Welcome to Grounding Touch Doula Services!

I am a certified birth doula through DONA International, the top ranking doula training program in the world.

A midwife is a health care provider, while a doula is a non-medical childbirth professional. You might choose to have a midwife instead of an OB for prenatal care and to deliver your baby—midwives can deliver babies in hospitals, birthing centers or even in your home. A doula, on the other hand, doesn’t replace your healthcare practitioner but rather can add extra services, such as helping you with techniques to manage pain during labor and even providing support and help during baby’s early days.

Although I plan my schedule strategically to make sure I am at every birth, I will also always have 2-3 professional and trusted backups in the case that I cannot attend. Meeting my backups beforehand is an option!

Yes! I have worked with dozens of women who both chose to be induced as well as needed to be. I am familiar with the timeline of inductions and can support you in that process.

Yes! I love to support home births. Birthing at home can be a wonderful and magical experience, although I do require that you be working with a provider such as a midwife for your delivery.

You’re right that most labors last longer than 12 hours from start to finish, but families usually don’t need continuous doula support for that entire time.

During our prenatal visits, we’ll go over the stages of labor and talk about the best time to call me. Early labor is often the longest phase, and many people find it most comfortable to be at home with the support of a partner, family member, or friend. During this stage, I’ll stay in touch with you by phone or text, and when you’re ready, I’ll join you in person.

For my own wellbeing and to ensure I can show up fully present, I generally limit in-person labor support to 12 hours. In most cases, this is more than enough. If your birth extends beyond 12 hours, you’ll have the option to continue my support at a rate of $75/hour. If I am unable to stay past 12 hours due to prior commitments or personal needs, I will call in my trusted backup doula, who follows the same hourly policy.

In many hospitals in Colorado, doulas are allowed in the operating room (OR) for a cesarean (C-section), in addition to one support person such as a spouse or partner. During prenatal visits we will discuss this (even if you are not planning to have a cesarean).

Yes, I have a lot of experience supporting high risk pregnancies and am happy to help you navigate that process, whatever it is you are working with.

Yes! Some people think that if you have an epidural you do not need labor support but that is usually not true. There is a lot of things I can do as your doula to help your baby descend into an optimal position and help your mind and body prepare for delivery. Plus, pushing with an epidural is its own unique experience that requires support.

I have experience and training in massage therapy, HypnoBirthing, Spinning Babies position changes, acupressure, aromatherapy, hot and cold therapy, deep relaxation breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, counter pressure and more. All of these can be utilized in your birthing space!

Yes! I have supported many women through successful VBACs. Using techniques to get baby into the optimal position, making sure labor is progressing and helping you relax your body, I can help you achieve a smooth vaginal delivery.

I am currently in network with Medicaid, Kaiser, and Carrot Fertility, but am happy to provide documentation for any other insurance company so that you can get reimbursed. For Medicaid, there will be no out of pocket expenses for the client. For Kaiser, the client must have the doula benefit to qualify for no out of pocket expense. For Carrot, services and cost depend on the clients benefit.