Testimonial for Heather Karlson (DONA)
i was pregnant with my 4th child when I hired Heather to be our doula. Even from our initial meeting, both my husband and I felt extremely comfortable and very personable with Heather, so much that 4 hours went by so quickly! She was a great listener about my desires and expectations, fears and concerns, as well as, understanding that my husband wanted to be by my side as the main coach. She made herself available by phone or email/texting, even as a busy homeschooling mother of 4 herself. Once my labor were consistently 5-7 min. apart and 1 min. long, we called her. She immediately drove over 1 hour from her famiily vacation during Christmas break to drive down in the middle of the night. Amazing!!!!!
Her presence, gentle soothing and encouraging words, massages, and her infamous rice sack were some of the ways she assisted during my intense labor pains. My husband was free to rub my back, walk by my side, and whatever else I needed while Heather provided suggestions and constant support for me. She provided the extra hand for my husband so that he could focus on providing physical and emotional support for me. We got to the hospital in time for me to push my beautiful girl to be born without any medical intervention! It was my dream and ideal form of delivery, especially since I was gestationally diabetic and of mature age. Even at the hospital, she made sure I was hydrating myself (brought me her own electrolyte powder mix), making sure I am bonding with my new baby and nursing well; while she has been taking such momentous/memorable photos since her arrival at our home. She also became the liaison between us and the hospital staff.
Our whole experience with this birth was recaptured when she delivered the photos she took on CD, visiting us at home couple of weeks later. Wow! From beginning to end, Heather was fantastic! I strongly recommend her!
-Charlene oh
March 03, 2014
Heather Karlson (DONA)
DoulaKarlson.com
Birth Fee: $1800
