As a first-time mom, I knew I wanted a doula. After the first call I knew Laura was the right fit…read more Her warm demeanor and openness made her feel like a friend right away, and I appreciated how deeply she cared not only about me, but about including and supporting my partner. Laura took the time to come into our home and explain everything in detail, helping us feel informed and comfortable. During the pregnancy, she was always just a text away, especially when I was feeling impatient for the baby to arrive. She was right by my side during the birth of our son, and continued to be a steady source of guidance during the roller coaster of postpartum. We are so grateful to have had Laura as part of this journey and would absolutely choose her again.

I had a bad experience with this Doula when she was based in San Francisco Bay Area. I had a rough…read morepregnancy with complications and early induction and felt like Laura was more concerned with payment than my care. I paid the full amount and eventually opted not to have her attend to the birth after some texts I found insensitive. (I'll never forget the "sorry I triggered you" text.)

I am a type A personality. I did all the research, I mentally prepared for an unmedicated birth,…read moreand I thought I did not need a doula. However, at 32 weeks I began to have my doubts - this was my first birth, will I be strong enough? Will my husband and I remember everything we learned? Now began a race against the clock to find a doula. Karlye came recommend to us by another doula, and from our first phone call I knew we were in good hands. Her science based philosophy, empathy and calm demeanor played a huge role in making our birth experience everything we hoped for. Both Karlye and her back up doula, Adrianna attended my birth. I cannot thank them enough. They were there in all the critical moments. They asked the providers questions. They knew exactly what I needed when my contractions got intense. They provided guidance to my husband on how he could support me best. They held my legs when I pushed. All the while reassuring me that I was strong and I was doing a great job birthing my daughter. Having Karlye as our doula was one of THE BEST choices we made. No matter what kind of birth you are planning for, Karlye is a great addition to your support team.

Karlye was my doula for my natural birthing experience. I am not sure that I had any expectations…read moreas this was my first time delivering a baby but she managed to exceed any feelings, thoughts, hopes, and fears that I had. She not only supported me through the most difficult thing that I've ever done in my entire life, but she supported my family in getting me through what was a long 50+ hour labor full of ups, downs, some very intense contractions, no pain medication and emotions. I couldn't imagine going through this without her by my side. She was my rock, my therapist, my cheerleader, and my friend. I am so lucky to have met this incredible women and I don't know that I have admired anyone as much as I do her. Thank you Karlye from the bottom of my heart you are amazing and I will be forever in your debt.

Kristi came to our home and provided a safety and CPR class. The information she provided was…read moreinvaluable! She discussed many studies to support the information she provided. She was supportive and encouraging of questions. She was able to provide hands on information, was personable and friendly. I really enjoyed the information she shared! I will be reaching out to her through the duration of my pregnancy for advice and assistance after delivery for breastfeeding.

Merrie was one of the best decisions we made during our birth journey. As we prepared for a VBAC,…read moreshe helped calm both my husband's and my fears with a level of knowledge, reassurance, and confidence that was truly invaluable. She never pushed an agenda - instead, she empowered us with information, supported our wishes, and helped us feel prepared every step of the way. During labor and delivery, she was an incredible advocate while also working seamlessly alongside the medical team. Her ability to strike that balance - supporting us wholeheartedly while fostering a collaborative environment with our doctors and nurses - made us feel genuinely cared for. Beyond her expertise, Merrie is simply an amazing human being. Compassionate, calming, intuitive, and deeply invested in her clients, she made one of the most important days of our lives so much better than we ever could have imagined. I truly cannot recommend her enough. If we're lucky enough to have another baby, Merrie will be my very first phone call to make sure she's available for the birth.

Lauren was the best! I couldn't imagine not having her there. She showed up and immediately set up…read morecandles and essential oils, and never left my side. She guided me and my husband into different positions, massaged me, and gave me the affirmations I needed to keep going. Can't recommend her enough. My husband said she felt like an extension of himself, because she just anticipated our needs!

My husband and I LOVED working with Nicole and could not imagine giving birth without her. I went…read moreinto labor unexpectedly at 35wks. She met us at Lutheran hospital and was with us all through labor. She made sure I had what I needed, massaged me and was a constant encouragement (especially when I needed it!). With her help I was able to stick to my birth plan and have an unmediated birth. She went one step further and helped me hire a photographer to come by (my photographer was unable to be there that day) and finalized plans to get my placenta encapsulated. We were SO thankful for her! I would recommend her to everyone!

The experience of having a child is one of the most profound which you will ever experience, so…read morehaving the right people in the room is probably one of the bigger decisions you can make in advance. I hadn't thought about having a doula present during my birth until a friend of mine suggested Nicole. We met and I immediately knew that I could trust her. She was open minded and respectful of the birth my husband and I wanted and was very forth coming in what I should expect and how to guide me through it. I could tell right away that she truly cared. When the day came for my son to arrive, I called Nicole and told her that my water broke but that I didn't think she really needed to come to the hospital right away. She asked me a few questions, and then said "I think I'll get my stuff ready and head on over". I was so glad she did. My contractions quickly sped up and by the time she got there, I was very happy to see her. She sat quietly with me, not asking a bunch of questions, or making a big to do. Just being present. Within the next few hours as my labor progressed, she stayed calm, kept me informed, advocated for the birth that I wanted (I did hypnobabies birthing) and relieved my husband as well. She was by my side the whole time, but one of the strongest moments I felt with how important she was in being there was actually after the birth of my son. Nicole sat by my side immediately after the birth and held my hand, telling me that I did a great job and that I was done! My husband was with my son, who was being suctioned and needed some attention. If Nicole wasn't there, I would have been by myself. Looking back, this was so important to have someone there with me, 100% supporting me. There is so much attention which is immediately placed on the baby after the birth and sometimes the Mom is forgotten for a bit, but Nicole never let that happen and I am very very grateful for that. I recommend her to anyone who is considering a doula and will absolutely be calling her for the birth of a second child.

Our experience with Braving Doula Collective is one that is hard to put into words. Both Mac and…read moreSkylar were incredible throughout not only during our birth, but also just as much during weeks leading up to the big day. Prior to meeting with Braving Doula, I was convinced that we didn't need any extra assistance. However, my husband felt strongly that the added support would be beneficial for both of us. I am SO happy that I listened to him because hiring Braving Doula was the best thing we could have ever done! Nothing about our birth went as planned. There were endless scary twists and turns, and we got limited information about what was going on from the doctors. The doula's were essential in helping us understand what was going on and emotionally guiding us along the whole way. They are not only fabulous doula's, but inspirational people. I would recommend them to anyone whether this is your first birth or 10th!

Never have I received such quality care anywhere else. The providers take their time at the…read moreappointment and really try to find out what the true cause is, rather than writing you a script and sending you on your way. They started as just my provider, but quickly became the go-to for my whole family. I started coming here after a couple of doctors handled my miscarriage in the most cold, dismissive way possible. Bella respects the dignity of human life, and it's clear in every visit. They were wonderful for my rainbow pregnancy and are very attentive to my child. Yes-- they are some services they don't provide, and I'm not sure why that's not 100% disclosed on their site. However, this is the only office like this around Denver, and I'd argue that if this isn't your thing, you have many options, whereas someone like myself only has Bella. Thank you to all the people who make this place so warm.

Looking for a fresh, cozy new place to take care of your health? Meet Bella with me. I just found…read morethem and holy cow, not only do they take mainstream insurance and offer functional medicine visits, they are also the most trauma informed place I've ever visited. Said as a social worker, this is no small feat, especially for a primary and specialty care clinics. Wow. What office do you know that also has an outdoor patio for you and its staff? When you take care of your people, the people take good care of the clients. So easy, but so hard for so many businesses to truly grasp. Not Bella, though. My visit was almost like meeting a new friend. Everything was laid back, while being professional and focused, but not cold and sterile like you'd expect with a doctors office. Can't wait to return. Who says that, lol. Def book an appt if you're looking for a new way to care for yourself. I'm still so impressed.

Had a great experience here recently. I'd be looking for a new OBGYN - especially one that was…read morecloser to my house and had easy parking. I saw PA Jamie Skeeters who was very nice, listened to all my questions and concerns, and even gave me some ideas/solutions for some issues. She never seemed judgmental. An added bonus about this office is they do in house bloodwork! So nice not to have to leave and go to a Quest office another day and wait on results. We discussed taking some vitamin and hormone level readings and I waited for like 2 minutes in the waiting room before the phlebotomist came out. She was also pleasant, blood work done in a few minutes and I was outta there! Office was pleasant and clean and parking was very easy. Definitely recommend this practice and seeing PA Skeeters.

Dr. Leslie Scariano's an absolute delight, and I would strongly recommend her services to anyone in…read moreneed of special care. Our sessions together never feel rushed as she's a patient and attentive provider but one who's also proactive if/when any problems arise. Her clinical building has an ample amount of parking which is especially helpful during the winter months, and her office is clean and calming, with warm welcoming vibes. If you're searching for an OB/GYN, or even thinking about switching over to someone new, then do yourself a favor and look no further!