Ke’Xia was our postpartum night doula for 6 weeks, and I wish we could keep working with her forever!!! In addition to her thorough infant knowledge and professionalism, she brings an incredible calming warmth—new parent anxieties melt away when she is near! She started each night with a check in on my mental health as a new mom and also would assist in my healing, with relaxing sitz baths and discussions around shifting identities. She supported our son with such kindness and care, she felt like family! Once he could take a bottle, she did all night feedings and soothing, and would just wake me to pump. Before he was old enough for a bottle, she would bring him to me in bed to fed, then take care of soothing him back to sleep. She had great insight and suggestions, and answered any questions (no matter how “silly” or sleep deprived!). She is truly the best!!!
— Charlotte P.
From the very beginning, Ke’xia felt like family. She was a steady, professional, and deeply trusted guide throughout our entire pregnancy and birth story. Every interaction brought reassurance, knowledge, and calm, the kind you need on your support team in the most vulnerable moments.
And truly, Ke’xia is exactly what you imagine when you decide you want a doula. If you’ve ever pictured someone who is intuitive, grounding, endlessly supportive, and somehow knows what you need before you do; that’s her. She balanced warmth with expertise effortlessly, advocating for us while empowering us to trust ourselves.
We are endlessly grateful for the role she played in bringing our baby Hayes into the world. Having Ke’xia by our side was one of the best decisions we made, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone looking for a doula who feels like both family and a true professional.
— Ashley A.
I had a very disappointing experience with Ke'xia Draper, whom I hired as my birth doula.
In our agreement and during our introductory calls, she assured me that she would be fully on-call from 38–42 weeks and would provide continuous labor support. This included hands-on comfort measures, pain-management techniques, and in-person assistance throughout active labor. She also stated that she would arrive at my home or the hospital within 30 minutes of being notified.
However, on the day I went into labor, it became apparent that she was prioritizing another family in Oakland (far from my place), who had hired her for postpartum care, despite her explicit assurance that birth clients would take full priority over postpartum clients during the on-call period.
The day before, I had informed her that I had signs of labor starting and asked her to be prepared. The next day, when I went into labor and started driving to the hospital, she did not respond to calls or texts for several hours.
When I was later admitted to the hospital and requested her support, she arrived approximately three hours after finally getting contacted. She stayed for only about an hour and a half, during which she spent most of the time scrolling on her phone, which I found extremely distracting and unhelpful.
At 36 weeks, we had a 1.5-hour prenatal appointment where she showcased various tools and techniques she would use massage and pressure methods, aromatherapy, a TENS unit, affirmation cards, and more. None of these were used during my labor.
Because of the lack of meaningful support, I labored largely on my own, and lost confidence in relying on her for the pushing stage. I decided not to call her back for pushing, as her presence felt more distracting than supportive at such an important moment.
Overall, this experience left me feeling unsupported during one of the most vulnerable times of my life.
— Dr. Anu R.
Ke’xia is an exceptional night doula, who provided outstanding care for our newborn baby and made delicious lactation cookies that helped with my milk production. From the very first night, her calming presence and professional demeanor put us at ease. She was incredibly attentive to our baby's needs, ensuring a smooth and restful night for both the baby and us. Her expertise in newborn care was evident, and she shared valuable tips that made a significant difference in our daily routine.
I highly recommend her services to any new parent looking for compassionate and knowledgeable support during those critical early days.
— Laura G.
Ke'xia is an amazing doula, lactation educator and overall person! working with her you will feel heard, seen and supported by someone who has the skills to hold space for you and prepare your family for the birth you want. She is passionate about supporting families navigate the hospitals in an empowering way and her experience working in this field will give you an advantage especially as a first time mother.
— Ruta A.
My husband and I had a great experience with Ke'xia that set us up for a confident and connected pregnancy, birth, and early parenting experience. We met with several doulas before Ke'xia and were instantly drawn to her calm demeanor and grounded sense of humor. Ke'xia was a perfect fit for our birth team and really served as a great guide for these two first time parents.
Ke'xia really helped my husband and I prioritize and prepare for having our baby. She helped us work through our birth plan and decide how important it was to us to be able to connect and be present. Our family lives three hours+ away by plane, and it was fantastic to have someone there who'd "done it before". My husband is a planner by nature and wasn't sure how he'd do with a situation that felt so out of his control. Ke'xia's flexibility helped us to stay calm throughout a long labor.
In addition to the great birth experience, Ke'xia was also a fantastic resource for questions post-partum and during pregnancy. If/when I have a second baby I will absolutely seek out Ke'xia's services again.
— Jackie W.
