Keli Schurman-Darby Birth & Postpartum Doula in Lynnwood, WA

We had Keli as a birth and postpartum doula in Snohomish for the first three weeks of our son’s life. I single-handedly credit Keli’s laboring knowledge and skills for allowing me to have the birth I hoped for when my son didn’t descend fast enough, when even the doctor and nurses were starting to mention a c-section as a serious possibility. In the postpartum period, my spouse and I were grateful for her care and compassion during her overnight shifts. We were able to get rest during some of the intense earlier weeks. She was a fantastic resource for feeding, care, PPA, and helping us navigate some new parent questions we were having. We can’t imagine what our experience would’ve been like without her, would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a birth or postpartum doula, and would hire her again if we had a second child. Our only regret is not contracting for more shifts!

— Emma Pesis

Keli was a core part of our prenatal & birth story at Seattle Providence-Swedish First Hill in July 2026. When my water unexpectedly broke 2 weeks before my due date leading to a 40 hour labor, she was there every step of the way guiding us through the process. Her support allowed me to enter the thrid trimester and labor with little to no anxiety, even when things didn't go according to plan, and allowed my husband to focus on being present. I went in to pregnancy after multiple losses & infertility struggles. I was hoping for an unmedicated birth, but open to interventions if needed; my main goal was to avoid a C section if possible as I was nervous about having a major surgery. With my water breaking early, I needed pitocin as soon as I was admitted and dilated very slowly. I ended up electing into morphine, IV fentanyl, an epidural, and needed IV antibiotics for an infection that appeared towards the end of labor. However, with the support of Keli and our care team at Swedish, I was able to have a vaginal birth with (magically) no tears; and despite the change in plans, I felt/feel secure in the choices I made in the moment. Keli was everything my husband and I were hoping for in a doula - communicative, knowledgable, collaborative, empathetic, organized, equity-minded. She knew what to say, when to say it, and how to say it when the going got tough. Whenever a decision point came up, she talked us through the considerations of each option, questions to ask the doctor/nurse, etc. - but left the decision up to us and supported whatever we chose. If you are looking for a doula who will help you make informed decisions, take the pressure off you & your birthing support person, ease anxiety, and help you get through the birthing process with no regrets, I cannot recommend Keli highly enough. If we decide to have more kids, we will definitely be working with her again!

— Liz B

Keli has been such an amazing person to have as a birth doula and an overnight doula in the Everest Washington area. She really prepared me for the birthing process and it went better than I expected. During her overnight shifts, she has been so kind and caring to our baby. She made sure his emotional and physical needs were met during the night. When we had questions regarding care for our baby, she always had great advice and tips. I would recommend Keli to anyone looking for a doula.

— Christina C

My husband and I hired Keli as our birth doula for our first child and boy are we glad we did! As first timers we really had little idea what to expect during the birthing process. Even after completing childbirth classes, Keli was instrumental in filling in gaps and making sure we felt fully supported. Because I was induced, our stay at the hospital was long, and having Keli there made us feel like we had a designated caregiver amidst the many nurse and doctor shift changes. That consistency was invaluable. Keli was available to talk through all our options when decisions were required and was overall a great presence in the room. During the birth specifically, she was an incredible help in making sure both me and baby were cared for, and she provided the encouragement I needed to get through it. I highly recommend hiring her— you won’t regret it!

— Rachel

I am eternally grateful to have connected with Keli during the most difficult time of our lives. She helped my husband and I navigate many stages of grief with such compassion, tenderness and knowledge. Support was always tailored to our sensibilities and evolving needs. Her calm, radiant energy offered us a truly safe space to share, be heard, and process our grief. Keli’s services filled a major gap in bereavement care that my therapist or doctors were not equipped or designed to address. I would strongly recommend her to anyone going through the unimaginable.

— Emily Collins

Keli was an incredibly supportive and knowledgeable doula. My birth story at Providence Hospital would not be the same without her support, millenial humor, experience, and care. She really got to know me and my wife and our values, and was able to provide valuable insight on a queer experience of giving birth. She advocated for our wants and needs every step of the way, and worked perfectly in line with the medical team at Providence to make sure my wife and I were really seen and heard. When things got a little scary, she was right by my side to explain what was happening and reassure my worries. She stayed by my side when my wife and son took a little trip to the NICU, being the rock I needed to stay calm. She herself is a pillar of calm, strength, and advocacy. She felt like not only our doula, but a treasured friend and a relationship that will far surpass this birth! Highly highly recommend, especially for queer couples who are looking for a doula who understands the nuances of the queer experience.

— Rachel Doerflinger

Having Keli as our birth doula was the best decision we've made on our pregnancy and postpartum journey. Keli is a perfect balance - she tactfully and assertively advocates for you during labor and delivery, empowers you with the right education to advocate for yourself both pre and post delivery, while also encouraging you to let go of your anxiety about some procedures that do more good than harm. It never felt like she brought in any preconceived notions of what's ideal and not, and completely built off of our preferences. She made us feel so reassured, met with us several times to prep us, was with us every step of the way and was the greatest strength to me during childbirth and postpartum. She truly cares, is always so proactive and reliable. She feels like my baby’s aunt now :) - you can't go wrong with having Keli on your team.

— Rithisha Padmanabh

Keli was so incredibly supportive and I’m so glad she was in our corner! Keli was part of our birth for our first pregnancy and we felt so fortunate that she was able to join for our second. Keli helped us feel prepared leading up to the big day, explaining everything with patience and thoroughness. We knew we were at elevated risk for some complications and she helped us navigate various interventions and know what to expect. She helped us put together a birth plan and then advocate on our behalf for a very positive birth experience. I would strongly recommend working with Keli if you are having a baby!

— Jess

We interviewed four different doulas and immediately knew Keli was the right fit. From our first conversation, she made us feel comfortable, heard, and deeply aligned with our family values. Before the birth, Keli met with us multiple times to review our birth preferences and walk us through what to expect at Overlake Labor & Delivery. She helped us feel prepared, confident, and reassured that our wishes would be respected. Knowing she would be there not only for support, but also as an advocate and mediator with hospital staff, gave us tremendous peace of mind. Once labor began, Keli was an absolute calming godsend — and a true labor positioning guru. As a first-time mom planning an unmedicated birth, I experienced some intense and scary moments, including baby decelerations. Through it all, Keli helped me and our baby feel safe and well cared for. Whenever I needed reassurance, encouragement, or a grounding touch, she was right there reminding me that I was strong and capable. During especially stressful moments — including when the hospital team felt slow to respond — Keli remained calm and supportive, helping keep my husband grounded as well. We also asked her to capture photos during the birth, and we are so grateful for the beautiful moments she documented. Keli has continued to be an incredible support as our overnight postpartum doula. In the midst of sleep deprivation, feeding challenges, and first-time parent unknowns, she has shared invaluable guidance, resources, and hands-on support that helped us feel more confident as parents. We could not be happier with the care, compassion, and expertise Keli provided in bringing our baby boy into the world and caring for him afterward. We are endlessly grateful for her and cannot recommend her highly enough.

— Shayla Green

We hired Keli as an overnight doula for our newborn, and she was amazing. From our first meet and greet, we could tell she would be a knowledgeable and gentle source of support for both us and our baby. Once our daughter arrived and her overnight work began, we always felt she was in safe, loving hands. Keli fully supported our preferences and our feeding journey, and she treated all of us with such care. Each morning, she provided a thorough update on our daughter’s feeding, sleeping, and diapering, along with helpful suggestions to support better sleep. We slept better knowing our baby was with her, and we appreciated the extra rest her support made possible. We highly recommend her and are so grateful for her time with our family.

— Kim M

Keli is a warm, kind, calm, and happy presence which helped me through my pregnancy and birth. I had significant fear surrounding this pregnancy due to previous losses. Keli helped me navigate these feelings, and reminded me frequently to let myself feel the joy of the moment as things were going well this time around. I appreciated her clear and direct communication. Whenever we had a call she was prompt and professional, which gave me conifdence. Keli is also continuously learning. She was able to answer my (copious) questions in detail, as well as gave me questions to ask my medical team when I didn't know what I should be asking. During my labor and eventaul c-section Keli was a strong, calm advocate. She worked well with my Dr and nurses. She helped me voice my preferences, and took the time to make sure I knew what was going on at each step. She was exactly the person I needed in the moment.

— Mango Sharp

Keli exceeded all expectations for what we thought a doula would be like. We hired her for birth and 2 weeks of postpartum support. We almost didn't hire a doula at all, but I am so glad we did. The birth process would've been much scarier and more traumatic many times over without Keli. My wife and I are not the kind of people who like things most people would consider "soothing". Hushed tones, positive affirmations, gentle massages are lovely, but when my wife is stressed and/or anxious (high emotions during a birth), they would actually have the opposite of the intended effect. What we find soothing is somebody who knows what's going on, has the tools to help, advocates for us, and does it all with ease. Keli comforted us with her expertise, techniques, and friendly banter. Though I have absolute confidence that she would be great at positive affirmations and gentle massage, she was able to read us and what we needed, and she tailored the experience accordingly. By the end of all the time we spent together, Keli was not just an expert that answered our questions and eased our anxieties, but legitimately our friend. She is helpful, knowledgeable, and immediately puts us at ease with her humor and good energy. Even our dog, who is terrified of most people, loved Keli pretty much immediately. We heartily recommend Keli to anyone looking for doula support, regardless of if you share our opinions what we find soothing. I cannot imagine anyone finding Keli anything other than a delight. You will miss her when your time with her is over.

— Brian Pohl

Working with Keli has been an absolute joy and a privilege we hope every parent has access to. Choosing a Doula seemed like a daunting task at first, but the moment we met Keli we knew she would be perfect for us. She has provided thoughtful advice, has extensive knowledge on every aspect of the process, and provided care at every stage of our journey to giving birth to our first baby. She gave us space and encouraged us to talk through our worries and concerns, and reassured us of our decisions along the way. Keli was always accessible to us and responded extremely quickly to any questions that we had. Her communication skills via email, text message, phone call, virtual call, and in-person are second to none. Her calming presence and always positive demeanor helped us feel comfortable, confident and supported when things of course didn't go to plan. Through it all, we knew she had our backs and we were making informed decisions together. We felt so very lucky to have her in our corner on delivery day and are so thankful to have met her! Thank you for everything Keli, we can't imagine having done this with anyone else!!

— Sam and Cam Wu

Keli was my birth doula. From our first call in January 2025 to the birth of our son in July 2025 and beyond to the postpartum period, she has provided invaluable support in both big ways and small. While interviewing doulas, we were immediately struck by her warmth, knowledge, inclusivity, and non-judgmental nature. Throughout my pregnancy and even now (eight weeks after our son's birth), she has sent us countless resources and referrals and checked in about everyone's well-being. Originally, I was aiming for a low-intervention vaginal birth, but everything went sideways when a long induction followed by stalled labor resulted in an unplanned C-section. However, I didn't experience the birth as traumatic and don't regret the way things went, largely due to the support we got from our care team – and Keli was a huge part of that. During our hospital stay, she helped us think through our care options, ask questions of the various providers who cycled in and out of the room, and ensure that we had informed consent for every decision, including asking everyone to leave so my husband and I could have some time alone to discuss. After I made the decision to have a C-section, she stayed by my side the entire time in the OR and narrated everything that was happening, including the clamping of the cord, weighing of the baby, etc. This means that I was never alone, even when my husband went to the weighing table with the doctors. One of my fondest and most satisfying memories is seeing Keli hold our son after 24+ hours of labor. Last but not least, Keli is just a good person. The care and empathy she has for her clients always shines through, AND she's funny and fun to be around – which is key for those long hours at the hospital. All in all, hiring Keli as our doula was one of the best decisions we made during my pregnancy.

— Sisi

Keli is an amazing doula–so knowledgeable, warm, funny, and supportive. She was my birth doula, and I couldn't be more grateful that I had her with me. She helped me go into my birth feeling secure and confident, even though I was exhausted and overwhelmed during pregnancy and did less research and preparation for labor than I expected. When I wasn't sure that I wanted to be electively induced at 39 weeks, she walked me through how those conversations might look with my doctor and helped me feel grounded in making those decisions. During labor, I loved how seamlessly Keli interacted with my doctors and nurses. It was clear there was a lot of mutual respect between her and the providers at Swedish First Hill. I felt safer and more cared for knowing that she would protect and look after my birth experience and well-being, while they focused on clinical care. Also, she's just a joy to be around. Keli's energy and good sense of humor lifted me up when I was dragging towards the end of four hours of pushing. And she was still looking out for me with support and encouragement during the postnatal visit when I was sleeping very little. Keli has a calling with this work, absolutely recommend working with her!

— Valerie Scott

Working with Keli was one of the best decisions I made during this pregnancy. From the start, her calm, grounded presence made me feel supported in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. This birth was so redemptive after the trauma of my first c-section, and I truly believe Keli was a huge part of that. When we found out my baby was breech, I felt overwhelmed and anxious. Keli held space for me through it all—never minimizing my feelings and always offering steady, nonjudgmental support. From the breech news, to an unsuccessful ECV, and finally a planned c-section, she was a constant reminder that my experience mattered and that I wasn’t alone. What stood out most was how present Keli was not just during the birth, but especially before and after. She helped me prepare mentally and emotionally, process my fears, and supported me in bonding with my baby post-surgery. Her care didn’t stop at the OR doors—she showed up with warmth, information, and a deep understanding of what I needed. She’s continued to be an incredible support postpartum, especially with breastfeeding challenges. She’s always a message away, ready with encouragement, empathy, and practical advice. Whether it’s prenatal prep, emotional support, postpartum healing, or feeding help, her knowledge and resources have been invaluable. Many think doulas are only for unmedicated or vaginal births, but my experience proves otherwise. Keli’s support helped me reclaim my experience and feel empowered, even when birth didn’t go as planned. I’m so grateful I chose to prioritize myself and have a team that truly saw and held me. Keli was such a big part of that healing, and I’ll always be thankful. We’re still navigating postpartum—figuring it out day by day—but we’re healthy, held, and getting through it together. And that feels like a happy ending.

— Alyssa Gray

We are so grateful we had Keli by our side for the birth of our baby. From the very first meeting, she impressed us with her warmth and knowledge. She walked us through what to expect from the birth process and took time to answer all of our questions during our prenatal meetings. She offered exercises, thoughtful guidance, and helped us craft a birth plan that outlined my wishes and covered any concerns I had about birth. We went into the birth with confidence knowing that Keli would be there for us! During the birth, she was a calm and steady presence and helped us process and understand what was happening so that we could make informed decisions. I felt very empowered with Keli on our team! She also made sure my partner was cared for—encouraging him to rest when he could and checking in on his well-being, which meant a lot to both of us. Keli did everything she said she would do and met our very high expectations. Even the hospital staff thanked her after everything had settled down. If you’re considering hiring her—don’t hesitate. She was A+ in every way.

— Erin

Keli was our doula for the birth of our son. She was so helpful with labor/delivery preparation, decision making, and hands on support during the birth. Keli was quickly able to understand our values and preferences. Her knowledge of labor positioning was especially helpful and helped prepare my baby's position for pushing. She also got some amazing photos that my husband and I will always treasure!

— Helen

We were looking for a doula that was a match for our very silly family and Keli was a perfect fit. Labor and delivery is no joke but I'm a bit of a jokester so having someone in the room who could both play off of my humor and get serious with me when the tears started to flow was a godsend! At one point she told me I was doing great and I was like "you have to say that, have you ever told someone they sucked at this?!" And she just laughed and told me of course she's never told anyone they sucked but also assured me I was doing great even though I was cracking jokes as a defense mechanism. Grateful for Keli's support during both the highs and lows. The birthing experience is better for having an experienced doula there!

— Kaysy

Keli was a dream doula! She is so incredibly knowledgeable and provided the perfect amount of information throughout the whole birth process, making sure that my partner and I could make truly informed decisions each step of the way. She was so supportive of my vision and just had the most positive and practical attitude! During down time we swapped funny stories and during the challenging parts she was right beside me guiding me through positioning and breathing with fantastic encouragement. I am so grateful for her support and loved having her as part of my first birth!

— Grace

Keli was a great asset to our birth experience. We would definitely recommend her as a doula. The pre birth meetings helped us wrap our heads around and distill all the information that had been shared at various birthing classes. Together we created a plan for the ideal birth experience as well as understanding potential swerves. When my daughter's birth day arrived, there were indeed serves. However, we were prepared and Keli helped walk us through everything that was happening in the moment. She was a great liaison with our medical professionals. Overall Keli is incredibly knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. She's also very supportive - she strikes a great balance between letting the experience be about us, but also being there when needed. Keli was also great in providing recommendations to other services like acupuncture and lactation consultants.

— Ellen

I hired Keli a couple of months into my first pregnancy for doula services in the greater Seattle area. She offered a good price for her services and had experience delivering at UW hospital system where we were giving birth. She met with us via Zoom a handful of times before giving birth and I found her easy to talk to and understand, she suited the support I needed while delivering. Keli was pretty good about answering back messages within a reasonable time (quickly via text when we were closer to birth and within a few hours via email earlier in pregnancy). When I delivered she was there for what I needed and didn't push for anything I didn't want, felt very natural and I would consider working with her again.

— Morgan

Keli was an absolute blessing throughout my birth experience! From the very beginning, she was an incredible source of knowledge, support, and reassurance. She has so much experience and expertise to share, and she made sure my husband and I felt prepared and confident going into birth. My induction was unexpected and progressed very slowly, but Keli stayed in touch with us the whole time, checking in and offering encouragement. When my provider explained next steps and recommended different options to help labor progress, she helped us understand what was happening and feel confident in our decisions. It made such a difference to have someone so knowledgeable guiding us through everything. Once things started picking up, she was right there, coaching me through breathing exercises and helping me switch positions to keep things moving. When contractions became intense, she kept me grounded, focused, and reminded me of my strength. I truly believe I wouldn’t have been able to achieve an unmedicated birth without her. Her presence, guidance, support made all the difference. If you’re looking for a doula who will empower you every step of the way, she’s the one! ??

— Yadira Hernandez

I highly recommend Keli as both a birth and postpartum doula. She was an incredible source of support during my labor, especially as I navigated an unexpected C-section. Her presence during pushing was both energizing and encouraging, not just for me but also for my husband, who felt so reassured by her guidance. In the early postpartum weeks, Keli was a true lifesaver. She was so sweet, gentle, and confident with my newborn—feeding, burping, and putting her to sleep effortlessly in the middle of the night. Her kindness, care and guidance made those challenging early days so much easier for me and my family. The only thing to consider when working with Keli is that she’s very popular, which means she sometimes had scheduling conflicts during postpartum nights because of births with other moms. If you’re considering her for postpartum support, I highly recommend clarifying her availability, especially for the first 8 weeks postpartum. Overall, Keli is a wonderful doula, and I feel so lucky to have had her support during such a pivotal time in my life. She truly made a difference!

— Karen

Keli was absolutely outstanding through the period leading up to, during, and after our birth. I felt so empowered, informed, and supported through an unexpectedly complicated birth (no pregnancy complications, pushing for 3 hours, midwife thought we needed to pivot to C-section, OBGYN ended up recommending vacuum and episiotomy) and it would've been a much worse experience without her! She also gave us my hands-down favorite pregnancy/postpartum reference book (and I've read A LOT) and assisted us with providing lots of great resources to help with pregnancy symptoms along the way. I really hope she's still rocking the doula lifestyle when we have our second kid!!

— Maddie

We are so happy we had Keli as our birth doula and couldn't recommend her enough. Keli is so easy to get along with, a positive presence, flexible and understanding in her services, and a wealth of knowledge. She helped us navigate our first pregnancy and the twists of turns of labor. Couldn't have asked for a better doula! Thank you Keli!

— Jojo Newman

One of my friends (also a SMBC) and I had the same birth doula, Keli Schurman-Darby, and she is TOP NOTCH. From our first meeting, I found I really vibed with her energy, and she was quite patient to answer all my questions, and explained a few areas that had not yet been covered (and I ask A LOT of questions). The doula role is slightly different for c section than vaginal birth, but I felt SO much more prepared for having worked with Keli. Even if I had a partner, I’d want a birth doula (better to have someone by your side who has been through 86 c sections, than a support person likely to faint/vomit/panic/otherwise need your emotional bandwidth when what you need is support). My experience with Keli was absolutely superlative. She talked me through the whole process (twice!) in advance, was with me from when we checked in to the hospital (UW Northwest, which was truly the most supportive experience), through the surgery, recovery bay, and until I was back in my postpartum suite. She worked well with the entire care team, helped with early lactation, took all the photos (don’t forget to get one of the placenta! You grew a whole organ!), texted with my parents, calmed me down when there was even the tiniest hiccup in my procedure, and generally had my back. Her presence was calm but authoritative and I really can’t imagine going through birth without her. I very highly recommend you work with Keli!!

— Kaethe

I cannot recommend Keli highly enough! She was my birth doula and was an incredible source of knowledge, empathy, and unwavering support throughout my labor journey. During the induction process, she advocated for me, ensuring my voice was heard and my preferences were respected. When my labor didn’t progress as planned and I needed an emergent C-section, she stayed by my side, providing emotional comfort and reassurance when I needed it most. Her calming presence made a difficult situation so much more manageable. I truly felt cared for every step of the way. If you’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated doula, Keli is the one you want by your side. She’s absolutely amazing!

— Xuejin Ruan

We would absolutely work with Keli again. In the weeks leading up to birth, during the birth, and after the birth, my husband and I keep reiterating how thankful we were to have Keli as our birth doula. After our original doula fell through just a couple months prior to the delivery date, we were panicked to find birth doula support. We found Keli, and right from the beginning, she was responsive, informative, and moved quickly. As we prepared for birth, Keli scheduled time with us on multiple occasions to give us an overview of what to expect, discuss specific processes at Swedish where I was delivering, and answer the list of questions I had as a first time mother. What impressed us about Keli is that she leads with professionalism and knowledge, which gave us confidence in selecting her as our doula. She has significant experience working as a doula in the hospital setting and even previously worked for the Swedish doula program. In addition to her experience, she has a warm and funny personality, which was so helpful and very much appreciated as I navigated the induction process which entailed a really fast progression from early to active labor (my process took basically 24 hours). In the hospital, Keli helped my husband and I navigate through every step of the process and gave us easy to digest information, reassurance, and physical assistance (Keli literally helped me move into various positions during my active labor). As the physician is only in the room for the delivery and available for a couple conversations prior to delivery, Keli’s presence and support mitigated my anxiety and gave me confidence during the entire process.

— Natalie M.

Keli is a very entrusting individual. She was extremely helpful and resourceful both within prenatal and postpartum care. She always had the best interest of our son and my recovery in mind! We greatly appreciate her support with kick starting our journey off as parents.

— Rachel Roberson

I cannot recommend Kelli highly enough as a doula! It was my first pregnancy and delivery, and there was so much unknown. I had a very difficult pregnancy and during that time, she provided such empathetic support as someone to vent my fears and frustrations to as well as recommended tangible solutions of things to try to prep for birth and take my mind off the negatives. Leading up to my delivery, she was very proactive about letting me know there was a chance she would need to dispatch her back up doula to my delivery as another client of hers had unforeseen complications. She arranged for me to meet with the back up virtually and while I was hopeful I’d have Kelli, I felt comfortable with the alternative plan if it came to that. Luckily, it worked out Kelli was available for my delivery and I attribute a large part of my positive labor experience to her. I was fortunate that uncontrollable factors also went my way, but Kelli’s coaching of getting me into different positions while laboring and input on timing of when to utilize my interventions we’d agreed upon beforehand was instrumental. I felt so lucky to have her in my corner throughout my whole experience!

— Payton

This was our second time working with Keli as our birth doula. We enjoyed working with her the first time as well as this time. She's empathetic, responsive, reliable, and very knowledgeable. We're very grateful for her help with both our deliveries :-)

— Neha Chachra

Keli is warm, compassionate, easy-going, and funny. We felt very comfortable around her from the start and loved how easy it was to be with her. Keli has lots of resources to offer for support along the pregnancy journey. During delivery, she was helpful in suggesting different positions, providing direction when pushing, and being encouraging overall. We very much appreciated her support and would recommend her as a doula.

— Danielle Ballantyne

Choosing Keli was one of the best decisions my partner and I made during our pregnancy. From the beginning, her easygoing nature and expertise she demonstrated put us at easy. When we went into labor earlier than expected Keli was there immediately and through every twist and turn offering unwavering support, guidance, and reassurance. Her coaching during labor was nothing short of exceptional. With her calming presence and wealth of knowledge, she offered great physical but also emotional support, ensuring that both my partner and I felt heard, understood, and empowered throughout the entire process. What truly sets Keli apart is her genuine care and compassion. She went above and beyond to ensure that we felt supported not just during labor but throughout the entirety of our time together. Whether it was answering late-night calls, providing resources, or simply lending a listening ear, she was there every step of the way. Thanks to Keli, what could have been an overwhelming and daunting experience turned into a journey filled with empowerment and positivity. We are so grateful for her unwavering dedication and support, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a doula who is not just exceptional at what she does but who also brings an abundance of empathy and compassion to her practice. Thank you, Keli, for being our rock during one of the most challenging yet rewarding times of our lives.

— Katelyn and John Thomas

We were so grateful to have Keli as our doula! Keli is amazing to work with. She is kind and compassionate, and provided a wealth of knowledge and guidance. She was an invaluable resource during my pregnancy and labor. I would highly recommend Keli to anyone looking for a doula!

— Amanda

Wonderful doula. Very knowledgeable. Her tens unit was so helpful. She was so calm in reminding me to breath during contractions and talking through next steps when we ended up needing a c section. I would use her again and recommend her to my friends

— Paige Thayer

We had such a great experience with Keli. She checked in often as we waited for labor to begin. She was a great coach as contractions intensified and then a calming presence when things didn't go as planned and we had to have a c section. I would use her again and recommend her to all my friends

— Paige

Keli was a joy to work with! From our first virtual visit, to postpartum care, she was kind and thoughtful while offering advice and suggestions for us to consider. Keli's calm and honest presence was so helpful, particularly when my birth did not goes as planned. Keli is a wonderful part of our son's birth story and we are so grateful for her knowledge and assistance!

— Samantha

Keli is not only knowledgeable but she is kind, thoughtful, and responsive. My mother and my husband as well as myself loved working with her through my surprise c-section.

— Madeleine

I chose Keli out of a few different doulas initially because I liked her experience and certifications. When my husband and I interviewed her, I immediately knew she was the doula for us with her love of both science and the woo around birth. We hired her immediately and I was able to access her recommended items and packing list. They were both very helpful though I didn't end up using a lot of it as my baby was breech. When I told Keli he was breech, she gave me resources to help turn him and offered words of encouragement about c-section birth being valid and just as magical as vaginal birth. I really needed that in the headspace I had entered in the final weeks of my pregnancy. Baby boy was scheduled for a c-section but ended up coming early and we were easily able to contact Keli and she got there just in time to support us and to make sure I was able to have pictures of my baby being born and my husband and me holding him. Keli made sure we had a lactation consultant come to our room quickly and made sure we were in a good space before she went to her next birth. Keli's follow up visits were great too! We loved the star chart and her ability to answer our random questions. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.

— Madeleine Bergeron-Edasi

Keli is amazing! She offered helpful advice and moral support throughout our entire birth experience, which was much needed as first time parents. To this day my husband and I still talk about how glad we were to have her there with us in the hospital. Our daughter’s birth did not go as expected and I ended up having an unplanned C section, and Keli was with us through every step and made the entire process so much less scary. She was also awesome as a postpartum doula and allowed us to get some much needed sleep in those early weeks! My only complaint is that we had to reschedule quite a few times for our postpartum sessions, which was frustrating, but I understand that there are many moving pieces with a doula schedule and sometimes life happens. She did find backup coverage when needed which was much appreciated. Overall we had a very positive experience and would recommend Keli as a birth and postpartum doula!

— Erica

I am beyond happy that I had Keli by my side during labor and delivery. We did prep before birth and having her there was a game changer. I relied on her A LOT to help me through contractions, keep me motivated, remind of birth plan and support as things needed to shift, positions to ease delivery and so much more! Confidence is key during labor and Keli upped mine tremendously. She is knowledgeable and committed to the best birth outcome for mom and baby. She also provided my husband with lots of support and encouraged him to be hands on as he felt comfortable. Keli would help explain things to me that I needed to hear again with everything going on. I felt supported and advocated for. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

— Bri Cowan

We hired Keli as our birth doula and she was wonderful! She did a great job bridging the gap between the personal/emotional experience and the medical experience of labor and childbirth, helping us understand and process events, options and curveballs along the way. She also was great in helping us prepare for labor and delivery. But the thing that REALLY stood out to me was Keli's support and communication in the OR when we were faced with an unexpected c-section delivery. She provided me and my husband with the perfect calming breathing technique, and kept giving us the "cliff notes" throughout the procedure so we knew what was happening and didn't have to guess at what the medical staff was saying. She kept us calm, with just the right level of information delivered in a very reassuring way. Without her there, we would have been lost and terrified.

— Lauren Bluher

We were lucky enough to have Keli with us for the first 6 weeks postpartum. She is extremely organized, thorough, and knowledgeable. She has a very calm and positive presence and I really enjoyed her company throughout the night. She made such a difference in my sleep, mental health, and recovery -- it's a night and day difference from my first PP experience. Keli always has tips and advice for all things baby-related and she helped us immensely, even though it's our second baby. I can't recommend her enough!

— Emily Fulkerson

Keli is absolutely amazing and I couldn't be more grateful to have her as our doula. I felt such a connection with Keli almost instantly in our meet-and-greet meeting and her compassion, humor, ease, and nurturing spirit gave me and my husband the reassurance and confidence we needed throughout our prenatal, birthing, and postpartum experience. Since I'm a first time mom, Keli's expertise, knowledge and guidance made me feel prepared and so much less anxious in the weeks leading up to my delivery, and her confidence in me gave me the mental strength I needed as I prepared for childbirth. During labor and delivery, she provided the exact type of support I needed every step of the way and I really can't imagine my experience without her. She brought humor and light-heartedness at just the right moments and a calming presence when I was feeling anxious. There were times that the delivery room felt chaotic with doctors and nurses coming in and out, so having Keli's consistent guidance and being able to focus on just her voice through contractions and the pushing stage was completely invaluable. She provided so much support to my husband too as she helped interpret things from the doctors, particularly during a few situations that seemed really scary until Keli explained things to us and gave us the reassurance we needed. We loved everything about working Keli and I cannot recommend her enough as a doula. I can't wait to work with her again in the future when we hopefully have another baby!

— Kara Harvin

As a NICU nurse for 15+ years, I have witnessed first hand how essential your support team is when giving birth! My husband gets a little "woozy" with medical stuff, so I knew we needed back up to support both of us! Within the first ten minutes of our zoom interview (after an endearing Harry Potter reference), we knew Keli was the doula for us! We learned more from her in our prenatal session than we did in a 2-day birth preparation class. When it came time to deliver our son, Keli hung in there with us for 40 hour induction that eventually led to a c-section. Her Tens unit she let us use was an invaluable tool until I got my epidural! She was amazing at lifting the mood in the room and helped me get more comfortable time and time again when I thought I couldn't keep going. The surgery was a little rough so my husband was focused on me, and without Keli we wouldn't have any photos of our son being born or of the first moments of his life-being weighed and brought over to meet us! She helped us initiate breastfeeding and he has quickly gained over 5lbs in 2 months! We also had a hard first month with my recovery, very little sleep, and a very colicky baby. Keli checked in on us often and offered lots of insight and suggestions to make our life easier! If you are looking for a warm, no-nonsense, knowledgeable doula, we can't recommend Keli enough!

— Katie and Dan Wynne

We really appreciated working with Keli. She is brings experience, perspective, expertise, and positivity to the pregnancy and birthing experience, and we were really grateful to have her support us during labor. We had some complications pop up and we ended up getting started much earlier than we had planned, and Keli was with us to help us focus and relax. After the birth, she answered our questions and offered reassurance and additional guidance. We highly recommend working with her!

— Jess

I hired Keli to be my patient advocate and she started off strong helping with pain management and trying to get a provider with better bed side manner. Much much later in the day, I complained of sharp break through pain despite the epidural. Keli and the care team tried to assure me that it was just a contraction. It wasn't until my c section that I (we?) learned my uterus had ruptured. Mistakes get made because doctors and doulas are just people, but I hope it was a good reminder to everyone to listen to patients and use these opportunites for professional growth. Anyways, she stayed calm and helped my husband and me stay calm during the scariest moment of my life. Keli is nurturing, compassionate, and passionate about what she does. During my surgery, she was an incredible support to my husband and he couldn't be more grateful for her presence during that difficult time.

— withheld due to PHI

Keli is exceptional! As first time parents we had no idea what to expect bringing home a baby. Keli was there to answer any questions, calm any concerns and even be a shoulder to cry on. She was amazing with our daughter always talking to her, cuddling with her and taking careful care of her. We used Keli's services for overnights and day visits and every time we left our daughter with her we felt more than comfortable knowing she was in good hands. Keli is extremely professional, so kind, and has become a part of our family. I would 100% recommend Keli's doula services.

— Brianne Wyman

I am so glad we hired Keli to be our doula! She was a huge source of support for my husband and I; I don't know what we would have done without her. She was super informative and answered all our questions at our prenatal meetings. I'm a first time mom and was anxious about labor and delivery, but Keli made me feel prepared and confident. She also helped us a ton in getting ready for labor and preparing us to labor at home for as long as possible, like I wanted. She was also a great, reassuring and knowledgeable person to have in the delivery room when doctors and nurses weren't always around because they were with other patients. I would recommend hiring a doula to anyone giving birth, and I'd definitely recommend Keli! She was great!!

— Liz Van Winkle

We worked with Keli as a postpartum doula and her help and extensive experience were invaluable! We were able to get much needed rest knowing our kiddo was in good hands. She provided lots of helpful tips and tricks that made our journey so much easier. Would definitely recommend!

— Toby

Keli is the most amazing doula and the best kind of person that you'd only get to meet a few in a lifetime. She was there for all of us when my sister had a very difficult birth knowing the baby would not survive. The baby was with us on earth for 3 days and forever in our heart. She was there for us from the very beginning, hold our hands, be the shoulder for us to cry on, cry with us... Whatever we needed. She attended the funeral and support us many months after by reaching out but not overly much she knew to give us space to grief too She was so very thoughtful and a good listener. You'd be so lucky to have a doula, a guide like her. We can't thank you enough Keli. Thao and family.

— Thao L

Keli is a PHENOMENAL doula! She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. She is also extremely warm, friendly, and culturally competent, which makes it easier to candidly discuss preferences, concerns, and hopes for your birth experience with her. Keli was always great about reaching out and following up through pre-natal check-ins, which really helped ease our minds in preparation for birth. During the birth itself, Keli was such an incredible, non-judgemental, and kind advocate for us. When things were getting challenging and it was hard for us to think straight, she guided us through decisions, helped communicate with the healthcare providers, and was a fantastic champion for us. I am so so glad we got to work with Keli as our birth doula - without her, our birth experience would've been much more challenging! We are so grateful we had Keli in our corner to guide us through this momentous event in our lives! We have recommended Keli to all our friends! Do not hesitate to work with Keli for your birth or postpartum needs - she is absolutely wonderful! Thank you very much Keli!

— Swetha

Keli made us feel greatly supported and reassured before, during, and after our son's birth. She helped us understand options when creating a birth plan, acknowledged my fears around the birthing process, coached me through pushing - like a total champ! - and dutifully followed up in person during our son's first week. We couldn't have asked for a better birth doula!

— Clara

We are so glad that we chose Keli as our birth doula. Everything from the initial intro online visit to in-person visit and then the birth experience felt seamless with her. On her first visit, she gave us a copy of a super helpful book that I am glad I finished reading the day before I went into labor! I felt informed, but more importantly, I knew I had an advocate in Keli at the hospital. During labor, Keli made sure I was comfortable by offering adjustments to my position, and even where the IV was placed on my arm. Birthing is hard, but I am really glad I had a wonderful team with Keli there. Couldn't have asked for more and now we're lucky to have a beautiful healthy baby.

— Neha Chachra

We had Keli with us during our second birth. My husband and I had used a doula for our first, but weren't totally happy and were hesitant to work with someone new. Keli immediately put our minds at ease with her kind heart, generous personality, and her ability to answer all of our questions. We knew we had the right doula when she really truly listened to our fears, hopes, and concerns regarding our second birth. On the actual day, she helped me feel in control, cared for, and safe. Keli felt like a friend we had known for years and it was so nice to have someone there who was just for us. She checked on my husband when he needed some encouragement and even the nurses commented on how great she was to work with. Keli texted with us in the first couple days and gave us great ideas to help with our toddler. I am so glad we used Keli for the birth of our son and would recommend her to everyone!

— Anna Chandler

Keli has been a wonderful postpartum doula, caring for my baby boy since he was less than a week old. Keli has a wealth of knowledge that she is happy to share, and is great at soothing infants. She has offered me tips on breastfeeding, improving my boy's sleep, and various other topics that I was clueless about being a first time mom. I recommend Keli whole to anyone looking for a postpartum doula.

— Shubha

I am so glad we have choose Keli as our birth doula . Thank you Keli for helping us bring our precious baby into the world. Your exceptional care and taking time to explain my husband and me the situation surrounding my pregnancy and birth was super awesome. God bless you abundantly. We greatly appreciate your service. Best wishes, Radhika

— Radhika

Keli was a wonderful doula to work with from strart to finish. In the first months of our childs life, we can not imagine not having her support. She has been excellent with our son. She has demonstrated techniques for feeding, including both breast and bottle feeding. She has also helped us with soothing techniques and sleep training. During the initial weeks of having our baby home, her night support was especially invaluable. As our son grew older, her support shifted to be more during the day time which allowed her to show us different care techniques for our growing son. In addition to all of the support she provided from our baby, she was also incredibly supportive to us as parents. She talked through any fears or questions we had and never made us feel embarrassed or bad for not knowing what to do. One of her superpowers as a doula is her ability to make you feel comfortable and cared for. Outside of the hours when she was directly working with us she would always be available via text or phone call to answer any questions we had.

— ALEXANDRA EFIMOVSKAYA

Keli is a lovely, warm, positive soul and a truly supportive doula. From day one she felt like a long lost friend and was encouraging and uplifting through the uncertain process of a first time mother giving birth. There are so many things to think about, plan, research, etc. and Keli had a great toolbox of resources, both in information from other clients, information from her experience with baby and childcare, and literal tools that helped me mentally get through my contractions without medication. I truly believe that she is the reason I was able to go almost completely unmedicated, and survive without an epidural. She was always by my side and I squeezed her hand as much or more than my husbands. Keli will check in on you before and after birth as well and make sure you're mentally and physically ok and don't need support. We always felt like we had an amazing resource in Kelly to lean on.

— Elyse Davis