Testimonials

I cannot recommend Emma highly enough! Having her as my birth doula was invaluable and my entire birth experience would have been very different if it hadn't been for Emma's wonderful support. The visits leading up to the birth made me feel really informed on all aspects of childbirth, and what to expect. Her knowledge is incredible, and any questions I had were promptly answered, helping me make more informed choices during birth.

I was very anxious about what my birth experience would be like because I was pregnant with twins, and there was a lot of pushback from the hospital with their opinions on what I 'should' do. I really wanted a vaginal birth and Emma was so incredible at empowering me to advocate for myself and my wishes.

I went into labour 7 weeks early and with Emma’s support, I was able to end up with a birth that was as close as possible to the one I’d envisioned. I ended up with my vaginal birth, but knowing all my options for my backup C-Section birth plan was so helpful. It took the fear away for me, and Emma's knowledge allowed me to see just how beautiful and calm it could be.

During labour, Emma was like a quiet but fierce support for me. Dabbing my forehead and neck with a wet flannel with calming essential oils on, making sure the doctors kept the lights off, and helped remind me that I could ask for some time to consider my options before agreeing to anything. I asked Emma to take photos on my phone, and the photos capturing the moment I held both of my beautiful baby boys to my chest, and the looks on both mine and my partner's faces when we found out their genders, are memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. Being able to have my partner in the photos (instead of him taking them), really allowed us both to be present in the moment.

The reassuring reminders from Emma that each contraction was one contraction closer to meeting my babies, was so welcome. Emma also noted down in her little notebook all the timestamps of things that happened, which I LOVED having sent to me a few weeks later because it was all such a blur. My consent was asked for all these aspects, and I really appreciated that I could shape my Doula support in this way. I was worried that I might end up with birth trauma after hearing others birth experiences (they didn't have a doula!), and Emma telling me that birth trauma was often the result of the mother not being in control of all the decisions, helped so much. That reminder from Emma helped me see that I was fully in control of every single decision during labour.

In the hours after birth, the way Emma looked after me was amazing. My premature babies were whisked away to NICU, and my partner went with them. Without Emma, I would have been left entirely on my own, most likely in a numb state of shock. She helped me shower with the lights down low and the aftercare at such a vulnerable time was something that made me very emotional and full of love for her. My entire birth experience and memories of it would be very different if it wasn't for Emma.

The post-natal care that Emma also provides is of another level. She turned up with her rubber gloves and did the washing up, hoovered, put a wash on, made me a cup of tea, and really allowed me to spend quality time with my boys after bringing them home. She also looked after them so that I could have a shower, which made my entire week!

Emma is calm, kind, and extremely personable. I felt so comfortable with Emma during one of the most vulnerable times in my life; She was the calm during the storm! If you are considering a Doula for your birth, you won't regret it. It was the best decision I ever made and while my birth experience was highly pressurised from the medical staff, it is now such a positive memory for me because of Emma. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

“We were so lucky we had Emma's support post partum! She helped us with nights so we could get a bit more rest and even came to the hospital and stayed during the first few nights which was amazing as it's such an intense time. She is very kind, supportive, and empathetic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone and it's amazing that she is approved by Carrot insurance. Thank you so much for all your help and support, Emma!!”

“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

“Such an amazing person and at times felt like an Angel watching over us at the hospital. Doulas are amazing - they make you feel heard and they make you trust your instincts. Emma made sure I knew how to support my wife and that gave her the courage she needed to get through pregnancy!”

R&A

“Emma was our birth doula for our second son born recently. We were looking for someone who could provide some additional support, advocate for us and remind me of my birthing strategies during labour - which we got with Emma, plus so much more. We had such an empowering, positive water birth this time. It was exactly as we had hoped & planned.

Emma is like having your friend with you. She is so warm & lovely, putting you immediately at ease. Before the birth, Emma provided valuable information & enabled us to plan the birth we wanted. During the birth, she kept us on track with our plan, helping to make the environment relaxing & providing both mental support to keep oxytocin flowing, as well as practical support, such as magic hip squeezes with each contraction. She worked brilliantly alongside the midwives & also provided support to my husband throughout the process. I highly, highly recommend reaching out to Emma to see how she can support you!”

S&A

Emma is the sweetest and trustworthy doula 🫶🏻we hired her to look after our baby at nights and she was so caring with him and so supportive of mum journey through post partum! It has been wonderful having Emma around, she has been a great source of comfort and care for both mum & baby!

We hired Emma for overnight support after the birth of our first son, and she was an incredible help during those early weeks. She responded to our request promptly and showed great flexibility and adaptability throughout. The booking process was seamless, which we really appreciated given how overwhelming the early postpartum period can be. Emma quickly built a bond with our baby and remained consistently professional during each visit. Her presence was reassuring, and we valued the helpful advice and insights she shared every time she came.