OUR STORY
Pioneering Maternal and Postpartum Healthcare in Georgia
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our commitment is unwavering: to revolutionize maternal healthcare for all. Denise, our founder and CEO, draws from personal experience as a mother of three children—two daughters and a son—born in the mid-1990s. Her journey intertwines the joys of motherhood with the stark realities of maternal mortality.
Denise's own childbirth encounters, marked by several near misses, have sensitized her to the alarming rates of maternal mortality in the United States. These experiences underscored systemic inadequacies in maternal healthcare, igniting her resolve to drive change.
In 2019, Denise embarked on a transformative path, envisioning a state-of-the-art Maternal and Postpartum Care Center. This envisioned sanctuary would seamlessly unite expecting and birthing individuals, families, doulas, midwives, OB-GYNs, and healthcare professionals.
Harnessing cutting-edge technology, this visionary facility promises proactive and comprehensive care. Its mission? To combat disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among birthing people of color.
Moreover, Denise remains steadfast in her commitment to address the diverse needs of all expecting individuals. Particularly, those grappling with high-risk pregnancies, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), pre-eclampsia, and mental health challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum phase. Join us on this transformative journey, shaping the future of maternal and postpartum healthcare.
DENISE L. COTTMAN
Founder & CEO
Denise Cottman is the visionary Founder and CEO of The House of Nirvana (THON), a pioneering initiative dedicated to revolutionizing maternal and postpartum healthcare. With a deep passion for advancing health equity and empowering birthing individuals and families, Denise embarked on this ambitious journey fueled by her own personal experiences and a commitment to effecting positive change.
With a background in public health advocacy and a relentless drive to drive systemic change, Denise leads THON with compassion, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to improving outcomes for mothers, infants, and families. Her visionary leadership and tireless advocacy make her a driving force in the movement for health equity and maternal wellness.