Karisa Totah

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Karisa Totah

Verified

Birth & Postpartum Doula

5.0

Littleton, Colorado

Karisa Totah

Verified

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Littleton, Colorado

5.0

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Reviews (3)

About me

Greetings! I'm Karisa Totah, a certified birth doula and postpartum doula (through DONA International). I'm also Spinning Babies trained and plan to go through the Body Ready Method training this winter. I live in Littleton, CO with my husband, near my best friend and her babies. I serve the Denver Metro area, usually within 25 miles of my home. Birth, babies, and parenting have been a life-long fascination of mine, even since I was little. I nerd-out over the smallest baby and birth details and absolutely adore helping and learning from each new family I meet. I firmly believe that both the research and my experience support the idea that doulas reduce anxiety. The birthing year can be such a challenging one if you don't know what to expect, don't have the support you need, and don't have people watching out for you. I love filling in the gap to educate and empower, support and love, encourage and help you find joy in this journey. My motto: "Replacing anxiety with courage, fear with knowledge, discouragement with hope, and overwhelm with joy."

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Social Sciences (2020)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2022)

Postpartum Doula Certification, DONA (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

House of Doula

Credentials

CD (DONA) PCD (DONA)

Specialties

Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Home Birth Labor Doula Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Premature Infants

Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer birth doula services that include prenatal and postpartum visits. I focus on preparing you for birth, postpartum, and parenting your newborn. I educate on evidence based practices and support you in whatever decisions you make for your birth and postpartum experiences. My postpartum services are daytime, weekday only and focus largely on family adjustment, feeding, sleep strategies for the whole family, emotional support, and helping you create a solid support system.

Packages

Standard Birth Package

-Three in-home prenatal visits ( e.g., get to know you, your birth preferences, educational topics, Q&A, etc.). -Resources such as books, handouts, or other information. -Unlimited access by email, text, or phone. -On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks until birth. -Continuous support during labor and birth. -Postpartum support for one to two hours immediately after the birth. -Back-up doula(s) provided. -Three to four hours additional postpartum care including at least one home visit (feeding support, processing birth story, etc.) -Handmade newborn gift. -50% of total fee required as a nonrefundable retainer fee at the time of hire and contract signing. Remaining balance due at 37 weeks. -Areas within 25 miles of Littleton, CO served.

$1,200.00

USD Flat rate

Full Care Package

Prenatal: -Three in-home prenatal visits ( e.g., get to know you, your birth preferences, educational topics, Q&A, etc.). -Resources such as books, handouts, or other information. -Unlimited access by email, text, or phone. -On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks until birth. Labor: -Continuous support during labor and birth. -Postpartum support for one to two hours immediately after the birth. -Back-up doula(s) provided. Postpartum (through twelve weeks): -Daytime support only. -Feeding support, emotional support, tips and resources, light housework, newborn care education, etc. -Unlimited access by email, text, or phone. -Average of six in-home visits, 10 hours combined total: -One 3-4 hour visit within the first week. -Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly one hour check-in visits after. -Handmade newborn gift. 50% of total fee required as a nonrefundable retainer fee at the time of hire and contract signing. Remaining balance due at 37 weeks. Areas within 25 miles of Littleton, CO served.

$1,700.00

USD Flat rate

Just Postpartum-12 Hour Package

Details: -Daytime and evening hours available. -No late evening, overnight, or early morning hours. -3-4 hour sessions. -1-2 days per week. -Average package length: 1.5-4 weeks -Services typically offered during the first 12 weeks postpartum, but are not limited to this time-frame depending on need. Services: -Emotional support -Breastfeeding & bottle feeding support -Assistance with newborn care -Support in adapting to parenthood -Light housekeeping -Light meal preparation -Resources and information -Sibling care Other Included Services: -In-home prenatal session for education, get-to-know-you, and discussion of postpartum needs and preferences. -Unlimited access by email, text, or phone upon hire. -Resources such as books, handouts, or other information. -Handmade newborn gift. A 50% non refundable retainer fee required upon hire and contract signing. Remaining 50% will be collected at the halfway point in each package. Areas within 25 miles of Littleton, CO served.

$550.00

USD Flat rate

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Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

November 8, 2023

Karisa was a wonderful doula for us at our first birth! I had some complications with one of my hips in addition to inconsistent (but persistent!) contractions and Karisa was so helpful! I was in a lot of excruciating pain when Karisa came to check on me. She knew of a chiropractor I should go see and she came with us to the visit! I truly believe my birth experience would have been much different if she had not suggested I go to the chiropractor. As it was, my pain eased off an hour or so after getting adjusted and I went into real labor three days later. Karisa was also an encouraging presence during my actual birth and afterwards. She sang along with me and my husband while I was in labor land in the tub and used various methods to relieve the pain. It was always a comfort to know that I could text my doula and that I had someone there who knew my birth plan and was ready to help me carry it through. I am so thankful I found Karisa!

- Katie M.

5.0

October 18, 2023

Karisa was a phenomenal doula for us! I had a transitive pregnancy because of my water breaking around 20 weeks and being admitted to the hospital until my c section at 25 weeks. Karisa was incredibly helpful during the pregnancy, c section, and especially postpartum as I was figuring out life in the NICU, pumping, etc. She was able to stay with me in recovery after the c section while my husband could stay with our baby getting transferred to the NICU. She is a very calming personality who is extremely knowledgeable and devoted to serving others. We are so thankful for her!

- Carissa D.

5.0

September 30, 2023

We had Karisa as the doula for the birth of our fist baby. She is very educated and met with us several times before the birth to help us be as informed as we could be as first time parents. She shared books and articles to help us with specific needs. Karisa was there for us even when we got some unexpected news and birth planes changed. She came prepared and ready to serve. Karisa was very respectful to our needs and desires of privacy after the birth. At our catch up date she processed the earlier then expected birth leaving us more at peace. Karisa is so kind and easy to talk with. She makes the whole process very comfortable. I would highly recommend her services.

- Olivia C.

LOCATION

Littleton, Colorado