Testimonials

Birth Testimonial

“Emma was invaluable throughout the labour and birth, serving as a bouncing board as we made some very tough decisions when our labour did not go as planned. She stood up for my requests and needs where appropriate and made me and my husband feel confident in our final decisions. She was also a warm reassuring prescence after the birth, helping me get cleaned up and explaining what to expect next.”

A&W

“After having my daughter in lockdown I felt there was a lack of support and help everywhere I turned. I had a very long journey to get my little girl so my anxiety was very high and this just made things worse as I felt very alone. Emma was such an amazing support to me and even over the phone she reassured me and massively helped me with my breast feeding journey and emotions to know it was ok to feel how I was feeling and I wasn’t alone. She really helped me relax into breastfeeding so I could enjoy the experience. I cannot recommend Emma enough, she has got such a kind and caring way and instantly made me feel at ease”

— Lisa

“My husband and I had a very relaxed, informative meeting with Emma. She got us thinking about what to expect after the birth of our baby girl and put some practical plans in place. Exactly the support we needed as first time parents and could not recommend highly enough”

— Hayley & Adam

“Emma provided some great day and night support for us during a difficult time. We have a six week old baby and Emma was really caring with her (and us!), calm and patient. She brought a positive energy with her too which really helped. We would totally recommend her to others.”

—Georgina & David

I recently contacted Emma in regard to her Doula services and whilst she was unable to support due to her availability, she was incredibly helpful putting me in touch with other Doula’s in the area with the experience I was after. Bowled over by her willingness to help along with her response times. Whilst it didn’t work out on this occasion, on these interactions alone I would recommend Emma. Clearly a very professional and helpful Doula - both qualities I am looking for. Thank you for your help Emma!

—Nina

Loved her, got on really well and exactly what I needed. Great at listening, great initiative, down to earth, she was our angel.

—E&W

Lovely to have that constant presence and having her checking in all the time. Felt like I had a friend, very professional, really perceptive, knew what needed doing.

—C&P

Whilst working with us postnatally Emma supported me learning to breastfeed, was a shoulder to cry on during a particularly emotional day, helped with practical household chores, looked after our newborn so I could take a bath and have some precious me time and made numerous cups of tea! She is kind, non-judgemental, knowledgeable about the postpartum period and the sort of person you want around in those full-on early days.

Julia & Simon

From the perspective of an expat with a limited support network for the birth of my first baby, and for the recovery journey thereafter, I have greatly appreciated Emma’s help. She has a calming and caring attitude which helped me build the confidence that I can do this. You need that as a first time mum because chances are you might be freaking out while trying to understand your baby’s needs. She’s super helpful to bounce off ideas about care for the baby (‘when in doubt, discuss with Emma’ was my approach) and a great eye for what needs doing around the house when I was not able to. She’s very patient, fun to talk to and professional. Highly recommended!

Zuzana

Birth testimonial:

Emma was a reassuring presence at my birth. She helped with both the practical elements: filling the pool and creating the ambience, and also the more caring ones: making sure I was as comfortable as possible. I also really appreciated having someone I could call/WhatsApp prior to the birth. She fully understood our birth preferences and talking them through with her made me feel heard and empowered, leading to a very smooth and positive birth experience.

Julia & Simon

Birth testimonial:

Emma looked after me so well immediately after birth, I even said to her “how does anyone do this without the support of a doula?. It would feel so lonely and I’d feel so vulnerable”. Emma helped me shower after birth and used electric candles for lighting as she knew the bright harsh hospital lighting in the bathroom would be too much for me. She was so gentle with me and I felt so cared for and nurtured. Emma helped me go to the toilet and et dressed and it made the post birth experience so much better than I could have imagined. It really highlighted just how much the mum is looked after by a doula and it’s so so needed. Everyone should have a doula at their birth!.

S&D

“Emma is a very warm and empathetic person, who immediately puts you at ease. She is knowledgable and always prepared, while also being fun and flexible. She is also incredibly strong and makes you feel as though she will always fight your corner and advocate for you in any decision you make. This is a huge comfort especially when navigating your first birth. I felt incredibly grateful that she was with us throughout our journey”

A&W