Testimonial for Clarissa Michael from Aileen

Testimonial for Clarissa Michael

I can’t recommend Clarissa enough. From the very beginning, she offered unwavering expertise and support. Clarissa knows what she's talking about, she's extremely passionate about what she does, and she is excellent at troubleshooting issues.

Though I initially hired Clarissa as a postpartum night doula, she suggested she visit me in the hospital the first night my baby was born, and I'm so glad she did. My baby was having a difficult time latching, and Clarissa was the first to suggest that my baby might have a tongue and lip tie. She connected us with the right specialists early on, and I’ll always be grateful for that guidance, as it changed the course of our feeding journey.

At home, she provided extensive support around breastfeeding and especially pumping. I had so many questions—about types of pumps, flange sizes, output, and everything in between—and she answered all of them with patience and clarity. I never felt rushed or judged, just supported and reassured. Whenever an issue arose, she patiently helped me troubleshoot until a resolution was reached. She also brought different flange types and sizes to make sure I was using the right one, so I didn't have to figure out what I needed to order myself. And even months after we stopped working together, she still answered my text messages when I had new questions or needed to troubleshoot why my output was dropping, always suggesting different solutions.

Her overnight care of my newborn allowed me to get the rest I desperately needed to heal and recharge. She treated our baby with such care and gave detailed updates, in person before she left in the morning and on a baby tracking app I was using. Clarissa also provided great tips in how to ensure my baby got a full feed when breastfeeding.

Having Clarissa as my postpartum doula was one of the best decisions I made, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to any new (or second time+) parent.

-Aileen

April 10, 2025