Marissa Nelson - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Marissa

Hello, my name is Marissa and I'm honored to meet you. I am fascinated by the innate, primitive, and beautiful ability of our bodies to create new life. A hodgepodge of things led me to becoming a certified birth doula and yoga instructor. The two most influential being the births of my own babes. Those close to me would say I have a unique ability to calm a situation, hold a positive space, and intuitively allow things to be. These qualities made sense as a Doula. Additionally, yoga is a big part of my life (a lifestyle, I'd say...) and was immensely helpful through my pregnancies. That's why I offer a holistic approach with prenatal yoga to prepare your mind/body/spirit for an optimal birth. As an LGBTQIA+ doula, I understand that families can be built in many different ways. All that matters is that when a family is created, it happens on a foundation of love, support, trust, and safety. For birthing people, my intention is to support you tenaciously in having the most empowering, transformative, and safe birthing experience as possible. We are not meant to birth alone. As human beings bringing new human beings into the world, it is pivotal to feel affirmed and validated during our most vulnerable and authentic moments. I want you to look back on your birth experience and feel triumphant! No matter what you’ve been through in the past, or what you are envisioning currently, I am here to 100% support your goals and help them come to fruition. For those not birthing and creating a family in a different way, my intention is to support you through all aspects of your unique experience; Planning, transitioning, bringing baby home, etc. I can offer resources and referrals for all of your family's needs. More importantly I can provide Empathy, Compassion, and Presence.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Yogi Doula Package

All Doula services (see Doula Only) 3 private sessions in your home or virtually (1 per trimester or 3 total) Prenatal Yoga routines specifically designed for your body during each trimester Personalized handouts for SAFE practice and stretching 1 session postpartum focusing on diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and pelvic floor recovery* * following your medical provider's OK to exercise postpartum

$1,400 USD · Flat rate

Doula Only Package

Initial interview 2-3 Prenatal check-ins (prior to 37 weeks) Continuous doula support email/text/phone communication On-call from 37 weeks until birth Emotional and physical support and guidance through labor 1-2 postpartum visits (between 1-4 weeks) Lactation & feeding support Evidence-based information and resources tailored to your and your birth partner's needs I support VBAC, Cesarean, Home, Birth Center, and Hospital births!

$1,200 USD · Flat rate

A La Carte Yoga

Private prenatal and/or postpartum yoga sessions in your home or virtually!

$50 USD · Per hour

What to expect

I offer 2 Doula packages: - Yogi Doula Package: This is a doula package that includes customized prenatal and postpartum yoga sessions to support your unique needs, strengthen, relax, and better prepare your body for birth. - Doula Package: I support VBAC, Cesarean, Home, Birth Center, and Hospital births - Individual yoga sessions, birth coaching

Reviews for Marissa Nelson

5.0 1 review

5.0

May 22, 2024

We hired Marissa to be our birth doula and we couldn't be happier with that choice. She visited us couple of times before the due date and she was with us throughout labor and delivery and also saw us a couple of times after the birth of our son. Having her with us in the delivery room was very helpful as she coached me through the contractions consistently. She also supported and cheered us on during difficult times and helped us make the right choices for our labor and delivery. She is really sweet and we connected with her instantly since day 1. We highly recommend her.

— Nayonika R.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Full-Spectrum Doula Certification (2021)
Prenatal Yoga Instructor (85hr RPYT) (2020)
200hr RYTT (2021)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (2018)

Memberships and affiliations

Northern Colorado Doula Association
Evidence Based Birth
Yoga Alliance

Languages

English

Credentials

BS CPD CD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Birth Doula Birth Support Keeping Fit Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Yoga