Abrie Koupal, CNM, MSN
Midwife, Co-Owner & Clinical Director
Abrie (she/her) attended a friend’s birth in 2009 and the experience changed her forever. Leaving a career in cross-cultural education to pursue midwifery, Abrie became The Birth Center of Boulder’s first Student Midwife in 2015 and joined staff as a midwife soon after. Empowering families during this life-changing journey and sending them off into parenthood with the confidence that comes from surrendering to the humbling strength and wisdom within their bodies is, and always will be, a deep honor. She also loves having the opportunity to offer continuity of care as clients return for annual visits. Still an active part of the midwife team, Abrie now also serves as BBHH’s Clinical Director, and relishes endless opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and communication amongst the clinical team. As co-owner of BBHH, Abrie is eager to expand health services to better serve the community and to safeguard this unique model of care for years to come. When not working, she can be found playing in the mountains with her entrepreneurial husband, son and daughter (both born at BCOB), and Kyrgyz street dog.
Alexandria Zayer, CNM, MSN, SANE
Midwife
Alexandria’s (she/her) midwifery path has been guided by three essential values: respecting bodily autonomy; providing trauma-informed care; and in the rare yet difficult moments, weaving end of life skills as they relate to pregnancy and birth. These elements have been established throughout her two decades of experience within the medical field, with specialties as a palliative/hospice and SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) RN. She received her midwifery education from the University of Colorado-Anschutz. Alexandria also brings her background of teaching mindfulness, meditation, and yoga into her practice as a midwife. Outside of her professional passions, Alexandria enjoys sipping tea in nature, as well as camping and hiking with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Oakland.
Bry Kring, CNM, FNP, MSN
Midwife, Family Nurse Practitioner & Craniosacral Specialist
A Boulder, CO native, Bry (she/her) trained as a midwife in the United States and Latin America, from interning at a birthing center on the border of Juarez to learning from Mayan Midwives in the highlands of Guatemala, to high-risk hospital settings. She has witnessed birth in many of its different forms and settings and honors the deeply transformative and uniting force that it is, for all those involved. In addition to providing midwifery care, Bry is also a Family Nurse Practitioner and excitedly offers integrative and functional primary care and menopausal support at BBHH. Bry is also a Craniosacral practitioner. Bry works creatively to find what best meets the needs and desires of each client in a safe, individualized, and holistic way. She is committed to increasing access to midwifery care for all people and building a stronger community around empowered and individualized birth and health care. In her free time, Bry is a watercolorist and writer, loves being in nature, teaches yoga, rides her motorcycle and gets her hands dirty in the garden. She speaks both English and Spanish.
Cheryl Furer, RM, CPM, CHom
Midwife
Cheryl (she/her) is a Certified Professional Midwife and Certified Homeopath (CHom), blending clinical expertise with holistic wellness to foster a healthy and balanced childbearing year. With a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery and a Master of Art in Resilient Leadership, she helps ensure the prenatal journey is safe and empowering for clients. Beyond healthcare, you'll often find her exploring Colorado's stunning mountains, crafting delicious vegan treats in her kitchen, studying native bees or tending to her garden. These passions mirror her love for nurturing life in all its forms. What drives her is the joy of helping families welcome new life into the world, fostering informed decision-making, and empowerment.
Courtney Hein, CNM, MSN
Midwife
Courtney (she/her) has worked with families for 15 years, first as a L&D nurse and now as a Certified Nurse Midwife. In the hospital setting, Courtney advocated for evidence-based, person-centered care, resulting in policy changes and nurse trainings at two local hospitals to improve cesarean birth care. Courtney worked as a nurse at The Birth Center of Boulder while in midwifery school and is thrilled to return as a midwife as the center transitions to Boulder Birth & Holistic Health! Courtney’s journey as a mother started 17 years ago, and although she did not receive the care she needed, this experience shaped her passion for supporting women and families. She practices trauma-informed care and prioritizes mental health. Prior to joining BBHH, Courtney traveled regularly to provide critically needed midwifery care at Pine Ridge Reservation, Oglala Lakota Nation. Courtney lives in Longmont with her husband, two teenage sons, two dogs and a cat. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, hiking and paddle boarding.
Margie McSweeney, RM, RN, CPM
Midwife
Margie (she/her) has worked in maternal/child healthcare as both a RN & midwife since 1980. She has been an active team member in hospital, birth center & home settings in Boulder, Colorado since 2000, weaving medical, traditional, and natural perspectives while supporting women and families with holistic, patient-centered care throughout her career. Supporting and educating families to meet their individual needs has been and continues to be an important aspect of her approach as a healthcare provider. Margie is also a yoga instructor, Reiki healer, mother, and grandmother.
Rachel Snow, RM, CPM
Midwife
Rachel (she/her) is a Certified Professional Midwife and passionate about her work with women’s health. Her background as a homebirth midwife has fostered a deep-seated love for and confidence with out-of-hospital birth. Also a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist with a decade of experience supporting women’s health and fertility, Rachel offers a wealth of information for patients desiring holistic support during their pregnancy. She is trained in traditional healing techniques, including Mayan Abdominal Massage Therapy and Ayurvedic postpartum massages, expressing her dedication to diverse and effective care options. Rachel also loves movement and has taught prenatal fitness for The Bloom Method and local prenatal belly dance classes. When not at the birth center you can find her in her garden, experimenting with natural dyes, or enjoying time in nature with her husband and two kiddos.