Nonprofit providing subsidized postpartum
doula care
Our mission is to empower growing families to thrive by providing comprehensive perinatal support, bridging disparities through access to funding, and championing systemic change to improve maternal and family health outcomes.
Because when a family feels calm, confident, and capable in the early stages of life, they can provide the love and care their baby needs, forming deep connections that last a lifetime.
Our fully subsidized care is made possible through donations from people like you. Every donation improves health outcomes and makes a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable mothers and families across Colorado’s Front Range.
The Need
Unfortunately, in the U.S., the vital support new mothers need after childbirth is often missing. This gap leaves many women facing significant mental, physical, and emotional challenges, impacting their well-being, relationships, and precious bonding time with their babies. This lack of support especially affects marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC mothers, during the critical period for recovery and baby development following birth.
80%
of maternal deaths are PREVENTABLE
67%
of maternal deaths occur in the postpartum period
25%
of mothers experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety
40%
of mothers miss their six-week post-delivery checkup
Our Care
Postpartum doula care is home-based, emotional, physical, and informational support.
What do postpartum doulas provide?
care for the family: mother, newborn, sibling and partner
infant feeding support (breast and bottle feeding)
care for the household (laundry, dishes, sweeping)
healthy meals and snacks (cook and bake)
education around raising an infant
social and community support (in an isolating time)
nonjudgemental care
birth processing
healing tips after birth
What do postpartum doulas NOT provide?
medical care
housing
transportation
job search
deep cleaning services
nanny services
Read more in our blog here!
We serve families all across the Front Range in the following counties:
Adams County
Arapahoe County
Boulder County
Broomfield County
Denver County
Douglas County
El Paso County
Larimer County
Jefferson County
Weld County
Workplace Donation Matching
Did you know your workplace might match your donation? Many businesses offer matching gift programs. Inquire with your employer to maximize your support to Sanctuary CARES.