"I have known Lisa, Kate, and Jessica for 7 years. Each one of them has a talent for working with pregnant, laboring and postpartum women. They are able to tailor their doula work to each individual client whether is is taking a hike on Sanitas in labor, being awake and present for an all-nighter, or offering great breastfeeding support postpartum. All three have realistic expectations for clients and understand the unpredictable nature of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum without judgement about "how it should be." I highly recommend doula support like Lisa, Kate, and Jessica can provide."

Sarah Truitt MD, OB-GYN

"Lisa Waldo is a wonderful doula who provides loving support to women and their families. I have had the honor to work alongside Lisa in L&D at Boulder Community Hospital’s Family Birth Center. She provides early labor support at home and helps families come to the Birth Center in a timely way. She is great at providing comfort measures and is also a wonderful communicator. She is experienced and has good understanding that birth can be unpredictable. I have observed her helping women process their birth so that even when interventions are necessary, they feel positive about their accomplishments.

Lisa's wonderful partners, Jessica and Kate specialize in birth and the postpartum period. This doula group has a great mix of expertise and helps families with labor preparation and the postpartum period. It is normal to focus on the birth process because it is the day you get to meet your baby and become a family but it is also important to prepare for postpartum and parenting! Thanks for all of the doula support you provide for pregnant, laboring and postpartum women! You make a difference! "

Merrilynn Artman, CNM, MS - Boulder Nurse Midwives
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"I highly recommend Balanced Beginnings Doulas. The group works with a professional, warm and open approach, helping their clients to have the best experience possible, whatever that looks like for each client. They support both allopathic and integrative medicines, allowing for Western and Eastern philosophies to come together. Having been a labor and delivery nurse prior to my being an acupuncturist, I always recommend a doula to those planning a hospital birth. I send those I care about and work with to Balanced Beginnings Doulas."

Molly McIntyre, RN, L.Ac – Boulder

"I had a long, tough labor and Jessica really helped us get through it. Her experience as a nurse let her go beyond our expectations. My husband says she took care of all the little things which allowed him to always focus and be there for me. Lisa was there for us since the beginning, helping us not only be ready for the big day, but also making sure we were prepared when we got home from the hospital. She was a wonderful resource anytime we were freaking out and needed some good advice."

Cindy Welch, mother

"Over the years, I've seen Lisa work with numerous patients and families from birth through adolescence; she is reliable, responsible and wholeheartedly dedicated to any task she undertakes. Kate, too, has the important qualities of a strong doula – namely patience, calmness and empathy. We're lucky to have Balanced Beginnings Doulas in our community; their kind, loving spirit and resourcefulness benefits so many young families. I recommend their services with absolute confidence."

Jill Kamon, MD Pediatrician – Boulder

"Lisa and Kate's expertise is coupled with compassion and skill in their work with women and their families. Pregnancy is a special time of nurturing for mom and baby, yet often anxiety and stress accompany pregnancy for many reasons. I have observed Lisa and Kate's valuable contributions to our families in helping mom's cope with the uncertainty that may accompany pregnancy."

Nancy English Ph.D. RN - Aurora

"Having worked alongside Jessica, I can say irrevocably that her clients will feel at complete peace during her labor and delivery experience. Jessica’s expertise with laboring mothers and their families and her compassion for those in her care will insure the best birthing experience possible. Knowing that things can change drastically while one is in labor naturally causes most women some apprehension, but having Jessica by your side showing sincere care and concern will help tremendously. Her compassion along with her having an exceptional education and years of experience in nursing makes her a great liaison between her patient and the medical professionals. Jessica is a wonderful person grounded in life, love and faith. It has been an honor to work with her helping bring new life into the world."

Crissy Hathaway, BSN labor nurse - Boulder

"Kate and Lisa bring a wealth of experience to the labor room. Their clients consistently rate their work as highly supportive. I've always been impressed by their ability to make each birth experience unique, rewarding and positive. I have enjoyed working with each of them and my patients have benefited from their attentive care."

Tracy Jones, MD OB-GYN – Lousiville

"When Jessica and her joyful demeanor came into my hospital room, she put my husband, my mother, and me immediately at ease. She shared our excitement, which meant a lot to me. She was really good at staying calm, keeping me calm and explaining to me everything that was going on. Jessica also has a wonderful sense of humor, which I appreciate greatly, and it made my birthing experience much more memorable. I highly recommend Jessica to be a part of your birth experience. She can contribute so much being a doula and offering her knowledge, professionalism and genuine caring to the entire process of having a baby!"

Suzanne Teele, mother

"Kate was fantastic in every capacity imaginable. She arrived at our house the day after we came home from the hospital with our twin boys, Luca and Dominic. Since then we've developed a wonderful relationship with her, and so have our boys. Kate has given us countless insights into confident parenting and generally staying happy! She's made our first six months as parents so much easier and more relaxed. From bathing our boys the first time to helping them to sleep through the night to organizing the nursery, Kate has been helpful, professional, and a great friend to have in our home. We love her and recommend her unconditionally."

Rebecca, mother of twins – Boulder

"We decided to hire Lisa after the recommendation from friends who had a wonderful experience with her. Having her there for the birth of our son made the entire process beautiful and special. Her expertise and support put both of us at ease and made us feel much more comfortable through the whole process. We felt like we had an advocate, someone who was there to make sure that the entire experience was a positive one, and I don't know how we would have gotten through the birth without her. She especially helped take the pressure off my husband and eased his mind when things got tough. It was also great to have Lisa help with the baby after birth - I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her long before I would have hired a sitter. I have friends who have worked with other doulas and none of them offered the full range of support and services that Balanced Beginnings Doulas does. After all the hours Lisa spent with us, we feel that she is worth every penny - and we would actually pay triple the price for everything she does. We would never consider having another baby without having Lisa with us the whole way."

Jennifer, mother – Louisville

"Jessica attended the delivery of our son 3 years ago. Although we had taken birth classes, read books and done a lot of research, we found that when reality hit, we were not ready for all of the twists and turns labor and delivery can take. Jessica not only coached my wife through many difficult moments but she also coached me through the best ways to support my wife. Her calming yet knowledgeable presence in our delivery room made all of the deference in the world. I cannot imagine how different our birth experience would have been without her!"

Tom, Father – Golden

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kate and Lisa! They came to me when my twin girls were 9 weeks old, and I was most overwhelmed - my daughters were premature and quite small; they had feeding troubles, terrible reflux, and issues with nursing. On top of helping me care for my babies, allowing me to get sleep, helping with light housework and cooking healthy meals, they were there to listen and give much-needed advice. Their care and positive attitudes gave me the confidence I needed. One of my dearest wishes was to nurse my babies. Breastfeeding did not get off to a good start in the hospital, and I was terribly sad to think I may not ever be able to nurse my babies. Kate and Lisa worked tirelessly with me to help that wish come true – their encouragemnet helped me to not lose hope. By the end of their 6 weeks working with us, both of my babies were nursing happily!"

Kellee, mother of twins - Longmont

"My husband and I are first time parents, and Jessica's calm, knowledgeable, loving spirit is the perfect person to look after our new little baby girl. While in her care, I can rest peacefully knowing she is in skilled hands, and Jessica's sweet nature is wonderful energy for our little angel."

Melissa, Mother – Lafayette, Postpartum client