Sanctuary’s nonprofit arm providing zero-to-low-cost, in-home 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 zero-to-low-cost, in-home postpartum doula care is made possible through donations from people like you. Your support improves health outcomes and makes a tangible difference for vulnerable mothers and families across Colorado’s Front Range.
Consider a one-time gift or a monthly donation—and check whether your employer offers matching gifts to amplify your impact.
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?
Nurturing support for the entire family (mother, newborn, siblings, partner)
Expert infant feeding support (breast and bottle feeding)
Light household assistance (laundry, dishes, tidying)
Preparation of healthy, restorative meals and snacks
Evidence-based education on newborn care
Connections to social and community resources
Compassionate, nonjudgemental care
Emotional support for birth story reflection
Guidance for postpartum physical recovery and comfort
What do postpartum doulas NOT provide?
Medical diagnoses or treatments
Nanny services
Deep cleaning services
Housing accommodations or relocation assistance
Transportation services
Job search assistance or career counseling
For a more in-depth look at what help you can expect from a postpartum doula, please visit our blog.
We serve families in the following counties across Colorado’s Front Range:
Service Areas
Adams
Arapahoe
Boulder
Broomfield
Denver
Douglas
El Paso
Jefferson
Larimer
Weld
Current Programs
We’re currently enrolling participants in our General Fund program. To be eligible, families must meet the following criteria:
Household income in the previous year was $90,000 or less
The baby is currently less than 12 weeks old
We gratefully acknowledge our Founding Supporters. Their early generosity was vital to launching Sanctuary CARES.
Claudia Lubin and Mark Creedon
Eric Newcomb & Lindsay Cox
John Troutman
Kerry and Mike Procopio
Lynn Schulte, PT. Institute/Center for Birth Healing
Michele R.
Sandy Huffman
The Wyman Family
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