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"My ultimate goal is to have a healthy baby naturally and do the best I can". As I told myself this mantra over and over leading up to my due date, Lauren made me believe it was true. She introduced me to the possibility and power within myself. Through her passion and dedication to women, I began to believe that there is beauty and wonder in birth...just waiting for me to experience it. On the day my daughter was born, Lauren had already done half of her job by getting into my head and into my heart. The other half was helping me to get through labor. She was so knowledgeable about the stages of my labor, ideas of how to ease the intensity of it, and how to help me so that I was able to accomplish my personal goals. Her presence was a wonderful driving force on the most powerful and tender day of my life.”

-Jessie Campagna Denver, CO

 


-“Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with Deb, she has continued to pride herself with honesty, loyalty and integrity.”

-Christin Denver, CO

 
 

  

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"I attribute the success of my first pregnancy in large part to Belly
Bliss. Deb and Lauren are caring, knowledgeable, and supportive. The
prenatal "Belly Yoga" class provides a great workout and an
opportunity to meet and bond with other expectant moms.  Deb and
Lauren have an impressive network of experts who come in and teach
useful classes.  The Breastfeeding Class in particular was extremely
helpful.  My husband and I took the infant massage class and have made
a nightly massage part of our daughter Mia's nighttime routine. We are
convinced the massage helps her wind down and sleep through the night.
I highly recommend that class to parents of newborns! They also offer
a great selection of eco friendly and very cute baby gear as well as
"must have" products for moms. I cannot say enough positive things
about Belly Bliss and I highly recommend that moms utilize their
wonderful services!"
-Ingrid Briant

"Belly Bliss is a must for any mommy-to-be in Denver!  The prenatal yoga
and fitness classes at Belly Bliss kept me in shape and were essential for
my own mental and physical well-being as I prepared for childbirth and
motherhood. Beyond the wonderful variety of classes and services available
at Belly Bliss, Deb Mills and Lauren Williams have created so much more
than a space for mothers-to-be to work out and take care of themselves.
They have successfully created a positive space for women to come together
and share about pregnancy and motherhood. It is a place to build
relationships, feel supported and embrace the change a mommy-to-be
experiences.  Belly Bliss is not simply a yoga and fitness studio but a
place that facilitates building a community of strong, healthy and happy
women."
-Emma Cardillo


"Belly Bliss offers more than yoga, fitness and whole body care. Belly
Bliss provides community during a special and irreplaceable time in
women's lives through building friendships, providing moments of
laughter and support through sharing stories, and cultivating a
positive environment where women in all stages of pre and post
pregnancy can feel comfortable, secure and empowered in their
pregnancies.  The women I have met at Belly Bliss continue to be a
part of my life outside of the studio and our children have new
friends before they are even born!"
-Sarah Foster

“I was fortunate enough to receive assistance from Lauren as a doula and a trainer. When I was in labor, Lauren was an invaluable resource and a permanent fixture at my bedside. I had wondered how her presence would work with my husband there...and it worked perfectly. She was just a great addition to my support team because she was able to be my advocate in an entirely different way. She offered her advice, experience, even her hand to hold through contractions. She stayed with me for many, many, many hours of a very difficult labor and was the voice of reason and explanation during a very emotional and often overwhelming time. Without her care and assistance, I don't think I could have accomplished what I did.
After giving birth, I consulted with Lauren for personal training. Lauren was able to write up a fitness plan for me and develop it in such a way that I could safely and yet effectively regain my pre-partum figure. I highly recommend consulting with a trainer, as she was able to teach me fun and effective exercises that have really helped me to rebuild muscle, strength and endurance. I am frequently told, "You don't look like you recently had a baby!" That is an awesome feeling.”

-Anna Knoll Highlands Ranch, CO

"After giving birth, I had little energy and felt physically 'scattered'. I felt like I was still carrying all the weight of pregnancy even though I was no longer pregnant. After each session with Allison, I felt so much lighter and put back together. Allison has a way of working that helps you see past your body image into the wonder of how the body works. I was able to experience myself in a whole new light."

- D.V.- 35 years old, first time mom

"I have to tell you the hour you spent with me has made a huge difference. Simply changing the way that I walk has brought me so much more comfort in my body. Every time I notice that I'm feeling a little tired or achey somewhere I'm able to adjust my steps accordingly and the discomfort immediately goes away. I feel like my breathing capacity has increased over the past few days along with the release in my sides too - What an awesome gift to give to a pregnant woman!!!!!" -Shannon, Belly Bliss yoga instructor and 2nd-time mom


“Lauren was able to ease my fears providing knowledge, wisdom, and compassion throughout my pregnancy. From the point of conception, she used her knowledge as a personal trainer and nutrition expert to help alleviate any pregnancy discomfort and keep my growing body in the best of health. Her mastery of the human body combined with an indepth understanding of the birthing process provided a holistic experience that could not be surpassed by any other medical or pregnancy-related service. She helped me create a realistic birth plan and was sensitive to my changing needs and emotions throughout labor. Lauren's presence enhanced my birthing experience, providing a silent guidance to gracefully facilitate family involvement and medical protocol, while meeting my most intimate needs. I can't imagine doing it without her!”

-Jennifer Tobin-Gurley Fort Collins CO


“I have known and been working with Lauren for two years. Lauren is a thoughtful, intelligent, compassionate woman that brightens any environment she is in. She brings commitment and caring to everyone that she works with, and will go above and beyond to try to exceed expectations. She has impacted my life so positively that I believe that anyone or any project that she is involved with will not only succeed, but also be better for having her involvement.”

-Claire Denver, CO

"I am 42 years old and was quite surprised to find myself pregnant! My
husband and I have been together 10 years and weren't very prepared,but we
had the good fortune to know Lauren and consequently she was an integral
part of the whole process from the birth plan all the way to the big day!
We are so grateful to have had Lauren's expertise and professionalism
I chose to do a natural birth and would not have managed nearly as well
without her valuable know-how. Thank you."

- Danielle Thomas and Sasha Rose

 

I am writing to express my strong support for Deb Mills and Lauren Williams business Belly Bliss. As a speaker, author, filmmaker, Doula trainer with DONA International, a teacher trainer with Lamaze International and co-chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative I have been working in maternal child health both in the U.S. and internationally for more than 25 years. Belly Bliss’s model of caring and service that includes education, fitness, and environmentally responsible eco-friendly products brings an innovative and much needed approach to maternal/child health education and fitness.


A recent article in the Journal of Perinatal Education by De Vries proposes a new approach to childbirth education; “Centers for the Childbearing Year, (CCBYs) is the place for women to go for information and support related to fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. In creating a fresh model of childbirth education, we not only honor our pioneers, but also rediscover the wisdom in community and relationship that childbirth offers us and we learn in new ways to journey alongside each other to create new possibilities for birthing families.”


Belly Bliss takes the new ideas proposed in this article and exceeds them. I believe Belly Bliss is at the cutting edge of this new approach and will be a model center with the possibility for expansion to other regions of the country and beyond.


Women are looking for one stop shopping. Current hospital based childbirth education is not meeting the needs of women and their families. Women benefit from social support, community building as well as providing evidence based information thus allowing them to make informed decision about both their own and babies care. Belly Bliss does this and more. Including specialty classes, fitness and products compliments and expands the opportunities that women have for health and wellness for both themselves and their families.


I look forward to supporting Belly Bliss and sharing their model as I speak about new trends and opportunities in maternity care around the world.

-Debra Pascali-Bonaro