Testimonial for Linda Collet
I originaly did not hire Linda, I hired another lovely doula who was still getting certifiied. Linda met my doula through a doula group and when she heard of my difficult history (emergency C and VBAC stillborn twins) and current situation felt inclined to offer her assistance since my doula was still learning and Linda likely had some experiences to draw from. When I passed my due date and was not dilated or effaced at all I reached out to a moms group on FB for advise to encourage progress. Linda saw my post and realized I was the woman whom she had heard about. She contacted me and that same night walked me through breathing technique on the phone and was a wealth of information. She told me of her communications with my doula and that she would be happy to assist at the time of labor. I was immediately comforted knowing that she would be there for me. I went to 42 weeks and Linda was there for me every step of the way. Lots happened but I'll flash forward.DAY OF:by around 7am i was ready to go to the dr, i was in labor and contractions were about 5min apart. I had called my doula twice and sent texts and had no response from her so i called Linda and she was at the hospital in 15 min. We labored in the hallway for a bit. She showed be how to successfully breathe and deal with my contractions and the pain. She was such a necessary force to have. My dr was away and the on-call dr refused to perform a VBAC after 41 weeks. when he informed me of this it broke my spirit, So much so that my labor slowed to 20 min apart. Linda found out that we could transfer somewhere else to VBAC so we did. We signed out and went to UCLA to finish laboring. Linda filled every gap but did not overstep. She took charge when needed and backed off when appropriate. Thanks to her I was able to have my VBAC and my son and i emerged glowing, happy and healthy. She will always have a special place in our hearts. My mom and husband loved her too. I couldnt recommend her more.
-Jasmine Garner
July 02, 2016
Linda Collet
LittleGmaDoula
Birth Fee: $3500 to $4000
