Eloise Howell
Welcome!
I’m so glad you’re here, and I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey.
My name is Eloise, and I’m a Colorado native with a deep love for birth work, movement, art, critical psychology, and the outdoors. As a doula, I bring not only professional expertise but also a grounded, heart-centered presence rooted in years of study, community engagement, and hands-on experience.
My journey into birth work began during my graduate studies, where I explored the lifelong impact of birth on both mother and baby. I hold an M.A. in Critical Psychology and Human Services, with a focus on perinatal health, neurodivergence, and sensory integration. I also hold a B.A. in Social Justice Studies, where I emphasized decolonial pedagogy and community-based organizing. I gained hands-on experience through the Denver Health Doula Program before launching my private practice, Grounding Touch Doula Services, and now proudly support families through the 9th Ave. Doula team at Rose Medical Center. I’m also a Medicaid-approved provider, ensuring that more families can access inclusive, high-quality care.
I’ve supported hundreds of births—unmedicated, medicated, VBACs, cesareans, inductions, and more. My approach centers around helping birthing people move through labor with presence, confidence, and connection to their body and baby. I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based guidance to support your voice and choices throughout your birth experience.
In addition to my core birth and postpartum work, I have specialized training as a fertility coach and a bereavement doula, and bring a holistic foundation to all aspects of my care. I’ve had the honor of working with LGBTQ+ families, teen parents, foster and adoptive families, immigrants, refugees, and those navigating incarceration, trauma, or neurodivergence.
Outside of birth work, I’m a partner, teacher, caregiver, grassroots organizer, researcher, and artist. My studies and travels—from Kenya to Finland, Guatemala to China—have shaped a global and deeply human lens on health, justice, and the diverse ways people build and nurture life.
At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to individualized, justice-centered care. I’m here to honor your choices, support your path, and help co-create a birth experience that feels empowered, informed, and deeply held.
Eloise’s Credentials:
Certified with DONA International
Medicaid Approved
Accepts Kaiser Permanente Insurance
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Hear from Eloise’s clients
“Working with Eloise as my doula was hands down one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy. Eloise was absolutely amazing. She was with me and my husband through the hardest parts of my labor! I honestly don’t know how I would’ve stayed calm and grounded without her. She helped me work through every contraction, helped us feel supported and informed, and helped me stay clear-headed and make the right choices. Because of her coaching and support, I had the VBAC I dreamed of—and with minimal tearing too! What I love most is how available and caring she was from start to finish. She answered all my questions, sent helpful resources, and never made me feel like I was bothering her. She has such a calming energy and a deep understanding of birth that made me feel confident and safe throughout the whole experience. If we decide to have more kids, I will 100% be calling Eloise again. She’s truly one of a kind, and I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a doula who genuinely cares and knows her stuff!”
"I’d give Eloise more stars if I could - she is absolutely incredible at what she does. She was a wealth of knowledge and resources leading up to birth and when labor and delivery came, she was incredible in the room. She had lots of tips and tricks to help and was just a calming presence throughout the entire thing. My husband says he doesn’t know who she helped more, him or me. It was so nice having her follow up post birth, again with more resources and information. If we have ten babies, Eloise will be involved in the birth of all ten!!"
"Eloise completely shaped and guided our birth, respecting our wishes, values, and hopes for labor. She worked alongside the nurse in complete synchrony, helping coach me in breathing (and laughing!) my baby out with joy. She offered many hands on techniques such as massage and helped me with belly binding postpartum. We truly cannot recommend her enough for bringing our son into this world!"
“My wife and I are incredibly grateful for Eloise's exceptional support during our birth journey. From the days leading up to the induction to the delivery itself, her sweet demeanor and unwavering advocacy for our birth preferences were truly comforting. She brought an essential air of calmness to the labor process, and we honestly can't imagine having gone through it without her. Highly recommend her invaluable support and strategies for a smooth delivery!”
“My experience with Eloise was amazing she’s such a caring person and kind. She’s amazing at her job and very professional. I can’t say enough how helpful she was during labor it was a long labor, but she made everything less painful. It was relaxing and calm I am very grateful for how she treated me and helped me. This is a great doula and I would 100% recommend her.”
"I can’t recommend my doula Eloise Howell enough! From the moment we connected, she was incredibly responsive, warm, and knowledgeable. On the day of delivery, she went above and beyond—setting up my room in the most calming, relaxing way and pampering me with a soothing massage during contractions. She brought thoughtful tools like a comb to help manage the sensations and stayed fully attentive to my needs throughout the entire experience.
What stood out most was how she not only supported me, but also included my husband—checking in with him and suggesting meaningful ways he could be involved. After the birth, she personally met with the specialist to encapsulate my placenta, which was such a thoughtful touch and more than I ever expected.
In postpartum, she continued to show up with helpful information on lactation, newborn care, and provided the most amazing deep tissue massage. She also gave me resources on hypnobirthing, labor positions, and more—helping me feel informed and empowered at every step.
She truly made my birth experience more beautiful, grounded, and memorable. If you’re looking for someone who will care for you deeply and advocate for your vision, she is the one."