I felt very unempowered in the delivery of my child and felt that my body had failed me - a lot due…read moreto the experience of working with a doula and what 'should' happen. I had a traumatic birth experience that led to PPD. While a doula can't control how a path journey goes, I found the lack of open kindness and preparation to have made things so worst that I wish I had gone without and how much better off I would have been and our child. We recently welcomed our second child and it was a wonderful healing journey without the help of Cory or any doula. It made me reflect back on how negative my experience was here.

This review is a long time coming!…read more My husband and I were expecting our first and wanted to do a water birth at Baby + Co. As we started to take our birthing classes, we both realized we were out of our element. We needed help!! But not just any help, we wanted to help someone help us. We specifically wanted a training doula. I emailed a few different doulas in search of the perfect one for our family. We found "Not Crunchy" Cory! From the first email I knew that she was the one I wanted to be with me at my birth. Not only because she was willing to take us on despite my due date being the same week of Thanksgiving, but also because she was the right kind of energy for us. Cory was on the same page we were in terms of cord cutting, bathing, etc. which just solidified that we had made the right choice. She never pushed anything on us or told us that our choices were wrong. As a first-time mom, that is worth its weight in GOLD! She frequently checked in with us as my due date neared and had visited with us twice before to calm our nerves about what an unmediated birth would "feel" like. We practiced different pressure points and positions that we could utilize, and talked about what to do when I went into labor. Little did I know she would be the reason we had our dream water birth instead of a hotel birth. I had an incredibly quick labor and told Cory at 3 PM I needed her to join me. She arrived around 5 PM and by 7:27 PM we had a baby. All those pressure points and positions we discussed went out the door! I didn't want to be touched and she totally respected that. She ended up being there just to support my husband and I and tell us that we needed to head to the birth center NOW! Fast forward to our postpartum visit and she was so helpful I didn't want her to leave. She is now a friend and a resource that I can utilize whenever I have any questions. She has been such a lifesaver, I cannot imagine going through this without her. She is simply amazing!!

Merrie is incredible! Not only is she the best Birth Doula I have ever worked with, her passion,…read moreher love and dedication to the entire family through the birthing journey shines through. I will be flying to Denver shortly to meet with Merrie and to accompany her as my mentor. I'm so excited to learn from Merrie all of the things a Doula brings to the moms and families she works with. Thank you Merrie! I cannot wait to see you. xx, Tammy Schmoyer

Our birth experience with Merrie as our doula was incredible and I absolutely would not have been…read moreable to have the empowering birth I had without her support and guidance. She is an expert. She came over after I had gone into labor and helped us stay home as long as possible before transitioning to the hospital, where she further assisted me in laboring for several more hours without pain meds before it became obvious that things had become stalled and I needed an epidural. After that point she easily guided the transition to later stages and made suggestions to the care team that almost certainly helped me avoid a c-section. After going through this I can see how easy it would be to have a really scary and traumatic birth experience, but with Merrie by my side it was super empowering and positive. I am so grateful for her expert advice and calm, grounded presence.

Becca is a wonderful Doula! Before the birth of my son, she thoroughly discussed all the subjects…read morerelated to her roll as my Doula and things myself and my husband needed to be prepared for. We went through different birthing positions, discussed my birth plan and practiced counter pressure. During my labor she kept me comfortable, hydrated, and reassured me through all of my choices while reminding me that they were MY CHOICES and that I needed to do what I wanted to do. She helped me stay focused when I had lost my rhythm and helped encourage me to stay relaxed as much as possible. After the birth of my son, she checked in with my husband and I and made sure we were eating, sleeping, succeeding in our new roll as parents and discussed the birth process. Throughout the entire experience Becca was so professional, responsive, loving, encouraging and knowledgeable.

From the owner: Elements Wellness, with instructor Becca Holcomb, is excited to be connecting with women, yoga, and…read morewellness communities! Hosting mobile yoga classes and doula support in and around Summit County Colorado, as well as, yoga teacher trainings Nation Wide! Becca specializes in prenatal and postpartum movement as a yoga instructor, personal trainer and doula. Join her in a yoga class or reach out to discuss how she can support you!

We all know how good Yoga is for our body and mind. If you are like me, we enjoy guided yoga from…read moresomeone we perceive is a master in their work. Jaime is a master of her work who inspires her students to go deeper...into everything. The space for yoga is also important and Open Sky Yoga creates a zen place for adding to the good vibes. Its an inviting studio with an instructor who welcomes her students with open arms. Fairplay, Colorado is lucky to have Open Sky Yoga!

Jamie is amazing! If you are in the Fairplay area, do yourself a favor and take a class with her…read more She is a special soul and always leave there grounded and feeling great. I highly recommend her and Open Sky Yoga. I drive 30 minutes each way to do the class and it is more than worth it.

Terri was incredible and my birth experience was wonderful directly because of her involvement. She…read moreis warm, kind, caring, thoughtful, sweet, and funny and having her with me every step of my journey was incredible. She helped me craft my birth plan with zero judgement and then walked with me through a very long, difficult, and decision-heavy labor. Any time a nurse, doctor, or midwife offered suggestions, I cleared the room except for myself, my husband, and Terri and she gave me the information and support I needed to make the best decision for myself and our baby. I truly cannot recommend Terri enough and I want her to be at every single one of my births.

As a first-time mom planning a natural birth, I truly cannot express how grateful I am to have had…read moreTerri as my doula. From the very beginning of my pregnancy, she was a constant source of support, encouragement, and wisdom. We stayed in regular contact, and she always made time to check in and offer guidance as my pregnancy progressed. Near the end, she even came to my home to review my birth plan in detail and ensure everything I envisioned was clearly laid out. My labor ended up lasting 28 hours--all of it back labor, which was incredibly intense. Terri was by my side for nearly the entire time, offering physical and emotional support I didn't even know I would need. I truly believe I wouldn't have been able to labor naturally and at home for as long as I did without her calming presence and expert care. When it was finally time to head to the hospital, Terri seamlessly became my biggest advocate, making sure the nurses were aware of my preferences and helping create a supportive environment. She wasn't just amazing for me--she was also incredible for my husband, helping him feel involved and at ease by walking him through every step. After the birth, Terri continued to be an incredible support. She visited our home to check in on both me and the baby, and in the following weeks, she regularly checked in to see how we were doing. As I adjusted to life as a new mom, her encouragement, reassurance, and compassion made such a difference during those early, emotional days. Thanks to Terri, I was able to deliver a healthy baby boy and look back on my birth experience with nothing but gratitude and joy. Whether you're planning a natural birth, a medicated birth, hospital or home--Terri is the doula you want by your side. She made my first birth experience so special, and I would 100% recommend her to any expecting mother!

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.

I feel so cared for and safe in Madison's hands. We utilized her as a post partum doula for both…read moreour children and it couldn't have been a better fit. In massage, she helped me understand how much of the work is actually about relaxing the nervous system as well as the body. Madison is the best!

Madison is my dream midwife! I had the most magical home birth with her support. I felt so seen,…read morenourished, loved, protected, cared for, and safe during my pregnancy and labor journey with her. She really helped me to release fear, trust my body, tune into my baby, and trust in the process of life. These are gifts I will keep forever. I am eternally grateful to the Universe for aligning us to have this journey together. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant or planning on conceiving :)

Justina is an AMAZMING doula, and 100% dedicated. The circumstances of our son's birth were not…read moreideal (as they often aren't!), but Justina made sure we were taken care of completely and went above and beyond to be there for us. Not only is Justina incredibly caring and sweet, she is full of energy and very inspired by the birth process. In fact, she made us more excited about birth than we had thought possible! She also answered texts and emails promptly, and had very helpful pre-birth sessions. She is so knowledgeable, and if she doesn't know something she will find out the answer for you. We couldn't recommend Justina more for her doula and lactation services.

Justina is such an amazing doula! First we got to know and trust each other and as time got closer…read moreto birth, I was feeling much more confident because I knew she would be there. She was my advocate the whole time. She was compassionate and straight forward. She worked very hard during my labor and helped at each step of the process. I had my husband at my left side and Justina at my right side and both made things go smoother! Can't recommend her enough.

We couldn't imagine having anyone other than Amy as our birth doula. As first time parents, she…read moregave us confidence through her experience, knowledge of all kinds of birth situations, strong and kind demeanor, and everything else we could have possibly wanted from a doula. She offered the right support and information at the right time throughout our whole birth and pregnancy. Her background as a Physical Therapist was equally as important to us as her doula skills. I can't fathom having a doula without this type of experience (She's a licensed PT.) Amy combines a background of medical knowledge, birth experience, doula training, great intuition and being a rock solid mentor/positive force in the birth process to be the best at what she does. If you're looking for a doula in Boulder, Longmont, Denver or anywhere across the front range, I wouldn't go with anyone else. She's as good as it gets.

I've been seeing Amy Meilen for pelvic physical therapy following the birth of my second child. I…read morehad a 4-finger separation (diastisis reci) and was a bit forlorn about ever healing from it. But Amy has been incredible. First of all, she's so gentle, warm and intuitive. For such an intimate treatment she has made me feel comfortable from the first moment I walked in the door. If I could give her 10 stars I would. I've had pelvic PT elsewhere (at a very highly recommended spot elsewhere in the Front Range) and Amy, by far, exceeds my experience there. I still have healing left to do, but I'm grateful for the work and caring treatment I've received thus far.