Testimonial for Candace McCollett, CBE, CLD, CLE
My husband and I hired Candace in June 2014 for our baby's arrival in July 2014. Candace had been recommended to us by two of my husbands' coworkers who had used her as a doula at the hospital and with home births. Our experience with Candace was wonderful. She is pretty well known in the brithing circles around town and has a great reputation. When I was looking to switch doctors at 36 weeks pregnant, she had recommendations. I made the switch and was very happy with the new doctor.
Candace had tons of information and worksheets to help us develop a birth plan and walk through various labor and delivery scenarios. I felt very prepared for the birth. My labor started in the middle of the night and she responded immediately to our text messages. We kept checking in with her over the next couple hours, and 4 hours into laboring at home with my husband, I realized I needed to push....badly. We called Candace and she told us to meet her at the hospital. Little did I know that I was having a very fast and activle labor for my first time! We arrived at the hospital at the same time. She helped me relax through the strong push pains while waiting for the doctor to arrive. I pushed for an hour and then our son was born - all natural just like we wanted. During pushing she gave me drinks of water, reminded the hospital staff of elements in our birth plan, and took pictures during the crucial moments right at and after the birth. She even got our bags from our car and moved it from the emergency parking drop off since we came rushing into the hospital so quickly!
Although my labor was so quick we didn't get to utilize her skills much during that part, she was fantastic afterward with home visits to help with breastfeeding. We had a rough start breastfeeding, and she was absolutely instrumental in getting us back on track and making sure we were successful. We recommend Candace to anyone!
-Kristin Woodward
September 02, 2014
Candace McCollett, CBE, CLD, CLE
Westside Birth Connection
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1900
