Testimonial for Carissa Douglas
I was on the fence about getting a doula and debated it for the first half of my pregnancy. I was fairly sure that I was going to get an epidural and I didn't want to feel pressured by a doula to go without one, or I thought, did I really need a doula if I was going to have my pain so well controlled? I wanted a doula to help manage my stress, be a consistent figure throughout the pregnancy/labour/post partum, and help me advocate for myself at the hospital as I knew how hard that can be in our current health care system. After working with Carissa I am so happy we decided to go for it and work with a doula.
Carissa was completely non-judgemental and all I felt was completely supported throughout the entire experience. She helped me make informed decisions and supported me through whatever option I decided. She knew exactly when to give my husband and I space before I even knew I wanted it and without being asked. This was so important as the last thing you want is someone hovering when you want some alone time! Carissa always had great advice, answers and evidence based resources whenever I had questions for her. She was the only one on my birth team that actually remembered my birth plan and helped advocate for what I wanted in the whirlwind that is labour and delivery. Could not recommend her enough!
-Chelsea Emslie
February 10, 2021
Carissa Douglas
Home Body Holistic Birth
Birth Fee: $1900
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55
