Testimonial for Keelia Alder
From the moment I reached out to Keelia, I knew she’d be the right doula for us. She exudes warmth and care, which you can sense even on the phone. A midwife friend of ours told us to be sure to choose a doula around whom you could be completely naked (obviously) and with whom you could be comfortable in the bathroom etc. and I knew immediately that I could be that comfortable with Keelia because she is so gentle, earnest, and nonjudgmental.
Pre-birth, she walked through the kinds of pain mitigation techniques available and pros and cons etc. She taught us strategies for dealing with early labor and gave us a good sense of what to expect. We felt much more prepared as a result.
During early labor Keelia was absolutely vital because she was an incredible advocate for us: she made sure we understood what our options were, made space for us to make decisions with or without her advice, and advocated for me when one of our nurses insisted on me lying in bed during contractions. She helped me through the pain of contractions by reminding us of the techniques we had practiced and stepping in to relieve my partner.
During the last stage of labor she gave me and my partner confidence that we could get through it and helped me understand what was transpiring (I couldn’t see and had had an epidural). She painstakingly documented our whole experience and sent me her notes afterwards, which I return to frequently because it is all a blur to me now. Lastly, she took beautiful photos right after our baby was delivered, which have also helped us cherish and remember the experience.
Post birth Keelia has also been a blessing: she checks in regularly to see how we’re doing and recommended an amazing lactation consultant.
We are beyond grateful for Keelia and we highly recommend her. By the end of our experience she felt like part of our family and I am sure you’ll feel the same!
-sonia
October 08, 2019
Keelia Alder
Full-Spectrum Doula
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
