Testimonial for Clara O'Rourke
Clara is hands down the most incredible Doula I have ever worked with and met. She is World Class in her professionalism, capabilities and experience and also such a warm person who provides the perfect comfort and resources one needs for birth plans and preparation.
This was my second birth, and I was unsure if I would work with a Doula again but last minute decided that it would be worth considering because I had given birth 4 years before and wanted more support. I am so happy I trusted my gut. I got Clara's full package including birth classes and photography (+ Reiki which I added on) and I'd recommend this for anyone considering Clara.
The online classes and videos she has are incredible self-paced resources and refreshers that my husband and I could view on our own timeline, which was very helpful for our work. In our in-person sessions were so productive. In the first session we reviewed birth plans and mantras and in the second session, with my husband, we practiced birth positions. The Reiki work was so great - especially as I was having some physical discomforts twoard the end of my pregnancy.
The birth itself went well and Clara played a BIG part of this. I am over 35, had polyhydramnios and my baby ended up being over 9 pounds - all factors that lead to higher rates of Cesearean or interventions (nothing wrong with it!) - but something I wanted to avoid for a fast recovery. Clara was at my side the whole time helping me in positions to get my baby to move down stations. Clara was my push coach and when I didn't think I could push anymore, she motivated me to keep going (to avoid a vacuum). When my baby was crowning she asked the doctor if we could slow things down to prevent tearing. The nurses came back after delivery to comment on how incredible Clara is! I couldn't agree more.
The birth photography was also so beautiful and we were beyond happy to have the moments captured.
-TC
September 22, 2025
Clara O'Rourke
Clear Light Birth
Birth Fee: $0 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $0 to $65
