Meet Our Midwives
and Nurse Practitioner

South Denver Midwives
    Alisa,     Diana,     Sue
South Denver Midwives

Meet   Diana Buckwalter - Certified Nurse Midwife

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Diana Buckwalter - Midwife in Denver

Diana Buckwalter has been a Nurse Midwife for many years. Her desire to work with women and babies began when she was a young girl.

Diana received her nursing degree from Regis University while mothering 7 children.

She worked as a nurse in labor and delivery for many years. While working in labor and delivery Diana gained experience helping moms have babies and also helping them to achieve the experience they desired. She continued her education with a master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner followed by a post master's as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).

Diana's philosophy focuses on women having a positive pregnancy and childbirth experience. Safety is never compromised. A healthy mom and baby is of the utmost importance.

South Denver OB GYN has 4 outstanding physicians to assist with any complication that may arise.


Meet   Sue Saindon - Certified Nurse Practitioner

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Sue Saindon -  Certified Nurse Practitioner in Denver

Sue Saindon is a native of Denver. She and her husband Steve have a son and a daughter, and also love being grandparents. Sue received her Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing from Loretto Heights College, and her Master of Science and OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner from the University of Texas Health Science Center, graduating magna cum laude from both.

Sue enjoys all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology but has a special interest in teens. Her focus is patient education and involving patients in decisions concerning their health care. She believes this is fundamental to quality care.

Her interests include gardening, stamping and music. She is very involved with her church, and places great importance on family values.


Meet   Alisa Sajadi, CNM FNP

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Alisa Sajadi, CNM FNP in Denver

Alisa Sajadi, CNM FNP was born and raised in Chicago which makes her a very passionate Chicago Bears fan.  Alisa completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.  She then moved to Atlanta, GA where she attended Emory University to become both a Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner.  Alisa worked at the popular Northside Hospital in Atlanta as both a labor and delivery nurse and a midwife.  Finally, Alisa moved out to San Diego, CA where she learned a great deal working at the University of California San Diego’s Birth Center.  Quickly, Alisa learned that there was a great need for more nurse midwives in Southern California.  She pioneered a Nurse Midwife Laborist program at Scripps Health.  This one of a kind program has been a great success and continues to grow in San Diego.  Alisa wholeheartedly believes that every woman should have the option of midwifery care.  She enjoys educating women and empowering them in making informed decisions in their healthcare. 

Alisa moved to Denver from San Diego in 2012 to be near her adorable nieces.  In her spare time, Alisa enjoys reading, exploring Denver, and of course football.  She is a dedicated fantasy football player and long-time fan of the Chicago Bears and Wisconsin Badgers.


South Denver Midwives, a part of South Denver OB/GYN, are a practice of certified nurse midwives with offices in Littleton and Castle Rock, Colorado. We offer full-scope midwifery care and we have 24/7 MD back-up. We believe in women and family-centered care, and will partner with you and your family to provide education and care in many areas including:

  • Pregnancy and Hospital Birth at Littleton Hospital
  • Well Woman Annual Physicals
  • Gynecology from Puberty to Menopause
  • Family Planning and Contraception (including IUDs and Implanon)
  • Preconception counseling
  • Infertility Consults
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Breastfeeding
  • STD Screening
  • 24/7 MD Back-up

We are the only Certified Nurse midwives at Littleton hospital. We have appointments available at our Littleton location and Castle Rock location.

South Denver Midwives in Littleton
7780 S. Broadway, #280
Littleton, CO 80122   Littleton location
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South Denver Midwives in Castle Rock
1189 S. Perry St., #230
Castle Rock, CO 80104   castle rock map
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303.738.1100

  • Diana has delivered both of my granddaughters...and I was amazed at the calm wisdom and character Diana demonstrated throughout both pregnancies, labor and deliveries.
    --Marylyn G. McCullough BSN, FPNP, CLE, ICCE, IBCLC
  • Diana has delivered 3 of my children, and each birth has been a wonderful experience thanks to her patient, supportive approach.
    --Amanda
  • The birth of our baby, turned into the most beautiful experience of our lives. Thank you South Denver for your compassion!
    -- Sarah
  • I whole heartedly endorse and would encourage pregnant women to seek a midwife for their journey through pregnancy and birth. You will never regret it nor forget it.
    --Marylyn G. McCullough BSN, FPNP, CLE, ICCE, IBCLC

Holistic Approach

South Denver Midwives are holistic-minded advanced practice nurses who pay attention to a woman's physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Education and preventive care is a priority, and we take the time to listen to and answer your questions. We believe in informed decision making, and partner with you and your family when discussing choices and options.

We recognize benefits of both Western and Eastern medicine, and balance human touch with technology. Our goal is to empower women to have trust and confidence within themselves and their own body's abilities.

We offer a "healthy pregnancy" class, doula services, labor classes, hypnobirthing classes, and breastfeeding classes at our Littleton location.

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