Choosing Karen for our second child’s birth was absolutely the right move. I appreciated her long and personal prenatal appointments, the relationship she builds over the nine months, and her ability to answer questions outside appointments. She uses both western and alternative medicine with care and discretion and full informed consent. The real clincher was watching her handle multiple potentially scary complications at the end of pregnancy so quickly and confidently and gently that it didn’t register as anything concerning. It can feel like a lot of pressure to choose your provider so early in pregnancy without really knowing them, but I have no doubts about returning to Karen for any future pregnancies and births- she is the best of hands.

PS she is the best with older (toddler) siblings!

Karen was wonderful and so sweet to us while we were in the appointment. Very attentive and informative and helped make my partner more comfortable with the process, as this is his first child. This is our first at home birth, and my first vaginal birth, so I am so excited to have the support and encouragement from Karen.

I feel so blessed to have been able to have Karen as my midwife.

I knew from the beginning I didn't want a hospital birth, but things weren't looking up for me. I was so unhappy with the lack of care I was receiving at Novant; notes in my chart about things that were untrue, never happened, or never discussed. I needed someone who actually cared about us, not the money being paid for these 10 minute appointments we were driving to that were over an hour away.

When things are meant to be, all the pieces fall into place- and fall into place is what they did. From researching birth centers due to initially not being able to do a home birth to being recommended to her by other midwives/locations, Karen's name kept coming up! Things kept circling back to her. But I didn't have the space so I knew there was no way I could do it. But, again, when things are meant to be, they will be. She just so happen to have a cancellation when I reached out. I felt good about our conversation. It was like I'd talked to her before and she already knew my concerns. I could/can text her any time and she always answered/answers, never making me feel as though I'm bothering her. Questions about me or my baby were/are always welcomed/welcome. It was a win, so much so that I'm looking to begin work by her side!

If ever you're looking for someone who's passionate about her work and her clients, Karen is your woman. You won't feel like a number or dollar sign. I'll always sing her praises. She was just who we needed.