Testimonials from doula clients
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“Kathleen is very knowledgeable, kind, respectful and overall just a joy to work with. She is flexible in her scheduling, and continues to check in regularly to see how we are doing as a family. We could not have done it without Kathleen, and would absolutely recommend to hire her as your doula!”
— Past Client
“I am SO glad we chose to work with Kathleen as our postpartum doula! Kathleen is kind, empathetic, and so reliable. It was amazing to have her sturdy presence “in our corner” during the first few months of our daughter’s life. Even though I have a strong local network of friends and family, it was so helpful to have her support in listening and offering thoughtful advice about feeding, how my husband and I could get sleep, establishing routines, and even simple guidance like which bottles to buy (so helpful when my brain was exhausted and I couldn’t bear to read more product reviews and make yet one more decision). She also advised and supported me in the transition back to work after parental leave. I highly recommend having Kathleen’s warm and encouraging presence as part of your postpartum experience!”
— Past Client
“Kathleen was an incredible resource for us once our baby arrived. She has a tremendous amount of knowledge that she does a great job at sharing. Her calming demeanor and strong encouragement made all the difference for us in the first few weeks. She had great ideas when it came to various questions we had and was also able to help navigate us towards many different resources. I still use a lot of the tips and tricks she taught us. Additionally, she is fantastic company to have around. I could not recommend Kathleen more as a doula.”
— Past Client
“Kathleen is a treasure! Her calm, positive presence and wide ranging expertise brought my wife and I so much peace of mind during the crazy transition into parenthood. I can't imagine having done it without her! Give yourself the gift of Kathleen's doula services, and you won't regret it!”
— Past Client
“Kathleen has supported me during 2 postpartum periods. What an incredible resource she is. Her calm energy is always exactly what we need and we all breathe a sigh of relief when she walks through the door. I can’t imagine a postpartum without the kind of practical support that Kathleen has offered.”
— Past Client
“I can't say enough positive things about Kathleen. She was the perfect doula for our family. She's kind, caring, reassuring, and knowledgeable. She really put me at ease right away. I felt very safe having her watch and care for my newborn son, which is so important when you might need a nap in those early days! She genuinely cares about the newborns she works with, and really provides emotional support to moms as well. She always helped with baby laundry, taught me how to do things like newborn baths, and was an amazing resource when I had questions regarding all things baby or breastfeeding. When we found out our daycare wasn't going to have availability until months after I needed to return to work, she even reached out on our behalf within her network and helped us find someone to care for our son! For an anxious new mom without family in the city, she was exactly what I needed. She is also very considerate with preventing sickness, and up to date on vaccinations. We will miss her presence in our home!”
— Past Client
“Having Kathleen as a resource during the early postpartum days was a breath of fresh air. I felt so relieved the days she came by and helped us in our home, especially after my husband went back to work and I was still on leave. She is so easy to be around, calm and reassuring. She helped us get rest, made delicious meals, answered any questions, helped us switch out baby clothes, and many other things. I wish I had worked with her even before having my daughter to help get everything set up. Our daughter was in the NICU for three weeks after she was born and she kept checking in on us which really meant a lot to us. Would 150% work with her again if I had another baby and recommend her to my friends.”
— Past Client
“Kathleen is a warm, deeply empathetic person who stepped into my family's life on short notice, when we really needed a life saver. We couldn't have envisioned a kinder, more capable set of helping hands appearing in our time of need. Calm, attentive, and gentle, Kathleen immediately put our infant daughter (and us) at ease. Her insights are spot on and have been very helpful (e.g. adding a dream feed to our routine, how to slow down milk over-supply, etc). Most of all, Kathleen is a reassuring presence in the house, who has offered us real peace of mind. We're so happy we found Kathleen and can't recommend her enough!”
— Past Client
“Kathleen was so helpful following the birth of our daughter! She was very empathetic and validating, and made my husband and I feel at ease during an overwhelming time. Kathleen came to our home where she assisted with breastfeeding and pumping education/strategies, back to work and traveling tips, and how to communicate feeding needs to daycare provider. She made herself available to us anytime and worked easily around our busy schedules. I highly recommend Kathleen to any new mom or mom to be!”
— Past Client
“Kathleen was such a big help to my family and me after the birth of our third child! She is an invaluable resource for breastfeeding questions and tips. She’s incredibly helpful and just all around pleasant to be with! If you’re questioning whether you need a postpartum doula, take it from me and go for it. You will not regret having Kathleen as part of your support team.”
— Past Client
“Hiring Kathleen was the best decision I made for my postpartum experience. She is extremely kind, professional and knowledgable and she kept my husband and I sane for the four months she worked with us. With my first child I didn't have any help beyond my family and it made an enormous difference having someone to talk to who was impartial and completely non-judgmental of my choices and needs. She truly went above and beyond to help us navigate the difficult transition from one to two children (during a global pandemic) and I don't know what we would have done without her. If you're looking for someone who is as good at calming babies as she is at calming new mom fears, hire Kathleen. I cannot recommend her enough!”
— Past Client
“Working with Kathleen made our first week home with the baby so much more peaceful and happy, rather than stressful, and she was so helpful in the following weeks and months as well. Just knowing we could set up an appointment if we needed it was so reassuring. She is a wonderful postpartum doula and I highly recommend her!”
— Past Client
“Being new parents is hard, especially during COVID. We had no idea where to start when we were told that all the education classes at the hospital were suspended. Luckily we found Kathleen who turned out to be a lifesaver! We booked two virtual sessions with her during my pregnancy- one was about baby care and the other one was about breastfeeding. I felt better when getting informed and it really helped me to breastfeed my baby later. She also helped us a lot after the baby was born. Kathleen cares about the families throughout the process, making you feel warm and supported. I would always recommend Kathleen if you are looking for a postpartum doula!”
— Past Client
“All of our sessions were virtual because it was the height of covid-19, but I knew that I still wanted support. Our whole time together was better and more helpful than I could have imagined. Our calls were on a flexible schedule, and connecting over facetime was actually really easy and nice. Kathleen was helpful from day one, answering all our questions thoroughly, giving really amazing advice that I definitely didn't read in any of the books I had. As a first-time mom, she guided me through breastfeeding and eventually bottle feeding, sleepless nights, and self-care when she knew I needed it. Kathleen was so helpful, compassionate, easy to open up to, and extremely knowledgeable. The first few months of my baby’s life would not have been so smooth without her help. I highly recommend Kathleen, either in-person or virtual. She was so great to work with and I can’t wait for the day we can finally meet in person.”
— Past Client
“Kathleen is a very caring person and really easy to talk to. We always felt very comfortable having her around. With her, I never felt like there was a stranger in the house. I highly recommend her as a doula. And I would definitely hire her again.”
— Past Client
“Kathleen is exactly what you want in a postpartum doula. She is kind, compassionate, confident, and caring, just to name a few of her attributes. My son and I were struggling with breastfeeding, something that was extremely important to me. Kathleen played an integral role in being able to exclusively breastfeed my son. Kathleen is an insightful lactation consultant, and she provides referrals when necessary.
— Past client
“Kathleen is amazing! She stepped in when my husband and I were sleep-deprived and barely holding it together. She’s cared for our little one, made meals, done laundry, walked our dog, and other chores as needed. Getting a post-partum doula is my #1 tip for new parents, and Kathleen is the best! Even 6 months in, I still call on her from time-to-time. She’s truly become part of our little family- our little one loves her too!”
— Past client
“When my OB suggested I consider using a postpartum doula, I never imagined how valuable of a relationship it would be. Upon my first discussion with Kathleen I felt immediately comfortable and didn't need to look any further. In the weeks leading up to the birth of our daughter, she was able to answer every question my husband and I had and made suggestions for an easy transition to home. Once our baby arrived we looked forward to Kathleen's visits to our home. She kindly assisted with household and childcare tasks and allowed us time to recharge. She served as an invaluable resource for unforeseen breastfeeding difficulties and effortlessly helped us navigate ever-changing newborn behaviors. I highly suggest the use of a postpartum doula, and Kathleen would fit seamlessly into any family.”
— Past client
“Kathleen is amazing and I absolutely recommend her to any family looking for a postpartum doula. We did not have a doula after the birth of my first child, and it was such a night and day difference to have her after the birth of my second. With Kathleen's help I was able to find time to shower, exercise, nap, and otherwise recharge. She also went above and beyond to support me on an emotional level as well, checking in before and after delivery. Her calm and caring demeanor put my entire family at ease. Not only was she great with our newborn, but she would also take initiative to help out around the house --from laundry, dishes, and organization to meal prep. Her services allowed me time to recharge so that later I could be fully present with both my kids. I would definitely hire her again and recommend her most highly to any new mom!”