Testimonial for Alyssa King
I cannot recommend Alyssa enough! After a traumatic first birth without a doula, I knew I needed more support for delivering my second baby. Alyssa starting supporting me months before my delivery, providing advice for pregnancy, checking in on me routinely, and meeting with me and my partner to learn our preferences and needs for labor. I had a complicated medical history with a detailed birth plan and Alyssa was able to manage all of the moving parts so I had confidence my care would be appropriate at the hospital when I was too focused on contractions to effectively advocate for myself. Alyssa helped coach me through early labor at home, coordinated a plan for when to leave to the hospital, and calmed me down through painful contractions, IV line placement, and epidural administration. She helped my husband feel involved but also supported and kept me informed about the progress of my labor even after the epidural was placed. Her physical therapy background was incredibly helpful for massaging me during contractions and positioning me after the epidural to distribute the medicine and better guide baby down the birth canal. Alyssa stayed after the birth to assist with breastfeeding and has continued to follow up postpartum. I truly cannot imagine a better doula and am so grateful to have had a positive labor experience!
-Samantha Schilit
November 22, 2022
Alyssa King
The Garnet Heart
Birth Fee: $1850
Postpartum Rate: $50
