Testimonial for Heather Karlson (DONA)
My husband and I didn't learn what a doula is until I 30 weeks pregnant! We hoped for a natural birth, and a coworker recommended we work with a doula for our first baby. We found Heather on doulamatch.net and are SO glad we did. After 1 Starbucks meeting we knew she was a great fit for us. Despite being well into our third trimester and feeling late in preparation, she was tremendously supportive and encouraging every step of the way. We never felt like we couldn't achieve the birth we wanted. We did achieve it and we owe it to Heather:
- She was a strong advocate for us and always simply supported the birth we hoped for
- Pre labor she was there for all our questions, any time. She recommended books, a prenatal chiroproctor (covered by fsa!) and helped us find a natural birthing class in our area in the limited time we had left (all invaluable on "game day").
- When I went into labor, we already felt completely comfortable with Heather. She labored at home with us all morning - massages, feeding me, walking me around the neighborhood, getting me in different positions, you name it - she helped us through an incredibly intense transition at home
- She kept the environment CALM and ENCOURAGING - all I needed
- If I got to the hospital before 7cm I knew I would be so disappointed. Heather was a pro at watching my outward signs to help me labor at home to my goal. My water broke at the check in and I was 10cm ready to push - what relief and excitement!
- Pushing was fast but harder than I anticipated and Heather was an amazing coach
- She worked with the hospital delivery team SO well. The labor nurse even said Heather is her favorite doula she's ever worked with!
- Heather's labor pictures are the best, unexpected memory
I will recommend a doula to eveveryone, and Heather is the absolute BEST OF THE BEST. We love her and can't imagine our delivery without her!
-Julie Rosnick
October 09, 2015
Heather Karlson (DONA)
DoulaKarlson.com
Birth Fee: $1800
YEARS IN PRACTICE
14
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
84