Testimonial for Heather Karlson (DONA)
As a first time mom desiring a natural birth at a birth center, I didn't fully know what to expect. Heather helped to educate and prepare me. She was checking in on me regularly during my pregnancy which made me feel so comfortable and cared for. On the evening my water broke, Heather was communicating with my husband and checking in regularly. As soon as we met Heather at the birth center, I immediately felt safe and comforted just by her presence alone. She has such a calming, loving, and nurturing sense about her. With each contraction she helped me to focus on my breathing and helped with ways to ease the pain. She helped coach my husband with how to help as well. She continued to whisper affirmations and had me repeat them after her. She prayed with me and encouraged me with scripture and reminded me that God was with me and would give me the strength to continue. She also made sure that I took sips of fluids. I ended up pushing for 3 hours and she guided me on how to push and kept reminding me that my sweet baby was almost here. She rejoiced with us when our baby was born and you could see the joy and love in her eyes. She truly loves what she does and it is so evident. She made sure we had everything we needed before she left. The first couple weeks postpartum were very difficult. Postpartum depression, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, colicky baby, and just adjusting to our new life. She continually checked in on us and offered advice, support, and encouragement through it all. She made me feel like I wasn't alone. I couldn't have done any of this without her. She felt like family and still does. If the Lord blesses us with a second child then we will definitely be contacting Heather again. If you are looking for a doula who supports you prenatally, during labor, and postpartum and someone who is calm, caring, loving and who will pray and worship with you, please contact Heather. You will be so glad that you did.
-Mandy D
August 12, 2022
Heather Karlson (DONA)
DoulaKarlson.com
Birth Fee: $1800
