"Helen and her team are incredible.

I met with several doulas before selecting Aussie Doulas. They helped my husband and I feel capable and comfortable before and during my labor. I couldn’t have delivered without an epidural if it weren’t for them!"

-Gabrielle R

"I’m 12 weeks postpartum and just want to give a ringing endorsement to Aussie Doula - both Helen and Carley.

I am a first time mom who took a little while to fall pregnant naturally. We hired Carley and she was very thorough in our prenatal meeting, reviewing and discussing every aspect of our birth plan. I had my heart set on an unmedicated hospital birth and she really helped me field questions and issues that arose throughout the end of pregnancy (GBS Positive, etc). At the hospital, she created a very calm and serene environment despite the sterile nature of the hospital. She worked so seamlessly with the medical staff, you would have thought they were old friends! She was an absolute dream to have by our side, especially post delivery. She ensured the baby latched immediately and that both my husband and I enjoyed “the Golden Hours” with proper skin to skin. Carley stayed until with us on a Sunday night in December while I calmed down from the birth and was able to stand and made sure I was all set to move to Recovery. She checked in on us several times post birth and came out to our house for a lovely postpartum visit where she provided a lot of advice and support to a first time mom. If you are a mom that is looking to have an unmedicated birth, I highly recommend Aussie Doula!"

-Christina and Kirk A

"As a repeat Mum with Aussie Doula I can’t recommend Helen enough as a birth doula.

Helen has an amazing and encouraging energy. She helped me stick with my birth plans and helped me to feel supported with all of my decisions. Even now postpartum I still feel the love and encouragement from Aussie Doula with the provided Hellies Bellies Meet Ups that occur monthly."

-Alyssa, Kevin, Trent and Aubrey

"Hiring Helen to be our doula was the easiest choice of all the decisions we had to make, surrounding the birth of our babies.

She made me feel confident about being able to have the natural birth I really wanted. Though things did not go as planned, and both my sweet babies needed to be born via c-section, it was the best thing I did for my labor. Her love and support throughout the entire process was really invaluable. I cherish our ongoing relationship and am thrilled to recommend her to anyone wanting the amazing support a doula can provide."

- Elizabeth, Bob, Archer and Felix

"Helen was a calm, cheerful presence during to birth of both of my children.

I will forever remember her cool hands and delightful Aussie accent. In addition, she provided us with priceless photos we never would have remembered to capture of both labor/birth experiences."

-Dana and Caleb

"Even though I had a great team of midwives and nurses, I know I would not have achieved my goal of a vaginal birth without Karen as my doula.

Because Karen is a former NICU nurse, Karen was able to help me understand how my labor was progressing and what the providers were thinking, in a way that the midwives and nurses did not have time for, so that I could be an active participant in decisions throughout labor and advocate for myself and my baby. She really gets to know her clients on a personal level, and she knew that praying with me during a difficult part of labor was exactly what I needed. Karen is a former La Leche League leader, and my baby latched quickly with Karen’s help. We were happily nursing in the delivery room well before hospital lactation arrived!"

— Tess, Graham, and baby Violet

"Karen was an amazing doula.

From the moment I met her, I could tell she was knowledgeable, confident and kind. She supported me through every aspect of my pregnancy and birth. She provided me with education, additional resources and round the clock support. When birthing time came, she eased my fears with her presence. She was my cheerleader and my advocate. She supported my husband and I both through labor and delivery and celebrated with us during the birth of our son. She took memorable pictures of us and even shared tears of happiness when my husband and I were about to welcome our son Earth-side. I admire Karen for her patience, optimism, and knowledge. She was just what we needed and I know God put her in our path for a reason. We are so grateful to Karen for all that she did for us during my pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum! I would recommend her one thousand times over!"

"I can not recommend Helen enough!

After having a c-section with my first born I was determined to have a vbac for my second pregnancy and wanted extra support to ensure that my wishes were heard! I started searching for a doula and after chatting with Helen on the phone I knew she was a perfect fit. I was concerned for my husband when it came time for labor and delivery wanted to be sure that he was also taken care of so I could remain as calm as possible! Helen is a saint, she listens and understands to what you’re wanting and she knew what to do to help me through labor when I didn’t even know what I needed. I still remember the calming smell of the essential oil she had misting in my room, the dimming of the lights and quieting the beeping machines. She’s like a Mary Poppins; she rolls in with everything needed and is so reassuring without stepping over your wishes at anytime. After 12 hours and vomiting through labor she was there to welcome our baby girl all while documenting it through pictures that I didn’t even realize were being taken. I cannot thank her enough for empowering me and helping me have the birthing experience I desired while putting my husband at ease!"

— Miriam & Will

"We were so beyond blessed to have Helen to support us during the birth of our angel.

Initially I was on the fence whether I wanted a doula or not but being a first time mom I figured it was a good idea because I wasn’t sure what to expect for labor, boy am I glad we had her!! We would have been lost and I would have had much more pain if it weren’t for Helen. She knew exactly what to do and when with the counter pressure, cold towels, making sure I was staying hydrated, and so much more. Her encouraging words made me know that I could do this and got me through each contraction. There is no way I would labor naturally again without Helen’s support, she was a true God send, we love her."

— Sarah B

"She helped guide my husband and I through the hardest contractions and I felt like she knew exactly what I needed at each moment more than I did.

She knew when I needed a cold cloth on my head or when it would feel good to change positions. I felt like I barely needed to think because she was anticipating my next request. Things progressed quickly and she definitely contributed to that in my opinion! The doula experience exceeded our expectations. My husband and I really enjoyed getting to know Helen before the birth and she made the labor experience so much more enjoyable. She lifted a cloud of worry from us because I knew that she would tell us what was normal or not and she could also anticipate how I was feeling at any given stage of labor. The birth went much quicker than I expected, so that was great! She stuck around and made sure my son latched on and she knew when to give us space as well."

— Kristen

"We had never heard of a doula before and my husband and I weren’t sure we needed one.

Today if you asked my husband about having Helen at the birth he would tell you she was a lifesaver and such an awesome support to us. Helen was simply amazing. She was calm, therapeutic, and relaxed. She knew what I needed and gave me that “motherly” support without overly sympathizing. She was consistently so sweet and upbeat, her and my husband made an awesome duo and worked their tails off.

I truly believe that having Helen by my side made my natural birth such a different experience had she not been there. The work that a doula does is simply priceless. Even though I have only been around Helen for a few hours outside of my labor, she truly feels like family. I would genuinely recommend Helen to anyone who is expecting, especially (but not limited to) those planning a natural birth."

— Carly

"It was a blessing to have her with us during our long, hard labor and birth.

She was awesome! She endured nearly two days next to us in the hospital without sleep; not much more needed to be said... My mother was at the hospital with us and she does not speak English and was having a difficult time seeing me go through a long labor; even though there was a language barrier, Helen took the time to take care of my mother. I ended up having to have a cesarean and she was able to be with us in the operating room and hold our little bundle of joy when she was born (and she took some great pictures that we wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for her!). There’s definitely a connection between our family and Helen that we really enjoy having! She’ll always have a special place in our family."

— Karen and Kevin O