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Candace McCollett, CBE, CLD

I became a Childbirth Educator and Labor / Birth Doulafor two main reasons. First, I wanted to empower women through the natural methods of childbirth. I remember the feelings of strength and unconditional support that I encountered when I had my two children at home in the presence of midwives and I wanted to pass this on to other expectant mothers. Additionally, I want to eradicate some people's misconceptions about pregnancy and the birthing process.  A woman's pregnant uterus should not be treated as a tumorous growth to be controlled by medicine, but rather a atural event that women have been participating for many years before doctors.  In most cases birth can be accomplished without intervention, such as drugs and surgery.  The need for patience must be practiced in the presence of a laboring woman.  I believe that each labor and birth is a unique and
miraculous experience. I also believe that there is more than one good way to have a baby and that all educated decisions and choices should be made freely by moms and their partners.

My background includes my love for natural medicine, a B.A. in Biology, a Childbirth Education Certificate through the Birth Connection, Labor / Birth Doula certification through CAPPA, Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate through NRP, CPR & First Aid Certified, and my experience working with Dr.
Robert Wolfson, a perinatolotgist.  My first opportunity to educate and coach labor and delivery was with a 16-year-old couple, which made an impression on me that will last a lifetime.  The mother was so young and so scared the first time we met but she came through in the end feeling confident and empowered.  I currently shadow a homebirth midwife as her assistant and I am looking forward to becoming a midwife myself someday, when my own two children are older.

Please contact me with any questions.  I look forward to talking with you!

Candace McCollett, CBE, CLD

Web: www.westsidebirthconnection.com

Email: Candace@westsidebirthconnection.com

Phone: 719-213-3740