about us
The Birth Center of Boulder is staffed by a dedicated group of women – certified nurse midwives, registered nurses, and office staff. Our team has created a tranquil space to support and nurture each client with education and evidence based care. We meet each client exactly where they are and support them on their journey towards health and parenthood.
We are accredited by CABC (Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers) and a licensed health care facility through the Colorado Department of Health.
We are located 2.5 miles (less than 7 minutes) from Boulder Community Health Foothills Campus.
If you want to meet our staff, tour the facility, and learn more about the birth center, come to an orientation. Orientations are held the first Friday at noon and third Saturday at 9 am every month.
our mission
1. To provide compassionate, collaborative wellness care that is women centered.
2. To trust, nurture, honor the spirit of birth, one family, one mama, one baby at a time.
2. To trust, nurture, honor the spirit of birth, one family, one mama, one baby at a time.
about us
The Birth Center of Boulder is staffed by a dedicated group of women – certified nurse midwives, registered nurses, and office staff. Our team has created a tranquil space to support and nurture each client with education and evidence based care. We meet each client exactly where they are and support them on their journey towards health and parenthood.
We are accredited by CABC (Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers) and a licensed health care facility through the Colorado Department of Health.
We are located 2.5 miles (less than 7 minutes) from Boulder Community Health Foothills Campus.
If you want to meet our staff, tour the facility, and learn more about the birth center, come to an orientation. Orientations are held the first Friday at noon and third Saturday at 9 am every month.
our mission
1. To provide compassionate, collaborative wellness care that is women centered.
2. To trust, nurture, honor the spirit of birth, one family, one mama, one baby at a time.
2. To trust, nurture, honor the spirit of birth, one family, one mama, one baby at a time.
the midwives
angela stevens, msn, cnm
Angela is inspired by the art of midwifery, the pure power of women birthing, sharing the experience of birth with families, and the continual lessons she learns from each relationship. She graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2006. She has been practicing midwifery in Boulder since 2008 and has had the joy of caring for thousands of families in our community. She has also studied nutrition, herbal medicine, ayurveda, and essential oils to provide a holistic approach to women’s wellness and enjoys providing well woman care. Angela has spearheaded the birth center partnership with One Heart Worldwide and is passionate to help them with their belief that all mothers deserve to have access to quality, compassionate health care no matter where they live. Through this partnership, she has volunteered with One Heart in Nepal since 2016.
courtney hasson, cnm
Courtney graduated from Frontier Nursing University in 2016 with a Masters in Nursing as a Certified Nurse Midwife. She has been a nurse for 8 years working in women’s health in various environments such as labor and delivery, freestanding birth centers, and organizations like Nurse-Family Partnership. Courtney’s practice is deeply rooted in the belief that all women should have equitable access to high quality healthcare, as well as exposure to an environment where women can feel empowered by the decisions they chooses for themselves, their baby, and their family. When not at work, Courtney enjoys being outside, spending time with her husband, two children, and her friends. she has a passion for traveling, learning about new cultures, and global health.
julie knutson, cnm, whnp, ibclc
Julie is overjoyed to be part of a team that honors the strength of women and the power of birth. She has worked in a variety of settings including in and out of hospital and with many cultures around the world. Through midwifery, Julie enjoys supporting women in wellness and developing lasting relationships with families. She is happy to serve her community in Boulder, and as a member of the community, to continue to improve healthcare for women around the globe. In her free time, she is a yogi and trail runner and climbs mountains with her husband.
the nurses
margie mcsweeney, rn, cpm, ccbe
Margie is a pillar of women’s health care and midwifery support in the Boulder community. Margie has been active as an RN for decades and has worked diligently to increase women’s access to midwifery care. Margie is passionate about the importance of nurturing mothers and their babies through their journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Margie brings her years of experience and calm expertise to the birth center team.
gena valdez, bsn, rn, clc
Gena worked in mental health for many years before obtaining her BSN in 2009 from the Denver School of Nursing. Gena worked as a community health RN for several years. Gena was inspired by the birth of her two children to transition to women’s healthcare and labor and delivery nursing. Gena is inspired by the mission of The Birth Center of Boulder and believes every women deserves the access and support to the birth of her choice.
maia tozzi rn, bsn
Maia has been a nurse for over 18 years. She joined The Birth Center of Boulder in the summer of 2018 with many years of experience in the mom & baby setting. While her nursing career has taken her to many places, she always feels called back to work with new moms and babies and feels most at home in this environment. Maia is passionate about empowering new parents by educating and supporting them as much as possible after having a baby. She has 3 children of her own and enjoys being being outside in this beautiful place we call home.
the office & business team
amanda boni, aa
Amanda joined the birth center administrative team as the receptionist in 2018. Amanda has spent the past 6 years of her career working in healthcare – first as an EMT and medical assistant then transitioning into administrative support. Amanda enjoys the slower pace, personal connection, and connected culture of the birth center.
elizabeth simmons, ms, cd
Elizabeth is a Certified Doula and is now folding that knowledge in with her business operations experience to help grow The Birth Center of Boulder. The birth of her three children, 2 with the guidance of midwife Angela Stevens, awakened her to the strength and wisdom of women as they transition into motherhood. Prior to motherhood, Elizabeth was the director of The Outdoor School in Santa Barbara, CA.
marian stonacek
Marian envisions herself working in birth centers for as long as women keep having babies. She has worked in women’s health care in Boulder for 24 years in all administrative capacities. she is a strong proponent of collaborative care models which emphasize the health of the mother throughout the entire birth experience.