Sweetness and Hope - Birth Doula

This month we are so excited to have a special guest join us to talk about infant sleep. Callie is a registered nurse with over 9 years of experience in women’s health, including 5 years in labor and delivery. Her passion for supporting families led her to roles in obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics, and nursing education. As a mother of two, she understand the challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood, and she is dedicated to empowering parents through practical tools and compassionate guidance. She specializes in prenatal and postpartum support, lactation, infant sleep, and potty training, creating a supportive space where you can feel confident and connected throughout this journey.

A simple prayer for mothers today. 🤍 Happy Mother’s Day to all the women loving sacrificially each day.

✝️ Prayer from the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Springs in the Desert - Catholic Infertility Ministry Join Springs in the Desert for a 15 part series and separate Novena to pray for and support couples and families struggling with infertility.

One thing moms often forget to pack for labor… snacks!

Even if you don’t feel like eating much, having a few light, easy options on hand can make a big difference.

You can find the full list of my go-to suggestions here: https://amzn.to/4dApErA

Details for our April Connection Hour!!
This is for clients of the co-op as well as anyone interested in hiring RMDC who would like the opportunity to meet our doulas!!
We are so looking forward to this and please let us know if you plan to attend.

This is a wonderful childbirth course!

https://christianhypnobirthing.mykajabi.com/a/2147522467/2FA7NzUv

The Faith-Filled Childbirth course is usually $37/month, but for Easter, you can choose what you’re able to pay:
* 5/month — for those experiencing significant financial hardship (e.g. job loss or family crisis)
* $10/month — for those feeling financial pressure due to the current economic climate
* $20/month — a discounted rate, while helping support other women who need a lower price

👉 Sign up here: https://christianhypnobirthing.mykajabi.com/a/2147522467/2FA7NzUv

🚨 If you’re pregnant—or might be someday—this affects you.

In Colorado, you can choose a midwife…
But if you need hospital care?
You may lose your midwife.

Scheduled today to be heard in committee tomorrow, Tuesday 3/24/26 - take action TODAY!

Here’s why 👇

Right now, hospitals can require certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) to have a physician “signature” just to obtain hospital privileges.

That requirement was removed outside of hospitals in 2010 when Colorado recognized APRNs as independent providers, except in hospital systems.

So your provider can legally care for you… just not where 97% of births happen.

💔 That means:
• Disrupted care at the most vulnerable moment
• Less choice in providers
• More gaps in access to care

We are deeply grateful for our OB/GYN colleagues.
Midwifery is a distinct specialty—not a subset of OB—and we already work together in team-based care, just like every other specialty.
We also respect and support the many midwives working within hospital systems—this is not about individuals, but about removing structural barriers that limit access.

HB26-1092 helps fix this.

This bill does not expand scope.
It simply says public hospitals can’t require a supervisory or written collaborative agreement for CNMs/CMs to have privileges.

💡 What this could mean:
• You keep your provider—even if plans change
• More access in rural areas
• Safer, smoother care transitions
• More support during birth

And we need it.

➡️ 38% of Colorado counties are maternity care deserts
➡️ 1 in 5 can’t access first trimester care

Legislators need to hear from REAL families.

👉 Submit a short testimony (takes 5 minutes):
Testimony template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Az2rYvDM_KaiyhYAEoyT62FXQQbnwTVRNb5tcdwgxoA/edit?usp=sharing

👉 To testify either in writing, on zoom, or in person: search “HB26-1092” and register:
https://sites.coleg.gov/public-testimony/sign-up-to-testify/step-1

❤️ This is about your care
❤️ Your choices
❤️ Your safety

Share this to help other families understand what’s at stake.

Two sweet babies, born just 3 hours apart 💜💙

I had the honor of supporting two families I adore this weekend. Thankfully, they were both at the same hospital! It was such a joy to walk alongside them as they welcomed their little ones.

I am So thankful to do this work. 🙏