Testimonial for Heather Karlson (DONA)
My husband and I are thankful to have had Heather's support throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I was a 2nd time mom, and had previously had a successful, unmedicated, intervention-free birth at a hospital, with the support of a doula. We knew we would be more likely to achieve the same outcome if we had a doula's support again. My husband and I met with Heather several times during my pregnancy to discuss our birth preferences, early labor coping strategies, and active labor plan. When my water broke at home in the late evening, I was able to text with Heather, and then speak with her on the phone, as I quickly progressed from early to active labor. Heather stayed with us on FaceTime and speaker phone as we drove to the hospital, and coached me through contractions, verbalizing her methods so that my husband could continue coaching me until she arrived. As fate would have it, my baby arrived just 15 minutes after we got to the hospital (about 4 hours after my water broke). Heather stayed with us after the birth, took pictures, helped me begin breast feeding my baby, and reassured us that we did a great job welcoming our baby into the world, again unmedicated and intervention-free. Heather also texted and called after we got home, helping me process my labor experience and celebrate my strength. I truly wish all pregnant women could have the support of a knowledgable and caring doula.
-Maryann
December 15, 2020
Heather Karlson (DONA)
DoulaKarlson.com
Birth Fee: $1800
