I'm Karisa

I’ve been obsessed with babies and pregnant mommas for as long as I can remember—seriously, probably since I was about two years old! As soon as someone shares their pregnancy, I feel an instant connection. This passion has taken many forms over my life: childcare, nannying, advocacy at a local pregnancy center, and simply befriending every new momma I meet. Growing up, I noticed a recurring theme among the women around me: anxiety about birth, especially unmedicated, physiological birth. Watching my mom, a trained nurse, give birth without pain medication, I knew it didn’t have to be that way.

 

In 2015, I learned about birth doulas and instantly fell in love with the concept: a doula isn’t medical but serves as a coach, support, and educated best friend during birth. In 2019, I researched whether doulas could reduce birth anxiety for my bachelor’s thesis—and the answer was a resounding YES! Birth doulas not only reduce anxiety but also improve birth outcomes and reduce unnecessary interventions like cesarean sections.

 

In 2020, I trained as a birth doula, attended my first births within a month, and completed postpartum doula training. Since then, I’ve become certified through DONA International as both a birth and postpartum doula and most recently with the Body Ready Method program, expanding my scope and offerings.

 

I feel so blessed to walk alongside incredible parents in one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. I love seeing parents relax when I arrive, witnessing the birth of a baby by a strong momma, and knowing that the guidance I provide can make a real difference. I would be honored to walk alongside you in this precious season.

Medicaid approved in Colorado.