As a trained doula, I knew what I was looking for in my birth experience. Krista held us in our pregnancy and birth journey with such wisdom, authenticity, respect, care, and reverence. In our meetings before our birth, she helped prepare us in every way possible and also made such sacred space for me and husband to find our way in this third pregnancy together. Each of my births have been so different, and Krista helped me honor each of them. When I think back to Krista’s support on the days before I gave birth, I hold such gratitude. She is a steady, kind light who advocates for you at each turn and responds to each moment with such presence.
— Brigitte R.
I never thought I’d have a need for a doula nor did I know much of what one did until my sister-in-law suggested it to me. I am forever grateful that she did and that I was able to have Krista as my doula. She made my birth experience so much better in every way possible. She answered my questions, kept me comfortable and advocated for me to my medical team. Not only that but she was able to help ease my husband and guide him as this was our first time becoming parents! There was so much I didn’t realize I didn’t know until actually giving birth. Krista is so down to earth and I didn’t feel awkward or uncomfortable with her the entire time. She will support you in every aspect and won’t judge any decisions you make about your pregnancy and birth - because this experience should be just that, exactly what you and your body want and need. I would recommend Krista to any and everybody, love her so much!
— Kali Z.
As a first-time mom, I truly cannot put into words how grateful I am for Krista and the role she played in our birth experience. From the moment I met her, I knew that no matter what happened, she would help make my birth journey as positive and empowering as possible. From the very beginning, she brought such a sense of calm, reassurance, and knowledge that helped me feel prepared for what was ahead. During pregnancy, Krista answered every question with patience and care, giving us the tools and confidence we needed. Whenever I had concerns after a doctor’s appointment or moments of nervousness, she was the calming resource I could always turn to.
When it came time for labor, her presence was absolutely invaluable. She knew exactly how to support me both physically and emotionally, creating a safe and peaceful environment where I could focus fully on the process. Krista was also an incredible support for my husband. She gave him the confidence to know how to help me during labor and guided him in a way that made him feel included and empowered, never sidelined.
Her support didn’t stop after birth. Krista checked in during those early postpartum days, reassured me when I felt uncertain, and offered thoughtful resources when needed.
The birth photos Krista took were absolutely amazing. She did an incredible job capturing a once in a lifetime moment. They will be something we cherish forever.
Looking back, I can’t imagine going through birth without her. My husband and I both agree that we want Krista by our side for any future births as well. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made, and I will forever be grateful for her support.
— Emily H.
As a first-time dad, I can honestly say I had no idea what I was getting into when it came to the birthing process. I felt overwhelmed by how much I didn't know, but hiring Krista was easily the best decision we made throughout the entire pregnancy. From the moment we first spoke, she was a constant source of calm and information. She patiently answered every single one of my questions and took the time to explain all the options available to us. Crucially, she didn't just support my wife; she taught me how to best advocate for her and feel like an active, prepared partner.
When it came time for the birth, Krista was an absolute rock star. She was right there, by my wife’s side, providing hands-on support and encouragement exactly when it was needed. She was instrumental in maintaining a positive environment, constantly and respectfully advocating for my wife’s wishes with the hospital staff. Her presence allowed me to focus on comforting my wife, knowing that we had a professional championing our preferences every step of the way. She made a potentially stressful event feel manageable and incredibly supported.
The support didn't end once our baby arrived. Post-birth, Krista referred us to an excellent lactation consultant who made a huge difference in those first few weeks. As a bonus, she captured some truly wonderful professional photos of our first family moments that we will treasure forever. We felt fully supported, informed, and cared for from the initial meeting until well after we got home. We cannot recommend Krista highly enough to any expecting parents, especially first-time dads who, like me, need a patient guide through this amazing, yet daunting, experience.
— Chris H.
Krista was great from when she first joined our pregnancy journey mid-way through. She gave us unbiased and research-based information to help us decide on what kind of birth we hoped to have ahead of time, and gave us tools to help us learn to advocate for those wishes. We didn't realize just how important that would be during the birth process, where our wishes were challenged on multiple occasions. Krista ended up being there for us at the hospital twice, and her presence kept us calm and focused on what we planned for. She created a peaceful physical environment for us so we could stay in a focused and calming state during labor. The pictures that she captured during the whole labor and delivery process are some of the most precious things we have from that day, and I look back on them all the time and tear up at how beautiful they are. I cannot recommend Krista enough to join you on your journey to parenthood!
— Kelsey R.
We are beyond thankful for Krista. From her prenatal classes, to answering all the questions I would text her randomly, and for holding my hand in the operating room during my c section to ensure me everything is okay. Because of her, we felt educated and empowered throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend her doula services enough! Thank you, Krista. 🤎
— Stephanie K.
Where to even begin! Krista was an incredible addition to my birthing team. I knew very early on that I wanted to hire a birthing doula. I interviewed with a few, and immediately knew Krista was the one. She is extremely kind and passionate about what she does. She is very educated on birth, breastfeeding and postpartum. She also full-heartedly supports your choices no matter what they might be. I went into this wanting an unmedicated hospital birth. With her help, I was able to be educated on my rights, options and choices. I had to advocate for myself to the doctors and in the end it payed off when I had my unmedicated birth. My husband participated on all pre-birth meetings and he was also very educated and confident going into our daughter’s birth. During my birth, I was able to listen to my body and bring my daughter into this world in such a beautiful way. If there is one thing you invest in during your pregnancy, it is Krista as a birth doula. It will pay off and you won’t ever regret it. I LOVE my birth story and I know it couldn’t have been possible without Krista! 1000/10 recommend her again and again.
— Macy C.
Krista was the perfect doula we could ask for. We had to go for an induction at short notice, and despite the urgency, Krista helped us prepare our birth plan within a couple of hours. She empowered us with knowledge about our rights at the hospital and ensured we could stay true to our birth plan, which was crucial as some of the doctors on our team tended to push their own agendas. Our induction lasted four days, and Krista stayed with us throughout, providing constant reassurance at every step. As an added bonus, she also clicked wonderful pictures throughout the process, capturing precious moments we will cherish forever. Krista's dedication, knowledge, and supportive nature made all the difference during our childbirth experience. We couldn't have asked for a better doula.
— G T.
Just wanted to give a special shout out to Connected Mumma Doula for being such a wonderful support yesterday!
Not only did she help provide me with some childcare and human development knowledge on how to help Sean during these difficult weeks of infanthood, but she also cleaned a lot of our house and made it look so organized (Charley our dog approves too). We even got a chance to bond over Disney!
You can never have too much support in postpartum and I feel like that period of time is so neglected in a mother’s life. Definitely worth the monetary investment when it comes to a mother’s mental health. Highly recommend getting a doula if you are postpartum, even if it’s just a few sessions for that extra help and education you need to feel more confident in your parenting style.
Krista was such a wonderful asset to our family yesterday and we will be using her help again in the near future!
— Julie C.
Krista helped me throughout my pregnancy by providing my husband and I with so much knowledge about physiological birth, the birthing process, and what to expect during labor. She checked in on me frequently and was so encouraging! Krista gave me so much emotional support during my pregnancy and answered all of my questions very quickly. We also loved that she helped us create an amazing birth plan! She really empowered me to be an advocate for myself and I knew she would have my back no matter what outcome we had during birth.
Krista helped me throughout my birth by coaching my partner and I through my first unmedicated birth. She was very reassuring during labor, met us at the birth center so quickly, and helped my husband support me through the entire birthing process! Krista had lots of comfort measures ready for me and was so calm and collected. She provided so much emotional support throughout my birth and was incredibly encouraging!
Krista helped me during postpartum by Checking in on me all the time when I had to be rehospitalized. She also came over for a postpartum visit and helped walk me through my birth and let me talk it all out. Krista was also incredible and cleaned our house and folded laundry!!
Krista helped my partner by giving him the tools he needed to support me during birth and postpartum. She made sure that he was comfortable and knew how to advocate for me as well! She also took the most stunning birth and golden hour photos! Krista truly made our pregnancy and birth process amazing and we don’t know what we would have done without her!
— Cecile A.
Krista was a game changer for our second child’s birth! She is super knowledgeable about the stages of pregnancy and helped plan and address our birth plan, goals, concerns, and our family’s needs as we got closer to the due date. She also checked in on and encouraged my wife throughout her pregnancy and addressed any concerns as needed.
During labor she came very prepared, was an amazing support person, and actively encouraged us as labor progressed. She took photos throughout the night and morning which will allow us to relive and share the experience as well. Additionally she checked in after the birth and came to us for a postpartum visit. It was so helpful to have someone to talk to and to talk about our experience with someone with a strong understanding of the birth process and newborn period. Krista also helped a ton with cleaning and tidying up around our house!
Through our time with Krista she provided reassurance and leveraged her experience as a mother to help with my wife’s concerns. She was also an amazing advocate for us and our ideal birth plan. We would not have had the positive experience we did without Krista’s guidance and support!
— Tony A.
I cannot sing Krista‘s praises enough! She was everything I could have asked for and more in a support person during pregnancy and labor. We found Krista later in pregnancy and were amazed at how organized, on the ball, absolutely wonderful she was. From our first virtual meeting, I knew that I felt completely comfortable around her, and she would help make my birth experience a positive one.
Krista offers photography during labor. This is something I never would’ve thought to ask for or want as part of doula services. But she was able to capture precious moments, including the first time I held my child, and I will treasure those photographs forever.
Krista really is the total package when it comes to someone helping you through this wonderful journey
— Sydney S.
We cannot recommend Krista enough. Our pregnancy journey would have looked totally different if it wasn't for her. Being a first time parent is scary enough but having someone in your corner to advocate for what's best for you is a game-changer. If your looking for education throughout pregnancy, support during delivery; breastfeeding/ newborn help in the weeks postpartum @connectedmummadoula is your girl!
— Jamie P.
My husband & I can not thank Connected Mumma Doula enough for not only supporting me throughout my whole entire pregnancy, but also showing up & keeping me grounded during the birth of my beautiful baby girl💗. Krista has been here for me through and through from the start. She is highly educated in early childhood development along with being a certified doula. I could ask her anything, & without judgment she confidently gave me answers, along with support and actual resources. She made sure I was fully educated on what I was making a decision on and never steered me in the way I felt that she favored.
I manifested an unmedicated birth experience since before ever becoming pregnant. This had to change when we discovered my daughter was still in the breech position at 36 weeks. Krista kept me calm and continued to encourage me to make the decision I felt most comfortable with, not the doctors or anyone else. My daughter didn't flip after trying everything I possibly could. I felt discouraged at times but she reminded me that my birth can still be just as beautiful no matter what i choose. I went over all of my options & decided it was best to bring her into this world through a gentle belly birth. Krista helped me feel empowered in my decision.
My baby girl came roaring into this world @ 9:53 am on 12/21/22 (on my 27th birthday). Krista was there to hold my hand, keep my husband grounded ,& take lots of pictures we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Every team member in the OR had a printed copy of my birthplan thanks to Krista. They all made it so special for us & even sang us both Happy Birthday. It definitely wasn't the way I had "planned" birth, but it couldn't have been more beautiful & perfect.💗
— Haylee C.
