Testimonial for Katie Collins
Where to begin!? Katie is amazing!! I can't imagine birthing without her. My husband and i decided pretty late in the pregnancy game to work with a doula. We had a few interviews, and we decided that Katie was the perfect match for the two of our personalities and our birth plan/philosophy. Because I was already at 37 weeks, we worked to squeeze in 2 sessions as quickly as possible, and Katie was willing to do that over Facetime over the hectic holidays. My husband and I texted her with questions and updates leading up the the big day, and she always responded so quickly and reassuringly. When the big day came, she was with us over text alll morning as my husband and I went through early labor at home. I can't tell you how nice it was for us to have an experienced birth pro like Katie to check in with. Things picked up a bit, and Katie met us at the Birth Center for a check-in with the midwives, which was so helpful because it turns out it's pretty hard to keep up with a lot of info/details while in mid-labor. The three of us decided to go home to continue laboring. My husband was a champ and did most of the supporting during contractions. Katie kept track of contractions, kept in touch with the midwife (SO helpful!), offered physical coping support and position advice, and even snapped photos during labor at home--all the while, providing such a positive energy for me and my husband. I would venture to say that she even made it fun! We went back to the Birth Center around midnight, and Katie continued to be a champ, helping us organize ourselves (and our stuff) through that transition and continuing to provide the support we had at home. Our little guy came right out in the tub within an hour of arrival, and Katie actually captured the moment on video--AMAZING!!!!! Katie stayed in contact that whole (tumultuous and incredible) first week. It was an honor to have her at one of the most intimate and life-changing moments of our lives!
-Morgan Pareja
March 06, 2017
Katie Collins
Voyage Birth
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
