Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Boulder, CO

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Certified Birth Doula & Birth Photographer | VBAC Certified I support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with evidence-based care and a judgment-free approach. I have a special interest in IVF and fertility journeys, pregnancy after loss, high-risk pregnancies, VBAC, and nontraditional paths to parenthood. My philosophy is simple: my goal is your goal. Whether you're planning an unmedicated hospital birth, home birth, epidural, cesarean, or anything in between, I'll help you understand your options and navigate birth with confidence. Support includes prenatal planning, partner prep, 24/7 on-call care from 37 weeks, continuous labor support through early postpartum, TENS, advocacy coaching, backup doula coverage, postpartum visits, birth notes, personalized resources, and optional birth and/or newborn photography. Carrot Insurance accepted.

Anyone would be lucky to have Melissa by their side throughout the perinatal journey! I don't know if I could have had such an empowering, healing VBAC experience without her. We were blown away by her expertise, compassion, and judgement-free respect for our priorities and wishes. My husband and I learned so much from her birth education and benefitted immensely from her emotional support before, during, and after labor. I was especially impressed with her intuition - even in the early stages of my induction she could sense when I was struggling and knew just what to say to me and my birth team to help me feel encouraged and heard. She's also thoughtful, resourceful, and funny; I always looked forward to talking with her. I cannot say enough nice things about Melissa. May she always have green lights, the cool side of the pillow, and all the blessings in life... She's simply wonderful! You will not regret working with her!!

- Nicole

Boulder, Colorado

Molly Turner

Molly Turner is a CD(DONA) International certified birth doula with an integrated and personalized approach to the care and support of birthing mothers and their partners. As well as being a doula, Molly is a clinical herbalist and holistic nutritionist with certifications from The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. She shines with supportive focus on preparing individuals and their partners for conception, pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum journey. Molly offers information, resources and values clear informed communication with her clients. She listens to your needs with personal connection and strives to support your desired birth and postpartum outcome. As a mom of 3 herself, Molly knows viscerally firsthand how having a support team can be the means to success for families when they navigate their first days, months and years of parenthood. Her approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, caring, educational, thoughtful and encouraging. When not supporting birth and postpartum families, Molly is playing in the mountains, enjoying her family, a good cup of coffee, and foraging for plants and mushrooms

I cannot say enough about my doula, Molly. She supported me before and after we learned of our son Waylon’s passing with incredible compassion, patience, and strength. From the very beginning, she was there every single moment I needed her, making sure I never felt alone. Molly helped create the birth space I envisioned, holding it with such care and intention. She made sure everything flowed smoothly and aligned beautifully with my wishes, even in the most heartbreaking of circumstances. Her presence brought comfort, safety, and love in a time that could have felt unbearably heavy. I will always be grateful to Molly for walking alongside me in such a sacred and difficult moment of my life. She is truly a gift to any family she supports.

- Brittanie D.

Boulder, Colorado

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jessica Finver

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a birth doula and perinatal yoga instructor. I run a program called Radiant Mama which offers prenatal and postnatal yoga, as well as birth education workshops and community offerings. I am passionate about supporting new families in transitioning to parenthood feeling prepared and informed. I have personally had babies at home, a birth center and at the hospital. This has given me a unique experience and perspective from which I understand that the best place to give birth is where you feel the most comfortable. I would love to meet you to see if I am a good fit to support you!

Choosing Jessica as my doula for my first birth was quite possibly the best decision I could have made to prepare myself for a positive birth and postpartum experience. As a first time mom I tried to read everything I could get my hands on about what could or might happen during birth, but nothing can compare to having the stable & supportive influence of a great doula by your side when you're actually in it. Jessica approaches the role from a place of deep empathy and care for her clients. I can confidently say that you won't regret choosing her to support you through this transformational life event.

- Melanie Hiles

Boulder, Colorado

Julie Sanders

12 years of experience

Hello. I'm Julie Sanders (she/her), a birth and postpartum doula who has supported families on their journey into parenthood for nearly a decade through Awakening Mother Holistic Birth and Wellness. I am also a yoga and meditation teacher and sound healing practitioner passionate about the journey into and through motherhood. I specialize in birth preparation, focusing on inner work, communication, education, bodywork, and balancing for an efficient birth and optimal fetal positioning, including dynamic movement, to support a natural labor and birth process. My postpartum care focuses on rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit using healing foods and herbs, vibrational medicine, breath work, mindfulness, and daily self-care practices; honoring rest, and family bonding. I personalize my offerings for a deeply "centered" approach to preparing for the journey ahead, inviting exploration into one's deep ancestral wisdom and intuitive insight into and through this transformative time. When not actively supporting aspiring, pregnant, and new parents or deepening my practice, you can find me with my hands in the earth, gardening in my backyard, or spending time with her family and our mischievous beagle named Moon. I would love to connect and learn more about your path and explore ways I may fully support you during this very special time in your life.

Service: Labor and Birth Doula Context: Father, 2nd Child, 1st at-home birth Despite our preparations, our first birth taught us that we can always know, prepare, and expect more. We met Julie in our doula interviews early in our preparations, and with our first home-birth, we knew we needed someone with the knowledge to build our trust, the confidence to direct when needed, and the serenity to alleviate our anxieties. Julie brought every one of those to the table, and more! During our first birth, I couldn't help but feel like a third-wheel, understanding key parts of the birth, but serving mostly as an observer, with the occasional comforting words. In preparation for our 2nd, Julie offered both live Q&As, and preparatory, informative, and engaging classes, which helped prepare not only my wife, but myself in both what to expect and how to engage with each part of the birth. Rather than only observing, or waiting for direction, I became an active participant, predicting and understanding my wife's needs, while also being able to adapt as needed. As labor's frequently do, ours started late in the night, and with a quick call, Julie assessed the situation and determined to come over to help, even in the early stages. As a doula, she helped guide us into active labor, recognizing when we hit hurdles, and confidently and calmly discussed alternative positions and practices. Serving not only as doula, she frequently provided updates that would help our midwife determine how far along we were, and stayed by Laura's side through delivery! In the interest of time, I'll end with an appreciation of Julie's ability to frequently bridge the gap when all the participants became a little too single-minded; Julie would swoop in, suggesting breaks, and even cooking up some delicious meals! Even afterwards, Julie visited and brought a smorgasbord of home-cooked foods, taking the weight off of running a household, and letting my wife, my children, and myself, take time to simply be with each other. Thank you so much, Julie, for not only being what my wife needed, but helping me to be the same! P.S. For the Mother's perspective, Laura's review should post soon!

- Joshua S.

Lafayette, Colorado

5.0 (2 reviews)

Bethany Dickson

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As a doula my goal is to help you realize your vision for a successful birth, to hold up the light so that you can better walk the path you choose on this journey. My wide ranging experience in birth settings has taught me that every birth is unique and that when parents feel informed and supported by their care team they are able to experience birth as a joyful and peaceful experience whether all goes to plan or not. I have been DONA certified for 3 years and in that time have attended over 100 births in all birth settings and worked though a wide range of birth scenarios. I am a very hands-on doula as I love to study and understand the physiology of labor. I study Spinning babies, massage and rebozo techniques as well as breathing and hypnobirthing and bring these skills as tools to use in the process of labor. Growing up I lived in a small progressive hippy community where birth was very much seen as a part of life. The local midwife lived next door and her stories and approach to what she did raised me to see birth as a symptom of health and that birthing people should always have constant loving support during labor. I have wanted to work in birth for as long as I can remember and I believe wholeheartedly in the doula model of care. Now that my own 2 children are older I have jumped into the birth world with both feet and am passionately committed to my calling.

Bethany Dickson is the reason I had the exact birth I wanted. We worked with Bethany for the birth of our first baby, and I would absolutely work with her again. My goal was to have an unmedicated birth, but what mattered most to me was that my birth plan was respected fully — including that if I asked for an epidural or any medical intervention, Bethany would support that without question. She was 100% aligned with this approach from the very beginning and never once tried to push me toward a different path. That trust and respect meant everything. Bethany supported us well before labor even began. We met multiple times to connect and set expectations, she provided examples and a template to help me write my birth plan, and she shared resources and videos showing different positions for laboring. When I was laboring at home, she was available by phone and offered specific guidance and positions to try. Once I arrived at labor and delivery, things got intense quickly. The nurses were offering an epidural, and I started to doubt whether I could really have an unmedicated birth. One nurse even said, “No one gets a prize for having an unmedicated birth,” which honestly made me feel like they didn’t believe I could do it, and in that moment, I wasn’t sure I believed it either. Even though I was wavering, I wanted to wait until Bethany arrived to see if working with a doula could change things. Bethany’s presence changed everything. I got into the tub to labor, and Bethany arrived shortly after. From the moment she walked in, the entire energy of the room shifted. She immediately took charge in the best possible way — dimmed the lights, turned on the LED candles, gave my husband a clear role (i.e., she coached my husband to be involved rather than replacing him), and focused fully on me. Her confidence was unwavering. She knew I could do this, and that belief gave me the strength to do it. She handed me labor combs, guided my breathing (breathing with me the entire time), and helped me stay grounded in my body. My only job was to follow her lead — and I did, all the way through full dilation and pushing. I stayed unmedicated, not because I felt pressured, but because I felt supported, safe, and capable. My pushing phase was short and Bethany was right by my side the entire time, alongside my husband and medical team. The room felt calm and coordinated: Bethany worked seamlessly with my nurses and doctor, never overstepping and never being sidelined. It felt like a true team effort, and I felt fully supported by everyone in the room. After our baby was born, Bethany gently showed me how to breastfeed as my newborn crawled to my breast. She took photos without ever being asked; photos we cherish deeply today. She made sure everything was settled, said a quick goodbye and then quietly slipped out so we could have privacy during our golden hour. She arrived at exactly the right moment, did exactly what we needed without us having to ask, and then stepped away without making anything about herself. Bethany is confident, grounded, deeply caring, and genuinely joyful for the families she supports. She has an incredible ability to be fully in command while also being deeply attuned to her clients’ needs and wishes, and to recognizing when something may need to shift to support their labor goals. Beyond the birth itself, Bethany also set us up for success postpartum. Before I even had the baby, she provided an extensive list of resources (e.g., postpartum recipes; mental health referrals; lactation and breastfeeding support; pelvic floor specialists; and more). By the time I needed those resources, I didn’t have to scramble or research anything; I already had my library of tools ready to support me. Bethany is an incredible fit for anyone looking for strong, confident support from someone who honors your autonomy and works seamlessly with a medical team. I truly had the exact birth I wanted because of Bethany’s support. If you are considering working with her, know that you will be cared for with intention, confidence, respect, and love — before, during, and after birth.

- Raana S.

Erie, Colorado

5.0 (3 reviews)

Kate Sheil

10 years of experience

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Hi there! I’m Kate - infant and toddler nanny of nearly a decade, certified doula, sleep consultant, and professional parent coach. I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in psychology and continued my education through a post-graduate certificate at the Institute for Coaching Mastery. Currently, I'm studying for my master's in clinical mental health counseling. My mission is to help balance emotional support and practical guidance through my virtual coaching packages and doula services. I’ll get a sense of your personality and priorities and provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions that are most aligned for you and your family’s goals.

Kaitlyn is an incredibly kind, supportive, and compassionate person. She has a calming presence and a natural ability to make people feel comfortable, heard, and cared for. She knows how to advocate for her clients while creating a reassuring, low-stress environment, and you can tell she genuinely cares about helping families have the best experience possible. I would absolutely recommend Kaitlyn to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, encouraging, and trustworthy doula!

- Nicole K.

Broomfield, Colorado

Greta Dillon

4 years of experience

I’m a certified birth doula, trained through a DONA International–approved workshop and certified with ProDoula. I’m also trained in Spinning Babies® and serve as an active member of Colorado Volunteer Doulas. As an intuitive empath and mother of three, I’m deeply committed to compassionate, nonjudgmental care. I provide emotional and physical comfort, evidence-based information, and space for you to feel heard, respected, and fully in control of your autonomy during the birthing transition. My role is not to direct, but to walk beside you—helping you access your inner wisdom and face the unknowns with courage and confidence. I also support birth partners so we can work together as a cohesive birth team. Outside of birthwork, I’m a mystic, tarot reader, animal lover, book consumer, and imaginative play director for my kids. I bring mindfulness and meaning into every client relationship. All are welcome. Every person deserves safe, respectful, and inclusive care—always.

Broomfield, Colorado

Emily Bosio

9 years of experience

I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula as well as a Newborn Care Specialist. I also specialize in Maternal Mental Health. I believe that everyone deserves not only support but the right kind of support during this important time in someone’s life. I customize my services for each client. Contact me for a free consultation. I am also a mom of three amazing kiddos and I've been happily married for almost 13 years.

Emily was great, we used her both leading up to and during delivery, as well as during the postpartum period. She was incredibly patient and really spent the time with me as we talked through birth plan options and even helped me curate a maternal mental health plan to prepare for any triggers that may come up post-partum. She also was very readily available over text during those tricky postpartum struggles, and even helped watch our son so my husband and I could have a little date night.

- Michelle S.

Longmont, Colorado

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kendall Bullock

8 years of experience

Kendall is a DTI certified Full Spectrum Doula, Birth Boot Camp certified Birth Educator, and a certified Yoga Teacher. She walks alongside her clients as a supportive guide throughout the entire reproductive story, from pregnancy to postpartum. Through her trainings, she has combined her knowledge of mind and body as a yoga teacher into the important role as a doula. Being a mother of two, Kendall was inspired to dive into doula work after experiencing firsthand the significance of continuous support and advocacy during her first pregnancy. Enthralled by the endless learnings and teachings available, she continues to stay current in these offerings. Kendall brings her passion for this field, her experience in caring for others, and her unique, nurturing demeanor to support her clients throughout their pregnancies and birth. She believes that as long as clients are held with love and knowledge, they can navigate any obstacle with confidence and strength. Kendall holds a specialized focus and passion for the birthing process and looks forward to all the families she gets to meet and support. When she isn’t with her clients you will find her on her yoga mat or exploring the enchanting Colorado outdoors with her husband and two children.

Kendall was an absolute god-send during our pregnancy and birth journey. As first time parents, we felt SO lost starting our pregnancy journey. The lack of dedicated support in the system was so apparent right away, and we began our search to find the compassion , emotional support and care we needed , esp for me as a first time mom! Our first discussion with Kendall made us feel so comfortable and like there was such a personal connection , Kendall was so knowledgeable and so committed to ensuring that I would have the support I needed thru every step of my pregnancy and post-partum. She was someone that I immediately knew I could trust and be comfortable around and want her there with me every step of the way, including during my delivery. Kendall provided support and assistance throughout my pregnancy beyond what I could have ever imagined. As someone who had an extremely difficult pregnancy with several hospitalizations, Kendall was there for our family every step of the way, helping us find new care when things with our existing provider weren’t going well, being by our side with several hospital stays and going out on a limb to be a vocal advocate for what was always best for me and our baby. Kendall went above and beyond after so many unexpected turns in our birth story, spent dedicated time visiting our baby in the NiCU at a moments notice when we delivered prematurely in an emergency situation, and was constantly there as a sounding board, resource , and 24-7 support system for our entire family. We have never felt so comfortable being open and honest with someone as we were with Kendall!! She is so passionate about her work, her families and the moms in her care, and it shows!! Whether we had a perfect pregnancy or one filled with the challenges and scares our family faced, We can’t imagine doing it or going through the journey without Kendall. You never know what resources you may need until you need them, and Kendall was there with us every step of the way. She will forever be a part of our family and our story, and we will be forever grateful for her. -The Schafferer’s: Lindsey , Marco and Marcel (our 35 week angel babe!)

- Lindsey S.

Longmont, Colorado

5.0 (7 reviews)

Emily Vlietstra

3 years of experience

Embolden Doula Services is here to help you find the courage, confidence, and strength needed to bring new life into the world. As a birth doula, my main goal is to empower you with informational, emotional, and physical support throughout your pregnancy and labor. As a postpartum doula, my focus is on supporting and encouraging you in your role as a parent to your baby.

Emily was such a strong support and comfort during our birth. She is so knowledgeable and such a calming presence during the intensity of labor and delivery. We absolutely loved every minute of her time throughout pregnancy and postpartum. As a first time mom, she is an excellent resource. If there is ever baby number two we will hire her back for doula services again! Thank you again for everything!

- Ashley S.

Longmont, Colorado

Kira Boucher

2 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Kira Boucher and I'm a current candidate for Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator certifications through the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). Now serving in Longmont, Colorado, my practice began at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT working as a volunteer doula during the pandemic. Today I am excited to be expanding my practice to provide compassionate, judgement-free care to any and all birthing people who are looking for support. My only goal is for you to experience your ideal birth, whatever that looks like for you.

Having Kira on my team was the best choice! This was my first baby and having her support took away so much of the fear. I went into labor confidently and educated. Throughout my pregnancy she provided resources and guidance for myself and my partner. I feel like she took the time to get to know my birth plan and me as a person. Kira went above and beyond and made me feel like a top priority. I am so grateful for my experience with her and will always request her help for future pregnancies!

- Hannah L.

Westminster, Colorado

Bree Overberg

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As a doula I have a passion for helping families create the intimate and personal birth experience they desire. With a background in Social Work, I am a huge believer in providing and empowering families with evidence based care, so they can choose the best options for their birth. No matter where you choose to bring your baby into the world, my goal is to support you in feeling empowered during your birth. APPROVED MEDICAID DOULA AND NOW ACCEPTING MEDICAID CLIENTS

I recently had the most magical and empowering birth experience thanks to my incredible doula Bree. Her calming presence, deep knowledge, and unwavering support transformed my journey. During pregnancy, she provided invaluable information and reassurance. In labor, her soothing voice, pain management techniques, and compassionate care made me feel safe. Postpartum, her continued support helped us smoothly transition into parenthood. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any expecting parents; her dedication and care made my birth experience truly amazing.

- Okyere R.

Westminster, Colorado

Sarah Dominguez

25 years of experience

I am a full spectrum doula certified through the National Doula Certification Board and trained through Allo Doula Academy. My specialty is postpartum and overnight care with an emphasis on sleep support. I have been working as a doula for over 23 years and enjoy working with new and growing families.

Westminster, Colorado

5.0 (12 reviews)

Gabi Spagnuolo

Hello, I’m Gabi! A Birth Doula and Newborn Care Specialist changing the world by holding mothers, one baby at a time. As a certified Birth Doula and Newborn Care Specialist, my mission is to support families, offering science-based, compassionate and empowering care.

Gabi is truly amazing. I would recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and wholehearted support. She’s incredibly skilled, but beyond that, she’s such a kind and calming presence to have in your home. She always knew what I needed before I even asked and made it possible for me to actually rest and recover without feeling stressed. I honestly don’t know what my postpartum experience would have looked like without her. I already told her I can’t wait to have my second baby so we can have her in our lives again!

- Heather Covert

Arvada, Colorado

Jordan Allen

Certified Birth Doula providing birth support and childbirth education to help give you the confidence to believe in your body and trust the birthing process, regardless where or how you decide to birth. I focus on evidence-based education to help you stay informed and prepared for your birth experience.

Arvada, Colorado

Kristen Schneck

7 years of experience

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Kristen’s passion for all things pregnancy, birth and parenthood began in 2008 when she had her first baby. Since then, she has become a mother of two, a yoga teacher, health coach, full spectrum doula, and lactation consultant. Kristen has a diverse range of experience having attended over 100 births in many different hospitals since completing her doula training with Birth Matters in 2020. She is honored to be invited to support you on your journey no matter where you come from or what your family looks like. Kristen is proud of the network of resources, care providers and relationships she has built with fellow Doulas, OBs, Midwives and Nurses in the Denver/Boulder area. Part of the leadership team of the Denver Health Doula program and a Community Doula with Elephant Circle’s Expecting Chances, she has been invited to speak, teach and attend birth related events seeking to improve the landscape of birth in our country and is always seeking to learn and grow. Pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding and parenting can be a lot to navigate. Kristen aims to support her clients with compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based, non-judgmental care. She holds space to address whatever comes up so families can show up to birth with confidence. Preparing you mentally, physically, and emotionally, she provides information, resources, guidance and advocacy to her clients as they navigate their unique adventure, helping them to feel empowered in their choices. When not with her own kids or working with clients, Kristen loves being in nature, traveling to new places, frolicking with her dog, swimming, hiking, biking, snowboarding, and surfing.

Hiring Kristen as our doula was the best thing I did for my pregnancy and birth. She made herself available throughout the final few months of my pregnancy via countless texts and phone calls prepared to answer all the wild questions I had about any symptoms or feelings. When I finally went into labor, none of us knew I’d be in it for a whopping 60 hours before my son was in my arms. I could go on and on about all the things she did to help get my son in an optimal position (there were many) but at the end of the day, she was just there for me. There for me when I thought I’d be having an unmedicated birth center birth. There for me when we had to have a c-section instead. And there for me after while I processed it all. She is amazing and I’d hire her again and again and again.

- Chelsea S.

Arvada, Colorado

Abigail Schultz

Responds within a few hours

I am a dedicated midwife, committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for women and families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My approach is rooted in honoring birth as a natural, transformative process while ensuring safety through skilled, evidence-based care. I specialize in homebirth and support clients in creating a calm, empowering environment where they feel heard, respected, and fully involved in their care. I believe in building strong relationships with the families I serve, offering education, emotional support, and continuity of care every step of the way. My goal is to help families feel confident, informed, and deeply supported as they welcome their babies into the world.

Thornton, Colorado

Bianca Calderon

Bilingual Certified Birth Doula, guiding birth with corazon, calma and connection. My goal is to provide grounding presence and encouragement while honoring each family’s unique birth experience. -American Heart Association BLS CPR and AED Certified. Welcoming Colorado Medicaid Clients

Brighton, Colorado

Ariel Aranda

I am a certified full spectrum doula since 2020. I can help you with your prenatal, birth, and postpartum journey.

Denver, Colorado

5.0 (14 reviews)

Alyssa Lake

13 years of experience

Congratulations! My name is Alyssa. I've been a doula since 2013. I became a doula shortly after the birth of my first born when I experienced a tremendous lack of support. I felt alone and isolated and overwhelmed with the contradicting information online. After connecting with other moms within the community, I learned that I wasn't an outlier and this experience was far too common. I studied with Penny Lyon and Ann Pollack in 2013 and became certified with DONA shortly after. Later in 2013, I began working at a local birth center as a midwife assistant to further my medical training. It reaffirmed that I was meant to be a doula serving families within my community. As a certified yoga instructor since 2006, I started integrating Prenatal yoga and doula work. It truly felt like the most comprehensive way to support families by bringing them affective and age old tools to cope with labor pains. Since 2013, I've proudly served over 1000 families. I'm the co-founder of In Joy Birth, a doula training company/agency located in Orlando, Florida. In 2023, I moved my family to the greater Denver area to be close to the mountains where I am currently serving families. I'm passionate about continuing education and am currently working on finishing my Pediatric Sleep Consulting certification. I'm also BLS/CPR certified, and Carrot approved. I work with only one family at a time so that I can provide individualized care to each one of my families.