Collin Parsons - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Collin

I’m currently a ProDoula Certified Labor Doula (CD-L) + A Dona International Certified Doula (CD). I am also a Certified Fertility Doula (CFD), Reproductive Health Specialist (RHS), Postpartum Doula (PPD), Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Infant Feeding Specialist (IFS). I know it’s a mouthful but it was all totally worth it. I support unmedicated and medicated births and believe they are both outstandingly beautiful. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ families. I am obsessed with multiples as a result of my younger twin siblings, Claire and Cooper. Thankfully, my obsession has led me to experience some amazing twin and triplet births (vaginal and cesarean). I also fully support and love those who birth their babies from their bellies. I now offer planned cesarean support as well! I have been trained in a variety of comfort measure techniques including, rebozo, acupressure, massage, guided meditation, and aromatherapy. I am a certified Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula. Additionally, I have significant experience with clients using other forms of Hypnosis for birth. I have a fierce desire to help clients who struggle with walking a unique fertility path. As the first Fertility Doula in Charlotte, NC, I know just how much support surrounding fertility complications and infertility is needed in our community. I have recently started organizing a collective of doulas committed to offering support to families and individuals undergoing any fertility assistance. Fertility work has led me to find passion in also supporting families with surrogates and those going through surrogacy. Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding, pumping, supplementing, and formula feeding are all journeys that I’m in full support of and have significant experience with as well. Cultivating an environment where you can bond with your baby, no matter how you feed them, is one of my favorite things to curate for clients. I’ve always loved supporting people - the deeply and passionately really truly type of love. There is nothing that has ever compared to feeling like I’m living my purpose. Being a doula isn’t what I am meant to do. Being a doula is what I was born to do.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Concierge Package - Prenatal | Labor + Birth | Postpartum

Communication Availability - Unlimited Phone, Text, & Email 24/7 support (from day of signing contract) - Weekly Scheduled Check-ins (partners are welcome to attend if desire + applicable) - Impromptu Check-ins (partners are welcome to attend if desire + applicable) - Connecting clients with community resources + referrals in a timely + appropriate manner Person Prenatal Meeting #1 - in depth + complete private childbirth education - mindfulness + meditation practices to utilize during pregnancy, labor + birth - preparing your body for birth - what to expect in your pregnancy moving forward Person Prenatal Meeting #2 - walk through of birth goals + preferences as well as newborn care preferences creation and first draft* - comfort measure techniques - when to call your doula - advocacy, + more! * Final draft of Written Birth Goals + Preferences as well as Newborn Care Preferences created by doula, saved, and shared in client portal Active Labor + Birth Support - we will meet at the laboring location of your choice - assistance with comfort measures (mentally, physically, + emotionally) - step by step + hands on guidance for positioning, progression, + efficient physiological birthing - offer adaptable support and education to empower + comfort clients in real time as birth unfolds organically. - Immediate postpartum support to assist with breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and bonding. (typically 1-2 hours) 'Welcome Home' 60-Minute Postpartum visit (typically 2 weeks following birth) - process current feeding journey + discuss plans for moving forward - Postpartum Mood Disorder (Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Rage, + Psychosis) screening - Postpartum resources + referrals (directly related to screening) - Postpartum resources + referrals at clients request 'You Got This!' 90- Minute Postpartum visit (typically 4-6 weeks following birth) - process current feeding journey + discuss plans for moving forward - processing + listening session surrounding birth outcomes + experience - education surrounding birth outcomes + experience - Postpartum Mood Disorder (Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Rage, + Psychosis) screening - Postpartum resources + referrals (directly related to screening) - Postpartum resources + referrals at clients request - Tips + Tools for moving forward in a new life chapter 6 weeks of 24/7 on call postpartum support

$2,900 USD · Flat rate

Traditonal Birth Doula Package

Communication Availability - unlimited Phone, Text, & Email 24/7 support (beginning at 32 weeks) - impromptu check-ins (beginning at 32 weeks) - 2 Scheduled check-ins (prior to 32 weeks) In Person Prenatal Meeting - childbirth education overview - walk through of birth goals + preferences as well as newborn care preferences creation and first draft* - comfort measure techniques - when to call your doula - advocacy, + more! * Final draft of Written Birth Goals + Preferences as well as Newborn Care Preferences created by doula, saved, and shared in client portal Active Labor + Birth Support - we will meet at the laboring location of your choice - assistance with comfort measures (mentally, physically, + emotionally) - step by step + hands on guidance for positioning, progression, + efficient physiological birthing - offer adaptable support and education to empower + comfort clients in real time as birth unfolds organically. - Immediate postpartum support to assist with breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and bonding. (typically 1-2 hours) 90-Minute Postpartum visit (2-4 weeks following birth) - process current feeding journey + discuss plans for moving forward - process + educate clients on labor + birth outcomes + experience - Postpartum Mood Disorder (Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Rage, + Psychosis) screening - Postpartum resources + referrals (directly related to screening) - Postpartum resources + referrals at clients request - Tips + Tools for moving forward in a new life chapter 4 weeks of 24/7 on call postpartum support

$2,400 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Fertility Awareness Method Ovulation Tracking Medical Conception Methods [i.e. Clomid] IUI IVF LGBTQ+ Fertility Surrogacy Embryo Transfer to Carrying Parent from Conceiving Parent Fertility Medication & Supply In-Home Organization Early Detection Methods Medicated Births Unmedicated Births Hypnosis for birth Hypnobirthing Hypno Babies Family-centered C-Sections, Belly Births, + Abdominal Deliveries VBAC VBA2C Plus-size Births Trauma Informed Births Redemptive Births Gestational Hypertension Preeclamplasia HELPPS PUPPS Gestational Diabetes Multiples Breech Births Water Births Birth Center Births Home Births LGBTQ+ Births Adoptive Breastfeeding Exclusively Breastfeeding Exclusively Pumping Formula Feeding Bottle Feeding Chestfeeding Postpartum Care Sleep Services Newborn Care Infant Feeding Specialty Services

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Infant Feeding Specialty, ProDoula (2021)
Spinning Babies Certified - Spinning Babies (2017)
Certified Fertility Doula - BeboMia (2016)
Birth Doula Certification, DONA International (2016)
Certified Doula - Labor (2019)
Certified Childbirth Educator - ProDoula (2024)
HypnoBirthing Certified Doula (2019)
Certified VBAC Specialist - Prodoula (2020)
Reproductive Health Specialist - BeboMia (2017)
HypnoBabies Certified Doula - Hypnobabies (2018)

Languages

English

Credentials

CBE CD (DONA) CLC NCS CD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Abuse Acupressure During Labor Acupuncture Addictions Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Asthma Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Chiropractic Chronic Pain Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Family Planning Freebirth HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Maternal Fetal Positioning Mental Health Midwife Support Mindfulness Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Overnight Newborn Care Pain Management Panic Parenting Parenting Support Pelvic Pain Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Preconception Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Prenatal Lactation Education Preventative Care Recurrent Miscarriages Relaxation Techniques Reproductive and Parenting Reproductive Mental Health Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sexual Health Sleep Consultant Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

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Frequently asked questions

Do you accept insurance?

I am able to accept HSA/FSA as well as provide a super bill for my clients to submit for full or partial reimbursement.

Is the feel fee for my package due upfront?

Half of the package fee is due as a deposit for services and the second half is due at an agreed upon time prior to 24 weeks. I do take payment plans on a case by case basis.