Testimonials from Clients
I hired Kelly as my doula very late in my pregnancy - only four days before I gave birth! I had hired another doula earlier on, but at the last minute I decided she was not right for me, and so a frantic last minute search for a new doula began. Kelly came to meet with me within hours of me calling and seeing if she was available. From the second I met her, I knew that she was the right doula for me. My first birth had been a traumatic c-section and I desperately wanted to have a VBAC this time. Kelly understood how important this was to me & I felt confident she would support and encourage me and help keep my husband calm!
When I went into labour four days later, Kelly and I were in contact from the early hours of the morning. When I felt like things were really moving along I let Kelly know and she came straight over to my house. Kelly was the main person I laboured with at home. She came armed with heat packs and essential oils and lots of encouragement. I laboured at home with this wise woman while my husband cared for our son and cleaned up the house.
At the hospital I faced difficult midwives and a not so nice obstetrician. It's no exaggeration to say they doubted I would give birth vaginally. Even at my lowest moments, when I doubted myself, Kelly was there telling me I could do it and that my body knew what to do. My husband was calm and relaxed and he benefited so much from having Kelly present. I was moments away from having a second c-section when my daughter was born. Kelly was there telling me I was awesome! I was pushing a baby out of my vagina! I achieved my vbac, completely drug free. Although there were challenges, my birthing experience was amazing and empowering, and the challenges just made the victory sweeter.
Thankyou Kelly for your love and support, your wisdom and mostly your absolute faith and trust in my body's ability to birth my baby.
Brianna Bowen, Mother to Harrison and Lola. August 2014
Dearest Kelly,
I just want to thank you for being a huge support during my pregnancy and birth of my third child, Sophie. Without you I would not have experienced my wish to have a gentle c-section after having two previous ones that left me feeling removed from any decisions regarding the births of my older children.
From the moment I approached you with my pregnancy we began our journey with your recommendation of a doctor who listened to my birth wishes. He assured me that a gentle c-section was possible, but I could also attempt a vba2c if I so wished.
I was given an option and had control on what I wanted in my birthing experience.
That's all I ever wanted in a care provider and I never thought that was achievable in the public system.
Having you come to my appointments with me, gave me that one on one support and care that I was lacking but craving in my previous pregnancies. It made such a difference to my frame of mind. It enabled me to appreciate and enjoy this pregnancy with less anxieties. No question was too silly, and your answer and support were non-judgemental.
After much discussion with my husband and family, I decide to opt for the gentle c-section and with that decision your support never faulted. I got to hold my baby girl seconds after her being delivered into this world and enjoyed that immediate skin to skin that I never experienced before. My baby girl stayed with me during the whole procedure. All checks and procedures were done while she laid on my chest. It was amazing! You Made sure of this Kelly by staying by my side right up until they wheeled me into theatre. You addressed the midwife and explained to her how important all my wishes were to my husband and I. You made sure it happened.
I was also privileged to have had you encapsulate my placenta which has made such a difference after Sophie's birth. It has given me the much needed energy to chase after my two older children while nursing a newborn. I also found that it has increased my milk supply, which had become an issue with my previous child.
Thank you Kelly from the bottom of my heart for supporting us through this beautiful journey. I would recommend your services to any women who wanted to feel supported and continuously cared for throughout their whole pregnancy and birthing experience. Your a beautiful person and a wonderful doula. I will be forever grateful.
Much love and blessings,
Rebecca
Rebecca Hogarth, Mother to Riley, Olivia and Sophie. June 2014
“Having Kelly as my doula for my third child was the best decision I have ever made.
I never thought birth could be such a good and amazing experience. From the day I hired Kelly she was their to help me with my birth plan and gave me all the information i needed to make an informed decision on how I wanted to birth my baby.
My husband questioned why we needed a doula when we have done it on our own the first two times, but after Mason was born he said it was the best decision we have ever made.
My birth went perfectly! Mason’s birth was the best by far! Kelly had everything on hand. The music, the heat pack, aromatherapy, my birth preferences and the best suggestions on what positions to be in and what my husband could do to help me. She seemed to know exactly the right time to use these things too! Not once did she leave us, and this made me feel safe which I think is very important.
I wish I had known about Kelly and what a doula did when I had my first 2 babies. It would of helped so much but I'm glad I got to experience how much of a difference a doula can make. If we have any more children I will definitely be hiring Kelly again!”
Sally Brown, Mother to Jake, Mia & Mason. June 2013
When I went into labour four days later, Kelly and I were in contact from the early hours of the morning. When I felt like things were really moving along I let Kelly know and she came straight over to my house. Kelly was the main person I laboured with at home. She came armed with heat packs and essential oils and lots of encouragement. I laboured at home with this wise woman while my husband cared for our son and cleaned up the house.
At the hospital I faced difficult midwives and a not so nice obstetrician. It's no exaggeration to say they doubted I would give birth vaginally. Even at my lowest moments, when I doubted myself, Kelly was there telling me I could do it and that my body knew what to do. My husband was calm and relaxed and he benefited so much from having Kelly present. I was moments away from having a second c-section when my daughter was born. Kelly was there telling me I was awesome! I was pushing a baby out of my vagina! I achieved my vbac, completely drug free. Although there were challenges, my birthing experience was amazing and empowering, and the challenges just made the victory sweeter.
Thankyou Kelly for your love and support, your wisdom and mostly your absolute faith and trust in my body's ability to birth my baby.
Brianna Bowen, Mother to Harrison and Lola. August 2014
Dearest Kelly,
I just want to thank you for being a huge support during my pregnancy and birth of my third child, Sophie. Without you I would not have experienced my wish to have a gentle c-section after having two previous ones that left me feeling removed from any decisions regarding the births of my older children.
From the moment I approached you with my pregnancy we began our journey with your recommendation of a doctor who listened to my birth wishes. He assured me that a gentle c-section was possible, but I could also attempt a vba2c if I so wished.
I was given an option and had control on what I wanted in my birthing experience.
That's all I ever wanted in a care provider and I never thought that was achievable in the public system.
Having you come to my appointments with me, gave me that one on one support and care that I was lacking but craving in my previous pregnancies. It made such a difference to my frame of mind. It enabled me to appreciate and enjoy this pregnancy with less anxieties. No question was too silly, and your answer and support were non-judgemental.
After much discussion with my husband and family, I decide to opt for the gentle c-section and with that decision your support never faulted. I got to hold my baby girl seconds after her being delivered into this world and enjoyed that immediate skin to skin that I never experienced before. My baby girl stayed with me during the whole procedure. All checks and procedures were done while she laid on my chest. It was amazing! You Made sure of this Kelly by staying by my side right up until they wheeled me into theatre. You addressed the midwife and explained to her how important all my wishes were to my husband and I. You made sure it happened.
I was also privileged to have had you encapsulate my placenta which has made such a difference after Sophie's birth. It has given me the much needed energy to chase after my two older children while nursing a newborn. I also found that it has increased my milk supply, which had become an issue with my previous child.
Thank you Kelly from the bottom of my heart for supporting us through this beautiful journey. I would recommend your services to any women who wanted to feel supported and continuously cared for throughout their whole pregnancy and birthing experience. Your a beautiful person and a wonderful doula. I will be forever grateful.
Much love and blessings,
Rebecca
Rebecca Hogarth, Mother to Riley, Olivia and Sophie. June 2014
“Having Kelly as my doula for my third child was the best decision I have ever made.
I never thought birth could be such a good and amazing experience. From the day I hired Kelly she was their to help me with my birth plan and gave me all the information i needed to make an informed decision on how I wanted to birth my baby.
My husband questioned why we needed a doula when we have done it on our own the first two times, but after Mason was born he said it was the best decision we have ever made.
My birth went perfectly! Mason’s birth was the best by far! Kelly had everything on hand. The music, the heat pack, aromatherapy, my birth preferences and the best suggestions on what positions to be in and what my husband could do to help me. She seemed to know exactly the right time to use these things too! Not once did she leave us, and this made me feel safe which I think is very important.
I wish I had known about Kelly and what a doula did when I had my first 2 babies. It would of helped so much but I'm glad I got to experience how much of a difference a doula can make. If we have any more children I will definitely be hiring Kelly again!”
Sally Brown, Mother to Jake, Mia & Mason. June 2013