Colorado Springs Doula & Midwife Support
Colorado Springs Doula & Midwife: Costs, Hospitals & Medicaid
True Joy Birthing is a free birth plan app and doula directory for first-time moms in Colorado Springs. Whether you're looking for a doula or midwife in Colorado Springs, building your birth plan, or figuring out what support even looks like — everything here is free.
Doulas, midwives, hospital policies, and costs, broken down so you can walk in prepared. This guide covers how much doulas cost, whether Medicaid covers a doula, and which hospitals welcome birth partners. New here? Learn what a doula actually does.
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Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak along the I-25 corridor, Colorado Springs families navigate a birth landscape shaped by altitude (6,035 ft) and military presence. UCHealth Memorial Central and Penrose Hospital anchor civilian birth services, while Evans Army Community Hospital serves Fort Carson. Mountain Midwifery Birth Center offers an out-of-hospital option — one of the few freestanding birth centers in the state.
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Nine guided sections. Hospital preferences, pain management, who's in the room — all walked through so nothing gets missed.
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- Update your plan anytime — not a static PDF
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9 guided sections
Hospital preferences, pain management options, who's in the room, feeding preferences, postpartum plans — each section walks you through what each choice means so nothing gets missed. Answer a few questions at a time, save your progress, and come back whenever you want. Your plan builds as you go, so it never feels overwhelming.
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Browse and connect with doulas and midwives serving Colorado Springs right inside the app. See their services, cost ranges, and availability without searching elsewhere. Many Colorado Springs parents use the app to message providers directly and find someone who fits their schedule and personality.
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Export your finished plan as a PDF to share with your provider, doula, or hospital. Easy to update anytime — not a static document you fill out once.
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Colorado Springs Doula & Birth Plan Guide: Costs, Hospitals & Medicaid (First-Time Mom)
Watch the full city guide — doulas, hospitals, costs, and Colorado Medicaid, all in under 3 minutes.
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Doulas & Midwives Serving Colorado Springs
Real people, real support: here are doulas and midwives who serve Colorado Springs families. Every listing is a practicing provider, not an ad.
The Doula Circle
Birth Doula
The Doula Circle
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The Doula Circle supports & documents every step of your sacred journey through parenthood. We offer birth & postpartum support, photography, & education.
Serves Colorado Springs, CO
Empowered Life Birth Collective
Birth Doula
Empowered Life Birth Collective
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We offer a variety of services including childbirth education, birth doula support, postpartum support, lactation support and massage therapy.
Serves Colorado Springs, CO
Time to Push
Birth Doula
Time to Push
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**Now accepting Select Medicaid, Kaiser insurance & Carrot pay for Labor support**. Approved Birth doula and childbirth educator at Beginnings Birth Center.
Serves Colorado Springs, CO
Meldyn Spendlove
Birth Doula
Meldyn Spendlove
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Hi, I'm Meldyn. I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator specializing in Mind, Body Spirit Birthing. The mother of seven, one in heaven, ...
Serves Colorado Springs, CO
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Hospitals & Birth Centers in Colorado Springs
Here's what you need to know about the hospitals where Colorado Springs moms deliver.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central is the largest hospital in southern Colorado with a verified Level III NICU and a high-volume maternity program. Located in central Colorado Springs, it's the primary referral center for complicated pregnancies across the Pikes Peak region. A birth plan is valuable here — the volume is high and staff coverage rotates, so written preferences help ensure your voice is heard. Use our free hospital birth plan template to get started.
Centura Health Penrose Hospital
Centura Health Penrose Hospital is a major birth hospital in Colorado Springs with a Level III NICU and a strong maternal-fetal medicine program. Penrose has a long-standing reputation for both routine and high-risk deliveries, and it's the alternative to UCHealth Memorial for families on the north side of town.
Evans Army Community Hospital
Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson serves TRICARE families with a Level II NICU and obstetric services. If you're a military spouse, Evans is your primary option — many local doulas are experienced with TRICARE protocols and military hospital procedures.
Mountain Midwifery Birth Center
Mountain Midwifery Birth Center at 425 S Howcroft St, Colorado Springs, CO 80913 (NPI: 1558839423) is one of the few freestanding birth centers in Colorado. They offer out-of-hospital birth with certified midwives in a home-like setting. This is the go-to option for families seeking a non-hospital birth experience in the Pikes Peak region.
Hospitals listed for reference only. True Joy Birthing does not endorse any specific provider. Always call ahead to confirm doula and visitor policies during your hospital tour. For more questions, see our doula FAQ or our birth plan checklist.
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How it works
What Doula & Midwife Support Looks Like in Colorado Springs
Not sure what the difference is?
A midwife is your medical provider: she can deliver your baby, write prescriptions, and monitor your health. A doula is your support person: she keeps you comfortable, informed, and emotionally held, but doesn't do medical tasks. You can have both, and many Colorado Springs moms do. Learn more about what a doula actually does →
Colorado Springs combines a strong military birth community (Fort Carson) with a growing natural-birth scene anchored by Mountain Midwifery Birth Center. The altitude (6,035 ft) and the city's military population shape local birth culture — TRICARE-aware providers and altitude-educated midwives are both easy to find. Colorado's Medicaid doula coverage (HB 23-1027) makes this one of the most affordable cities in the country for doula-supported birth.
Continuous labor support
A doula stays with you from early labor through delivery. No shift changes, no leaving the room.
Evidence-based comfort techniques
Breathing, counter-pressure, position changes, proven to reduce C-section rates and shorten labor.
Advocacy before and during birth
Your doula helps you understand your options and practice saying what you want, before you're in the delivery room.
Postpartum follow-up, too
Most Colorado Springs doula packages include at least one postpartum visit, because birth support doesn't end at delivery.
Whether this is your first baby or you're preparing for a VBAC, understanding what a doula does, and how a doula can change your birth experience, can help you decide what support is right for you. Planning for a specific scenario? Read our VBAC birth plan guide or our C-section birth plan template.
How Much Does a Doula or Midwife Cost in Colorado Springs?
In the Colorado Springs area, birth doula packages typically range from $800 to $2,500. Midwife fees vary by type and setting — home birth midwives usually charge a global fee of $4,000–$8,000, while hospital-based CNM care is billed through insurance like a doctor's visit. See our full doula cost breakdown for what's included and what to ask about. If you're also thinking about support after baby arrives, learn what a postpartum doula does and how one can help.
If that number feels steep, you're not alone, and there are options:
- Medicaid: Good news: your state covers doula services through Medicaid. See the details below.
- HSA/FSA: Many families don't realize that doula services can often be paid for with HSA or FSA funds, since birth support qualifies as a medical expense under most plans. Check with your plan administrator.
- Sliding-scale doulas: Many Colorado Springs doulas offer payment plans, sliding-scale fees, or reduced packages. Don't be afraid to ask.
- Student doulas: Doulas in training often attend births at reduced rates. It's a great option if budget is tight.
Does Medicaid or Insurance Cover a Doula or Midwife in CO?
Colorado Health First (Medicaid) covers doula services under HB 23-1027, effective January 2024. Colorado Medicaid reimburses doulas up to $750 per pregnancy ($150 prenatal, $150 labor/delivery, $150 postpartum, plus $300 in extended postpartum visits). Doulas must register with the state as Medicaid providers.
Colorado is one of the few states where both Medicaid and some commercial insurers cover doula services. Check with your specific plan — Cigna and United Healthcare have pilot programs in CO.
Not sure what to look for in a doula or midwife? Here's how to choose a doula who fits your birth preferences, your personality, and your budget. For a full breakdown of which states cover doulas and midwives through Medicaid, see our Medicaid doula coverage guide.
What About a Midwife in Colorado Springs?
If you're considering a midwife, you're in good company. More Colorado Springs moms are choosing midwifery care each year. Here's what to know:
Not sure whether you need a doula, a midwife, or both? Our doula vs. midwife guide breaks it down clearly.
- Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) work in hospitals and birth centers and are covered by Medicaid in all 50 states.
- Midwives vs. OBs: Midwives spend more time with you: longer appointments, more conversation, less rushed. OBs are surgeons trained for complications. Both are valid choices for different situations.
- You can have both: Many Colorado Springs practices pair midwives and OBs so you get midwifery-style care with a doctor backing you up if needed.
- Birth centers: Colorado Springs has freestanding birth centers where midwives attend births in a home-like setting. See the details above.
Planning ahead
When to Start Looking for a Doula or Midwife in Colorado Springs
Start looking around 12 to 20 weeks. That gives you time to meet a few doulas, compare approaches, and lock someone in before their calendar fills up — popular Colorado Springs doulas often book up by the third trimester. Already past 20 weeks? Start now. Most doulas have room in their schedule and would rather work with you late than not at all.
The earlier you connect, the more time your doula has to learn your preferences, understand your hospital's policies, and build trust before labor day. Use the free app to browse doulas serving Colorado Springs and start reaching out today.
What local moms ask
What Colorado Springs moms want to know
How much does a doula or midwife cost in Colorado Springs?
Expect $800 to $2,500 for a birth doula. Colorado Medicaid covers doula services.
Can my doula come to the hospital with me?
Most Colorado Springs hospitals allow doulas. Always confirm your hospital's policy ahead of time.
Does Medicaid cover a doula in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Colorado Medicaid covers doula services. See the details above.
What does a birth plan actually do?
It helps you think through your preferences before labor, so you can walk in confident instead of overwhelmed. Grab the free template.
Walk Into Your Birth Feeling Prepared: Not Anxious
The #1 thing Colorado Springs moms tell us they wish they'd had? A clear plan they'd actually thought through, not just a form, but a process that helped them understand their options before the contractions started.
The free Joyful Birth Plan app walks you through every decision: who's in the room, what happens if things shift, what matters most to you, so you walk in confident. Prefer paper? Download the free PDF template instead.
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Keep Reading
Related Resources for Colorado Springs Families
Everything you need to know, from what a doula does to whether Medicaid will pay for one. These guides walk you through each topic so you can make decisions with confidence.
What Is a Doula?
What doulas do, how they help, and why families hire one. Covers the three types of doula support so you can decide what fits your birth.
Read more →
Benefits of a Doula
How doula support improves birth outcomes and satisfaction. Backed by research showing fewer C-sections, less pain medication, and shorter labors.
Read more →
How to Choose a Doula
Interview questions, red flags, and what to look for. A step-by-step approach to finding someone you genuinely trust with your birth.
Read more →
Doula Costs
What doulas charge and how to make it affordable. Covers typical ranges, payment plans, and whether your insurance or Medicaid helps cover the cost.
Read more →
Postpartum Doula
Support after birth: feeding, recovery, and adjusting. Learn how a postpartum doula helps with nighttime support, newborn care, and emotional recovery.
Read more →
Joyful Birth Plan Template
Free template to write down your birth preferences. A simple guided format that covers pain management, labor environment, and postpartum wishes.
Read more →
Doula FAQ
Common questions about hiring and working with a doula. Quick, honest answers to what first-time families ask most often.
Read more →
Doula vs. Midwife
The key differences and why you might want both. Breaks down who does what so you know exactly which provider you need for your birth plan.
Read more →
Medicaid Doula Coverage
Which states cover doulas and how to use your benefit. Step-by-step guide to Medicaid doula reimbursement by state.
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Your Questions About Doulas & Midwives in Colorado Springs
The things Colorado Springs moms ask us most, answered honestly.
How much does a doula cost in Colorado Springs?
Expect to pay $800 to $2500 for a doula in Colorado Springs. Military? Ask about military discounts — several local doulas offer them. The investment typically covers prenatal visits, labor support, and postpartum check-ins. Grab the free birth plan template and start thinking about what matters most to you.
Does Colorado Medicaid cover doula services?
Yes! Great news — Medicaid covers doula services in Colorado Springs. This is thanks to HB 23-1027. Here's your next step: call your Medicaid plan and ask "Do you cover doula services?" — they'll walk you through it. You deserve support, and now your insurance helps pay for it.
Is there a birth center in Colorado Springs?
Yes, Mountain Midwifery Birth Center at 425 S Howcroft St offers out-of-hospital birth services. Grab the free birth plan template to think through whether a birth center or hospital is right for you.
Does altitude affect pregnancy in Colorado Springs?
At 6,035 feet, altitude can affect pregnancy. Stay hydrated, discuss altitude concerns with your provider, and mention it in your birth plan. Most local providers are experienced with high-altitude prenatal care. Talk to your provider about what altitude means for your pregnancy — hydration and listening to your body matter even more here.
Are there military-specific birth resources in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson serves TRICARE military families like yours. Many local doulas are experienced with military pregnancies and TRICARE referral processes. Grab the free birth plan template — military life means plans change, but knowing what you want for your birth doesn't have to.
What should Colorado Springs families know about birth planning?
Colorado Springs offers one of the most complete birth networks in the state — Level III NICU hospitals, a freestanding birth center, and Medicaid doula coverage. Specify your setting preference, altitude considerations, and TRICARE status in your birth plan. Grab the free birth plan template — local knowledge + a clear plan = confidence on birth day.
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