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Birth Doulas
Compassionate and Experienced Support for Your Birth Journey
Birth is a powerful and transformative event, and we are here to help you feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way. Whether you’re hoping for a natural birth, a medicated birth, or something in between, we work with you and your partner to help you have the experience that aligns with your values and needs.
What Is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and shortly after birth.
Why Hire a Birth Doula?
The birth experience matters. It shapes your memory of the day and can influence how you feel in the weeks and months afterward. We believe that every birthing person deserves to feel empowered, respected, and supported.
Research shows that having a birth doula can lead to:
- Shorter labors
- Fewer interventions
- Lower chance of cesarean birth
- Higher satisfaction with the birth experience
- Improved breastfeeding and bonding
You already have the strength within you. A doula simply helps you tap into that strength.
How Does a Birth Doula Work With the Family?
A birth doula offers guidance, reassurance, and hands-on help throughout the childbirth journey. From pregnancy to early postpartum, a doula is there to walk alongside you, not replace anyone, but enhance the support you already have.
During pregnancy, your doula:
- Gets to know your goals, values, and any fears or concerns
- Helps you explore birth preferences and create a birth plan
- Shares evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions
During labor and birth, your doula:
- Helps you communicate your preferences with the medical team
- Stays with you throughout the entire process
- Offers comfort techniques like massage, counterpressure, and breathing cues
- Suggests position changes to help with labor progress
- Provides emotional encouragement and calm presence
- Supports your partner or other support people so they feel confident and included
After the birth, your doula:
- Checks in on your recovery and well-being
- Provides a space to process the birth experience
- Offers resources for newborn care and feeding support if needed
Your birth doula becomes a trusted part of your care team. Our role is to make sure you feel heard, respected, and supported, however your birth unfolds.
Why Choose BabyMatters?
Choosing Debbie and BabyMatters over others offers a unique blend of experience, expertise, and personalized care that sets us apart. Here are some reasons why:
- Decades of Experience: With over 35 years of combined experience, our certified birth doulas bring a steady, confident presence to your birth team. We’ve supported hundreds of families through all types of births—in homes, hospitals, and birth centers.
- Team Approach: We work alongside your partner, loved ones, and medical providers to create a cohesive, respectful team. A doula does not replace anyone—they enhance the entire experience for everyone involved.
- Personalized Care: No two families are the same, and neither is our support. We take the time to understand your values, preferences, and concerns. Whether you want an unmedicated birth, an epidural, or you’re not sure yet, we support your choices with compassion and without judgment.
- Evidence-Based Practices: We stay up to date on current research and best practices in birth support. You’ll receive tools and information you can trust, helping you make informed decisions at every stage.
- Calm, Grounded Presence: Birth can bring big emotions. We are trained to remain calm, centered, and fully present—bringing steady support when things feel intense or uncertain.
When you choose BabyMatters, you’re choosing experienced, compassionate care that centers your voice and values. We’re here to help you feel empowered, informed, and supported from the first contraction to the first snuggle.
Personalized Care in Northern Colorado
We offer birth doula services in the Longmont and Loveland areas and may consider other nearby locations depending on availability. Our support is tailored to your preferences and designed to meet your needs with compassion, skill, and flexibility.
Debbie is certified by ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) as a Birth Doula and has decades of experience supporting families like yours.
Ready to Learn More?
We offer a free consultation so you can ask questions and see if our approach is the right fit for you. You can find our Birth Doula packages and schedule your consultation in Our Shop.