Stephanie Galette

4/27/2025

My pregnancy was both exciting and stressful. It was my first, and because of my age, it was considered a geriatric pregnancy. I often felt overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect.

A dear friend, who’s a midwife I've known and trusted for over 15 years, recommended Clarissa. I wasn’t sure what to expect but came into it with an open heart — and choosing to work with Clarissa was truly one of the best decisions I made.

From our first meeting, Clarissa made it clear that her priority was to advocate for me. While my hospital offered a doula at delivery, the bond I built with Clarissa from five months pregnant to giving birth was incomparable. She gained my trust early, was incredibly patient, and always made herself available for my many questions.

When the time came to give birth, nothing could have fully prepared me — but Clarissa’s support made all the difference. At the hospital, she made her presence known in the most comforting way, especially when I felt overwhelmed. She even bonded with my mother and partner, helping them feel at ease too. I always felt her eyes and energy focused on me.

After a complicated labor that ended in a c-section, Clarissa remained calm and steady. She helped coach my partner on how to support me and kept reassuring me through it all. Thanks to her, I welcomed my healthy baby boy feeling as calm and strong as possible.

Even after delivery, when I faced complications that impacted breastfeeding, Clarissa didn’t stop supporting me. She provided tips, checked in constantly, and helped me create a plan to boost my milk supply.

Today, my baby latches beautifully, and I have an extensive freezer stash that I’m so proud of — something I once thought would be impossible.

I thank her from the bottom of my heart for everything she's done for me and my family. I will forever be grateful!

Maya S

4/5/2025

It was my second time birthing and my first time with a doula. The differences between my births were astounding, and I know that having Clarissa there played a huge role in my second birth being so beautiful rather than traumatic, like my first. Not only did she coach me through the most painful contractions with breathing techniques, but she also made sure I was being heard and that my needs were being met by the hospital staff. When things got rough, she got right on the bed with me and applied pressure points while I was in agony from my Pitocin contractions.

She brought along her own items for pain management, such as a birthing comb, TENS unit, and hand gripper, all of which I used when my contractions were at their worst. They helped me get through the pain before I got my epidural.

Even during pregnancy and postpartum, she was there day or night if I had questions or non-medical concerns. Any time I needed to know something or wanted to make sure I was doing something right, she was there with the answers I needed.

She stuck to my birth plan and communicated it to my nurses and doctors, never straying from it unless I explicitly stated that I wanted something different. She made sure to double-check with me before making any changes to ensure that I actually wanted something, rather than feeling pressured by hospital staff.

When my daughter was finally born, Clarissa helped her get a good latch and kickstarted my breastfeeding journey in the right direction.

Clarissa is an incredible doula. I felt so safe in her care, and she made me feel like I could conquer the world during my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience. I cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for a doula who fights for your rights, your care, and your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, look no further. Clarissa is absolutely, 100% top tier!