“When we enter the world of birth, we step across the threshold from the mundane to the sacred.”

— Britta Bushnell, Transformed by Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood

About Me

My name is Raia Allen-Carrico. I am a certified Doula through Rocky Mountain Doula, a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC). I live and work in the Denver metro area. I serve families at hospitals, birth centers, and home births in and around the Denver area. I am very passionate about incorporating movement for labor pain management and minimizing interventions.

I was born in Central Illinois but moved to Boulder, Colorado when I was 11. My fitness journey began when I was 18 and I quickly became addicted! I moved to Denver when I was 20 and started my first personal training job. It was there that I discovered my love for working with women through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Training women to be strong and helping them realize how capable their bodies are is amazing!

I believe that with proper education and support women can learn to trust their bodies and understand they were meant for birth. My birth philosophy is about preparing and supporting a woman's mind, body, and soul. Birth can be a powerful and transformative experience that every family should have access to. This is a family’s opportunity to have the birth they've always imagined and relish in the strength that was there all along.

Facts about me:

I have danced for 18 years and love incorporating movement into birth

I am an 8 on the enneagram

I have two cats named Tora and Winnie

I’ve always dreamed of having a large family

I am Brazilian and have family near Sao Paulo

I serve families from all backgrounds

I believe proper movement is vital for birth

Doula Services

Birth is not a one-size-fits-all. Everyone should have access to Doula care. Let’s chat and see what we can do for your family! All of my services include a complementary interview. Clients also have access to unlimited texts and phone calls.

  • Just the basics! This includes one prenatal visit, birth support, and 1-2 hours of support following birth. Priced at $1600

  • This package includes 2 prenatal visits, birth support, 1-2 hours of support post-birth, and a check-in session following birth. Priced at $1750

  • This package can be customized to fit the needs of the family. Please reach out to discuss all the possibilities!

Payment Options

The retainer for my doula services is $1000. The final payment is due at 37 weeks. Once the final payment is made, I will go on call for your birth. I can offer a customizable payment plan depending on your family’s budget.