I am the mother to three wonderful children who are all grown. I’ve been married for 31 years and after 16 years of being a doula, I am grateful for this job now more than ever as we transition to a new season of life with our kids. After experiencing my own births and those of my close friends I was drawn to work as a doula. Through these experiences I gained a deeper appreciation for the value of caring, nurturing support during labor. I was fortunate enough to deliver all of my children naturally and realize this could not have happened without the extra support I received during my labor and delivery.
I have been a doula since 2007 and have had the opportunity to attend a variety of births including medicated, non-medicated, multiples, VBAC’s and home births. I use many tools to help a woman cope in labor including massage, pressure points, movement, aromatherapy and I am trained in using a TENS unit and have units that I let my clients use for their labor. I love teaching some of the tricks I have learned over the years to the dad and helping him feel a part of the birth. My goal is for the mom and dad to feel like “WE did it” as they hold their sweet baby. I feel passionate about a woman’s power and ability to have the kind of birth experience she longs for. Birth is a beautiful, powerful and natural event. I believe that during labor, a mom needs to surround herself with people that believe
in her ability and trust her body and I am always honored when chosen to be a part of that team. I also have a special place in my heart for helping families incorporate their Christian faith in their pregnancy and birth. A woman remembers her birth forever…she may not remember the specific details, but she will remember how she felt. She will remember if she was loved and supported, or if she felt fearful and intimidated. I have no magic powers, but I hope my presence helps those memories be as positive as they can be.
I work all along the front range and have worked in most of the area hospitals, birth centers, and even a few homes. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have in person, or by email or phone if that is more convenient. You can contact me at 303-349-7436 or send me an email to terri@coloradocaringdoulas.com.