I hired Colleen as a gift to my sister. I am a former labor and birth nurse and know how important it is to have the right support when giving birth. I have personally seen how the wrong support can leave moms with a lifetime of regrets. Having had both good and bad experiences with doulas, I knew exactly what qualities to look for in a doula and which ones to avoid.
My sister wanted me there for her birth and even asked me to be her doula. Although I knew I would definitely be there, I was hesitant to be "the doula" because I knew it would require that I remained cool, calm and collected. Births are an emotional rollercoaster and this time I was going to be one of the riders. It turned out I was an emotional mess, in no state to play the role of the objective, professional doula.
Hiring Colleen ended up being the best gift I could've given myself as well as my sister. Colleen was the perfect mix of strong, gentile, smart, and professional. She had an endless amount of energy and tricks up her sleeve for what ended up being a long and difficult birth. With her supportive, non-judgemental disposition, Colleen helped my sister find strength, endourance, and focus she didn't know she had. Watching Colleen help my sister relax though her surges was a beautiful, magical experience. Both my sister and her husband tell me often, how thankful they are that they had such an amazing doula for the birth of thier first child. We highly recommend Colleen!!!
-Carolyn
June 03, 2019
Beautiful Births & Beyond LLC
Birth Fee: $2700 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: Not specified