Shona, Mother of Mia

Becoming a mother for the first time can be both extremely rewarding and beautiful, but also daunting due to the steep learning curve. Having the support of a doula was something I had not considered previously, but I would highly recommend it to all new mothers.

I first found out about Krista at the very first birthing class I attended in February 2020 when I was 32 weeks pregnant. Not long after that, all face to face birthing classes were postponed and I found myself searching for more information about what to expect in the coming weeks and months. With many unknowns regarding the ability to get formal post birth support, both my husband and I wanted to ensure that we had a support network in place for me after giving birth, so we engaged Krista for her post birth care – I’m so glad we did!

Krista is a caring, knowledgeable and compassionate doula, and mother of three children herself. She was a wealth of information and not only provided extensive reading for me pre-birth, she also
was available at any time to answer questions and provide additional information to help guide us through the various stages of becoming parents.

She was extremely focused on ensuring that I, as a first-time mother, was recognising the importance of and practicing self-care, both physical and mental. This included many visits with nourishing, delicious meals and snacks to keep my energy levels up, stretching, baby massage training and general discussions and advice regarding our child’s development. She also recognises the importance of the partner’s role in providing support, which is very important and can
sometimes be forgotten in the process.

Her positive reinforcement and encouraging messages were valuable in giving me strength, courage and confidence that I could do this!
The relationship with Krista developed from a professional one, to a friendship built on trust and respect, and I value all the support and advice that Krista has given me during the post-natal part of my motherhood journey. I would highly recommend Krista’s services to all expecting mothers.