Testimonial for Katie Collins
Katie is absolutely wonderful! She was such an asset for my goal of laboring at home for as long as possible. Just here mere presence provided a sense of calm which was needed for my hypnobirth. She was very nurturing always making sure that I stayed hydrated and fed. My main goal for this pregnancy was to labor at home until close to giving birth because I wanted to just show up at the hospital and have my baby right away. She helped me achieve that goal. I had my baby in less than three hours from arriving to the hospital, if I remember correctly. At the hospital she was my advocate. Things were going bad because of a terrible nurse that was mistreating me. She was part of my voice when I couldn't find mine due to the trauma that was happening to me. She was firm and not afraid to stand up for me in the most respectable way. With her help they got rid of that nurse and had a lovely nurse take her place. She supported all my decisions after I assured her that it was what I wanted. There was a point where I had to make a choice of having my husband, mother, mother in law or my doula with me in when I was about to give birth. Of course my mom and husband are an automatic yes... but I wanted Katie with me too instead of my MIL, and I love my MIL dearly. I wanted Katie there and even felt that I needed her there. Being the wonderful person she is, somehow, she got the Dr to agree to have everyone in there with me. She reminded the Dr that I wanted to breathe my baby out and not push and the Dr agreed to let me try it my way. She took pictures that I will cherish forever. I didn't even realize she took them until a few weeks ago when I was bummed thinking I forgot to have someone take pictures to capture the moments right after delivery. Katie was in top of it, of course. I am forever grateful. Even post partum she was great helping me find the resources that may be helpful for my healing process. I highly recommend Katie she is a blessing!
-Daniella Fullen
October 14, 2016
Katie Collins
Voyage Birth
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
