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Doulas in Colo Springs/Pueblo area

post #1 of 17
1/27/10 at 3:09pm
Thread Starter 
I am looking for a doula in the Pueblo area. I'm looking for one that is comfortable or familiar with hypnobabies and who would be comfortable attending (with a midwife) a HBA3C. Thanks!

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post #2 of 17
1/28/10 at 7:10pm
The only doulas that I know of down in Pueblo are Emily Likens 719-275-6135 and Heather Wiegert 719-551-4261.

Other than that, a great place to find Colorado Springs doulas is www.csdoulas.com

Personally, I have had experience with both VBAC and Hypnobabies clients. I have even take a full Hypnobirthing course, which I know is a little bit different, but none the less...
post #3 of 17
1/28/10 at 9:13pm
I highly reccomend Gina Gerboth, she was the intern m/w at my hb and she will be my midwife this time around. Her website is http://safepassage.wordpress.com/
post #4 of 17
1/29/10 at 5:48pm
There are doulas in the springs who will travel, as well!
post #5 of 17
2/3/10 at 11:07pm
Ah, thanks, Mistletoe! Yes, I'm in Pueblo, and am DONA certified. I'm not sure how much I can say about my business here, but you can certainly call me for more information: 719-369-4368. I would love to talk with you!

Gina Gerboth, Intern Midwife, IBCLC
post #6 of 17
2/3/10 at 11:30pm
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Originally Posted by ginapueblo View Post
Ah, thanks, Mistletoe! Yes, I'm in Pueblo, and am DONA certified. I'm not sure how much I can say about my business here, but you can certainly call me for more information: 719-369-4368. I would love to talk with you! Gina Gerboth, Intern Midwife, IBCLC
Sorry that I didn't mention you Gina but I thought you were not taking doula clients because of your midwifery studies/practice. I should not assume, LOL. Would you like me to continue referring southern doula clients to you?
post #7 of 17
2/8/10 at 12:51pm
Sure, Candace! I am taking doula clients, but you're right--my main emphasis is on my midwifery practice. But I'm not overly busy with that yet, lol. Thanks!
post #8 of 17
2/24/10 at 5:52pm
Brandy Segin is awesome! She was my doula, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Here is a link to her website
http://www.aspenleafbirthservices.com/
post #9 of 17
2/24/10 at 6:24pm
[QUOTE=jessimonster;15111241]Brandy Segin is awesome! [QUOTE]
YES! I concur, Brandy is great! She is my primary back-up doula...
post #10 of 17
2/24/10 at 6:40pm
She's going to be my midwife if I ever have another baby. I've already decided.
post #11 of 17
2/26/10 at 12:49am
OP do you already have a vbac accepting midwife down there? If so will you pm me the name or contact info?


Or anyone else reading this for that matter.
post #12 of 17
2/26/10 at 9:41pm

Vbac

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Originally Posted by Thystle View Post
OP do you already have a vbac accepting midwife down there? If so will you pm me the name or contact info?
Susie Trujillo is in Canon City.

BTW, did you know that it is still legal to have VBAC's at home in Colorado? Under certain qualifying conditions, of course. The Department of Regulatory Agencies states that to have a midwife perform a VBAC at home, at least 18 months must have elapsed since your last cesarean delivery AND that if you have had two or more cesarean section deliveries, you must also have had at least one vaginal delivery to be eligible to have a midwife perform a VBAC at home.
post #13 of 17
2/28/10 at 12:07am
Awesome!
post #14 of 17
3/2/10 at 9:01pm
Check out Carrie at www.birthteather.com
post #15 of 17
3/19/10 at 4:26pm
Thread Starter 
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AND that if you have had two or more cesarean section deliveries, you must also have had at least one vaginal delivery to be eligible to have a midwife perform a VBAC at home.
There are some midwives in the area willing to work around this stipulation. Just FYI. Also FWIW, I'm refusing to sign this part of the mandated VBAC consent form.
post #16 of 17
3/19/10 at 4:50pm
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Originally Posted by babycatcher12 View Post
There are some midwives in the area willing to work around this stipulation. Just FYI.
**snicker**

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Originally Posted by babycatcher12 View Post
Also FWIW, I'm refusing to sign this part of the mandated VBAC consent form.
Good for you for taking charge of your own healthcare!
post #17 of 17
3/19/10 at 11:16pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks! I'm planning on writing why I'm refusing to sign this portion and including a couple of research articles about VBAMC and the risks of a c/s (primary or repeat).

IMO...if the law were really concerned about the risk of rupture and the number of c/s scars it would mandate that no one could have HBAC if they had more than 1 scar. The law is really saying...unless you're "proven" you don't get to try. It's really (again IMO) a $$ thing and less about the health of the mom. Regardless of the need for a c/s in the first place.

Sorry for the vent. I guess I kinda hijacked my own thread.

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