"...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 children (ages 20, 17, and 11 - parenting teens has been so fun and not as scary as some might expect) and pets (dog & bunny that acts like a dog)! When I’m not supporting families, I am savoring moments when my kids are getting along, experimenting with new recipes, getting coffee out with my mom, friend or client, hiking with Nate, or family time on a lake. I love being present in the moment (this is kind of my thing), sharing new favorite songs with each of my kids (current favorites: Cigarette Daydreams, Hey Lady, Rubble to Rubble, Wondering Why & many songs by the Lumineers) and listening to podcasts (especially those focussed on birth😉; Evidence Based Birth, Hearth & Home Midwifery, Birth Trauma Mama, The Birth Hour).
Before becoming a doula, I worked as a Speech and Language Pathologist in the Madison School District. After staying at home with my three children, I wanted to pursue a career that I was truly passionate about—something that would align with my values and allow me to really show up for others in a meaningful way. Being a doula connects my deep interest for pregnancy, hearing birth stories, and caring for babies with my natural nurturing qualities, compassion and my ability to truly understand and support people as they navigate one of the most significant events in their lives.
It’s an incredible honor to be invited into families’ lives during such a 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, informed, calm, and less overwhelmed entering these phases. I truly believe that there’s no “one right way” to navigate pregnancy or birth and part of this work is respecting and helping you to find what is best for you. I provide physical support, emotional care, education, and compassion.
I truly enjoy working alongside partners and ensuring they feel like an integral part of the support team. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping to take some of the weight off their shoulders—easing their concerns and showing them practical ways to offer support. This allows them to feel more confident and truly present for their partner during the birth, knowing they are contributing in meaningful ways to the experience.
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,
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
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.
"... 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 ..."
Nurturing runs in the family; my daughter helping to doula me at her brothers' birth
