Testimonial for Heather Karlson (DONA)
Heather is an exceptional, loving, grounding, deeply caring & incredible doula.
At our prenatal, she was very down to earth and personable. She told us everything we should know. And opened up a safe space for me to share my desires and concerns surrounding the birth. She checked in on me through my pregnancy which meant a lot as well.
Heather was on the line during early labor- supporting me and making suggestions of how we can relax/rest to progress or move to progress. I expressed I was anxious and she sent me sweet encouragement to push away any doubt or fear.
Things eventually moved pretty quick in my labor for me. When my midwife finally came to check me, I was 5cm and 100%. Heather was truly such an incredible support as my contractions started to intensify. She helped me learn how to melt into my contractions better. She would continuously ensure that I was hydrated. Most of all, she supported me in trusting my body. Heather truly shows a trust in the process of birth. She held my hand and encouraged me to lean into it. She set up lights and deep soothing music while I labored on the toilet. Im so thankful she set the tone and space to be so safe. It helped me enter into the most difficult and intense part of my labor. She read my birth affirmations to me as I got in tub. She supported me and helped guide me as I started instinctively pushing. She put a cold towel on my head and ice chips on my face.
After my baby girl was here she stuck around as support and soaked in the joy with us. And made sure I continued to be well nourished. She has also supported me postpartum as I’ve struggled with breastfeeding. And made us the sweetest timeline so that I could remember the details of babys birth.
Her presence in our birth and this time of my life has significantly blessed my husband and I in such a tremendous way. She is simply the BEST!
-Megan Mateo
July 17, 2023
Heather Karlson (DONA)
DoulaKarlson.com
Birth Fee: $1800
