“My first birthing experience left me labeled as “high risk” and my husband and I felt most comfortable being in the hospital for our second baby’s birth. But I wanted support beyond ultrasounds and medical screenings. Astrid’s “supplemental” care was anything but supplemental. It was paramount and perfect. Astrid has an incredibly warm and comforting presence. She is wise and maternal and like her, her office is cozy and inviting. Each appointment was nurturing. I left every session feeling incredibly supported, heard and seen, and feeling strong and capable. Her prenatal massages are a dream, an absolute dream. Don’t miss out! She is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive. Astrid’s final, parting advice, before birthing my baby, truly helped to foster the birth of my dreams. I’m not sure how else to accurately capture Astrid’s brilliance as a birth worker other than to say those last comforting words and advice left me and my husband in absolute awe of my baby’s birth. It was peaceful, easy, grounded, and supported. Those few hours of labor are hours that my husband and I will treasure for our lifetimes. ”
“As clients of Astrid’s, we are so grateful for her being here. She provided the most caring, attentive, thorough, and professional care to us, and still is. We tried the hospital here, we went to a birthing center in Denver, and we went to another birthing center in Grand Junction. Though these people were kind and helpful, none of them impressed us. We knew more than they did about our particular situation, and that made us worried, because none of them seemed to hear us or be able to provide the care we needed. When Astrid arrived we finally had someone who could lead us through a positive birthing experience, in the comfort of our own home. Her long-time experience in the birthing process, her extensive knowledge of herbs, and her deep wisdom on the emotional ups and downs of giving birth, and how to navigate this road during this time was the confidence we were needing in a health care professional. I cannot say enough about how grateful we are for her arrival to the valley. I hope everyone gets a chance to brush into this great person.”
““Astrid was my midwife for my second child & my first homebirth. Her care was nothing short of a dream come true. Astrid’s mothering energy helped to ease my anxieties and find a sense of knowing and trust in my body and the pregnancy & birthing process. Arlo’s birth was the most healing and transformative birth experience I could have asked for. Astrid held space during my pregnancy, birth and postpartum so beautifully to facilitate this transformation. I still don’t know how to fully express my immense gratitude for this amazing woman and birth-keeper. So much wisdom! Thank you Astrid.””
““Astrid was such a blessing to our family! Astrid helped us to conceive through maya massage, herbal remedies, yoni steams and lots of love, after being unsuccessful in trying for five years. Our little family wouldn’t have been able to be complete without her!“
—Alyssa ”
“When my wife went into “This is it!” labor around 2 in the morning, I was ready in the way a dad who has seen a home birth before is ready. Just like the last time, I had food going on the stove. Just like the last time, I’d checked the water heater temperature, in case she wanted to get into the tub. I’d inflated the enormous yoga ball for her to sit on. I had the music ready. I knew my wife could do this — she’s pretty spectacular at birth — and I knew that, in a pinch, I could catch the baby.
But, the moment I saw Astrid’s car roll up the driveway, I felt the biggest relief of my adult life. That’s the moment I knew everything would be OK. From a guy’s perspective, Astrid inspires confidence. Forgive me, but some midwives can be a bit too airy fairy for my taste. Astrid knows how to talk to men in language they understand. She’s clear and plain in her answers. She doesn’t get offended by pointed questions asked by a concerned, antsy father. (We’re fixers. It’s crappy when your wife is in pain and giving birth and you can’t fix it.)
Astrid was AWESOME during our birth. But she was even more incredible afterward. Our baby had some nursing issues — a tongue tie that made it hard for her to eat enough. She was losing weight, and I was, to put it mildly, freaking out. I wasn’t eating or sleeping — I was running around town trying to find the best breast pump so we could bottle-feed her.
Astrid just… took care of it. She kept me calm. She kept my wife calm. She spoon-fed our baby directly from my wife’s breast. She made us breakfast and forced me to get something in my system. She called and showed up every day to check on my wife and the baby (and me) — not in an intrusive way, but always right when we needed her.
She’s very intuitive and seems to know what you need, even before you do. When my wife got mastitis, for example, Astrid had some homeopathic stuff already ready for her. She was here in five minutes. She’d anticipated this would happen. Stuff like that.
As a dad and a husband, I’m really happy we went with a home birth, and that we went with Astrid. She’s amazing.
— Eric ”
““While on my journey to conceive, I’ve felt so blessed to have had Astrid’s guidance and hands-on care. Astrid is extremely knowledgeable and has helped me to resolve several health issues. Her background in herbs and women’s wellness has helped to empower me and has given me tools to stay healthy. I’ve also received several abdominal massages from Astrid. In addition to her amazing gift of massage, she has helped me to believe in the strength of my own body, she’s assisted me in incorporating ritual into my life, and she has even helped me to feel positive and joyful during times of doubt. Each time I connect with Astrid, I feel like she is doing exactly what she’d been called to do on this Earth!”
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““Astrid was instrumental in both my conception and birth of my daughter. At 35 I was feeling very ready to have a child.. Her clarity and power as a healer truly catalyzed the fruition of my desire. Astrid then served as my midwife. Being long term friends made me rest assured she has the earthy, trust-the-body’s-process wisdom that I resonate with and a keen intuitive sense and thorough knowledge that would know if something were truly out of place. In her care I felt empowered to go through the natural process of pregnancy and birth without unnecessary intervention WITH the wisdom and watchful eye of an experienced and care-full midwife.” ”
“Astrid Grove was born to midwife.
When you meet her, you instantly know that she will be exactly the no-nonsense, calm and decisive guide you’ll need in those moments when you’re literally out of your mind.
And she will be. But she’s also gentle, open and incredibly intuitive — a woman’s woman.
Astrid doesn’t get in your business, but she knows every single tiny little detail of what’s going on. Every single one. And she’s discreet about it, so don’t worry if you know people in common.
Her memory about your body, your history and your baby’s development is phenomenal. She is laser focused, and she has the most capable hands you’ll likely ever see — or touch. When she expertly feels around your belly, her hands literally radiate warmth. There’s something very reassuring and maternal about that moment.
Astrid is a supremely practical person. She’s all about safety. As much as she’s a home birth champion, you know she won’t mess around: If you need outside help, she’ll tell you immediately and drive you to the hospital herself if she has to… and then stay to be your advocate. And trust me, if you want someone who’s not intimidated by white coats, she’s the one you want by your side.
I can’t remember how many babies Astrid has caught, but she has been doing this a long, long time. She’s seen nearly everything, so she’s not cowed by your age or certain issues that might turn others away.
I’ve worked with a number of wonderful midwives over the years, both here and overseas. They all had great strengths, but if I had to pick, Astrid is the one I would trust with my life.
In fact, I did. Moreover, I trusted her with my baby’s life. And that, I have to tell you, was among the best decisions I’ve ever made.
— Holly, Boulder County ”
““I had my Maya Massage about 4 years after giving birth to my son. For years, I expressed concern about various “issues” such as lower back pain, fissures, and a general feeling of discomfort. I was told over the years that “women’s bodies just aren’t the same after giving birth.” I accepted that...until my Maya Massage! After my time with Astrid, I felt more connected to my body and had some actual answers about what my body had actually gone through and what I can do now to heal. I am finally on a path of healing and feel empowered and connected! I am so grateful!””
“If you’re desiring a midwife who can meet you on all levels of your pregnancy journey, Astrid Grove is your woman. She is extremely knowledgeable on the biological and physiological levels as well as able to meet a pregnant woman on the spirit and emotional levels. To me this was imperative for me to feel held, cared for, and met through the comprehensive transformation that occurs during pregnancy. She is incredibly empowering to the woman, guiding and supporting her to follow her intuition and instinct. I loved that she often wouldn’t tell me what choices to make but would share the relevant information while supporting me to trust my inherent wisdom. She deeply recognizes each woman’s journey of becoming a mama is unique and there is not a one size fits all to decisions. She has the capacity to be with any emotions, fears or concerns that may arise as well as connecting with the baby on an energetic and heart level too. I felt so solid with Astrid’s care knowing that she’d be able to be with anything that might arise during the journey and during the birth. She is also an incredible herbalist and I love the ways she supports through her wisdom in that arena too, as well as with Mayan abdominal massage.
Astrid is deeply wise, incredibly smart and knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent and a heart centered mystic. Her dedication to supporting women to feel empowered in their birth experience emanates through her devoted care. I truly couldn’t imagine a more aligned midwife for me. ”
““Choosing to have a home birth was not a decision we took lightly, but it might just be one of the best we’ve made. Once we made the decision, we were able to quiet the outside noise and trust the process with Astrid’s guidence. Our first was born in a hospital. Nothing went terribly wrong, but nothing was quite right either. I was pushing for hours on my back with strangers in and out of the room and a sense of fear lingered the entire time. While welcoming my baby boy was one of the best moments of my life, there is so much I would do differently if I could go back. In contrast, we had our second at home. It was the most empowering thing I’ve ever done and the whole experience was so much better. To be in your own home after birth and have professional checking in on you and baby is one of the greatest parts of home birth. No nurses checking vitals all night, no monitors beeping, no hospital beds and awful food. You get to be warm and comfortable in your own space enjoying this new life you created. What a blessing!
Astrid is such a calming presence. She is knowledgeable and professional. She believes that birth is natural and can happen in a beautiful and healthy way without any medical intervention. Her intuition is part of what makes her such an incredible midwife. I was in denial that I was in true labor. Astrid knew, without me telling her, that she ought to be close by; and I am so thankful for that. Had she waited for me to tell her it was time, she would not have made it to the birth. (Maybe try not to do this to her)
Now, if you are looking for someone that is just going to tell you what to do, Astrid is not your girl. She practices true informed consent. When it comes to vaccines, medical testing such as strep b, vitamin K injections, eye ointment, cervical checks, etc. She can do it all, but she will leave it up to you whether you want it done or not. Unlike the hospital where they like to just go ahead and make decisions for you. Do your research, and decide what you feel is best for you and your family and Astrid will support you without any judgement.
Astrid is truly everything you could ask for in a Midwife. She is confident in the process of birth but not arrogant; she will get you the appropriate help should an emergency unfold. She can guide the birth partner with gentle suggestions. She is incredibly nurturing after birth towards both mom and baby. Her herbal remedies are exactly what you didn’t know you needed. She has a healing touch that is so genuine it certainly cannot be taught. Honestly, it makes me sad that more people don’t get to experience birth in this way. The world needs more Astrids.”
