Testimonial for Colleen Andrade (CPD, CLE)
A Golden Birth is wonderful! As you can imagine, being first time parents and letting new people into your home during such a vulnerable time can be nerve-wracking. But when Colleen and Heather came to visit the house and meet us before our daughter's arrival, talking us through strategies for postpartum/post-operative recovery, we felt safe and supported right away. Once our daughter arrived, they were raring and ready to help (they were incredibly punctual!). They are very experienced caregivers, as well as extremely kind and respectful. Even when many of the key day-to-day tasks had already been completed by my mother-in-law, Colleen jumped right in offering to watch and care for the baby so I could rest. Having blocks of time to sit outside and recharge my batteries was incredibly nourishing. Some days I just needed to talk about aspects and anxieties of baby care. She was so patient, keeping me company on the couch while we talked through my questions. Things like walking us through the first time giving baby a bath (very nerve-wracking for us at the time) made such a difference in our confidence. On the overnights, my husband and I were able to get some much needed sleep - Heather was exceptional at anticipating baby’s every need. We loved our early morning chats before she headed home - we learned so much and felt very safe knowing she had been there keeping an attentive eye on everything. I tend to feel guilty and struggle when I am in a vulnerable place, needing care (after a lifetime of being the caregiver). They never judged, gently reminding me when it was okay/important to take it easy, but also being supportive when I felt a need to be productive. I lost my mother when I was young, so having these women who I could ask questions and trust during this vulnerable time was a blessing. We are much more confident as parents and feel that this foundation was really fostered by these loving caregivers. We highly recommend their services!
-Gillian Kruskall
June 07, 2025
Colleen Andrade (CPD, CLE)
A Golden Birth
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
