"We had Whitney as an on-call doula during my 45 hour labor in late August. This means we'd never met her before, but she just showed up after we called the center. . . and  she totally relieved us, gave us new ideas for coping, taught me to relax and also came to our birth, where she was a great presence. Choosing a doula is obviously a very personal thing, but I loved her energy, knowledge and spirit and I highly recommend her."

"I was in labor for  a total of 19 hours. Whitney did what no one else on the team could do- she helped me discover a part of myself that I never knew was there.  She called it my inner Warrior.  I not only succeeded with my VBAC but I also experienced a spiritual journey within myself.  I will be forever greatful to Whitney for taking my hand and guiding me through my fear to an unchartered place of strength within my own self."

"I had a wonderful birth experience with Whitney. My pregnancy ended up complications, polyhydramnios (excessive amniotic fluid) and my daughter was large for gestational age.  At the end of my pregnancy my belly measured at almost 50cm, instead of 39cm matching my 39 weeks of gestation. Whitney made several long trips to my home to meet with me to make sure we had all the information we needed to have the best birth possible.  Whitney regularly checked in on us by phone and email.   In the end we decided on a c-section to ensure healthy mom and baby. Whitney completely supported our decision and helped us with information on all our options for a c-section and to create a great c-section birth plan.  In the end our c-section worked out just as we planned and wanted.  It was a beautiful birth with her help, despite it not being as we originally planned.  Which was to have another medication free, natural birth as we had with our son.  Our birth was quite different, but as or even more wonderful.  We ended up with a happy healthy mom and baby. The post-partum visits and phone calls, along with the help on cost during this bad economy was so helpful too! Thank you Whitney, you are really the best!!!!"

"Whitney provided me and my husband with services as our "back-up" doula.  She was called to meet us at the hospital on short notice (and on her birthday, no less!).  Her support during my first 12 hours of labor was invaluable.  Her presence was comforting and she offered many and varied suggestions to help throughout labor.  She created a sense of calm around us and gave us information on our options as I began to question my ability to birth drug-free. Whitney possesses a great deal of professionalism as well as personal familiarity which is a perfect balance for someone in this line of work!  I highly recommend Whitney; her work as a doula is truly outstanding!

"Thanks so much for everything.  I really know that your support gave me the strength I needed to have a totally natural birth in a hospital setting. What an accomplishment and miracle." 

"We are both very happy with our birth experience and have great memories, thanks to Whitney. We are glad to have utilized Whitney and highly recommend her for your birth."

"Whitney was terrific both before, during and after the birth -- especially given the labor didn't go as planned due to a mix-up at the hospital. It was very reassuring to have her help, and we loved working with her because she really listens to what YOU want as opposed to trying to talk her clients into having a certain type of birth plan. When she works with you, she makes herself available 24/7 and I called her a few times when I went into false labor and it was terrific to have her around as a resource. She also has a great sense of humor and made me feel very at ease. We'd highly recommend her!"

"I just don't feel like you know just how wonderful you are...but YES you are one remarkable Doula!  Ever since Aleia's arrived I've been very busy (needless to say :-).  But I've been meaning to share this with you.  I cannot thank you enough for all you've done for me and my family!  I had the best labor experience measured up to my dream labor (that I had previously wrote down) in every way!!!  Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU, for making one of my best moments just as good as I hoped for.  I also appreciate just how you were perfectly there for me just when I needed help, encouragement as it came time to push.  I felt so nurtured, cared for, and completely felt comfortable to trust you to help and guide me during such an intense and intimate time.  I wish every woman could get this experience."

"Whitney was very helpful in comforting [mother], offered great suggestions, provided support & helped with breastfeeding in recovery"

"She helped me stick to my birth plan, even when I didn't want to, which helps with my overall birth happiness"

"Whitney did a wonderful job"

"She was wonderful! Very helpful & encouraging."

"Whitney was invaluable! She did a great job!"

"Her emotional support was very good!"

Whitney Nichols-Dewey is a certified birth (labor) doula serving the Denver and Boulder areas.