Testimonals

“Khalilah was a godsend after I had to go back to work shortly after bringing my baby home. He was born two months premature and I was extremely nervous at the thought of leaving him with anyone, but Khalilah made me feel reassured straight away, having had experience with premature babies. As well as helping me with childcare, she accompanied us and provided support when my little one had his first vaccinations. She was also on hand to advise with things like administering medication and dealing with reflux. With her warm and friendly personality, she was extremely diligent when looking after Lenny and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.”

— V.L Postnatal Client

“It’s hard to describe to a couple considering a doula what exactly you’ll get out of the experience, until you’ve had one and think “How could we have not had one?!” Having Khalilah at our side was an absolute gift to our birth experience. We went into spontaneous labour at 34 weeks (completely out of everyone’s window of expectation), but Khalilah quickly made herself available, and was with us in hospital straight away. Within 12 hours, we’d had a natural birth, small tear, no intervention and delivered a healthy baby (albeit one who needed a kickstart with some help to his under-developed lungs). Throughout the entire process, Khalilah was there with us – supporting both me and my husband in what we needed. Rest? Let’s get you some. Food? Let’s get you some. Information? Water? Birth ball? Music? Photos? She was everywhere, one step ahead of us. In the active part of our labour, she was massaging, comforting and literally holding us up. She reassured us and instilled us with confidence, but didn’t become the main character – she advocated for us and our midwife to perform our roles to the fullest. We know we will have a lasting relationship with Khalilah, with postnatal support & some nannying of Elio as he grows, as well as (if we’re so lucky) her presence at any future births. What we loved most about Khalilah is she’s just so sound. If you want a doula who is really grounded, completely intuitive and not overly “alternative” – she’s your girl. Cannot recommend highly enough! This woman is an angel.”

— L.T.B Birth Client

“Khalilah was a fantastic doula throughout her time with us. She always made me feel very comfortable and was more than happy to help with anything around the house. She helped watch and bathe my daughter so I could catch up on much needed sleep, she folded laundry, organised cabinets and made delicious dinners for us. I highly recommend Khalilah as a doula to anyone looking for one. Thanks for everything Khalilah!”

— J.K Postnatal Client

“My partner Nico and I decided to have a doula because this was our first pregnancy and, in the past few years, I haven’t had a good experience with hospitals. Therefore, I was looking for physical and emotional support during the journey. Khalilah has been incredible during labour and on the way leading up to it. She was available 24/7 to text or call for any random question and I truly valued this. Khalilah really focused on me and Nico. She is calm, kind and gentle, and you immediately feel comfortable around her. Many things happened during labour so having Khalilah supporting us, our emotions and our well-being was beyond helpful. We were able to create and hold space for calmness and positivity during labour. We absolutely recommend her.”

— S.A Birth Client

“After finding out that my mother wouldn’t be able to stay with us after the birth of baby #3, I knew that I needed to find some support to lend us an extra hand during this big adjustment period! Khalilah reassured us that she would be the extra hand that we needed and that third person to help us on our journey. I am grateful to have had her support – from preparing my lunch to keeping my kids entertained and happy, to giving my hair a trim and massaging my tired hands – every act was appreciated. I know I can rely on her in the future and respect her for providing us with such love and care during our postpartum experience.”

— A.B Postnatal Client

“I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and care provided by my postpartum doula, Khalilah Jones, during the first year with my twin babies. From the very first night, she brought an unparalleled level of calm and expertise to my home, making those challenging early months so much more manageable. Her overnight assistance was a true lifesaver. She was always attentive, ensuring that my babies were well-fed, comfortable, and soothed back to sleep, allowing me to get much-needed rest. Her gentle, reassuring presence put me at ease, knowing our little ones were in the best of hands. Beyond her exceptional care for our twins, she also offered invaluable advice and support to me as a new mother. Her experience and knowledge helped me navigate breastfeeding, sleep schedules, and the myriad of questions that come with caring for newborns, especially twins. Her kindness, patience, and dedication were remarkable, and she became an integral part of my family during this crucial time. Thanks to her, I was able to enjoy and cherish those precious first months with my babies, feeling supported every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any family seeking compassionate, knowledgeable, and reliable postpartum support.”

— N.P Postnatal Client

“Khalilah is a calm and strong presence; exactly what is needed during pregnancy and especially throughout labour and birth.
I can’t imagine my pregnancy and birth experience without the care I received from Khalilah. Even with a very supportive husband, it made the world of difference to have a trusted person on hand, who we knew would be thinking about our needs, through pregnancy, birth and postnatally. Khalilah took the time to ensure she understood my needs and wishes, and fully supported me and my partner throughout – we formed a bond which meant we totally trusted her.
When I had decisions to make about options for our breech baby, Khalilah listened and offered reflections, without trying to sway decisions. Having someone else to speak to about my options, who wasn’t in the medical profession but also not a family member, was extremely valuable. She also attended an appointment which was difficult and fully assisted me when a standard procedure went wrong. I was so pleased to have her by my side.
When I spent time in hospital before our baby was born and me and my husband were starting to feel a bit low, Khalilah came and helped us to feel motivated for labour and birth once again. When I ended up needing an emergency caesarean, Khalilah was there, helping not only me but my husband and even my parents who came to visit.
Post birth, it has been wonderful to have Khalilah help with practical and emotional support and she knows how to provide exactly the right level of care and assistance, without being intrusive.”

- C.D Birth Client

“Khalilah supported us through the pregnancy and birth of our first baby. She was reassuring and warm from our very first meeting, and we knew instantly she was the person we wanted to guide us through our journey to becoming first time parents. We found the pre-birth meetings to be extremely useful in preparing us mentally for what was to come and appreciated Khalilah’s availability to answer our questions throughout that time. When it came time to labour, Khalilah’s calm demeanour and skill were exactly what we needed as things took a trickier turn. She held us both emotionally and physically through it all. Post birth, Khalilah has continued to be a huge support to us and we are so grateful to have met her and to have had her as part of our journey. We couldn’t recommend her enough.” 

- S.D Birth Client

“Many years prior to my pregnancy, I had read about the positive impact that birthing doulas had on improving the maternity outcomes of African American women. 
Driven by my own experiences of the NHS and recent data highlighting the disparity in maternity outcomes for UK Black mothers, when I got pregnant there was no doubt that i wanted a doula and I specifically wanted a Black doula. Through some Google searches, I found Khalilah Jones and sought to find out what support and services she provided. 
Khalilah was amazing from start to finish! She supported me antenatally during labour up to birth and postpartum. She was understanding and sensitive to my needs, which was probably made easier as we shared similar motivations. She provided information and advice to support my birthing plan, preferences, and decisions. Most importantly, she advocated for my care and needs, and I trusted that should things go unfavourably, she would ensure i received the best possible care. 
I am eternally thankful to Khalilah for the support she provided to me and my husband through this journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any women considering or seeking support and advocacy in their pregnancy and birth.”

- Z.M Birth Client