Testimonial for Heather Karlson @DoulaKarlson
My experience with Heather was incredible! In the weeks leading up to our due date she provided a lot of education to help me understand my options in the medical environment, and I felt so much more empowered going into delivery. I ended up getting induced and completely having to deviate from my birth plan, but Heather helped me still maintain a really positive birth experience from her support. While I was in the induction process, she stayed in contact with my husband and I constantly for 24 hours before she even arrived which was crucial! I experienced back labor and would not have made it without an epidural as long as I did if it weren't for her suggestions/positions/comfort techniques. She was present during the 2 hours of pushing and this is when her prescence really shined- she is an amazing and uplifting coach and quite literally got me through the hardest part! I wouldn't have thought to utilize essential oils but I am so glad that she had them, and she encouraged a variety of pushing positions that really helped as well. Our baby ended up having to go to the NICU right away after birth, and my husband went with the baby- if it weren't for Heather, I would have been alone for the hours following delivery! I am so grateful that she was there and stayed with me to help nourish, start pumping, and just process what was happening in the NICU. Our baby is now healthy and home, and I've been able to chat with Heather post partum to help with breastfeeding and discuss my overall experience. I am SO grateful that I found her, and she truly helped give me the confidence to face my fears surrounding birth that I've had my whole life. She's wonderful and I highly recommend!!
-Amanda Laughlin
March 12, 2023
Heather Karlson @DoulaKarlson
DoulaKarlson.com
Birth Fee: $2200
