Los Angeles + Costa Mesa
Lactation Consultant and Postpartum Doula
TESTIMONIALS
I can't say enough good things about our postpartum doula, Clarissa!! She was like a guardian angel during those early days of new motherhood with our little boy. We owe her a huge debt of gratitude. Even before I had my son she met with us a few times, going over things such as swaddling and creating breastfeeding stations around the house. When we first brought our son home from the hospital, Clarissa met us around midnight when we got home. Her calm, friendly, and professional demeanor instantly put us at ease. She felt like family right from the start. One of the things that really stood out was her help with breastfeeding. As a first-time mom, I had SO many questions about it! It was so helpful having someone right there physically showing you what to do or what's not working. A true breastfeeding pro. She patiently taught us all the tricks, from proper positioning to latching, and even how to manage my milk supply. Without her, I honestly don't know how I would've managed. She also gave my partner some much-needed guidance too, which made us both feel more confident as new parents. A major highlight was when she guided us through our baby's first bath. She took pictures and vidoes of us with our phones and captured the whole experience!! Such sweet memories and I've been so happy to have these videos to look back on. She always encouraged me to rest, and took wonderful care of our baby while I attempted to. It was amazing. What makes Clarissa so special is her down-to-earth, friendly, and caring personality. She wasn't just a professional; she was a friend who genuinely cared. We felt supported and cherished during a time that can be overwhelming.
We can't recommend Clarissa enough. She went above and beyond to make the postpartum period a positive and memorable experience for us. If you're a new parent, she's the one you want by your side. Clarissa deserves all the success and recognition coming her way. Thank you, Clarissa, for being our guiding light during this incredible journey into parenthood!
Brianne B.
Supported February 2022 - March 2022
Absolutely incredible!! Super knowledgeable in her field and incredibly professional. I was immediately comfortable with her and trusted that my newborn was in great hands. She taught me skills and coping mechanisms to get me through that transition of pregnancy to motherhood with relative ease. I highly recommend Clarissa for your postpartum doula needs. She taught me the confidence I severely lacked (and got my baby to sleep through the night). Thank you Clarissa!
Ashley C.
Supported Baby #1 January - March 2020, Baby #2 March - April 2022
Clarissa was there for my husband and I the night we came home from the hospital with our son. I can't tell you how comforting it was to have her support from day one. She taught us how to soothe him, swaddle him, got him to sleep through the night, helped me tackle the hurdle of breastfeeding when I wanted to give up and supported the whirlwind of postpartum emotions. She taught both myself and my husband so many tips. Newborns need so much care and I don't know how we could have done this without Clarissa - we even extended her time with us because she has been so essential to us. We are sad to see her move on to her next family, but feel confident as new parents, thanks to her!
Sara P.
Supported August - November 2022
Clarissa is Incredible. Even before the baby was born she helped set up my postpartum station and the baby’s nursery. When I delivered, she came to the hospital to help me with hand expression. My son was in the NICU so the first night we got home my husband and I were overwhelmed with a new baby who was so fragile, and she was there to ease the transition. We were so nervous about him overnight and having an expert set of eyes and hands helped ease our minds.
She was amazing with my son and I knew she loved him and that he was safe in her care. She helped keep the house clean, made sure my pump parts were clean and sterilized, taught my husband and I the ins and outs of storing milk, and most importantly, took over the night shift for us so we could get some much needed sleep. Having her help us allowed me to have time to myself to shower, do my hair, and clear my head. She’s so patient. We spent an entire day practicing my latch until I felt comfortable. She’s knowledgeable and helps create a routine that works for you and your family. She doesn’t make you feel ridiculous for not knowing something.
I can text her with a random question at 2am and she’ll answer quickly. She taught me different holds to get my newborn to relax and fall asleep. I recommend her to any expecting parents I come across, because she’s that incredible. I don’t know how we would have survived the newborn stage without her. I will use her for all future additions to my family.
Brandi J.
Supported Baby #1 August - November 2022, Baby #2 April - June 2024
My husband and I hired Clarissa as a postpartum doula for 10 weeks, and we are so grateful we did! We don't know what we would have done without her - and both agree hiring her is the best money we've ever spent. Every night when she arrived we had so much relief knowing we had her help overnight but also were able to talk through whatever new things came our way that day. She takes her job so seriously and has a wealth of knowledge that was honestly the most valuable part to us - especially around baby sleep and breastfeeding.
I also love Clarissa's dedication to continuing her education - she was always sharing new learnings from doula events / online groups, etc. And whenever something was outside her scope she had a bank of specialists to recommend (IBCLC lactation consultants, etc).
Personality-wise - Clarissa is 1) super reliable - always on time, 2) warm - always showed up with a smile on her face, 3) confident - which gave us confidence when we didn't know what we were doing, and 4) completely non-judgmental - gave us advice on our questions but always encouraged us to make decisions that felt right to us.
She will be one of the first people I call whenever I get pregnant with baby #2.
Chrissy Thompson
Supported Baby #1 April - July 2023, Baby #2 May 2025
Clarissa was invaluable to us as not only someone to help us care for our most precious new family member, but also as an incredible resource for establishing healthy habits and a routine with our newborn. I had a C-section and it gave me great peace of mind to know that Clarissa would make sure my baby's needs were met during the night so I could rest and recover. Having someone who you trust and are comfortable with in this role is paramount and I felt at ease with Clarissa from the start.Clarissa taught us (first time, exhausted new parents) baby basics, like swaddling and diapering, to more complex skills, like pumping and body feeding. She is passionate about newborn care and extremely knowledgeable. Having Clarissa for the first 6 weeks of our newborn's life helped us get into a schedule and have the knowledge to get us off on the right foot, and any family would be lucky to have her in those early days following the birth of a little one.
Margaret G.
Supported July - August 2023
This past year, we were delighted to welcome our first grandchild into our family. Clarissa was a godsend. I can't emphasize enough what a tremendous and talented doula that she is with so much knowledge. She met with my daughter and her wife in advance and helped them prepare the nursery and answered any questions they had regarding feeding the baby, sleeping schedules, and what to expect before, during and after delivery. ​
After the birth, she provided so much additional support. She went to the hospital a couple of days to assist with breastfeeding and to check on the mothers. She met them at home and stayed with them throughout the evenings to provide help throughout the night. It was especially helpful because our daughter-in-law was recovering from a c-section. Clarissa was one of the best gifts that we could have given our grandson and our daughters! She is the best!
Shawneen R.
Supported January 2024
I can’t recommend Clarissa enough. From the very beginning, she offered unwavering expertise and support. Clarissa knows what she's talking about, she's extremely passionate about what she does, and she is excellent at troubleshooting issues.
Though I initially hired Clarissa as a postpartum night doula, she suggested she visit me in the hospital the first night my baby was born, and I'm so glad she did. My baby was having a difficult time latching, and Clarissa was the first to suggest that my baby might have a tongue and lip tie. She connected us with the right specialists early on, and I’ll always be grateful for that guidance, as it changed the course of our feeding journey.
At home, she provided extensive support around breastfeeding and especially pumping. I had so many questions—about types of pumps, flange sizes, output, and everything in between—and she answered all of them with patience and clarity. I never felt rushed or judged, just supported and reassured. Whenever an issue arose, she patiently helped me troubleshoot until a resolution was reached. She also brought different flange types and sizes to make sure I was using the right one, so I didn't have to figure out what I needed to order myself. And even months after we stopped working together, she still answered my text messages when I had new questions or needed to troubleshoot why my output was dropping, always suggesting different solutions.
Her overnight care of my newborn allowed me to get the rest I desperately needed to heal and recharge. She treated our baby with such care and gave detailed updates, in person before she left in the morning and on a baby tracking app I was using. Clarissa also provided great tips in how to ensure my baby got a full feed when breastfeeding.
Having Clarissa as my postpartum doula was one of the best decisions I made, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to any new (or second time+) parent.
Aileen W.
Supported November 2024 - February 2025
As first time parents, Clarissa helped us every step of the way, from pregnancy, through the birth/hospital stay, to the first weeks of our son's life. She was a lifesaver when it came to breastfeeding and pumping help! She came to the rescue at the hospital and provided me with the correct size flanges when the hospital lactation consultant didn't have them, which allowed me to get my supply up. She helped us with the ins and outs of pumping, milk storage, and bottle feeding. She's made great suggestions about affordable lactation products, and loaned us several items while we waited for ours to arrive. We called her our "Baby Coach," her calming confidence and gentle reassurance that gelled perfectly with our family's vibe.
Devon M.
Supported December 2024 - April 2025
We met Clarissa through her fabulous newborn class at the Family Room in San Marino. My husband and I were immediately drawn to her confidence about all things baby! We decided to hire her for a one-on-one lactation class. I was completely lost on how to even begin thinking about lactation and my breastfeeding journey. Clarissa sat down with me, broke down all the major topics on lactation -- from A to Z -- and answered all my questions. Not only did it help me immensely with understanding the not-so-intuitive process of body feeding, but it empowered me to feel ready when the baby arrived. Super appreciative of Clarissa sharing her expertise!
Kathryn M.
Supported February - March 2025
Clarissa was a vital source of knowledge, support, and care during the early weeks of navigating postpartum as a first-time mom. Having her as my postpartum doula helped my husband and I transition into parenthood more smoothly and confidently.
My journey with breastfeeding and all things lactation was very challenging for me, and I am so grateful that Clarissa was there to guide me and support me from day one. From my first meeting with her, I could feel her passion for all things lactation and doula work. Her depth of knowledge, patience in answering my questions, and willingness to information share eased a lot of the anxiety and stress I had in making sure my newborn baby was fed and healthy. I know she truly cares about the families and babies she works with, and I can’t recommend her enough for all expecting mothers and families.
Amanda L.
Supported June - December 2025
I worked with Clarissa after having my 1st baby. Without her I would have given up on breastfeeding. My baby is about to be 3 months old and we are going strong. Clarissa was so helpful, I truly cannot thank her enough for setting us up to be so successful. She was a pleasure to work with & I would recommend her to all of my mommy friends. She is so passionate about her work and it shows! Clarissa provided us with the tools and strategies for breastfeeding as well as pumping. I feel so knowledgeable thanks to her guidance and all of her support.
Update: My baby is going to be 1 year old and we are still crushing the breastfeeding and pumping game. It makes me so happy and I couldn’t have done it without all of Clarissa’s help. I have a lot of friends who gave up early or are ending their journeys earlier than they had wanted and it makes me so happy that I’m still on such a good breastfeeding journey. It’s truly the most special thing to me and I get emotional when I think about it. Clarissa was so instrumental in making this happen for me. I was able to donate 400 oz of breast milk to the UC Milk Donor organization! The milk is going to ultra premie babies. Clarissa helped me so that I could help those in need.
Brittany F.
Supported June - August 2025
I can’t recommend Clarissa enough! I really struggled with breastfeeding after my first pregnancy as well as supply issues. I worked with 3 other experienced lactation consultants and Clarissa was by far the best! She’s kind, understanding, validated my experiences, really listened, and was supportive even after it sessions.
Bree B.
Supported September 2025
From day one Clarissa was an invaluable asset to David and I as first time parents. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about babies, confidant and comfortable with newborns, and she helped us through the difficult and sometimes tedious initial weeks of parenthood with encouragement, patience, kindness, humor, and tons of tips and advice. We felt safe with her from her first night with us. The intro to first time parenthood is an extremely high learning curve, and Clarissa helped us navigate what, at first, felt insurmountable, inspiring confidence in both David and I from day 1. It was especially helpful for me to have Clarissa, a lactation consultant, by my side during my introduction to breast feeding. Without being taught the tips and tricks and given information on infant oral issues, I'm sure I would have struggled finding a feeding rythm. Not only was she terrific with our daughter, Eloise, but also with us. I'll always fondly remember evening pumps at our dining room table sharing laughs and stories. Clarissa is a fantastic human being, and the care she has for new families is obvious. We could not recommend her enough. Thank you, Clarissa!
Hannah V.
Supported November 2025 - January 2026
I highly recommend Clarissa if you are looking for lactation consultation. I reached out to her after my baby was born because I was experiencing some challenges with breastfeeding and she made it a priority to see me as soon as possible. She is highly skilled at identifying areas for improvement and she does so in a way that is empathetic, without any judgement. After each session she sent incredibly thorough recap emails summarizing what we covered and providing links to helpful tools and resources. Her positive attitude and encouragement helped me build my confidence and made the breastfeeding experience more enjoyable. I am now exclusively breastfeeding and I owe the credit to Clarissa for all of her guidance and support in getting me there!
Nicole B.
Supported December 2025
Email: hello@ClarissasNursingNest.com
P: 661-367-1136
