Colorado Springs Birth Professionals
Welcome to my guide on the best birthing resources in Colorado Springs. This includes midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, chiropractors, birth centers and more.
Each of these recommendations are women that I have personally had the privilege of working alongside. I consider them highly qualified in their specialized fields. They each have such compassionate hearts and believe in serving their clients to the highest level.
MIDWIVES
JESSICA NIPP
OF HOLISTIC HOME BIRTH
Jessica Nipp is one of the most experienced home birth midwives in Colorado Springs. Her calm demeanor and respectful presence during your birth is exactly the energy you want. She will make you feel safe and comfortable to bring your baby into the world.
Website: http://www.holistichomebirth.com/
Emily phone: 719-661-9028
Email: HolisticHomeBirth@yahoo.com
KIM WOODARD OSTERHOLZER
BIRTH AT HOME MIDWIFERY SERVICES
Kim is a midwife and a published author who’s written several books surrounding pregnancy and her experience as a midwife in amish country. She has such a huge heart and a great respect for the birth process; she is patient, knowledgeable and respectful. It is inspiring to watch as she works with laboring families.
Website: http://www.kimosterholzer.com/
Email: kim@kimosterholzer.com
Phone: 269.420.0649
MOUNTAIN MIRACLES MIDWIFERY
The midwives at MMM are so knowledgeable and the women you want by your side when you have your baby. They have tons of experience, are Certified Nurse Midwives in Colorado Springs who also accept insurance. I attended and photographed the home births of Tiffany’s 2nd and 3rd children, and it was such an honor to witness this midwife giving birth to her own babies in her home.
Website: https://mountainmiraclesmidwifery.com/
Email: info@mountainmiraclesmidwifery.com
Phone: (719) 249-6608
DOULAS
SARAH NORRIS
OF NURTURED IN JOY
Sarah is such a great doula! She gives kind encouragement throughout labor and gentle hands-on support during contractions. She anticipates needs before you even know you have them. She always has a bag of “tools” to help support your needs. She is great at holding space for you and meeting you where YOU are at in your labor.
Sarah also offers postpartum doula support!
Website: https://www.nurturedinjoy.com/
Email: nurturedinjoy@gmail.com
Phone: 719.432.5032
SESCH WREN
OF BIRTH & BEGINNINGS
Sesch has such a complete set of offerings from labor support, to postpartum support, childbirth classes, and even hand/foot/placenta castings. She has 12 years of experience supporting birthing families and is well respected in our local community.
Website: https://www.birthbeginningsdoula.com/
Email: sesch@BirthBeginningsDoula.com
Phone: (719) 309-8865
LIZ GUERRA
OF STUDIO KANTA
Liz has an incredibly peaceful presence and gracefully flows through your labor alongside you. She is also very experienced in bereavement births and will graciously and respectfully support you through the unthinkable if you know in advance that your baby will not survive birth.
Website: https://studiokanta3.com/liz-guerra-holistic-health-practitioner/
Phone: 719-271-2354
CHIROPRACTORS
DR TAYLOR & DR JOSH LOGAN
OF TRUE NORTH CHIROPRACTIC
True North is a place that I look forward to going because they are incredibly friendly and welcoming! They are always excited to see you and don’t just treat you like a patient. They actually care about people’s health and wellness and I love the wholistic approach that they take.
Website: https://www.thetruenorthlife.com/
Email: info@truenorthlife.com
Phone: 719-301-5781
DR. KENT DAAVETTILA
OF ETIO CHIROPRACTIC
Dr Kent and Kat are incredibly passionate about this community. They are here to serve their community and educate them to live their healthiest life. They love serving young families and believe that good health starts right away. They are so kind and friendly!
Website: https://etiochiropractic.com/
Email: etiochiropractic@gmail.com
Phone: (719) 627-3846
OTHER SERVICES
BEGINNINGS BIRTH CENTER
This is Colorado Springs’ first free-standing birth center. They support families through the midwifery model of care. They offer the option of water birth as well as VBACs. They are a great hub for classes, education, and professional support in a variety of areas. I’ve attended several births here and the midwives are fabulous!
Website: https://beginningsbirthcenter.com/
Email: info@beginningsbirthcenter.com
Phone: (719) 367-9405
LAUREN PILGER
IBCLC (INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT) OF WILDFLOWER BREASTFEEDING
Lauren is so caring and kind. She is passionate about supporting women through their breastfeeding journey. She’s so knowledgable, educated, and compassionate.
Website: http://www.wildflowerbreastfeeding.com/
Email: lauren@wildflowerbreastfeeding.com
Phone: 707.832.6858
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
AMANDA SMITH
Your placenta will be picked up within 3 hours of delivery (or upon discharge from the hospital), prepared, and then returned to you within 72 hours. Amanda encapsulates using Traditional Chinese Medicine Method, so properly stored placenta capsules can be used during the postpartum period and beyond.
Website: https://www.amandasmithdoula.com/
Email: amandasmithdoula@gmail.com
Phone: 601.818.6718
POSTPARTUM DOULA
SARAH NORRIS OF NURTURED IN JOY
A postpartum doula’s focus lies on nurturing the new mother while fostering a healthy adjustment and transition for the newborn. She understands what is normal and what is not for both mothers and infants during the weeks after delivery and can help ease the transition for everyone involved. Her mission is to help make the postpartum experience a joyful and positive season for all members of the family
Website: https://www.nurturedinjoy.com/postpartum-support.html
Email: nurturedinjoy@gmail.com
Phone: 719.432.5032
Are you unsure of the difference between a doula and a midwife? No worries, I’ve got you. Read here.
