Massage Doula - Testimonials

I always ask my client to evaluate my help as their Doula and here are some of the comments I've recieved:

I found the massaging relaxing and helped me divert my attention.

I found Louise very encouraging and supportive. My wish was to use no drugs for pain relief and Louise helped me with this and was very positive.

Louise had prepared herself well and had a very useful techniques, she had brought her equipnent like books, oils and flannels and relaxing music.

Louise gave me appropriate suggestions for postitions at the various stages of labour. Her delivery of the suggestions and timing was excellent and very appropriate.

Louise breathed with me throughout labour and prompted me when to stop breathing and this was invaluable. She was very observant and offered lip slave when she saw my lips were dry.

Louise supported my husbandand considered her needs throughout labour as well as mine.

The informatoin provided prior to labour was good. Luiose discusses various positilns and photcopied information. She explained relaxation techniques and expectations and spent a considerable time listening to my desires.

It was reassuring to have you with me for so long after the birth, thank you.

You provided invauable support - we will be forever gratefull, I'm so glad we contacted you for support.

A Letter from a really lovely client:

To whom it may concern,

After doing some research online, I soon learnt that many expectant parents benefited from a far more positive birth experience when they hired a Doula. I wasn't sure if this was for me, as I am quite a reserved person, and didn’t know how helpful a Doula would be to us; however I could find no flip side to using one.

I found Louise on the Doula UK website, and discovered further in-depth information on her own website. I became very interested in hiring Louise when I discovered how qualified and experienced she is in this field, especially appealing was the fact that Louise could help with the early labour by using reflexology and massage.  After making contact, we arranged to meet up, we clicked, and happily she was able to be our birth Doula for my dates.

Over the following months Louise visited us at various times, building up a relationship and trust, she taught us various techniques for an easier labour, and learnt about our past birth experience and wishes for the next birth. Nearer the due date Louise offered us a lot of support, and made it clear that we could contact her at any time no matter how early the stages of labour.

During the birth we found Louise’s support invaluable. She has a very kind and calming manner, and guided me with my breathing, making me as comfortable as possible, and suggesting better positions.(It also enabled my husband to feel less pressured, and he was able to take a break for lunch etc..) All of which undoubtedly attributed to me having a wonderful natural birth experience - everything I could have wished for (and a far cry from the intervention and drugs of the first birth) It was a very empowering experience!

After the birth she looked after us, making us some tea and toast, and settled us in to our room at the hospital before leaving us to enjoy our little girl.

After the birth Louise visited us, and we enjoyed going over the events, and Louise presented us with a very professional write up of the labour, which is a fantastic keepsake for us and our daughter. She has also since given us lots of information and support regarding breast feeding.

So I would naturally recommend Louise, without hesitation, as a birth Doula!