Lauren was the best! I couldn't imagine not having her there. She showed up and immediately set up…read morecandles and essential oils, and never left my side. She guided me and my husband into different positions, massaged me, and gave me the affirmations I needed to keep going. Can't recommend her enough. My husband said she felt like an extension of himself, because she just anticipated our needs!

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Lauren. Going into birth as a first-time mom, I was…read moreabsolutely terrified. From the very beginning, Lauren made me feel safe, supported, and completely cared for. She has such a calming presence, and she gave me the confidence I didn't even know I had. Lauren was with us every step of the way--starting months before I delivered--helping us prepare for labor and delivery with thoughtful education, helpful advice, and so much reassurance. When it came time for labor, she advocated for me in ways I will forever be grateful for. Her expertise not only helped move my labor along more efficiently, but she also helped me manage the discomfort in ways that made such a difference. Both my husband and I felt so thankful she was by our side. Having our first baby felt a lot less overwhelming because Lauren was there guiding and supporting us through it all. She even came to visit after our son was born, which meant so much to us. I genuinely cannot imagine having another baby without her. If you're considering hiring Lauren--do it. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is an incredible doula and an even more incredible person.

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!

My husband and I LOVED working with Nicole and could not imagine giving birth without her. I went…read moreinto labor unexpectedly at 35wks. She met us at Lutheran hospital and was with us all through labor. She made sure I had what I needed, massaged me and was a constant encouragement (especially when I needed it!). With her help I was able to stick to my birth plan and have an unmediated birth. She went one step further and helped me hire a photographer to come by (my photographer was unable to be there that day) and finalized plans to get my placenta encapsulated. We were SO thankful for her! I would recommend her to everyone!

The experience of having a child is one of the most profound which you will ever experience, so…read morehaving the right people in the room is probably one of the bigger decisions you can make in advance. I hadn't thought about having a doula present during my birth until a friend of mine suggested Nicole. We met and I immediately knew that I could trust her. She was open minded and respectful of the birth my husband and I wanted and was very forth coming in what I should expect and how to guide me through it. I could tell right away that she truly cared. When the day came for my son to arrive, I called Nicole and told her that my water broke but that I didn't think she really needed to come to the hospital right away. She asked me a few questions, and then said "I think I'll get my stuff ready and head on over". I was so glad she did. My contractions quickly sped up and by the time she got there, I was very happy to see her. She sat quietly with me, not asking a bunch of questions, or making a big to do. Just being present. Within the next few hours as my labor progressed, she stayed calm, kept me informed, advocated for the birth that I wanted (I did hypnobabies birthing) and relieved my husband as well. She was by my side the whole time, but one of the strongest moments I felt with how important she was in being there was actually after the birth of my son. Nicole sat by my side immediately after the birth and held my hand, telling me that I did a great job and that I was done! My husband was with my son, who was being suctioned and needed some attention. If Nicole wasn't there, I would have been by myself. Looking back, this was so important to have someone there with me, 100% supporting me. There is so much attention which is immediately placed on the baby after the birth and sometimes the Mom is forgotten for a bit, but Nicole never let that happen and I am very very grateful for that. I recommend her to anyone who is considering a doula and will absolutely be calling her for the birth of a second child.

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

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!

Liz is the absolute best massage therapist. I saw her regularly throughout my pregnancy and her…read moreskillful work really helped manage the aches and pains of pregnancy. She takes time to listen to your concerns and addresses them throughout the massage. She is a skilled body worker who is in tune with her client's needs. She books up fast for a reason, I cannot recommend enough. In addition, we were able to use her as our doula for our second child after a less than ideal birth with our first. With Liz's help I was able to navigate a less than ideal situation of getting induced and had my son quickly and easily. She was so supportive and with her by our side it was a wonderful experience that redeemed the birth experience. Liz is a hidden gem and if you can get in with her she is the very best for pregnant and not pregnant moms.

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 both highly recommend Terri. She supported us through the birth of our first…read morechild, and we truly can't imagine going through the experience without her. What started as plans for an unmedicated birth ultimately became an induction followed by an unplanned C-section. Terri was with us every step of the way, helping us stay calm, informed, and grounded throughout the entire process. She was an incredible support not only to me, but also to my husband, and helped us advocate for ourselves and get creative with our medical team around laboring positions and pain management strategies. Even after taking birthing classes and feeling well prepared, we were still extremely grateful to have Terri by our side during labor and delivery. Outside the L&D room one of the best parts of working with her was having someone help us talk through what we hoped for in our birth experience, process what actually happened afterward, and provide us with a written birth story. If we're lucky enough to be expecting again in the future, Terri will absolutely be one of our first calls.

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.

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

One of the best decisions I've made as a first time parent was calling Night Owl Nanny Care. My…read morebaby came a month early and my husband and I felt totally overwhelmed when we got home from the hospital. Cecile and her team worked very quickly to send over resumes and interview people to start the next night. It's so hard to trust a new person with your child for the very first time. However, Amanda has been absolutely amazing and I don't know what we would've done without her. She taught us how to put our baby on a schedule within the first couple of weeks, and had her on a 7-7 schedule where she was consistently sleeping through the night with 1 night feeding by 2 months. She is a wealth of information when it comes to all things baby-related and is happy to answer all of our questions. Everyone we've worked with at Night Owl has been a total professional and has taken wonderful care of our child. I highly recommend anyone looking for help with their newborn reach out to them. I am truly a better parent to my baby because of the support and care I've received from them.

Stop searching. You found the one. I am so incredibly grateful to Amanda at Mamahood for helping me…read morewith my lactation support because my initial lactation consultant made me feel and believe that my nursing journey was over it like six weeks. Now I'm going on eight months of nursing, my baby thanks to Amanda's help. Amanda helped me with a newborn and continue to help me with our baby. I'm not even sure how Mamahood doesn't have five stars. I went through lactation support groups and classes and had a different lactation consultant before finding Mamahood and struggled so hard. I wish I would've started with Mamahood to begin with. I see a lot of other reviews that are upset because their baby got diagnosed with tongue ties from Mamahood and their pediatrician or another doctor didn't catch the tongue tie, but I'm here to say that Mamahood caught my babies ties EVEN though OUR PEDIATRICIAN didn't think my baby had them. Well, after we saw a pediatric dentist and got my baby's ties cut - everything was so much better. My milk supply went up and my baby was able to eat better even out of a bottle. Getting my babies ties cut was a really hard decision in the moment but one of the best decisions we've done for her and I am so thankful for Mamahood for leading me in the right direction.

First of all, I want to mention how cute this shop is. It's bright and clean and the staff are…read morealways so nice. In addition to having an adorable selection of maternity clothes- seriously going in makes me want to get pregnant again just so I can shop there- they have a delightful alcove of toys my son adores. I've been taking my almost 2 year old son to Toddler and Momma yoga on Friday mornings for almost 6 months and we love it! I my past before baby life I went to yoga classes several times a week, but now that I have a little guy and limited childcare, I've had to content myself to my daily quick morning practice. Although it's not the same as an adult class, it's a great opportunity to introduce a little one to yoga, and as mine says, "see babies and mommies" (and sometimes daddies too). I always appreciate how Miss Casey, the instructor, sets a casual, fun mood for the class with fun songs and movement for the kids. My son likes it too, and lately has been peppering our days with his favorite snippets from class, and ever time we drive by The Mama'hood, he points and says his name, followed by mommy go yoga. Which, when you're not quite 2, is a 5 star review for sure.