We’re so glad we had Karissa as our doula. I truly could not have had the unmedicated birth I so badly wanted without her. Through a very rough pregnancy she was a great source of support. She was such a huge help creating our birth plan. My husband was so grateful to have Karissa in the delivery room with us. She would provide pain relief tips, help communicate with nurses and doctors, answer questions we had when nurses weren’t present. So my husband didn’t have to and could just focus on me. She also captured amazing photos for us that we would have never had without her there. Overall cannot recommend having a doula enough. Especially for first time moms. And especially if you have the opportunity to work with Karissa!
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I was referred to Karissa by a coworker and friend of mine to help regulate my cycle. At that point I had been trying to get pregnant for 6 months with irregular cycles. I started going weekly for acupuncture treatments in October. Karissa was amazing from the get-go. I immediately felt comfortable talking to her about my medical concerns. Karissa would frame her treatments around my medical needs, as well as emotional needs. I quickly loved going for acupuncture! (Something I never thought I would say about getting a bunch of needles stuck in me!!) I always left feeling very relaxed and like a whole new person. I had started seeing a fertility specialist in November, and by December when I had some blood work done, I found out I was pregnant. I knew that Karissa played a big role in this-- one, by helping to balance my hormones, and two, by helping me relax. I continued to go throughout my pregnancy- first trimester she really helped with nausea symptoms and third trimester with back pain and preparing for birth. I discovered along the way that she was also a doula, and I decided to have her be a part of the birth! Karissa was there for me throughout my entire journey and made me feel more confident about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. On the day of delivery, she was very calm from the moment I called her when my water broke, to the time the baby was born. She was an amazing support at the hospital: emotionally, mentally, and physically, providing different kinds of support that my husband could not. I really can’t imagine her not being there. She has continued to provide me with support postpartum through acupuncture and as a friend. I would recommend Karissa to anyone who wants to work on infertility, pregnancy symptoms, or stress in general. She is absolutely fantastic!!
