Doula Care
Demystifying the Doula
What does a doula actually do? A birth doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth. From preparing for labor and understanding your options to comfort measures, positioning, and steady support in the birth room, your doula is there to help you feel informed, supported, and confident as your birth unfolds.
Explore Our Support
Prenatal Preparation Services:
Comprehensive prenatal visits focused on birth preparation, the stages of labor, comfort techniques, and your individual birth and baby care preferences.
Guidance creating and reviewing your birth preferences so you understand your options before labor begins.
24/7 on-call doula support beginning three weeks before your due date through the birth of your baby.
Support Throughout Pregnancy
Complimentary initial consultation to discuss your needs, birth preferences, and questions.
Unlimited phone and email support throughout pregnancy and your nursing journey.
Access to trusted provider recommendations and additional pregnancy, birth, and postpartum resources when needed.
Labor Support Services:
Continuous labor support at home and at your chosen birth location, with comfort measures, positioning, emotional support, and guidance as labor progresses.
Optional birth photography to document labor, birth, and those first moments with your baby.
Placenta Encapsulation:
With Dacia Celis | Starting at $350
Your body gave everything. Let it take something back. Placenta encapsulation to nourish and support your postpartum recovery, naturally.
Placenta encapsulation is the ingestion of the placenta after birth to help aid in postpartum recovery. Common benefits may include: improved mood and stabilized emotions, support for uterine recovery, less fatigue and brain fog, increased milk supply, and replenished vitamins and minerals depleted after birth.
All encapsulation is done using the dehydration method in a dedicated preparation space using food-safe sanitation protocols and a strict chain of custody guarantee.
Services include:
Placenta Encapsulation
Umbilical Cord Keepsake
Placenta Print
Placenta Tincture
Pickup available from hospital, birth center, or home birth. Capsules are typically delivered within 48–72 hours.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at booking.
Booking / Contact Info:
Dacia Celis: 303-906-0278
Postpartum Care Services:
Immediate postpartum and breastfeeding support following the birth of your baby.
A postpartum home visit within two weeks of birth, with additional visits available for breastfeeding and newborn support.
Continued breastfeeding support throughout your nursing journey, including help with common questions and concerns.
Unlock your confidence in childbirth with us.
Intuitive Birth | Childbirth Education — $199
Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate any birthing scenario in a hospital, home, or birth center. Trust your body and embrace parenthood with ease.* Includes Nursing & Newborn course.
Nursing & Newborn Care — $50
This class is for parents who prefer nursing and newborn care education without the entire childbirth course. Learn to nurse and care for your newborn with ease and confidence.
Ways We Support You.
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Doula Care
From pregnancy to postpartum, our compassionate team supports you every step with guidance and physical care, like massage therapists for labor.
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Childbirth Education
Stand out in childbirth preparation. Master advanced labor techniques, effective pain management, and rapid postpartum recovery strategies.
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Nursing & Newborn
Build your skills and confidence in newborn care essentials, including breastfeeding, comforting techniques, and nighttime routines. Maximize your sleep!
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Doula Training
Comprehensive training programs for those aspiring to become knowledgeable and skilled birth workers, offering mentorship and hands-on experience.
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A professionally trained and experienced labor companion, a doula offers continuous mental, emotional, and physical support before, during, and after labor. They assist and support the mother and her partner achieve their birthing goals. Consider them akin to a specialized massage therapist for women in labor, a trusted birth advisor, and a compassionate therapist all rolled into one!
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Giving birth can be stressful and unpredictable, especially for first-time mothers. Having a doula by your side is like having your best friend, an expert in birth, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.Here are some compelling statistics: Births attended by doulas reduce the risk of Cesarean section by 50%, shorten labor duration by 25%, decrease the use of pitocin by 40%, lower epidural requests by 60%, and reduce forceps or vacuum deliveries by 40%. Women supported by doulas also experience lower rates of postpartum depression, report higher satisfaction with their birth experiences, find the transition into motherhood smoother, and are more successful at breastfeeding.
Doulas provide support once active labor begins, helping parents recognize the right time to go to the hospital. This guidance is precious for first-time parents needing advice on when to seek medical assistance. -
Absolutely not! A doula doesn't replace the birth partner; instead, they complement each other. Doulas offer invaluable support to partners by guiding them on how to assist the mother best and providing them with opportunities to rest and recharge. Working closely with the birth partner, doulas leverage their training and expertise to actively empower partners to participate in the labor and birth process. After all, it takes teamwork to ensure a mother's comfort and well-being during labor!
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Regardless of the circumstances leading up to the birth, a doula is steadfast in providing unwavering support to parents. Even in planned or unplanned situations requiring a trip to the Operating Room, doulas are often permitted to accompany parents. And don't fret—while we're there, we'll capture those priceless moments of meeting your baby, ensuring you have beautiful memories to cherish forever!
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No, doulas are there to support parents in achieving their birthing preferences, regardless of whether they desire a medicated or unmedicated birth or whether they have an at-home or in-hospital setting.
Meet our team of Doulas
Our team, serving the Denver metro area, including Boulder, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Evergreen, Castle Rock, and Brighton, supports you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Offering everything from birth support to lactation assistance, we're dedicated to empowering and guiding you every step of the way. Trust us to provide the knowledge and encouragement needed for a confident and supported journey into parenthood.
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