very unprepared. From the beginning Merrie was incredible at answering questions, she was more than willing to chat about any fears or issues. Looking back at my birth experience, I think the most important aspect that made it a positive experience was that I felt very prepared going in and during the birth. When contractions started, she helped us know how to handle the early labor process over the phone. When we needed her support, she quickly drove over to our house at 6 am and helped me labor at home until it was time to go to the birth center. When labor got intense, she constantly supported me and reminded me to rest for a minute, this gave me the strength to pull all my energy to push the baby out. Her support during that time, especially the end, was so valuable. When the labor was over she helped me to figure out a good latch for the baby to breastfeed and was so caring during recovery. Merrie is one of those incredible people who radiates love. She brings such a calm, peaceful and warm energy into every interaction and it truly was a joy to work with her! read more

Natalie was my doula for my first pregnancy, birth, and post-partum and I truly cannot imagine this experience without her. From our very first meeting we knew she was the doula for us because of her infectious love for what she does, respect for the birthing process and our preferences, and her ability to meet us where we were at to fill in all the holes of what we still needed to learn in order to advocate for ourselves, and to be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared for this journey. With Natalie's help I felt completely prepared for whatever my birth threw at me, and we navigated those days of labor with grace as a result. In such an intimate, vulnerable experience, I never once felt uncomfortable with her presence and instead was comforted knowing she was there for me assisting every step of the way. There is not a doubt in my mind that Natalie will be our doula for any future pregnancies/births. Intuitive birth as a group also provided me great comfort in knowing there would be an exceptional "back-up doula" should Natalie not be able to make my birth for whatever reason - this is invaluable. read more