Stacey is hands down the best! When I decided to hire a doula for my labor and delivery I…read moreinterviewed 5 ladies before I met Stacey. From our first interaction I knew she would be the one by my side during such a special time in my life. Stacey is not only experienced and wise in her practice, but her caring personality shines through every part of her work. She was available to answer any of my questions leading up to the birth, she anticipated every one of my needs during labor, and she made sure me and my son were off to a great start at our post natal apt. I would highly recommend Stacey to any woman wanting an exception experience during their birth. I know I will be calling her for any future kiddos I have!

Stacey is absolutely amazing! I feel so lucky that I found Stacey to be our doula for the delivery…read moreof my first baby. From the minute my husband and I met her we instantly felt comfortable in her presence and we both naturally gravitated towards her, she seemed like someone we would have been friends with for years. Looking back on the entire experience, I know I would not have been able to do it without her. I ended up having a natural birth and Stacey was there to help me through it all. There were several times that I did not believe in myself or think I could do it and Stacey knew exactly what to say and knew exactly what to do to help make me feel mentally strong and physically better. I have told all my friends about Stacey and strongly encourage them to use her when they decide to have a baby. I know for sure my husband and I will be calling on Stacey when we go to have baby number two. Stacey is incredibly knowledgable and so easy to relate to and get along with, I was able to be completely myself with her and was able to talk with her like I'd known her for years. I was so happy to have her by my side when the nurses asked me questions or advised me on things that I wasn't sure about. Knowing Stacey's resume, background and years of experience I knew I could trust in her advise and opinion. I knew she was looking out for what was best for me and that ultimately it was my decision but she was there to help me understand all my options. All in all, my husband and I would have paid five times as much to have Stacey there, she truly was so amazing. Thank you Stacey!

We love The Little Gym! They keep the kids interest by moving through the engaging activities with…read moresmooth transition songs or actions. There is a good balance between group time and individual exploration time. Ms Brooklyn is so friendly and enthusiastic. She always uses the kids names to engage with them and encourages them to try new things! I highly recommend this for any two year old!!

Tried a free trial class today (for ages 19 months - 3 years) with my little one. They started off…read morewith some basic movements and songs followed by a brief introduction of parents and kids. After that they had an open gym time, which was most of the class. I was hoping for a bit more structure, especially having them learn some actual skills that focused on balance, strength, and coordination. They had the kids practice some forward rolls at the beginning of class and over a donut mat during the open gym time, but that was about it. Having coached gymnastics for many years, these kids are far too young to do forward rolls safely and they can easily hurt their back/neck so I wasn't a fan of that particular skill being taught. At the end of the class, they got to play with bubbles, sing a song, and were given stamps. The instructor was very sweet, but they seemed short staffed since she had to balance the class with occasional trips to the office area. The facility was clean, but many of the mats looked old/were wobbly and in need of replacement. The gym is small with just one room for classes. To sign up, we were quoted $89 a month, with a $35 annual fee (they take $15 off that price if you sign up the day of your trial class). I honestly don't think it's worth the price for a self-taught class. I'd rather go to an actual gymnastics gym to take a mommy and me class since they tend to be more hands on, emphasize skill building, and work on following instructions. I also think if your little one is younger than 2.5 years, they won't get much out of the experience. We tried this gym out because it's close to us, but I would rather drive to do something a bit more legitimate. Plus, the prices at actual gymnastics gyms are cheaper!

I have seen a few therapist over the years , and all of them were friendly and attentive. This…read moretime around however, I took the time to search a little deeper, as I needed someone who specialized in women's issues. I personally struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression and addiction - as a surviver of sexual (and domestic) abuse. I discovered 'A Woman's Guide To Recovery' and Belina is absolutely amazing! In the past I had difficulty following through and staying committed to therapy. Since I started seeing Belina, I started seeing changes in myself. I actually look forward to my appointments! I have been sober since July 25, 2016. and for me, that's a long time. Belina goes above and beyond her call of duty. She is very educated with extensive experience in her abilities to help women. If you are struggling with issues and needing guidance, I would highly recommend 'A Women's Guide To Recovery'. Belina has the compassion and the tools to help you see the light.

It's been such a healing experience working with Belina and I am truly grateful. She met me at my…read moredarkest, and with her support I have finally reached the light at the other end. Thank you for helping me get my life back. Kat R.

I knew having a Doula during the birth of my first child was something I really wanted to include…read morein the process but now having experienced it with Liz, I could not imagine going through childbirth with my current or future children without her! Liz gave my husband & I a ton of hands on information & resources to prepare us for the big day. Between her & the midwives at our birth center, I felt completely supported in our pregnancy journey & that I had a knowledgable teammate in our corner. The day of, Liz's presence went above & beyond our expectations. My childbirth experience of course did not go as planned but having Liz made what could've been a disappointing, scary, & chaotic change of plans had it just been my husband & I, into a calm, informed, & positive experience. When we have baby number 2 hopefully 3 years from now, there is no birth plan I create where Liz is not an important component to their labor & delivery.

After a traumatizing previous birth, it was really important to me to have a better birth…read moreexperience. Liz really helped me prepare for having a successful VBAC in so many ways. During the birth she was there for every step. I know my husband felt more confident having her there as well. I truly believe if she wasn't there the medical team would have pushed another c-section on me when things seemed like they were not progressing. But she helped get the VBAC and birth that i wanted. Liz is worth her weight in gold. I really wish I hired her for my first birth.

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

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 took Amanda's hypnobirthing class and are so glad we did! First of all, it's so…read moremuch more than just hypnobirthing. We learned so much about the birthing process as a whole and left feeling informed, empowered and ready for birth. Amanda is someone who very obviously loves her job and it shows in the enthusiasm she brings to each class and the personal connections she makes with everyone she works with. She takes time to answer any and all questions which made for a very comfortable and welcoming class environment. We loved every minute of this class and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a natural or low intervention birth.

Very kind, chill and knowledgeable instructor! Was a perfect place to get BLS certified.read more