TESTIMONIALS

I have been privileged to support 100's of families during the perinatatal and postnatal period in many unique ways to suit individual requirements. Here's what a few have to say.....

"She made me feel safe"

I chose to have a doula during my pregnancy because I needed someone reliable by my side. Before then, I had never heard of doulas or how they could support me during & after pregnancy, but looking back it was the best decision I made.

At the time, I wasn't in the best place mentally, & I felt a little scared about what lay ahead.

From the moment we met, Emma was incredibly supportive. In the lead-up to the birth, she helped me prepare mentally for this huge transition, offering reassurance & guidance.

When I went into labour, Emma met me at the hospital & stayed with me throughout the night. She kept me calm, but more importantly, she helped keep those around me calm & grounded so they could support me too.

She made me feel safe.

After the birth, Emma continued to be there for me, helping me settle into my new role as a mother. Some days, that simply meant sitting with me & having a cup of tea - her presence alone made all the difference.

Having Emma's support was invaluable & I'm so grateful I had her by my side.

Deborah x

"She had invaluable & alternative information to share"

When I gave birth to our daughter, Evelyn, the first of our four children, we were filled with anticipation & excitement at becoming parents for the first time.

Naturally, we had lots of questions, particularly as our due date drew closer.

We were lucky enough to be able to seek reassurance from Emma as our doula. She supported us before, during & after the birth. She had invaluable & alternative information to share. This helped so much during this special time. Emma guided us through all stages of our journey to becoming parents, listening to our wishes & empowering me to think about all of my options.

We felt supported at all times, in turn helping us feel more confident each step of the way. Thank you Emma

Louise xx

"Emma came to our home to meet us & instantly put us at our ease"

Emma came into our family at just the right time. After an awful experience with the hospital birth of our first child, we were terrified in the run up to the birth of our second.

Emma came to our home to meet us & instantly put us at our ease. She talked us through everything, & her warmth & caring nature helped us to make some important decisions.

She fully supported us in the lead up to the home water birth & was there throughout. Her calm & knowledgeable demeanor gave us the confidence to have the birth we wanted. Even though this birth didn't go according to plan (do they ever!) she was with me throughout - just quietly reassuring in the background. This meant that my second birth - despite its bumps - was a beautiful experience.

Emma was amazing & we would recommend her to accompany you through one of life's toughest journeys.

Emma xx

"She helped me to create my amazing team of three"

Emma was amazing, she was there before, during & after both my births to support me in anyway that I needed.

She was there at the end of the phone to offer reassurance whenever I had a wobble & while in hospital was my voice - the voice of reason when I wasn't thinking straight, my voice to the midwives etc.
She supported me to turn what had been a scary journey through ivf into the perfect birthing experience

She helped me to create my amazing "team of three" couldn't have don't it without you.

Sarah F xx

"She listened carefully to my plans/fears & gently offered advice or encouragement"

Emma’s support through the birth of my second child was absolutely invaluable.

She is deeply empathetic, seeming to know what I needed even before I did. At every stage, she listened carefully to my plans/fears & gently offered advice or encouragement that helped to make my final weeks of pregnancy more joyful.

My husband had struggled to know how to help during the birth of my first child, & Emma helped guide him to feel more confident in being able to support me.

At all stages, she was knowledgeable about birthing & both pre/post natal issues, so I felt well supported throughout.

Her unrelenting confidence in me meant I felt empowered & confident. Her warm & bubbly personality made it feel like I had known her for years.

When she arrived during labour, just seeing her made me relax. I firmly believe that her calming influence was crucial to my dream of birthing my son at home being realised – all 4.7kg of him!

Layla xx

"Emma was AMAZING, I can’t recommend her highly enough"

Emma was our virtual doula when my daughter was pregnant with my little granddaughter & I was her birth partner.

After 4 awful hospital births myself I finally had a home birth with our youngest, I was experienced, informed & feisty enough to fight off the monitoring & intervention methods from the NHS midwives & consultants, but I wish I’d had a doula to give me the confidence to do this sooner with my others.

Emma was AMAZING, I can’t recommend her highly enough. She was in Warwick and we’re in Devon so we had lots of meetings via zoom & she was on hand for advice whenever we needed it.

Shannon had the wonderful birth experience that we all deserve but hardly ever get. I still had to fight the midwives off, with support from Emma, as the pressure from the midwives was neither wanted or needed & I was made to feel unwelcome at antenatal visits because I questioned everything. Emma’s support was invaluable in giving me the confidence to do this.

It’s hard to stand up for yourself in this situation, a doula can help you make decisions right for yourself & support you so you get the experience that you want.

Thanks for all your expertise, caring, wisdom & for being on hand for us when we needed you.

Debbie xx

"I felt peaceful and empowered"

Emma was able to help create a calm, supportive & relaxing space when she acted as a doula for my second home birth in my forties.

I felt peaceful and empowered to let nature take it's course.

I'm sure that the breathing & mindfulness exercises I had been guided to do whilst I was pregnant enabled me to stay calm & focused during my short & peaceful labour.
Thank you Emma x

Clare xx

"Her wisdom, kindness, & ability to make everything feel just that little bit easier meant the world"

Emma was an absolute lifeline for us. When Summer was born, we were thrown into a world we hadn’t expected - NICU, surgeries, feeding tubes, & a level of worry & fear I can’t even put into words. If only I had known Emma earlier. We would have had her throughout that first pregnancy & birth, knowing how incredible she’d have been.

For us, she was our rock in the weeks & months after, offering the most nurturing, unwavering support. She didn’t just help practically (though she did plenty of that!); she held space for me emotionally in a way that few people could.

When Jenson came along, she was there again, & by that point, she had become so much more than a postnatal doula - she was part of the family.

Her wisdom, kindness, & ability to make everything feel just that little bit easier meant the world.

If you’re looking for someone to guide & support you through pregnancy, birth, or those raw, early days of parenting & beyond, I honestly can’t think of anyone better.

Lucie xx

"I felt completely safe &
supported with her by my side"

Emma was such a calm & supportive presence during my first pregnancy. I originally planned a home birth & wanted someone by my side who could guide & reassure both me & my husband through the journey.

Emma visited us weekly in the lead-up to the birth & helped us feel completely at ease with the path we’d chosen. Although I ended up needing a hospital birth due to complications, the preparation & emotional support Emma gave us made all the difference. She continued to support me & my baby after the birth, & I will always be grateful for her care.

Emma is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, & easy to connect with, I felt completely safe & supported with her by my side.
Natasha xx

"Emma exceeded every expectation"

We worked with Emma as our doula for the birth of our second child at Warwick Hospital in 2018, & we cannot recommend her highly enough. After a less than satisfactory experience with our first birth, we were looking for someone who could provide calm, knowledgeable, & non-judgmental support throughout the entire process — & Emma exceeded every expectation.

From the moment we first met, Emma offered reassurance & understanding, helping us feel confident and well-prepared in the lead-up to the birth. She was a constant source of support, providing guidance while fully respecting & supporting every medical choice we made, including when interventions were needed. Her presence during the birth itself was incredibly grounding & comforting — we were so grateful to have her by our side.

Looking back, we’re truly happy that Emma was a part of our journey. We unreservedly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated & compassionate doula.

Susan & John xx