2026-06-01T02:39:59.586Z

We have been working with folks from the NoCo Doula Collective since being pregnant, and I cannot recommend strongly enough working with them throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.Essentially nothing about our birth went how we were planning / hoping, except for the fact that we were surrounded by amazing people who supported us through every moment and every decision. Julianne worked closely with us before the birth to not only talk through our 'ideal' scenario for birth, but also encouraged us to think about what we would want to have happen if things didn't go as planned. After my water breaking at 42 weeks pregnant without going into labor, I was suddenly at the hospital, hooked up to an IV, hoping that my body would cooperate to let us move forward with the water birth we had been hoping for. Julianne supported us through this initial challenge, and then as labor progressed, she was with us every step of the way. She helped me work through the pain in creative ways that were personalized to me and informed by my history, and helped my husband to support me and to take care of himself. Eventually, as we made the call to first get an epidural, and then eventually to move forward with a C Section, Julianne was there. Thanks to her proactive approach before birth, instead of making a plan during a very difficult time, we were reviewing things that we had talked about before. We were able to confidently decide how to move forward, and she was there through the surgery and our daughter's birth. When our daughter had to go to the NICU, again, we were acting on a plan that we had made before, just in case. Julianne stayed with me while my husband went with our daughter, and she was communicating with us both non-stop, sending pictures and updates so that we could stay connected. I truly can't imagine going through this process without her, and am so grateful for her and the rest of the team at NoCo Doula Collective.After our birth, Julianne continued to work with us as a lactation consultant, helping us to work towards nursing after an initial NICU stay that necessitated bottle feeding. We are now happily nursing, and recently reintroduced bottle feeding with me back at work. Additionally, we worked with Jessi for postpartum support, both at night and during the day, and it was so amazingly helpful. She truly felt like part of the family, whether it was talking to me while I nursed in the middle of the night, giving feeding advice, cooking us amazing meals, or helping to put our daughter back to sleep so I could get a few more minutes of sleep. Finally, I have worked with several other members of the team during virtual and in-person support groups since giving birth, and they do a fantastic job nurturing community and connections.All that to say, signing up to work with the NoCo Doula collective is not just birth support. It is an invitation into a family and community that will support you well beyond your birth.

2026-05-20T15:23:12.836Z

The post partum doula service was life changing. Chloe was there for our growing family, and I cannot fathom what it would have been like without her the several weeks of being newly post partum. I learned so much from her and knew my baby was in great hands with her when I need to get something done in the house or even REST. I highly recommend this service- specifically Chloe. :)

2026-05-04T01:54:10.309Z

Katie was a phenomenal Birth Doula. She brings a lot of positive energy with the right amount of humor when discussing birthing topics or during birth. I felt extremely comfortable with her. She ensured my voice and opinions were being heard as well as guiding me through my first birth experience.Leading up to my birth, we had some change of plans. Katie was there to help guide us through the changes, bridge the gap in communication, and advocate for what we wanted.I wouldn’t have been able to have the birth I wanted without her. She was my greatest strength and kept me on point. She never ran out of ideas to help me in my birthing time or to make me feel more comfortable.After birth, I had an intense case of the baby blues where it got really scary for me and my family. Katie was there every step of the way with getting us connected to a team to help get me on the right path to recovery and back to my family.Katie went above and beyond for me and my family for which we will forever be grateful! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is considering having a baby!

2026-04-30T21:10:41.434Z

Karli was essential in helping me achieve the birth I wanted within a hospital setting. I truly believe I wouldn’t have had the unmedicated water birth I planned for without her support. I labored for 26 hours, and she was by my side through every contraction. She was fully present, intuitive, and supportive.She seemed to know exactly what I needed without me having to ask, while also giving me space and time alone with my partner when it mattered. I was committed to avoiding an epidural, and Karli used every tool she had to help me manage the intensity. She guided my breathing, helped me release tension, and created a calm/meditative rhythm throughout labor.She made our birthing space feel safe, advocated for us within the hospital system, and made sure my voice was heard when I may have not been consciousness enough to advocate for myself. It’s easy to feel lost in that environment, but Karli kept us grounded and supported every step of the way.Not only was she invaluable to me, but she was also an incredible support for my partner. I highly recommend Karli, she truly helped create a birth experience where I felt held, empowered, and able to trust the process. We will forever be grateful for her.

2026-04-18T00:15:26.103Z

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with the Noco Doula Collective and Kyria Brown, our doula, as well as Ella Morgan, our postpartum doula. From start to finish, I felt genuinely supported, heard, and cared for in a way that made such a difference during the birth of our daughter.Kyria brought a calm, grounded presence that helped me feel confident and informed throughout my pregnancy and birth. She was extremely friendly, communicative and offered guidance without ever making us feel pressured. I always felt like I had someone truly in my corner as an advocate and she made our birth such a positive experience.After bringing our baby home, Ella stepped in to provide post-partum care and was so extremely kind, compassionate, and supportive at a very crazy time in our lives. Whether it was helping us get some much-needed rest, answering our questions, or assisting with chores, she made everything feel more manageable and less overwhelming.Together, Kyria and Ella created a support system that I’ll always be grateful for and never forget. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable, kind, and deeply dedicated doulas.

2026-04-15T03:25:39.791Z

I can’t recommend Julianne enough!I initially hired Katie, as I was specifically looking for hypnobirthing doula and she specializes at that. Katie was so nice, confident and caring, once I talked to her I knew instantly she is a woman I would trust to be there for my baby and I on the big day. But then things took a turn for worse and Katie was very kind to recommend I switch care to Julianne as she also offers bereavement services as well and that’s what I needed unfortunately. It was then that I remembered that she taught my husband a I a newborn care class before my first baby was born around COVID which was amazing! But I didn’t get a chance to get to know Julianne much then. Unlike this time. She came into my family’s life like Marry Poppins. She knew exactly what to say and what not to say. I instantly felt with her like she was a friend that I’ve know for years. I felt so comfortable in her presence. My second son’s birth ended up being so redemptive (a VBAC I dreamed of for years) and special. And even as sad as it was, knowing I won’t get to take my baby home somehow we had shared some laughs with my husband during labor thanks to Julianne. She is truly made for this job. And after giving birth with doula vs without I can confidently say it’s worth every penny. Talking about penny: Julianne does bereavement births free of charge which just shows what a big heart she has to give this gift to families like mine. And to invest her time and energy into something so sad and painful, most people run away from. But besides that, prior to finding NoCo Doula Collective I interviewed some other doulas and I can tell they are priced so reasonably! Some doulas with little to no experience were charging same amount or even more. If I remember correctly both Katie and Julianne have more than decade of experience. Also, I would most likely be able to avoid c-section with my first if only I hired a doula. So if you are on the fence I would highly recommend you hire one.

2026-03-27T17:39:27.277Z

Our experience with the NoCo Doula Collective has been nothing short of amazing. Our doula is April Freier. As first time parents, we can’t imagine what the process of having a baby would have been like without having April by our side. Writing this review has been difficult as words cannot begin to describe our gratitude. April’s guidance made something new and overwhelming feel powerful and beautiful.From pregnancy, to birth, to the post-partum period, April has helped make every experience better with her gentle support and endless knowledge. We often received proactive emails/text messages to ease our worries about with is normal to expect with a new born.The NoCo Doula collective also has countless other resources that helped prepare us all of the turns and speed bumps along the way. We attended a number of their prenatal classes. They host a new mom’s group to help support new moms during this fragile post-partum time. I also worked with a post partum therapist they’ve recommended through their website who was also amazing!If you’re on the fence about hiring a doula and wondering if it is worth it or not, stop wondering and secure a doula, April’s support was invaluable to our entire birthing experience and we will without a doubt work with her again for future pregnancies.We had a chance to meet a few other doula’s in the group through classes and groups and everyone truly seems wonderful as well, you can’t go wrong working with NoCo Doula Collective.

2026-03-09T13:05:31.817Z

Working with the NoCo Doula Collective was the best money I have ever spent. April was our doula and her expertise and the care she provided was invaluable. She was a calming presence who helped to quell our fears as first time parents. I will absolutely be recommending the collective to everyone I know in northern Colorado!

2026-02-24T22:50:25.856Z

Katie and the team are skilled, compassionate, and have grit just when it matters most. I'm so grateful for their support and expertise as I welcomed our second baby into our family. Postpartum is a vulnerable time and I highly recommend their services to steward you through this transition.

2026-02-17T23:24:50.080Z

My doula April was very helpful through my laboring experience she reminded me to breathe and was giving words of encouragement telling me I was doing a great job.

2026-02-03T03:40:14.090Z

I went with NoCo Doula Collective for the birth of our first child. I waited until the very last minute (37 weeks) to hire Kyria Brown as our doula because I was on the fence about actually needing one and I am so glad we did! I thought I'd have a straight forward, generally simple birth at the hospital. My experience hopefully helps you decide in having a doula because I honestly wish I had decided "yes" much sooner!I was induced unexpectedly at 38 weeks for preeclampsia. I labored for 24 hours in the hospital and was able to handle it unmedicated for the majority of it thanks to Kyria's help (the best hip squeezes!), helping me into different positions, and constant support. Every time the medical team offered an option, Kyria was there to talk us through it and help us decide.Towards the second half of labor, I failed to progress and started to bleed due to a placental abruption. My body started pushing at only 7cm dilated and the pain at this point was intense. Kyria advocated for me and helped me get pain relief (gas and then epidural). Her presence and support was so helpful during this time for my husband and I.When it came time for the unplanned c-section, Kyria was there to be with my husband in that scary time before they were allowed in the OR with me. She held my hand and stayed with me during surgery so my husband could go with our baby to the NICU.Kyria visited us in the hospital after birth and also when I got readmitted to the hospital for postpartum preeclampsia. After we settled in at home, we still had to triple feed for a few weeks, and Kyria helped us with lactation visits. We were able to stop triple feeding and change to exclusively breastfeeding (yay!) with her help.I have no idea what we would have done if we didn't have an experienced doula during such an unexpected birth and postpartum experience. She took fantastic photos and notes, too, which are now invaluable to me. They helped me process my birth experience and clarified things that I couldn't remember fully.I highly recommend her as a doula. Thank you Kyria for everything!

2026-01-22T17:24:10.749Z

We recently worked with the NoCo Doula Collective in having our first child. I cannot speak highly enough of their services. We worked with Julianne as our birth doula. I can't imagine having a child without the invaluable assistance of a a doula especially as the husband. Julianne has been amazing!!!! She is completely professional, knowledgeable, and has been consistently available for all of our questions and concerns throughout the entire process. Julianne has an unshakable presence with tons of experience as a doula and grandmother, which has been so helpful to assuage our fears and wavering moments during the incredibly powerful experience of birth. The birth of our daughter went nearly completely in the opposite direction of our birth plan and Julianne's demeanor, coaching, experience, and sense of humor helped make a fairly harrowing experience immensely better. Also, Julianne took some amazing photos during our labor which are so beautiful and did it in a way that was completely unobtrusive to the process. Julianne is also an incredible listener and really got to know my wife, which in turn made her work in our labor and birth process immensely better. We just cannot thank her enough and are so grateful for her being by our side continually. I am so impressed with how she worked with my wife during the birth and as the husband, I can't imagine having done this without her. Having a doula is just a must. We have also enjoyed the NoCo Doula classes throughout the process.For postpartum we have been working with Jessi who has also been amazing! If you are considering doing any overnights or postpartum doula assistance, do not hesitate as their help is worth its weight in gold!!! Jessi has been absolutely professional, caring, knowledgeable, and so very helpful. Thanks to her we have been able to enjoy bone broth for weeks which is so helpful for healing moms, have enjoyed many delicious meals including her shepherds pie which has been our favorite. Jessi helped my wife with lots of helpful information with our daughter, always left the house in better shape than when she arrived, and helped us get more sleep which is SO incredible. We always felt completely comfortable having her in our home helping to care for our sweet baby. I also always loved walking out to a sparkling kitchen in the morning; the best! We highly recommend Jessi!If you are considering working with a doula team, Julianne, Jessi, and the NoCo Doula Collective are the top notch. You are truly in great hands with all they have to offer. Hands down we are immensely grateful for their services and will be recommending them to anyone who is looking for an invaluable support during such a powerful, life changing, and beautiful time!

2026-01-21T15:13:36.154Z

Katie is an amazing doula and made my experience so incredibly beautiful and calm. Her support and attentiveness was extremely appreciated and made everything go so smoothly. It was a true dream experience from the lead up to birth, the actual delivery, and postpartum support. I would 100% recommend NoCo Doula Collective.

2026-01-18T22:38:15.450Z

Working with the NoCo Doula Collective was the best decision we made during our pregnancy and in preparation for birth. We worked with Katie Piccolo as our doula because we wanted to utilize hypnosis and she is Hypnobabies certified. She led a 6 week Hypnobabies course through the Women's Clinic that was extremely comprehensive. It armed us with knowledge and gave us an opportunity to get to know her well before the birth. The course covered so many things beyond hypnosis and was much more thorough than your typical birth preparation class.Leading up to and during the birth, Katie did an excellent job of helping me talk through my concerns and to make informed decisions. She helped me become aware of options I didn't know I had that made my birth experience so much more positive than it otherwise would have been.I ended up having a longer birth (18 hours of early labor and 13 hours of active labor). Even so, it was a beautiful, powerful experience and so much of that was because of the support I got from Katie. She helped us decide when it was time to go to the hospital, helped me utilize different positions to help the baby get into a better position to help labor progress, and provided deeply impactful comfort measures to help me breath through each contraction. She respected and supported each decision I made and was a bedrock of experienced wisdom and guidance every step of the way.After the birth, she continued to check in and to connect us to another doula through the Collective for lactation support.The Doula Collective is an absolute gem supporting the Fort Collins community. The doulas all have deep relationships with so many micro communities throughout Fort Collins and are able to connect parents to endless resources for whatever it is you might need. They can help you navigate through every step of the process in a humanizing, personal way that is so often missing for new parents. I cannot recommend the NoCo Doula Collective and Katie Piccolo enough!

2025-12-20T06:10:12.191Z

2025-12-04T17:13:40.144Z

When my wife suggested hiring a doula for our child, I was supportive but did not grasp the value of a doula. We proceeded to hire Piage for our daughter's birth. Now that we are through it, I look at myself as incredibly naive to even question going without a doula for my wife's support. Furthermore, we were incredibly lucky to have found Paige. If you told me Paige moonlights as a master class doula to the world's elite, being flown around on private jets, and that we were a charity-type case for her, I could believe it. Paige's qualities are not limited to, but include, the following:A mother's best advocate and empowerment. I won't go into detail, but basically nothing about our daughter's birth went according to plan (our daughter was happy and healthy in the end). Paige always embraced and ensured that, at every crossroads, my wife knew she was in full control, informed, and had absolutely no shame or guilt for what she chose. And Paige instilled priceless confidence in my wife at every crossroads, and I will always be grateful for it.Endurance of an Olympian. Her proactive, energetic, nurturing spirit was constant, uplifting, and contagious throughout the entire 20-hour birthing event. Her positivity is infectious. I believe I only saw her sitting once throughout the 20ish-hour process (not that standing was expected, I know I couldn't go that long).More than just birthing support. The months leading up to and after, Paige was incredibly available for continued care and proactive support. Once we were home from the hospital and more detours were needed, Paige was our first and preferred go-to for guidance. I genuinely hope our contact with her never fades.I am obviously biased and infatuated with Paige, and in a honeymoon-type space with my newborn daughter, so allow me to end with another professional's endorsement. The Banner birthing ward has a great crew of nurses. One of our nurses, Molly, who was with us for about the first 11 hours, was no exception. Towards the end of her shift, while I was tending to my wife, Molly turned to Paige and said, "...of the doulas that come through here, you are one of the best [if not the best]." She went on to imply that if Paige ever wanted a job at Banner, she would absolutely be welcomed. If only they were so lucky to have her talent on staff. They could never pay her what she is worth. When it's all said and done, Paige's fee will feel like an absolute non-negotiable bargain.

2025-09-30T16:59:13.297Z

I highly recommend NoCo Doula Collective and Paige as our doula. We recently had our first baby and one of the best decisions we made was hiring Paige. She was wonderful! She was always available for questions, provided support before, during, and after labor (even partner support which was more important than we realized initially). She also is an amazing photographer and did a newborn photoshoot for us. She's professional, passionate, and confident. She instantly made us feel comfortable and we're very thankful she was a part of our birth story.

2025-09-19T23:59:16.010Z

First, if you're on the fence about needing a doula for labor or postpartum, just do it. And I would definitely recommend working with NoCo Doula Collective.When we were initially looking into doula services I was unsure whether we wanted labor support, or just postpartum. I actually reached out to another local doula collective asking about postpartum options only for them to ghost me rather than being upfront about not wanting to do postpartum.NoCo doula collective, on the other hand, was communicative and easy to work with from the start. We ended up working with Chloe as our postpartum doula, specifically getting help during the nights which was absolutely invaluable in those first weeks of becoming parents. Chloe not only answered questions and validated our preferences and decisions before birth, but continued to be a wealth of information after our little girl got here. She was also excellent about offering help and encouraging us to seek our community and support, despite us not being great at asking for help. Chloe was all around great, clearly wonderful with our baby girl, helped maintain our sanity and provided a wealth of resources as we adjusted to parenthood.Finally, working with NoCo Doula Collective, you don't just get the hours of doula support that you pay for, but access to a community of doulas and moms who've been there before and genuinely care about helping guide other women and families on their journeys. If we choose to have more kids, we'll definitely be looking to work with them again.

2025-07-25T23:43:35.121Z

My husband and I worked with April as first time parents and from the first conversation we had with her, our concerns, anxieties, and worries diminished. April has a very calm and peaceful presence and was constantly reassuring while providing us with education and information that made me feel empowered and prepared to deliver, breastfeed, and handle our postpartum journey.April was an provided us with information and support with breastfeeding that was extremely helpful and gave me the confidence and ability to master it and now be able to nurse with my eyes closed.The classes offered by NoCo Doula Collective are a great resource and super informative for all parents but especially for first time parents to have a better understanding of what to expect and a great reminder to give yourself grace. It equipped my husband and I with the skills and confidence to handle this new season in our life with little to no support.We also met and worked with Katie for a couple of hours when we were laboring in the hospital. She was also great to work with: she was very attentive, empowering, and was great at distracting me from my pain.Overall, our experience from start to finish with NoCo Doula Collective was amazing. I don't think we would have had the same pregnancy, birthing, and PP journey or experience if we did not work with a doula. If we could, we would have an unlimited amount of babies just to be able to work with April. We look forward to working with them all again! They're literally angels!

2025-07-02T19:40:58.787Z

I did not end up having a Doula for my birth, BUT I did contact them last minute (39 weeks) because I thought we were really going to need Doula services to help with the delivery. They were so nice and accommodating, and I can't thank everyone enough for being willing to help at that short of notice. Judging just from that interaction, can you imagine how great their actual services would be!? I definitely plan to use them in the future.