Testimonials

Kelly is one of the most beautiful souls that has graced this earth. When my husband and I found out I was pregnant we knew that we wanted a doula to be by our side. We knew we wanted someone who could care for us in our most vulnerable moments and help empower us to advocate for the birth we wanted. We actually sought out a doula fairly early in my pregnancy, and upon meeting Kelly we knew that she was going to be the one for us. Humor is a major coping mechanism for my husband and I and the fact that we could connect and laugh early on in our first interaction gave us full confidence in our decision to hire her. She was also able to put us at ease about all the things you worry about as you embark on pregnancy and child birth for the first time. And because we committed to her early in my pregnancy, our rapport was able to get really strong and her kind support was there throughout my pregnancy. This was extremely valuable when we got unsettling news at my 34 week ultrasound. Kelly was so empathetic and supportive in helping us process the news. And she checked in on us regularly and made us feel seen while we went through our emotions. Towards the end of my pregnancy, which went on for what felt like forever, Kelly helped my husband and I feel prepared for delivery day. Kelly's humor also became a very helpful tool again when my due date came and went and ultimately resulted in an induction at 42 weeks. Leading up to the induction she was checking in on how I felt and talking me through what to expect which helped me stay calm and collected. When I was in labor and had my husband reach out to have her come join us at the hospital she asked if he needed anything and ended up bringing him his favorite breakfast burrito. He claims it was revitalizing, evidencing how she was truly there for both of us. Throughout my labor she helped with pain management and also helped us weigh options that allowed us to make decisions that were closest to our preferences. We had a very negative experience with the delivering doctor and when I say that Kelly was my hero, I mean she was my HERO! Kelly called the doctor out for his wrong doings in the moment and continued to stand up for me following the interaction. After all of her kindness and compassion throughout the day, and then witnessing her come to my aid with such passion, it was beyond clear to me that she was meant to be a doula. She put the needs/wishes/emotions of my husband and I above all else. We hired her for the full package so birth photography was included and when we got those pictures back there were so many great moments captured that I will cherish forever. This really blew us away because my husband and I didn't even remember her taking any pictures that the day. She was so attuned to us that we didn't even notice her taking pictures. Following her leaving the hospital after we were settling into our new life as a family of three, Kelly reached out to us often in her comforting and kind way to check on us. We reflect fondly on our postpartum visit and love our newborn family photos. I also ended up doing the Chinese medicine placenta encapsulation and since taking them I feel exactly how she said I would, calm and relaxed. Which has really helped as I adjust to motherhood. I am beyond grateful for all of Kelly's services and I have nothing but amazing things to report about my experience with her. I am forever grateful to her and all she did in helping me bring my baby earth side.

Kelly was so amazing to have by my side before and during the birth of my daughter. She was so helpful before Cora's birth with resources and advice. While I was in labor she was in contact with me all day checking in, making sure I wasn't alone, and checking on my progress. During labor she was an advocate for my needs and wishes, she was a cheerleader when I got tired, and she was so supportive. I couldn't have done it without Kelly as my doula!

Kelly also took beautiful pictures of my daughter and I in our first moments together. I will cherish those pictures forever!

Kelly was fantastic leading up to, during, and after the birth of my daughter. From our first zoom meeting (COVID, ya know?) my partner and I felt comfortable and safe within Kelly's prescence. We knew right away she would be a great fit to our birthing team. She provided a lot of helpful resources including things to encourage labor, different positions and stretches, pain management and healthy coping mechanisms as well as postpartum stuff like breast feeding and nursing resources, classes and meet-ups within the community, and a sweet postpartum gift. By the time we got to the birthing center, I was already deep into labor world, but I do remember Kelly being kind and supportive to not only me, but to everyone on my birthing team. She fit beautifully into my sacred space and I can't wait for her presence at the next one. Also, the pictures she took at the birthing center are SO DREAMY and I am incredibly happy she was able to capture the experience the way she did. I am forever grateful for this beautiful soul.

As a first time dad, I couldn't imagine going through the pregnancy and birthing process without Kelly. Kelly was always there for us when we had questions during pregnancy. She never made us feel silly for asking questions and she was always highly responsive. Kelly made sure we were fully prepared for the birthing process by helping to craft a thoughtful birth plan. We felt as ready as we could be!     

Kelly was also incredibly helpful in the hospital, making us feel calm during a stressful period. She guided us through when to go to the hospital when to think about the epidural, and was a steady hand during the birth. I would highly recommend working with Kelly. She's great!

Kelly has been an amazing doula for my husband and me and I cannot recommend her enough!! She is friendly, kind, and caring. Her knowledge was invaluable to us again and again. She helped us prepare and think through parts of our birth plan that I don’t think we would have thought of otherwise. All throughout my pregnancy, she has been available very quickly via text or phone call.  

I’m so glad she was there during my labor to support us, both at home and at the hospital. Once there, we found out that two nurses had called out sick that night. If Kelly hadn’t been there, it would have been just me and my husband while I went through transition and into active labor. She brought a sense of calm and helped us find ways for me to be more comfortable. When the nurses did come in, they were just watching and monitoring me and baby. Kelly was more involved: she encouraged me and supported my husband while he helped me deal with contractions. She even took professional pictures of our daughter’s arrival!! I am so grateful that Kelly was there to guide us through the life changing process of childbirth. If I had to go back and do it again, I would book her in a heartbeat!!  

A side note: I was worried about postpartum anxiety, as I dealt with general anxiety before pregnancy. Kelly suggested placenta encapsulation, which she went through certification to do. I had never heard of this before! She recommended that I research it first and then let her know if I’d like to add that on. I loved that she left the ball in my court. I ended up trying them out and let me tell you— they work!! My anxiety shot through the roof after birth, but once I started the pills, I definitely notice a difference when I take the steamed pills (calming) than the days that I forget. I personally have not noticed a difference with the dehydrated (energy) pills, but everyone’s body is different and it might make a difference for you!

I'm so grateful to have found Kelly! I decided I wanted to have a doula with my 2nd labor and delivery experience after having a traumatic experience with my first child's birth. Kelly exceeded my expectations in every way! She is kind, knowledgeable, and supportive the whole way. My goal was to have an unmedicated birth and to labor at home for as long as possible prior to going to the hospital. With Kelly's coaching and amazing equipment (I highly recommend using the TENS unit), I was able to achieve my goal and had a great experience with my 2nd child's birth. Through contractions and pushing, Kelly was such a great support and coach calmly guiding me. She stays with you following delivery and captures so many amazing photos of the labor experience and newborn photos. Kelly does a postpartum visit and continues to be available through calls or texts with questions. Kelly truly has a passion for what she does, and I highly recommend her to any family for their labor and delivery experience!

This was my first pregnancy so I knew I wanted to have a Doula by my side during the birthing process. Kelly was my guiding light during my birth experience - she helped me with pain management, answered my many questions during the birthing process, insured me and my baby were comfortable after the birth and partnered with my Husband along the way. I would highly recommend working with Kelly if you want to have a doula who goes above and beyond for you, and truly cares about your wellbeing. 

Kelly supported my husband and me through the birth of our second son.  My first delivery had been pretty tough, so we wanted to have a doula with us for our second baby.  We were really drawn to Kelly because of some other reviews that we saw on her website about her sense of humor.  Personality is so important in finding a good doula fit, and I wanted someone who could help lighten the mood when I started to get too much in my own head.  (You need all the endorphins you can get!!!)  

Kelly is extraordinarily intuitive, and she was able to handle the full range of emotion: from empathy when I was tearily reflecting on some lingering feelings from my first delivery to cracking up at my silly stories.  Kelly confidently embraces all the elements of childbirth that make the beautiful whole: excitement, mess, pain, miracles, growth, fear, absurdity, courage, love, vulnerability, and so many other things.  She helped me feel brave in each moment and still kept my husband front and center as my support through the process.  

Kelly is a gifted photographer, and she captured the first sweet moments that my husband and son and I spent together as a newly configured family.  I think the thing I'm most grateful for, though, was when I was pushing with my whole being, and she suddenly cried, open your eyes!  I did, and I got to see the moment that I brought my son into the light.  That moment was so special, and I love her for making sure I didn't miss it.  My husband and I felt so blessed to have met Kelly and to have shared this experience with her.

My husband and I were on the fence about working with a doula for the birth of our first child, but we are incredibly glad that we chose to work with Kelly. She is knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring — like a wise girlfriend and coach rolled into one. We appreciated the chance to get to know her and talk about our goals, anxieties, etc. for birth in the months beforehand, and to learn about options for pain management and discuss our plan for labor. It was also helpful to me to have someone to text and chat with throughout my pregnancy after appointments and when I thought of random questions. Kelly made it clear that no question was stupid, and she was always super responsive.

After a slow start, my labor progressed quickly and I had a much faster birth than any of us had expected. I had fully planned on getting an epidural after using other forms of pain management (Kelly was always supportive of this decision), but suddenly I was out of time and it wasn't an option. Her calm demeanor and positive words were helpful at a time when I felt kind of panicked. She was the one who called the nurse into the room when it was clear things were moving quickly, and the hospital staff wasn't prepared. There wasn't even a doctor present when my daughter was born, just Kelly and my husband and the nurse — and holy cow, we're glad Kelly was there! At one point my husband jokingly asked the nurse if he should scrub in and she hopefully asked, "Are you a doctor?!" (He's not.) It all worked out fine and after the birth, Kelly did everything from helping me fix my ponytail to making me a juice drink when I felt dizzy and tired. She also took beautiful photos for us that we will cherish, and was almost invisible in doing so. Because of her, I got to see moments like my daughter being weighed for the first time (which I missed when it was actually happening).

In short, I cannot recommend her enough.

Kelly was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so happy she was! I got in contact with Kelly early in my pregnancy and we had a video chat meet-and-greet. Kelly is very personable and I felt like she was a great fit for me and would be a great addition to my labor and delivery story. She requested that I keep her updated on my appointments, including my chiropractor appointments, so she could stay in the loop with what my body was doing. She also sent relevant articles, gave advice, and was just there to talk. We had another video chat with my husband, and I appreciated how Kelly always wanted to keep him involved, know his thoughts and feelings, worries, etc. It helped her get the full picture and let me know she cared about my whole family. Around 36 weeks, Kelly came to my house (mask and all!) to further discuss my wishes for labor and delivery, as well as options for pain management. We had a great visit and, again, I felt really comfortable with her. I ended up delivering late, but Kelly checked up on me often to see how things were going, right up until my induction date. The day that I was induced, we texted until I told her I was ready for her to come in. She made sure I always had water and always reminded me to actually drink it. She kept in mind how long I had been doing any one thing for pain management and suggested different options every so often. During birth and shortly after, she took many many photos of me, my husband, and my new baby. I really love them! She captured so many things that I missed, and I love looking back at them. One of my favorite things Kelly does is take notes during the labor and delivery, and then does a debrief with you later (about 1 week postpartum). I didn't realize how therapeutic it would be to go back and remember or tall through my experience, but I really appreciated it. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with Kelly and would highly recommend!

Kelly was an absolute GIFT to our pregnancy journey! As first time parents, my husband and I had no idea what to expect as we journeyed into parenthood. Kelly's support, wisdom and encouragement were unmatched! She was incredibly easy to communicate with and responded quickly to our emails/texts. She provided a ton of evidence based research and information that allowed us to make informed decisions when it came to our birth plan -- which my husband and I found super helpful! 

I could go on and on about how incredibly valuable Kelly was to our pregnancy journey but what I remember most is her calm and steady presence. My birth went nothing like I imagined it would, and Kelly's steady presence brought a lot of peace and assurance to my husband and I. 

I would highly recommend her, and we will definitely be giving her a call if/when we get pregnant again! 

I can't believe our luck in finding Kelly. We had our first baby in October 2021 and hired Kelly about six months before our due date. We picked her because she took time to get to know us in our initial interview - not just our birth preferences but our personalities and interests. This remained true during all the time we spent with her. She really paid attention to our needs and concerns. By the time we got to the birth, I felt like we had a close friend in the room with us.  

The birth itself went so much faster than any of us expected  I had prepped with Kelly to do all sorts of movement and pain management techniques, but we didn't have time for any of that! Kelly stepped up in a way that I didn't even know I needed.  She managed the hectic environment. She made sure my husband ate. She made sure I understood what the nurses were saying to me. She put my hair into a ponytail and helped me find my chapstick  :) I don't think I could have done it without her!

I will never not have a Doula ever again - and I hope for every kiddo in our family that our Doula gets to be Kelly! Especially in the unsure times of Covid, Kelly helped offer support to my husband and I in a time where having a baby in a hospital had been turned upside down!

Kelly has a fun demeanor - she brings that to every room she walks into. In moments where a joke could be cracked, she was quick to lighten the atmosphere of the room - a quality I truly enjoyed when I was laboring (both at home and in the hospital!).

Kelly is wise - she helped us know some of the details that would happen immediately post-birth so we could go into the labor room educated. She never gave her opinion without us asking directly for it, but told us what to look up & what the potential options were. Especially with this being our first baby, I was so grateful to know ahead of time about antibiotic ointment & delayed cord clamping...two things I would have previously had NO idea about!! 

Kelly is a gamer - once my water broke, it was game time. From the moment Kelly entered the room, she was "in the zone". She knew how to coach my husband to help and and was at my head offering encouragement between contractions. During contractions, she was quick to offer physical relief by smashing my hips together! If anything can feel good while in labor, it's that maneuver!!  

Kelly is an artist - she got to bring a camera in to our labor room & after having conversations about it, knew what kind of photos we desired. The moments she captured are worth millions to us. She has an eye for the beauty of birth and knew how to capture the moments that would be empowering and evoke emotion for YEARS to come. 

I can't say enough about our experience with her. She added so much joy to our birth and continues to support us in the early days (& hopefully forever more!) of our family! 

Considering Kelly's personality and our common beliefs both spiritual and lifestyle, we hired her right away! My due date approached and pre-labor symptoms began. Knowing Kelly was an expert in everything pregnancy, I began to text her almost daily updating her on my symptoms and receiving really useful and compassionate feedback. Well... my due date came and went and I began to feel very insecure about having my baby on time. This was an extremely emotional time for me as I had my heart set on a natural birth with my doula. Kelly texted me daily and listened to my concerns with empathy to rival Mother Theresa! Not only did she offer the most perfect comforting affirmations, but she also continued to offer advice on how to induce labor naturally and safely. Finally, 10 days after my due date, labor was naturally induce. My water broke at home and my body was thrust into high intensity labor. My husband was an irreplaceable comfort during drive, however as soon as we got to the birthing center, Kelly leapt into action coaxing my hollering self out of the car. Moments after entering the room, my contractions intensified even more and Kelly allowed me to hold onto her arm, hips, and shoulders as the contractions waved through me. I remember feeling so physically and emotionally comforted by her feminine touch. Shortly after, I was pushing and Kelly continued to offer verbal and physical support with her soothing voice. I loved how Kelly listened to me between contractions and affirmed me instead of offering advice on how to cope with the pressure and pain. When it was time, Kelly helped me to the birthing tub and then naturally took a back seat while my husband stepped in to support me. During this time, Kelly captured the most amazing moments of the birth with her camera and later shared these priceless, raw, and absolutely stunning photos with us. Hiring Kelly was the very best decision we made and I couldn't imagine having gone through this season without her!