Testimonial for Colleen McDonald, BSW, CD
We had a very eventful birth and we are very grateful Colleen was our doula to help manage through the whole ordeal. I had two days of prodromal labor which Colleen gave us many suggestions for positions, acupuncture, massages, curbstepping and showers to help cope and move the labor along. She was very responsive and always gave us options without forcing them onto us. She would give us the positives and negatives so we could make informed decisions and weigh in if we needed an opinion or more personal insight but she always let us be empowered to make the best decisions for ourselves. Once we got into early labor and then active labor at the hospital Colleen set up our room and made it awesome with lights, aroma therapy and we had a playlist. Unfortunately things did not go to plan but that is why we are so glad Colleen was there to help navigate the unexpected. I was in labor for over 24 hours at the hospital, pushed for 2.5 hours and had to get an unplanned c-section. It was the hardest decision I had to make but now after the fact I think it was the right one and Colleen helped us along the entire way. She also supported my husband when I was getting ready in the operating room and he was alone waiting in the hallway. I highly recommend having a doula and if you want one that is no bs and will support you and your choices as well as being well informed about pregnancy and birth, then Colleen would be great for you!
-Gabrielle Clapman
September 12, 2023
Colleen McDonald, BSW, CD
MyBirth, LLC
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2000
