Testimonial for Colleen Myatt CD/PCD(DOÑA), CLC, PES, ICCE from Devan King

Testimonial for Colleen Myatt CD/PCD(DOÑA), CLC, PES, ICCE

I employed Colleen as my doula to assist with the labor of my second child. I did not have a doula for the labor and delivery of my first child and had a very negative experience. Thanks to Colleen, the birth of my second child was such a positive experience and one that I will always remember fondly.

Colleen came and met with me prior to the due date to go over sleep positions, exercise, supplements, and infant CPR/choking instruction. She made sure my husband and I knew what to expect, and had all the information we needed prior to my due date. In addition, she went out of her way to be incredibly responsive and supportive in the weeks leading up to my due date, answering additional questions I had along the way.

When I was in labor, Colleen was so supportive and knowledgeable. Her calm and confident presence gave me the peace of mind I needed to have a positive birth experience. My baby was in an unfavorable position for birth and Colleen coached me through different labor positions to shift him, with positive results. Her methods were so successful, we were able to labor entirely at home and arrive at the hospital just in time for birth. At the hospital, we had the misfortune of having an unreasonably rude nurse. Colleen was essential in responding to the outrageous comments from nursing staff so that I did not become agitated or lose my focus in the final stages of labor.

Post partum, Colleen assisted with having the nursing staff give me my baby for skin to skin and helped to get baby to latch. She later came by the house to make sure all was progressing well and to answer any final questions.

I ended up having some post partum health concerns and Colleen was still an asset to me, providing support and advice.

I highly recommend Colleen as a doula and look forward to using her services again.

-Devan King

August 13, 2018