About
Karina is a Postpartum Doula at Birthways, Inc. She was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. As the oldest of 3 sisters, her mother worked as a career nanny and Karina shares her passion to care for babies and families. When Karina had an opportunity to come work in the US, she met her partner and started her own family, giving birth to her son in 2014. Through her own birth and postpartum experience, she became consumed by how impactful it is to have the right support in the very beginning of the parenting journey. In 2023 she became a doula, supporting new families blooming in joy, confidence, and so much love. She believes being a doula is without a doubt work of the heart.
Karina’s hobbies are aimed towards finding calmness. She is studying to get a degree in psychology, learning how our minds process information and emotions, and applies that within her doula practice. Emotional and mental health is extremely important to Karina ad she sees how having doula support significantly decrease anxiety, depression or other symptoms of emotional distress that can surface in the beginning of parenting journeys. Karina plays piano and electric organ for relaxation. She can be found walking and spending time in nature, enjoying scented candles and vintage objects to build in her sense of tranquility.
In their own words: “If we want to change the world, we must do it one birth at a time.” Once I learned how much positive and compassionate support, during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, can affect a family in not only short term but also long term, I understood that this work could help change the world. And that be-came my intention.
What clients say:
“When we met Karina, she immediately impacted us with warmth, kindness and wonderfulness all around. She is the best. We never had to worry about anything.” -Angela R.“
Karina is super easy to talk to. She took really good care of our baby. She cleans and straightens up the house so professionally. She would always say “it’s about giving them the best start to their day than they can imagine.” She was our favorite.” -Jen K.
Education
Labor Support Doula Training - Corner-stone 10/17
Postpartum and Infant Care Training- Pro Doula 7/23
First Aid/Infant CPR Certification
Wisdom Way Institute FYS/PPD Training and Certification - in Process
Courses in child development, Autism, Sensory Processing and Behavior Therapy - 2020
Doulas Packages
Postpartum Care Overnight Newborn : Finalize Care
Okkanti’s access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees for postpartum support packages are set by the providers you choose, and typically fall in the range of $38 to $50/hour. You’ll be informed of fee structures during your initial consultation, and will sign a contract outlining terms and conditions before finalizing your booking. At the time of booking, a $100 per shift fee will be charged, and the remaining balance billed as agreed in your contract with the provider.
$3000 ($3000 due upfront)
Visits Information
Postpartum Care Overnight Newborn | 8 hour(s) | |
Free Consultation | 1 hour(s) | |