Naturally I felt apprehensive about the birth of my first baby and after doing some research and speaking to other women about their birth experiences, we decided to hire a doula.

Steph came to us highly recommended by another couple… upon meeting we felt immediately comfortable with her calm and supportive manner, and engaged Steph to be part of my birth support team.

Steph’s knowledge and support leading up to labour assisted both myself and my husband to feel relaxed, confident and excited about the birth. Both my body and mind felt more adequately prepared after our pre-birth sessions with Steph.

My desire was to have a natural birth and Steph was instrumental in achieving this. The labour progressed very slowly and had potential complications which could have resulted in a C-section. Steph encouraged me to be active and calm throughout, always by my side to boost my confidence and help me unleash my inner strength. I believe that without her presence, the birth of our little girl would not have been the amazing experience that it turned out to be. She stayed with us for around 15 hours providing untiring support and encouragement.

We thank Steph for all she has done for the three of us and would recommend her to any couple who are seeking a positive and rewarding birthing experience.

Amy, Lee and Sienna – 2014