Your Birth is a Portal—You Don’t Have to Walk It Alone
-Peace on Birth-
About Pooka
Hi, I’m Pooka. I’m a birth and postpartum doula and placenta encapsulator based in Lyons, Colorado, supporting families throughout Boulder County and the surrounding communities with care rooted in presence, trust, and deep respect.
My path to this work began when I supported my sister through the birth of my nephew. Witnessing her strength and the raw beauty of that experience lit something in me: a deep awe for the birthing body and a calling to support others through this transformative journey.
Since then, my journey has continued to unfold, both as a doula and as a mother myself. Experiencing my own homebirth gave me an even deeper appreciation for the trust, vulnerability, and strength that birth holds. Becoming a mother has also brought a new tenderness to the postpartum journey and a greater understanding of just how much care and support families need as they find their footing in those early days.
As a certified doula through Rocky Mountain Doula, I offer support through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood. My approach is holistic and deeply personal, honoring the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of this experience while making space for each family's unique needs, choices, and rhythms.
I believe birth is a rite of passage, and that the care we receive afterward matters just as much. The postpartum period deserves time, nourishment, and support. You don't have to navigate those early days and nights alone.
Through in home postpartum care and overnight newborn support, I help families settle into life with their new baby with a little more rest, reassurance, and room to find their rhythm. Whether you need an extra set of hands during the day, support through the night, or simply someone to care for you while you care for your baby, my intention is to meet you where you are with compassionate, practical support.
I also offer placenta encapsulation for families who choose to incorporate their placenta into their postpartum experience, approaching the process with care and intention.
At the heart of all my work is the belief that families deserve to feel heard, supported, and cared for without judgment or a “one size fits all” approach. My role is to walk beside you, listen deeply, and help create space for you to trust yourself as you grow into this new chapter.
When I'm not supporting families, you'll likely find me spending time with my own family, gardening, paddle boarding, spinning records, or soaking in live music with my partner.
If you're preparing to welcome a little one and looking for grounded, personal support through birth and beyond, I'd be honored to walk beside you.
Services:
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Labor Support
Nurturing you through every step of your birth journey.
Now accepting Medicaid
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Placenta Encapsulation
Honoring your postpartum journey with holistic placenta care.
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Postpartum Support
Supporting you in the tender moments after birth.
How I will help you reach Peace on Birth:
Holding Space- I create a calm, grounded environment where your choices are honored and your feelings are validated—so you can labor in your own power, at your own pace.
Emotional Support- I walk with you through every wave—without agenda, without judgment. I offer presence, deep listening, and encouragement as you move through this sacred transformation.
Physical Support- Through nurturing touch, breath, and mindful positioning, I help ease the intensity of labor and support your body’s natural rhythm.
Strategic Support- Whether it's sharing resources, offering referrals, or guiding you through unexpected moments, I help you feel prepared, informed, and never alone in the process.
The Sacred Physiology of Birth
Birth is not just a physical event—it’s a sacred unfolding of body, mind, and spirit. Your body holds ancient wisdom. It knows how to birth, just as it knows how to breathe, to bleed, to heal, to love.
When we honor the physiology of birth, we’re honoring the divine intelligence that flows through every contraction, every breath, every heartbeat of labor.
What I Believe:
.Oxytocin is more than a hormone— it’s the energy of love, bonding, and surrender. It flows most freely when you feel safe, seen, and supported.
.The uterus is a sacred muscle—moving in rhythm with your baby, your breath, and your body’s own timing. It’s not something to be controlled, but something to be trusted.
.Movement, voice, and stillness are tools of alignment. Your body instinctively knows how to move to help your baby descend and be born.
.The nervous system is your inner compass. When you're held in calm, loving presence, your body can open with more ease. Tension is a sign to listen and respond gently—not to push through.
Birth is a portal—one that opens not just the body, but the soul.
It asks us to soften, to surrender, to trust the mystery.
It’s where power meets vulnerability, where instinct leads, and where transformation begins.
My role is to help create a sacred container—one where you feel deeply supported, spiritually grounded, and fully in your power.
"peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. but it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that have and all that they are."
- HAFSAT ABIOLA