Colorado Springs Maternity Photographer posing next to a brick wall

I'm a birth nerd through and through, like, seriously!

I've got my hands in all things birth-related, I’m a Birth Doula, Midwife’s Assistant, Childbirth Educator, Infant Massage Instructor, Night Nanny, Infant Sleep Consultant, and Fertility Specialist.

And just when you thought I couldn't possibly do more, I've got a love affair with photographing all the Birthy Stuff. Because let's face it, those pregnancy, birth, and newborn days fly by faster than a superhero on caffeine, and having photographic proof is like winning the jackpot!

My mission?

To guide you through this wild journey with evidence-based wisdom and a toolkit that makes you feel completely prepared for all the things that can come up.

I'm not here to just offer services – I want our time together to be a full-on EXPERIENCE. Because let's be real, birthing babies and navigating parenthood isn’t something for the faint of heart and it’s good to have a village!

I am PRO QUEER, PRO FAT, PRO ALL BODIES TOO, PRO CHOICE, PRO FEMINISM, PRO EMPOWERMENT, and PRO UTERUS TOO!

To my BIPOC friends, LGBTQI+ folx, my birthers of all shapes and sizes, younger, older and in-between and to my singles, pairs and polyamorous cuddles…

I offer a safe and supportive space where we stand for empowerment, strength, love and acceptance.

I was born and raised in Minnesota and somehow, landed in Colorado Springs after a trip with friends to see a psychic who told me to move west the first opportunity I got!

I laughed her advice off and forgot about it until a couple of months later when I met a family from Colorado Springs while at a music festival. They expressed that they were in need of a nanny and I decided to leave my corporate job to move to Colorado to help them just a couple weeks later.

It wasn't long before I met my partner, got married and we started trying to make a family.

My husband is trans, so there was an extra layer to trying to get pregnant. When I attempted to reach out for help with navigating the world of fertility treatments and sperm donors, I found nobody and quickly devoured everything on conception and fertility to become my own advocate.

Once we finally got pregnant, my passion for everything about birth started to grow! It wasn't long into my first pregnancy when I learned about doulas and I fell even harder for this whole birthy world.

The community that I created for myself while I was pregnant with my first helped me to make my birth experience one of the most life changing and empowering moments of my life.

I walked away wanting to help all birthing people to be able to advocate for themselves too!

“Having Jayme as my doula made such a huge difference in my birth experience, but let me start at the beginning. I chose Jayme because of her empathy, expertise, and willingness to listen to what I wanted. There is no shame with Jayme. I wanted a hospital birth *probably* without an epidural—I wasn’t vehemently against it. Jayme helped craft my birth plan to honor my choices. She was available via text when I had confusing false labor towards the end of my pregnancy. And she met us at the hospital, waiting for me to be admitted, when it was time. With her help I was able to stay calm through an intense but very positive and quick, unmedicated birth. She helped me with positioning, counter pressure, gentle suggestions and validating support. I am so grateful for this experience. My husband even said, “why aren’t doulas mandatory for everyone?” If we have another child I know exactly who I will call.”

— Claire M.

Doula draws baby on pregnant woman during childbirth education

LOVES:

Sunset family walks, have you checked out some of these Colorado Sunsets? And that view of Pike’s Peak never gets old.
Freshly baked bread with butter and peanut butter paired with an overly sugared and creamed Cold Brew.
Positive pregnancy tests, lots of them. When I first find out I’m pregnant, I usually test everyday for a good 2 weeks because who could trust just 1 or 5 positive pregnancy tests? I need at least 23.
Being silly with my babies because the days are long, but the years are so short!
Documenting EVERYTHING, give me all of the photos!
Seeing the immediate change in a person when they give birth, however they do it!
Yoga and all things Peloton. It’s helped me to lose over 140 pounds!
Shopping (by myself) because I’m introverted and I’m probably on a mission and don’t need anyone to slow me down!
Teaching people about TTC, all things birthy and infant sleep because it empowers you!
Lover of all things artsy and starter of projects, all of the projects. Hider of all of the unfinished projects, because I’ve got ADHD and I get bored easily.
NACHOS. I love nachos. My hubby loves nachos. My babies love nachos. We LOVE nachos!!
Perfectly planned days that go off without a hitch because what’s better than a day that goes as planned?!
Fancy nails! Seriously, my biggest guilty pleasure is a monthly-ish trip to see my nail tech. But, no time for makeup. Maybe on occasion (you’ll think I look ahhhmazing), but mom bun and fresh face life over here!
New parents who feel confident and ready to tackle this raising a tiny human challenge.
Plants, ALL of the plants. Seriously, all of them. I have an entire room or 3 of them. It takes me about 3 hours to water all of my plants. I’ve taken to watering a couple plants every time I re-fill my water bottle.
Photos of your journey through pregnancy, your birth story and photos of your beautiful babe! I LOVE seeing your transformation, physically and mentally. I love that you can gush over these memories for the rest of your life.
All things ‘over the top!’ There’s no such thing as just a little with me. I can’t help it, I just get hyper-focused on things, and suddenly we have everything!

Family eating nachos in Colorado Springs, CO

“Excellent education classes for the expecting couple. Excellent doula services. Provides a thorough understanding of pregnancy and what to expect on the big day. Worked with me on payments and had amazing clientele relationship standards. Highly recommend.”

— Meghan L.

Pregnancy/Maternity photography at Bear Creek Park, in Colorado Springs

I’m co-founder of Little Blooming Warriors Birth Collective, where we can take care of ALL of your needs from preconception to postpartum! Need something? If I can’t personally help you, I know someone who can!

Childbirth Education lesson on pushing and placentas during labor and birth.

“On May 30th, Zelda Symphony Rose graced us with her presence. I never thought I would personally need a doula but I’m incredibly thankful I had Jayme there by my side. She was incredibly supportive and listened to me and never made me feel bad about any decision or situation. She comforted me when our birth plan had to change drastically, and most importantly, made sure my hubby stayed focused on eyes on the baby when I had to have an emergency c-section. She did everything she possibly could to help me progress naturally, pushed me without taking me past a boundary I wasn’t capable of. I appreciate her support there deeply, she was able to keep me calm when otherwise I probably would have had a complete panic attack. Zelda is doing beautifully and my recovery is better than expected thanks to Jayme!”

— Kelsey D.