The Heart Behind Denver Babies
Jacie Gonzales~
Labor Doula
Postpartum Doula
HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator
Breastfeeding Educator
Mentor
Meet Jacie
More than twenty-one years ago, the birth of my first child changed the course of my life.
Like many parents, I experienced firsthand how profoundly education, compassionate support, and feeling truly heard can shape a birth experience. That realization sparked what has become a lifelong calling.
Today, after supporting more than 1,400 births and teaching over 5,000 expectant parents, I continue to feel deeply honored every time a family invites me into one of life's most meaningful moments.
What began as a passion has grown into a career dedicated to helping families approach birth with knowledge, confidence, and the reassurance that they never have to walk the journey alone.
Over the past twenty-one years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood.
During that time, I've served as a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, HypnoBirthing® instructor, lactation educator, trained midwife assistant, mentor, and doula program manager. Each of these roles has deepened my understanding of birth and strengthened my trust in the remarkable capabilities of the human body. During my time in the birthing space, I've had the privilege of witnessing what can happen when families are thoroughly prepared, deeply supported, and build the confidence to trust both their bodies and themselves.
I've supported births in hospitals, birth centers, and homes while working collaboratively with physicians, midwives, nurses, anesthesiologists, lactation consultants, and other members of the birth team throughout the Denver community.
Every family has taught me something.
Every birth has reinforced my belief that there is no single "right" birth - only the birth that feels informed, supported, respected, and right for the family experiencing it.
My Philosophy
I believe birth is deeply personal and intimate.
No two families arrive with the same hopes, fears, experiences, or goals, and I don't believe birth support should ever be one-size-fits-all.
My role isn't to guide families toward one particular type of birth.
My role is to listen well, prepare thoroughly, provide evidence-informed guidance, and remain a calm, reassuring presence as birth unfolds.
Whether your journey includes an unmedicated birth, an epidural, a planned cesarean, or an unexpected change in plans, I want you to look back knowing you felt heard, supported, and confident in the decisions you made along the way.
Because while birth may last a day, the way you feel about your birth can stay with you for a lifetime.
A Little About Me
Outside of birth work, my greatest joy is my family.
I'm the proud mom of three incredible children whose births were each beautifully unique, along with two wonderful bonus children who have made our family even richer.
Those experiences continue to remind me that every family's path into parenthood is different and that there is beauty in every journey.
When I'm not teaching or supporting families, you'll usually find me spending time with my family, enjoying the CO outdoors (especially water), planning our next adventure, practicing yoga or simply appreciating the quiet moments that help keep life balanced.
Professional Training & Certifications
My commitment to learning has never stopped. Throughout my career, I've continued to expand my education so I can offer families the most thoughtful, evidence-informed support possible.
CAPPA Certified Labor Doula
HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator
Hypno-Doula
Lactation Educator
Trained Midwife Assistant
Trained Postpartum Doula
Spinning Babies® Trained
3 Keys® HypnoFertility Practitioner
CPR Certified
Volunteer, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
It Would Be My Honor
After more than two decades, I still feel an incredible sense of gratitude every time a family chooses to invite me into one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives.
Watching parents discover their own strength and confidence, welcome a new baby, and begin the journey of becoming a family continues to be one of the greatest privileges of my life.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me.
If you think we may be the right fit, I'd love the opportunity to learn about you and hear your hopes for your birth journey.
I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
“My wife and I were so pleased with our experience working with Jacie as our doula. She is a wonderful listener, is deeply experienced, and is full of wise insight. We found Jacie after experiencing a very challenging first pregnancy/childbirth and she played a key role in making the second time around so much better in every way. We felt better prepared with a solid plan, communication strategies, and top-notch coaching.”
-RYAN K
“Thank you again for all your information! The class was so helpful for us, we really feel well equipped and confident to have our natural birth :)
I will definitely be recommending your class and Doula services to friends in the future :)”
— SARAH K.
“Thanks again for all your help, we speak really highly of you to everyone we tell our birth story to. Couldn't have done it without your support!”
— PAUL S.
“Wanted to send you a thank you for all your information, time, and energy for our birthing classes. The techniques you taught us about, especially relaxation during labor and birth, made a world of difference for me. We so appreciated the focus on couples and the family during birth and it turned into a magnificent experience for us. So, again, thank you! We could hear your advice in the back of our minds during the process.”
— KRISTIN F.
“Thank you so much for putting together this wonderful birth story for us and documenting our labor. This will be a keepsake that I will share with Claire one day. :)
Always remember that to us, you were the most awesome, most perfect doula and we couldn't be happier to have had you on our birth team!” -KATHERINE :)
What People Are Saying
“Jacie is an absolutely amazing birthing doula. I feel so blessed to have had her by my side during pregnancy and birth! She came highly recommended and her 20+ years of experience and credentials as a doula, in all types of birthing locations, immediately grabbed my attention. But what really sold me was her kind, nurturing, and confident demeanor. I knew right away after only one conversation that I wanted her to be a part of my journey.
She was instrumental in helping my husband and I make many critical decisions and build out our birth team. She also really helped me release my fears during the days leading up to my birth. Jacie has an array of techniques and tools to help in all types of situations leading up to birth and the day of.
My husband and I also took her Hypnobirthing class to help prepare us for the big day. The class gave us both a huge boost of confidence and taught us everything we needed to know and plan for our birth.
My birth didn't play out the way we were expecting and I experienced some birth trauma from days of long labor and an unplanned, though medically necessary, c-section. Jacie was there with us every step of the way to support and encourage us all the way through until our son was born. Her support and presence with us as we transitioned to a new birth plan was a major comfort. She has since provided me with a post-birth doula session that really helped me process the experience of the birth.
Jacie was a Godsend and, after our experience, I can truly call her a friend. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and experienced doula!!!”
-Lauren F
“Jacie came highly recommended and was instrumental in helping me prepare for and achieve the birth experience I wanted. Her nurturing and understanding style provided such a comfort and reassurance to me multiple times throughout late pregnancy and labor. Even though she wasn’t allowed to be at my birth physically, the groundwork we had laid helped me get to that point and her verbal support was still very impactful. Jacie was a great resource for me and I’m so glad I chose to have her as a part of my support team.”
—Lauren S. (Client Testimonial during COVID -19)
“My birthing experience would not have been what it was without the support of Jacie. My husband and I took her hypnobirthing classes and immediately connected with Jacie and hired her as our doula. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience with pregnancy and birth and her classes left us feeling prepared and empowered.
During delivery Jacie was a rock for my little family. She brought calming energy to the room and helped me to deliver my baby exactly how I had envisioned it. We are beyond grateful for our experience and will hire her in a heartbeat with our next baby.”
-Toni G
Chat with me
You can reach out via phone or email to connect. If you would like to meet we can set-up a time to do that too!