Testimonials

Clarissa was an essential part of my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. I am a first time mother and never thought I could have kids. I had no idea what to expect. I grew up raising babies and children, but never saw pregnancy up close so I was very uninformed. I acquired Clarissa as my doula about halfway through my pregnancy, and I would never have another child without her by my side. My doctors gave me minimal information, even when I questioned them. Clarissa provided important, educational information every step of the way. Although my birth did not go as expected, my pregnancy was above and beyond expected because of her. Her personality shines through her work. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, kind, and her humor is greatly appreciated. I wanted so very badly to have a natural birth, but ended up with a cesarean. Although she was not in the OR with me, she was on my mind during the entire operation. I knew if she were by my side she would've known exactly what to say to keep me calm. She stayed by me postpartum after my son went to the Nicu, and was one of the first people to meet the most important person in the world to me. Her love for my child extended beyond her profession. I know Clarissa holds love for my family, as we hold love for her. She will always be an important part of my journey into motherhood, and I will forever be grateful for her services.

It was my second time birthing and my first time with a doula. The differences between my births were astounding, and I know that having Clarissa there played a huge role in my second birth being so beautiful rather than traumatic, like my first. Not only did she coach me through the most painful contractions with breathing techniques I had no idea about prior, but she also made sure I was being heard and that my needs were being met by the hospital staff. When things got rough, she got right on the bed with me and applied pressure points while I was in agony from my Pitocin contractions.

She brought along her own items for pain management, such as a birthing comb, TENS unit, and hand gripper, all of which I used when my contractions were at their worst. They helped me get through the pain before I got my epidural.

Even during pregnancy and postpartum, she was there day or night if I had questions or non-medical concerns. Any time I needed to know something or wanted to make sure I was doing something right, she was there with the answers I needed.

She stuck to my birth plan and communicated it to my nurses and doctors, never straying from it unless I explicitly stated that I wanted something different. She made sure to double-check with me before making any changes to ensure that I actually wanted something, rather than feeling pressured by hospital staff.

When my daughter was finally born, Clarissa helped her get a good latch and kickstarted my breastfeeding journey in the right direction. She even decorated my hospital room with candles and other comforting touches, making the space feel so much more welcoming and soft. The oil diffuser and delicious scents created such a calm and peaceful environment.

Clarissa is an incredible doula. I felt so safe in her care, and she made me feel like I could conquer the world during my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience. She played a huge role in making my birth experience beautiful and empowering. She is so passionate about what she does, and it shows in her hard work.

I cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for a doula who fights for your rights, your care, and your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, look no further. Clarissa is absolutely, 100% top tier!