"Kicki Hansard has worked with us as our doula since my son was born. I can't fully express the comfort that a professional, experienced doula such as Kicki can bring. So much more than a nurse or nanny, Kicki provides a full service of child "love" as opposed to "care", suggestions on feeding/sleeping, practical support around the house (Kicki even put furniture together for us) and emotional support when the going gets tough. Kicki, although one of the most experienced and high profile doulas in the UK, is extremely humble, no job is too small and she always is efficiently busy. In addition, Kicki has an easy, great personality and for anyone concerned about having a "stranger" in your home or having to make conversation, Kicki is easy going and fun to have around. I would highly recommend Kicki's services for anyone that wants to provide the very best start to their child and wants to live their life too!" Dr Samantha Collins, Aspire Coaching and Training LTD
"Kicki certainly enhanced my birth experience. When she arrived at my home, and later when we were reunited at the hospital, I immediately felt profound relief and experienced a drop in the level of pain, and felt reassured, comforted and more able to cope. I had not realised how preoccupied my husband would be with the other children and with organising stuff and how very little help he was in supporting my labour process. I reached full dilation with only TENS as pain relief, coping with the pain naturally. It would have been much harder without Kicki " Jacqui
"Kicki Hansard has been a blessing to our family, and I have a deep appreciation for her professionalism and nurturing skills from a man's perspective. While I recognize her extraordinary abilities as a doula, they go far beyond this. She earned our complete trust from the moment we first met and had the courage to tell us the truth about any situation, even if it may have been something we did not want to hear. She has also given us the gift of time - quality time to spend together as a family by being able to see what needs to be done, and then just doing it! She's always looking for ways do things that free up our time. She's even assembled furniture for us, and in doing so provided me with even more quality time to spend with my family. Kicki is now considered part of our family and will always hold a special place in our hearts. She helped us in so many ways to make the first few precious months with our new baby boy so much pleasure, less stressful and more memorable." Robert Silverstone, President & CEO, Silverstone Consulting Inc.
"It was positive and reassuring to discuss issues regarding the labour with someone who has great experience and knowledge of childbirth." Helena
"After my previous experience, having Kicki there was a bliss. She helped me control my breathing, keep calm, she remembered by birthplan, applied counter pressure and was there for me at all times. I felt very comfortable that she was with us and she was a strength of support" Pamila
"Kicki was our post natal doula in 2007 and I can never thank Kicki enough for her expertise and hands-on practical approach provided through the first few stages of parenthood. We turned to Kicki well beyond the pre-birth / post birth stage. Not only was she there for us providing emotional and practical support in the first few weeks, but also help us work through all challenges that our little one threw at in the first year (breast feeding difficulties, routine changes as baby grew, rejecting bottle, weaning, refusing lumpy foods and more!). Kicki's knowledge, experience, professionalism and support was a great asset to our family and I have no hesitations in recommending her. I completely credit Kicki with giving me the strength and support I needed once I became a new mum."
Mrs S
"Kicki was instrumental in assuring I had a fantastic birth experience. I am absolutely sure that had she not been there it would have been very different." Debbie
"I felt more confident and in control of the situation during labour. Kicki helped me find the right birthing position and helped me focus on my breathing. Kicki also helped me feel reassured that everything was ok after the birth and made me feel that I had done really well..." Fiona
"Kicki was very reassuring, kind and a good listener. She makes you feel very relaxed and comforted. I ended up having an elective c-section since labour did not happen, but the 2 hours plus that I was waiting, Kicki was calming me down and massaging me. It helped immensely." Toni
"We have no doubt that without Kicki, the birth of our daughter, would have been a much more traumatic experience for us both. Kicki gave me endless support and gave my husband space to leave the room when he wished, knowing I would not be alone." Carolyn
"Kicki was just great. When the contractions started she lead us through the phone until things got a bit more serious. She then joined us and we immediately felt safer and more contained. In the labour room she was very warm and supportive and was there for us until we felt comfortable enough for her to leave. We cannot imagine our first birth without her as she made this unknown process calmer and less frightening". Keren
"From a dad's perspective it was wonderful to have Kicki around. She was sensitive enough to be there and support without taking over my role or interfering with the intimacy. I really appreciated her for that. Also, lets face it, we boys don't REALLY know what to expect there and it's good to have someone who does as it takes off the load." Udy
"Kicki gave me the type of support I needed every step of the way. Whether it be before the birth or after. She seemed to understand and know just how to help me emotionally. Definitely knew how to give the right type of "advice". For me knowing that I had so much support helped me to look forward to a very positive birthing experience second time around." Priya
"Kicki was amazing! We couldn't think of anything she could've done better. She was with us 100% the whole way. I still feel so grateful." Karen
"Kicki worked as my postnatal doula in 2006. She is extremely professional and knowledgable about the needs of new mums and their babies. She is very supportive and uses her experience to help mothers do the mothering. She is a helpful, relaxed and easy going person, whom it was a pleasure to have in my home." Hannah
"Having Kicki gave us confidence. Knowing that we were walking into a hospital environment with someone who'd protect our interests plus be there soley for us was fantastic. I will always remember Kicki telling me "You're doing so well" at a time in labour when things were spiraling out of control and intervention was threatened. Her voice was always calm and assuring. She was priceless." Alison
