LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Denver, CO

These providers list LGBTQ+ families as a specialty. Read their profiles and reviews, and message the ones who feel right for your family.

37 LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas near Denver, CO

Melissa Reinhardt

Denver, Colorado

5.0 (14 reviews)

Melissa Reinhardt

3 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Responds within an hour

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.

Recent review

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

Baby Love

Denver, Colorado

5.0 (3 reviews)

Baby Love

20 years of experience
Responds within a few hours

We are a first class network of highly educated, experienced, and emotionally intelligent providers who offer an elevated level of professionalism in every home. At Baby Love, we hold ourselves and our caregivers to a higher standard. We believe families deserve not only exceptional care, but also education, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. We guide families through what it truly means to hire an in-home caregiver legally and responsibly, and the most sought after newborn specialists choose to work exclusively with us. We intentionally limit placements to just 1–3 families per month, allowing us to deliver a highly personalized, concierge-level experience. With many of our top newborn specialists booking up to nine months in advance, our process is designed for families who value preparation, discretion, and excellence.

Recent review

Working with Wendy was such a gift, especially in the early post partum days. She was 100% reliable, easy to communicate with, and so warm and nurturing to our baby (and to us!). She has a wealth of knowledge about babies, sleep, and feeding. And she will happily share that with you and troubleshoot. But she isn’t overbearing with opinions or recommendations if that’s not what you’re looking for. She made us feel so comfortable leaving our baby in her care so that we could sleep soundly and gave us detailed updates about the night the next morning. And when our baby went through some health issues she was extra attuned to those details and the plan. We would work with her again and again!

- Meredith McIntee

Karen Sandoval

Denver, Colorado

Karen Sandoval

4 years of experience
Accepts insurance

¡Hola! My name is Karen and I am a fierce advocate for reproductive justice. I love Sistersong’s definition of reproductive justice, which is, “the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities.” Therefore, I seek to support people within their journey, honoring their bodily autonomy and rights, which is why it is important for me to support birthing people, those seeking to release their pregnancy, and parents wanting to create safe and nurturing environments. I am a Spanish-speaking birth and postpartum doula who is passionate about making sure the birthing person is feeling empowered, liberated, and heard throughout their pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. I am a medicaid-approved birth doula. I am also an abortion companion and will provide you with unbiased, nonjudgemental support and unconditional love. I believe wholeheartedly that your body knows how and what to do, and that you know YOUR body the best, so I will support you in whatever YOU feel is best for you. I know you have a voice and I value that, so I will advocate WITH you. Birth and the transition to parenthood, as well as the postpartum after birth or an abortion (spontaneous or medical) is a mental, physical, and spiritual shift, so I approach my work with clients in a holistic and trauma-informed way. To be a part of your journey is an honor and a privilege and I will treat it as such when you let me hear your story, enter your home, meet your family, and be a part of a transformational moment in your life.

Eloise Howell

Denver, Colorado

5.0 (10 reviews)

Eloise Howell

3 years of experience

Check out my website https://www.groundingtouchdoulaservices.com Welcome families! I am a full spectrum doula, integrative bodywork practitioner and therapeutic parent coach. I have been working with families and children in a multitude of capacities for over 10 years and am deeply passionate abut supporting women through their birth journey in a holistic and grounding manner. I have a masters degree in psychology with an emphasis in birth work and am a certified doula through both DONA International and Denver Health. I have supported over 150 families through the labor process and have extensive experience and knowledge on all the different ways that labor and delivery can go. I am particularly passionate about home birth and about helping women to achieve natural, unmedicated births with little to no medical intervention and little to no pain! I come to you with a ton of knowledge, experience and resources to support you through your pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum period! I take a compassionate approach and prioritize my clients desires and needs above all else, acting as an advocate as well as a support person. It is important to me to develop strong, trusting relationships with the families I work with as birth is such an intimate and pivotal experience. If you are interested in connecting and hearing more about what I offer please reach out for a free consultation. I would love to hear about your wishes for your birth and help you develop the perfect birth plan.

Recent review

Eloise was worth her weight in gold during a difficult birth that didn't go to plan. My hope was to labor at home as long as possible and to have an unmedicated water birth. However, I unfortunately developed preeclampsia with severe features, which necessitated an emergency induction at 37 weeks and being confined to the bed on a magnesium drip for the duration of the multi-day labor. I called in Eloise for support during a very low point in my labor, when my epidural had failed and dilation had not progressed for hours. Eloise immediately created a peaceful environment with candles, essential oils, and gentle music, and employed massage, heat therapy, and a TENS unit to promote relaxation. In the first three hours after Eloise's arrival, my dilation suddenly advanced from five to over nine centimeters, a fact which I absolutely attribute to the deep sense of safety she provided. When it came time to deliver my son, I was struggling with feeling weak and depleted after a long, overwhelming labor. Eloise calmly encouraged me through each and every contraction during three hours of pushing. I truly believe that there's no way I would have been able to fulfill my goal of having a vaginal birth if not for her steady presence and her guidance on how to make my pushing more effective. In the weeks following the birth, I ended up suffering from a painful and persistent uterine infection. I had not purchased a postpartum package from Eloise, but she continued to check in with me nonetheless, a testament to the genuine care she has for her clients. Having Eloise as my doula was an extraordinary silver lining of a challenging birth experience. My husband and I are so grateful for Eloise and would unreservedly recommend her to anyone.

- Kathryn D.

Emily Harrison

Loveland, Colorado

5.0 (1 review)

Emily Harrison

7 years of experience

My name is Emily Harrison. I am a certified Ayurvedic Doctor and Ayurvedic Postpartum Nutrition & Support Doula, certified through Ayurved Sadhana, approved by the Colorado Department of Education, and recognized by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. I am also a certified Birth Doula through Birth Arts International, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and Postpartum Ceremony Facilitator. I am passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health, so that they can feel at home in their body. Āyurveda believes the pregnancy journey has the potential to create a strong and healthy foundation for a baby’s entire life. This “Science of Life” provides specific guidelines for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum; and emphasizes the importance of balanced parent(s) throughout all phases of the experience. I support families during the preconception stage by applying Āyurvedic principles that help parents-to-be prepare their bodies, minds, and hearts to increase their fertility potential. I provide Āyurvedic diet, herb, and lifestyle recommendations to help create a comfortable pregnancy; and care for families during the postpartum stage with nourishing food, herbs, and bodywork to facilitates healing after birth by keeping the mother's recovery and wellbeing top priority. I also offer Placenta Encapsulation and honoring, as well as Postpartum Ceremonies to celebrate the completion of sacred pregnancy and postpartum chapters. Make your pregnancy and postpartum journey an empowering experience, and bring your sweet baby Earth-side in an amazing way!

Recent review

Making the investment to have supported Postpartum care, especially from an Ayurvedic perspective was not just exactly what I had wished for, but I cannot FATHOM a greater gift for the health of our newborn child. I felt like a peaceful, supported, and loved Momma through the whole process which truly allowed me to be the most present with our newborn. Emily is an actual angel on earth. I only wish that every single birthing person had this type of postpartum support. Our little one is now 5 months old and I believe WHOLE-HEARTEDLY that his gentle, calm, and happy disposition is a result of the care and safety that I felt postpartum which allowed me to be fully present with him. Emily worked diligently and silently doing all of the big and little things that afforded us as a new family the maximum amount of time together to just marinate in our little love bubble. I didn't have to think (EVER) about what I was going to eat, or if I had hydrated enough, about eating the right things etc. Not only was my belly nourished, but she helped with postpartum massage, belly wrapping, provided a listening ear, and left me with so many helpful herbs, tinctures, and magical Ayurvedic potions. I am forever grateful for my time spent with Emily who I am sure will now be a lifelong friend. Thank you Emily! Infinitely! Your gift is something undeniable. We are FOREVER grateful. Love, Avani, Andrew, Rio & Suni

- Avani G.

Carly Neal

Fort Collins, Colorado

5.0 (2 reviews)

Carly Neal

4 years of experience

Hey there, I’m Carly, the heart and hands behind Sol Shine Doula Services. My path to birth work started with my own first birth experience—long, unsupported, and ending in a home birth transfer. I didn’t even know doulas existed then, but I know now how transformative the right support can be. Named after my first child’s middle name, Sol Shine was born from a deep desire to provide families with the warmth, knowledge, and care I once wished for. Now, I dedicate my work to ensuring no birthing person feels alone in their journey.

Recent review

We found Carly very last minute, and I was honestly on the fence about whether or not I wanted to hire a doula. But after meeting with her, we instantly felt comfortable and knew she was the right fit. She’s kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly thoughtful in her approach. Carly took the time to ask important questions and was sensitive to both past trauma and my neurodivergence, which made me feel seen and supported right from the start. Having her available throughout the tail end of my pregnancy to answer questions was invaluable. I wish we would have found her sooner so I could have benefited from her support and guidance for more of my pregnancy. When it came time for the birth of our first child, I can’t imagine having done it without her. She helped create the calm, peaceful environment I had hoped for and supported both my husband and me as we navigated the hospital experience. During labor, she was there for my husband as much as she was for me—gently guiding him on how best to support me and offering him reassurance, too. Carly made the entire experience feel grounded, warm, and empowering. We’re so grateful we had her by our side.

- Shannon G.

Linnell Keeling

Denver, Colorado

5.0 (1 review)

Linnell Keeling

4 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Hi! My name is Linnell and I am so excited to work with you! I am a Certified Professional Doula which means I am trained in birth and postpartum support. I am a birth, postpartum, and breast cancer doula, childbirth educator, nanny, photographer, and breast cancer model and advocate. My passion is supporting families from conception through age 5. I am currently pursuing a graduate certificate to become a lactation certificate to get my IBCLC and I am also working on my Perinatal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International. Working with me as your postpartum doula is like having a big sister who is there by your side to help guide and teach you. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Recent review

Linnell was great! Helped us so much in the transition to become new parents, from advice, to tips on calming the baby, and helping us sleep between feeding stretches. She helped us triple feed and follow exactly the peds orders; she was also awesome about remembering any adjustments or requests we had! Checked in on both my mental health but also my partner’s, which was very nice, especially in the immediate postpartum period. She kept a running list of my baby’s activities during the night—from wake periods, poops/pees, feeds and how much he would take from the bottle. Great about offering advice and letting us make the decisions. Overall, a very sweet, calming, and accommodating doula. She really tries to go above and beyond to make sure the whole family feels taken care of (including my pup)!

- Ashley C.

Yara Trevizo

Denver, Colorado

5.0 (2 reviews)

Yara Trevizo

4 years of experience
Accepts insurance

I’m a postpartum doula who shows up for families during the intense and often unpredictable weeks after birth. My own postpartum experience had its challenges, and it shaped the way I care for others. I focus on making sure parents feel supported, listened to, and not alone in it. Families tend to describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to. I bring a calm presence and real-life experience into each home. I live in Colorado with my wife, our almost four-year-old son, and our crew of dogs, so I understand the day-to-day realities that come with a growing family. I’m fluent in Spanish and English and care deeply about supporting families who don’t always feel seen or prioritized in this space. I aim to create an environment that feels respectful, comfortable, and inclusive. Outside of work, I spend time thrifting, getting outdoors, and cooking traditional Mexican recipes that have been passed down in my family. I meet families where they are, without judgment, and with consistent, thoughtful support.

Recent review

Yara helped us so much in our journey! She was very flexible(especially since my last baby came two weeks early!) in arrival to the hospital in the middle of the night, bringing packed meals, and helping prepare space for our growing family. I felt so much support through her mentally and physically, because she was so welcoming and comforting. She was able to know exactly what I needed or may want and made the experience that much easier!

- jazzmin m.

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