Westside Birth Connection
Colorado Springs, CO
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About Westside Birth Connection
Bio
I entered into the childbirth field for two main reasons. First, I want to empower women through the natural methods of childbirth. I remember the feelings of strength and control that I encountered when I had my three children at home in the presence of midwives. Now, I want to pass this on to other expectant mothers... https://westsidebirthconnection.com/about-candace
Q&A
Q: What are your certifications and trainings?
A: My background includes my love for natural medicine, a B.A. in Biology, a Childbirth Education certification through the Birth Connection, Labor Doula certification through CAPPA, Lactation Educator certification through CAPPA, Neonatal Resuscitation certification through NRP, and BLS certification through the Red Cross.
Q: What locations or areas do you serve?
A: I serve Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak Region.
Q: How much experience do you have?
A: I am proud and honored to have assisted as doula and midwife assistant to 1000+ families over the past 20 years. 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.
Labor / Birth Doula Services
Birth Doulas
Description
Doula services will also include:
-A discussion of your preferences and writing a birth plan
-Hand-outs, referrals and resources
-Access to my lending library
-Emotional, physical and informational support
-Use of my backpack full of labor support tools
-Help initiating breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth
-For more info, please visit www.westsidebirthconnection.com
Pricing Description
I provide doula services for your labor, birth and postpartum period. This unique service is $995, which includes attendance at your labor and birth. You also may choose up to six prenatal/postpartum visits for an additional $100 per hour on an as needed basis. For more info, please visit www.westsidebirthconnection.com
Childbirth Prep / Newborn Care / Breastfeeding Classes
Birth Classes
Description
I provide informative, interactive, confidence-building classes that leave parents with the feeling of trust in the child birthing process. The classes are eclectic in nature, pulling information from independent resources such as Dr. Robert Bradley, Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth, author Sheila Kitzinger and midwife Ina May Gaskin.
Pricing Description
We focus on breathing techniques and many different comfort techniques that I have learned from my experience attending births as a doula, both in the hospital setting and the home setting. A full 8 week series costs $350 per couple and I offer discounts for active military families, low income families and my current doula clients. You can find an outline of the full 8 week series here: https://westsidebirthconnection.com/class-outline
