A few kind words...
Ashley
We truly cannot recommend Karishma enough. My husband and I do not know how we would have made it through the delivery of our daughter without her guidance, support, and presence.
From the beginning, Karishma made us feel incredibly comfortable and prepared. She came to our home, educated us on what to expect, answered every question without judgment, and helped us create a realistic birth plan while talking through things I never would have considered on my own.
What I appreciated most is that Karishma is there to support the birth you want. There is no agenda or pressure to do things a certain way. You are in the driver's seat, and she makes sure you feel informed and supported in your choices. She also provided so many helpful resources, meditations, exercises, and even brought items (peanut ball, candles, etc.) to our home and the hospital so we didn't have to think about them.
Our actual delivery ended up going almost nothing like our birth plan, and that made me even more grateful to have Karishma. She spent more than 24 hours with us over two days and was a constant, calming presence through an incredibly challenging labor. Every time something changed or a new decision needed to be made, she helped us understand our options, talk through the pros and cons, and advocate for what I wanted. She spoke up when I couldn't and helped protect the environment and energy in the room throughout the entire experience.
My birth is not an easy story for me to tell, but the one part I would never change is having Karishma there. She was truly a light through a very difficult experience. You can tell she was meant to do this work. She is caring, knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in you and your experience. Her care continued after delivery as she supported me with breastfeeding, checked in on us, and visited us after our daughter was born.
Karishma will forever be a huge part of the story of bringing our daughter into this world. If you are considering working with a doula, I cannot recommend her enough.
Liz
Thank you so much for your love, support, and care during my labor. You are forever a special part of my birth story. How fortunate I was to have you on my team - your counter pressure on my back was definitely the only thing getting me through those final contractions. Your calm demeanor and trust that my body could push this big ol' baby out was invaluable. Thank you for holding my hand (and my heart) during the placenta issue as well. And laughing with me while i was so loopy from the drugs. Cheers to all the baby mamas lucky to have you in their care.
Bridget
Karishma, you are nothing short of AMAZING and that's an understatement. I will always brag about you when telling my birth story. Thank you for helping me realize what I am capable of. Thank you for pushing me to believe in myself when I doubted myself. You helped me accomplish something I've dreamt of for years. You brought so much love, calmness and peace to the room. Not only all of this but you sparked a passion in me to begin my doula journey again. If I could do for one person what you've done for me, I would be happy. Thank you. We appreciate you beyond belief.
Hannah
Words cannot express how grateful B and I are for your support and encouragement during the birth of J. We have told countless people that you were the reason our birth went according to our "plan". Without you, there is no way we would have been able to have a natural birth like we so badly wanted. Your help with PRICELESS!
When I think about my labor and the few minutes afterwards (which I do often), I always think comforting and nonjudgmental your presence was. Being able to lean on you physically and emotionally is something I will never forget. Every time I got scared or overwhelmed, you calmed and reassured me through your kind, calm words or simple eye contact.
I want to especially thank you for taking photos in the moments after J was born. At the time, I was so preoccupied with possible complications and post birth procedures, I felt disconnected from B and the baby. Later, when I looked back at the pictures, I was able to relive those moments and feel all of the emotions I felt too foggy to experience at the time. You have a special gift as a doula and I'm so thankful that you were with us for the birth of our son.
Jessica
I just want you to know how very grateful I am for everything you did to help create a beautiful birth experience for us. I simply don't know what we would have done without your calm presence and constant words of encouragement (and that hip counter-pressure!!). Having you as part of our VBAC team was a gift that I will always treasure. Thank you.
Kelly
Choosing to have a doula for my 2nd born was one of the best decisions I made! I was so very thankful to have you there with me, guiding and encouraging me through all 30 hours of my VBAC! You were patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I can't express how grateful I am for all that you did . You are an amazing doula - thank you so much!
Danielle
A special thank you for the support that you provided to me and my family during my labor and delivery. You did an absolutely amazing job - I honestly don't think that I could have done it without you. In fact, I cannot imagine labor without a doula. Women are incredibly blessed to have you by their side. Thank you again.
Gianna
“I’m so thankful for all the photos you took, and I am POSITIVE that you being there made all the difference in the world for us. Even if it played out quite a bit differently than I envisioned, I still got a beautiful (45 seconds of pushing) vaginal birth, and he is here healthy— that’s all the mattered in the end anyway. I truly had the best team in the world, and I will never stop singing your praises! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Everyone should be so lucky to feel so supported, cared for and empowered during their birth process. "
Anna
"I can't express in words how much I appreciate everything you did during my labor and delivery to help me get through it. I feel so lucky to have you for TWO of my babies. You said all the right things and knew how to help with the pain. I honestly don't know if I could have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."