Haven Wellness Services 117 North 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

"Frances was a godsend during our transition to a family of four. Beginning each day with the simple question, “how can I be helpful?” she provided support to everyone in our household. Some highlights include preparing delicious, nutrient dense meals and snacks (sometimes with our baby in the carrier!), helping navigate sibling adjustment, providing emotional support to myself and my husband, giving soothing baby massages and garden tours, and sharing meal planning hacks. Frances has a warm, peaceful presence and a highly attuned listening ear. She is also extremely COVID cautious, always wearing a mask and making sure to reschedule visits after an exposure. The team at Haven Wellness is extremely strong and professional in general. We met Kirby during the initial meeting when I was pregnant and she made sure to check in periodically postpartum. We also received a visit from Annie, the newest addition to the Haven team, who provided us with interesting information on infant mental health and also some sibling support. I would highly recommend Haven Wellness for new and experienced parents navigating the postpartum stage!"

"Kirby was a great support as a postpartum doula in the early weeks with our newborn. She helped with everything, from feeding baby, organizing, chores, spending time with older sibling, to providing delicious & nutritious snacks. We especially appreciated the overnight support she was able to occasionally provide, and just being there to listen & advise. I highly recommend her services!"

"Kirby was wonderful to have as a postpartum doula! She anticipated my needs before I realized what they were. Kirby helped me with postpartum planning before my second child was born. We discussed many things to prepare, including: postpartum healing/recovery and personal care, breastfeeding plan, sibling adjustment, support plan from our family, ways for her to support our family, and meal planning. Kirby assisted with meal preparation and with snacks such as lactation cookies (accommodating our plant based diet). It was such a relief when we didn’t have to cook and our family could focus on resting and spending time together. Kirby provided support in the evenings to help with the light housework, baby care (so I could eat dinner with the family), sibling help by reading stories and playing when my husband and I had our hands full. She made me tea and taught me how to baby wear with a ring sling. She provided much needed emotional support in relation to normal adjustment and multiple stressors after baby was born. She has a very warm and nonjudgmental presence. I highly recommend Haven Postpartum Doula services, whether you are a new mom or you already have children!"

"I didn't know I needed a post Partum doula until I had Kirby! She was a wealth of knowledge to help me recover postpartum and adjust to being a family of 3 in a healthy way. She honestly helped me so much with "how to take care of a newborn" tips and tricks which may sound silly but especially during COVID when support was lacking, she stepped up and helped immensely. She was a helping hand around the house too and didn't hesitate to help in any way she could even changing our sheets, feeding the baby so I could shower, or doing the mountain of dishes. She is a humble and kind soul who really cares about her clients. Note: she was also very COVID considerate, wearing a mask and disclosing any activities clients may want to know about without asking. Very appreciated!"

"I was lucky to have Kirby as my postpartum doula virtually over the past few months. Being a new mom is HARD and Kirby provided support on a range of things I didn't know I needed until the moment hit. Prior to giving birth we discussed anticipated challenges and talked through proactive solutions. Once I was home from the hospital there were a million questions that popped up and Kirby was only a quick call or text away to help. She checked in regularly on my physical and emotional health in a way where I felt like she "got me" as a woman going through so many changes. Beyond just being a great doula, Kirby is an amazing person. She actively listens, is extremely thoughtful and provides suggestions in the most nonjudgemental way.  I didn't really know what a postpartum doula was or if I needed one, and now I can't imagine not having her support during that time. Kirby is like a warm (covid friendly!) hug I didn't know I needed, I highly recommend!"