"I instantly felt more in control and relaxed and happy when I booked you and knew I had your support. It helped massively in terms of expectations and preparation for the birth. And on the day I was so relieved when you arrived. As wonderful as it is having your husband there, it's great to have expert female support who can look after your husband too."

Sophie Lindsay, mum to Freddie, and Sam born June 2009

"I just didn't believe you when you said 'you won't necessarily need an epidural Anna', but you were right Keely. I really didn't need one... In fact, you were my epidural."
Anna Whitby, mum to Freya born April 2009

"You transformed my whole experience. I was overdue and found that very stressful so it was great to have you to rely on. We were really impressed by the level of support you gave us. The experience was so positive I would recommend you to anyone. We think you're marvellous."
Amanda Burke-Gaffney, mum to Lucinda born March 2009

"Thank you for your support during our labour and birth. You were a big help and a great advocate for us."
John Arnold, dad to Jacob born March 2009

"Before you arrived we were in a bit of a panic, timing contractions and wondering what to do. Then once you arrived we relaxed. Just having you there made me feel secure and safe. Also, you really helped me focus in those last few weeks of pregnancy."
Sarah Veilex, mum to Charlotte born February 2009

“Keely was very supportive and reassuring and knew exactly what I needed – everything I could have hoped for from a doula, including negotiating with medical staff.”
Kate Bodsworth, VBAC mum to Josie, and Felix born January 2009

“Keely is a lovely and precious person.”
Ozay Tuna, mum to Bianca born January 2009

"A post-natal doula is a fantastic help. Just knowing that someone is coming takes the pressure off, and the company is great too as it can be so solitary looking after a newborn. Keely is a very warm person and easy to get on with; my oldest daughter took to her straight away and I had no problem entrusting her with my baby. Also she was able to give insight from her own experience and as well as her work as a doula. Keely is worth her weight in gold. I don't think I'm ever going to buy presents for friends who have babies again - just some post-natal doula time."
Karen Patros, mum to Sophia, and Alexandra born January 2009

"Having Keely at the birth helped me as well as my wife deal with the labour. It meant I could concentrate on giving my wife moral support because I knew Keely would deal with any other issues that arose. Using her experience of other births, she was able to deal with the hospital staff in a way I couldn’t. And just as important, she brought a sense of perspective and calm in her support of both of us. And this was delivered with sensitivity - not only to the fact that this was my wife's first time giving birth, but that it was the first time for me too!"

Charles Bodsworth, dad to Josie, and Felix born January 2009

"Keely offered both emotional and pratical support throughout my pregnancy and also helped settle me into early motherhood. I didn't take up her offer of support for labour and birth as I wanted it to be a special and spiritual time for just me and my husband, however things worked out very differently and I think the situation would have been completely different had Keely been there. I know she would have made sure that I received proper medical attention as well as emotional support. She has the perfect balance of character traits needed for a birth partner. She is genuinely caring, a good listener, firm when needed and topped off with a good sense of humour."
Aalia Walker, mum to Olivia, born December 2007