"...She made me feel seen and heard and cared for,
which helped me find an inner strength I didn't know I had..." (SH)
"she helped me own my birth experience like the badass I didn't even know I was" (EK)
Denise Booth (she / her)
Hello! I’m a birth & postpartum doula serving the Madison, Wisconsin area.
I live in Middleton with my partner,Nate, our three (growing/grown) kiddos and a few pets! When I’m not supporting families, I am savoring moments with my family, cooking, going out for coffee, hiking, traveling in the northwoods, or listening to podcasts or music.
Before becoming a doula, I worked as a Speech and Language Pathologist and then a stay at home mom for many years. When I was ready to go back to work outside the home, I kept thinking about my passion for pregnancy and birth that deeply grew during our 6 years of infertility. After taking my first birth doula training, I quickly realized this would be a path that allows me to really show up for others in a meaningful way while also diving deep into my interest for pregnancy and birth.
It’s an incredible honor to be invited into families’ lives during such a significant, personal, emotional, and often overwhelming experience. I deeply value making connections, listening to your story, unique needs and hopes and aim to support you in a way that allows you to feel more prepared and informed entering these phases.
If you would like to chat, please fill out my contact form to tell me about you and schedule a free consultation!
Doula related training/education:
Postpartum Doula Training, DONA International
Birth Doula Training, DONA International
Lactation for Doulas, Ann Grauer, IBCLC
Comforting Touch for Doulas, Yiska Obadia
Doula Support for Cesarean Birth, Bundle Birth Nurses
Physiology of Birth for Birthworkers, Sara Lavonne, Bundle Birth Nurses
Full Spectrum Pregnancy Loss, Molly Dutton-Kenny (CPM).
Gender Affirming Birthwork , Moss Froom
Certified Body Ready Method
Childbirth International Birth Doula Certification
VBAC Link, VBAC doula certfication
I am a Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, a specialized program designed to optimize your body’s readiness for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. The Body Ready Method® is based on five key pillars: Upper Body Mobility, Core Strength, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Floor Function, and Movement Patterns. By incorporating these pillars into your movement during pregnancy, you can not only minimize common aches and pains but also increase your body’s efficiency during labor, potentially leading to a smoother and more empowering birth experience. This training has equipped me with an in-depth understanding of how to help you prepare your body for labor, with a strong focus on positions and techniques that facilitate a more effective and comfortable birth.
I am certified as a VBAC doula through the VBAC Link. I have supported many families as they sort through the evidence and education, making the many decisions, advocating, and supporting their bodies during pregnancy and birth after a cesarean.
"... Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are difficult seasons of life, and Denise was a light that helped us to hold the emotional, sacred beauty in these seasons ..."
