Candace McCollett - Birth Doula - Colorado Springs, CO

About Candace

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. With my first pregnancy, I was alone and thought about placing my baby with adoptive parents. Then one day, along comes the most incredible woman who ended up changing my life. She was a midwife who said that she would take me on as a client for the fee of $50 (for supplies). Little did I know that she had hoped that a home birth would convince me to keep my baby. Well, her plan was a success and she has given me a gift I have yet to repay. My second reason for getting into the birthing field was because I want to eradicate the general public’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 natural event that women have been participating for many years before doctors. In most cases, birth can be accomplished safely and satisfactorily 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 parents should have the proper tools available for effective informed consent and informed refusal. More info here: www.westsidebirthconnection.com

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Oct 2026, Jan 2027, Mar – Aug 2027

Confirmed 2 weeks ago

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Birth Doula packages and pricing

Doula Services

I provide labor and birth doula services for a fee of $1295 (only $995 if paid by 36 weeks of pregnancy), 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 a combination of both childbirth education and doula services there is a discount of $100. Schedule a doula interview here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=31446029

$1,295 USD · Flat rate

8 week childbirth class series

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. 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. GROUP classes are offered on Tuesday evenings at 6pm at Beginnings Birth Center on the northeast side of Colorado Springs. Group classes are 8 weeks long, which includes 6 classes of childbirth prep, one class of newborn care, one class of breastfeeding, multi-dimensional instruction, a ten chapter student notebook and unlimited phone / email support. Schedule classes here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=category:CBE

$350 USD · Flat rate

Individual Classes

If you have given birth before, please feel free to pick and choose the classes you would like to be “refreshed” on, only $45 per class! Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=category:CBE If you just need a newborn care class or a breastfeeding class, schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=category:CLE

$45 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Tricare Medicaid Colorado Access Kaiser Permanente Message Candace to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

I provide doula services for your labor, birth and postpartum period. This unique service includes attendance at your birth and up to 5 prenatal/postpartum visits. Schedule an interview here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=31446029 I also 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. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=category:CBE Additionally, newborn care classes and breastfeeding classes are offered at the end of every month! Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25571420&appointmentType=category:CLE

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Birth Educator, Birth Connection (2005)
Certified Labor Doula, CAPPA (2007)
Certified Lactation Educator, CAPPA (2011)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Maine (2003)

Languages

English

Credentials

BA CBE CLD CLE

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Adolescent Care Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Building Healthy Communication Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Healthy Eating High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Keeping Fit Labor Doula Labor Monitrice Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Pain Management Parenting Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Preventative Care Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Self-Esteem Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth