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Requirements for
Birth Center Care

We want every family to feel confident, prepared, and supported for birth. These requirements exist because we've seen firsthand how preparation transforms the birth experience.

Pro Tip — Ask About Packages!

Many doulas on our approved list offer all-in-one packages that include their doula services plus childbirth education, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes. This can simplify your preparation and often save money. Ask your doula what's included!

Requirement One

Your Doula

Required for: All first-time parents, first-time VBAC clients, and anyone whose last birth included pain medications. A doula may also be required at your midwife's discretion.

We gain nothing financially from you hiring a doula or taking classes. We recommend these providers because we have the most experience working with them and know they will consistently meet our high expectations. We strive for excellence in our care, and we expect the same from anyone supporting our clients.

What to expect from your doula

  • A formal written agreement including qualified backup if she is unavailable
  • Emotional and physical presence throughout your birth — first by phone, then in person at your home before leaving for the birth center
  • Attendance through your entire labor and birth, and for a mutually agreed period after
  • Commitment to stay with you through the birth even if a location or plan change is needed
  • Direct communication with your midwife team after arriving for labor support
  • Expertise in labor positions, comfort measures, hydration, and when to leave for the birth center
  • Physical support including counter pressure, hip squeezes, and more as needed

Approved Labor & Birth Doulas

Sarah Norris & Hope Ezell
Colorado Springs Doulas
coloradospringsdoulas.com
Hope: 253-266-1099
Medicaid
Emma Sanchez
Maranatha Birth Services
maranathabirth.com
Medicaid
Holeigh Allen, Ashleigh Lutui, Ryley Henninger
The Doula Circle
doulacircle.com · 720-288-0610
PostpartumClasses
Amanda York
Time to Push
timetopush.com
amandayorkdoula@gmail.com
Jayme Brewington
The Warrior Exchange
thewarriorexchange.com · 719-209-2672
ClassesPostpartum
Sarah Williamson
Wild Heart Birth Services
wildheartbirthservices.com · 719-466-1356
Jamie Dibble
Sweetness and Hope
sweetnessandhope.com · 719-649-3292
Vanessa Stepan
Birth Well Colorado Springs
birthwellcosprings.com · 413-977-3016
Sesch Wren
Birth & Beginnings
birthbeginningsdoula.com
PostpartumClasses
Madeline Schulle
Little Birdie Birth
littlebirdiebirth.com · 719-433-2433
Classes
Leah Boains
Hand in Hand
handinhandbirthdoula.com
Classes
Hannah Stebbins
A Better Birth Journey
abetterbirthjourney.my.canva.site · 719-659-3911
Emma Swank
Abundant Births
abundantbirths.com
Jennifer Mikolaitis
Servant's Heart Doula
servantsheartdoula.org
Jennie Sides
Birth Boot Camp
jsidesdoula.com · 719-725-9771
Classes
Monique Moore
Grace of Life Doula
monique@graceoflifedoula.com · 505-417-5291
Classes
Sydney Johnston
Birth Perspectives by Sydney
birthperspectivesbysydney.com
Classes
Ariel Haynes
Blooming Footprints
bloomingfootprints.com
Classes
Rae Mahan
Birthing Your Way
birthingyourwaycosprings.com · 315-529-2294
Push Doulas
pushdoulas.com
Candace McCollett
Westside Birth Connection
westsidebirthconnection.com · 719-213-3740
For moms who have given birth before · Tricare approved
ClassesMedicaid

Pueblo & Surrounding Areas

Koryn Holden
korynholden.squarespace.com · 719-821-6747
ClassesMedicaid
Brianna Freda-Reed
View Brochure
Crystal Hutto
Nurture Latch Consulting
nurturelatchconsulting.squarespace.com · 805-835-5779
Jannelle Allong-Diakabana
Flower 'n Fox Doula
flowernfoxdoula.com
Medicaid
Leslie Gilbert
Sacred Spaces CO
sacredspacesco.com · 303-717-5401
Brittany Burke
Root and Flow Doula Services
rootandflowdoulaservices.com

Sibling Doulas

The Doula Circle
On-call trained childcare for when you go into labor
doulacircle.com · 303-589-8789 (text welcome)

Postpartum Doulas

Requirement Two

Childbirth Education

Required for: First-time parents, first-time VBAC clients, and those who had pain medications with their last delivery. Classes must be taught by a live instructor — not pre-recorded, and ideally in-person. Start around 28 weeks and complete by 34–35 weeks.

Additionally, first-time parents must attend separate Newborn Care and Breastfeeding classes if not included in their childbirth education course.

Attendance at our Birth Center Wrap Up Class is required by 37.6 weeks — offered at no additional cost. This class covers specific information about birth and postpartum care at Beginnings.

Second-time parents: Refresher courses may fulfill the requirement with midwife approval. Options include Westside Birth Connection Drop-In Refreshers, Birthing From Within by ENSO, One Day Hybrid by ENSO, and The Bradley Method by All Births Matter. Ask your midwife.

Requirement Three

Breastfeeding Classes & IBCLCs

Required for: First-time parents, unless breastfeeding is included in your childbirth education course. We also provide up to 6 group lactation support appointments within the first 6 weeks postpartum — included in your non-covered services fee.

Approved Classes

IBCLCs — In-Home Lactation Consultants

Insurance coverage tip: Visit The Lactation Network to check if your insurance covers your chosen IBCLC. Or consider SimpliFed for virtual visits — including Health First Colorado Medicaid coverage. Text 888-458-1364.

Requirement Four

Newborn Care Classes

Required for: First-time parents, unless newborn care is included in your childbirth education course.

Requirement Five

Birth Center Wrap Up Class

Required for all clients — must be completed before your 36-week visit. Available at no additional cost.

Our Birth Center Wrap Up class is now available as a video you can watch at your own convenience — no scheduling required. It covers everything you need to know about birth and postpartum care at Beginnings, so you arrive at your 36-week visit feeling fully prepared.

Your midwife will provide the video link at the appropriate point in your care. Questions after watching? Bring them to your 36-week visit!

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