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Doula Reviews
"Amy was my doula for my 2nd homebirth, although my first baby with my husband. As soon as I chatted with her I knew she would be the perfect fit for our family, and once we met I knew it was meant to be. Although I felt pretty educated on pregnancy, birth and postpartum (its a passion of mine too!), it was great to have Amy be a part of our birth team so that my husband didn't feel alone in supporting me, and just to have another set of hands and a friendly face.
During pregnancy I was quite sick and it was great to have Amy around to chat to via whatsapp whenever I needed, as well as being able to give advice on medications and a few other medical situations that came up. I was overdue and having Amy to chat to and keep me set on not accepting an induction, and eventually weighing up the pros and cons of a sweep with me was so invaluable, just having another perspective from someone who wasn't as tired of pregnancy as me was really helpful. I had a long, slow labour and Amy was helping me through every step of the way. She came out once on the first night and helped me with some biomechanics and rebozo which encouraged labour along, and she helped me not give in and head to hospital, reminding me of how much I wanted to stay at home again. Being able to hire Amy's birth pool and have her support with setting it up was a god send (even if the tap exploded in the bathroom!)
When the midwives came she welcomed them in, took charge of reminding them of my birth plan and protecting my birth space. And she was right next to me through the tough transition reminding me I had the strength to push through. After the birth Amy ensured I was given time and space to enjoy the golden hour, supported me with birthing the placenta and tying the cord, cleaned up the whole birthspace in my bedroom without me even really noticing, while me and baby were checked over by the midwives in the living room. Baby's breathing was a fraction too fast and the midwives recommended us going into hospital but Amy stood by my decision to keep him at home and skin to skin to see if it settled (which it did), I'm not sure I would have been confident enough in this decision without Amy, so having her support and advocacy was amazing.
Throughout labour and birth Amy took lots of pictures and videos and put together a lovely compilation video, including the moment he was born, which I will value forever. Amy visited twice postpartum, bringing soup and bread and cake which was so lovely and nourishing. As I didn't need much support she stayed and talked through the birth (and my dreams of becoming a doula) with me and played with my older son, and got to have a cuddle with the little baby she helped bring into the world. From my husbands perspective, there's no way we would have both had such a positive birth experience without Amy there doing so much behind the scenes. The seamless transition from birth to relaxing in bed without having to worry about tidying up was all because of Amy.
My husband wouldn't have been able to be right there in the pool during the last stage of labour and birth, or been able to soak up our brand new baby with me if Amy hadn't been there. Amy's knowledge of pregnancy, birth and postpartum, as well as her calming and positive attitude were such an asset in my birth and I would recommend her to anyone planning a homebirth or considering hiring a doula (or anyone giving birth at all! A doula is such a valuable investment for a positive start to parenthood)." Indy, Feb 2025
Indy was kind enough to allow me to share some photos from her wonderful home birth,
you can see some more of them here.
"Amy has been an invaluable support throughout our pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. As first time parents, Amy helped us to scope out what type of birth we’d like to aim for alongside supporting us to plan for the unexpected. Our goal of a physiological homebirth didn’t end up being a reality after my waters broke but contractions didn’t start. We waited 72hrs to give my body time to labour spontaneously - Amy was a real support during this period, helping us to temper medical advice with the research it was based on to make sure we were making truly informed decisions. We spoke each morning to make a plan for the day ahead and then again in the evening to discuss how things were progressing and whether we felt medical support was necessary. Amy’s guidance helped us to remain in control of our journey and made sure we were weighing up all risks when deciding next steps, rather than solely relying on advice from one source e.g. NHS professionals. Our birth didn’t end up being what we expected or originally hoped for but fortunately because of Amy it was one we had planned for - even if it was plan C! This meant we had time to consider what would be important to us if the different scenarios played out (which they pretty much all did!) and request any adjustments in our various birth plans.
We ended up birthing in hospital and Amy worked with my partner to advocate for our preferences as each twist unfolded - she also successfully got us access to a pool following 2hrs of failed epidural attempts. During the long hospital stint, Amy’s support was everything we’d hoped for and more - from the practical advice, to spending the best part of 10 hours making cold compresses and holding them on my head to try to cool me, to making a magical sniffy pot to curb my nausea so I didn’t need to resort to anti-nausea meds and thinking creatively to get me pain relief that aligned with my wishes (no opioids). Amy also brilliantly supported my partner throughout the long labour and they basically formed a tag-team to protect my birthing space and hopes. We ended up having a cesarean and both Amy and my partner joined me in theatre. There were many special moments during the labour where Amy was cheering me on, respectfully giving me and my partner space and even physically holding me up while anesthetists tried to complete ultimately unsuccessful epidurals. There was something so powerful about being supported so completely by a fellow mother when you’re at your most vulnerable and experiencing something so primal that they too have experienced in their own way.
We had two sessions with Amy following the birth and used the time to reflect on our different experiences of the day which was lovely because some of the time was a blur to me. We also used the time to pick Amy’s brain about everything from newborn sleep, postpartum nutrition and general first time parent scaries! Amy always came packing delicious homemade goodies tailored to supporting my postpartum recovery and generally making the first days easier. We’d 100% recommend Amy and will forever be grateful for her support getting our little guy here positively and safely." - Anna, Mapperley, April 2025
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"Amy is like a best friend that has experienced every different type of birth, basically the person you want in your corner! She is very knowledgeable about all the different scenarios, logistics, medicines, exercise(pain relief) moves and will play the advocate in your decision making process and help you see the bigger picture - very reassuring to have around!" - Jack (Birth partner & Dad, April 2025)
"I started my journey with Amy really early in my pregnancy journey. I am a solo mum by choice and knew I wanted a Doula as my birth partner and Amy was such a great support to me throughout my pregnancy and birth. Amy helped me prepare initially through her Hypnobirthing classes and 121 antenatal sessions. They were really helpful, comprehensive and inclusive, and Amy's approachable manner made me feel very comfortable and confident when making plans for my birth. Amy ensured that I felt in control and supported with all the decisions I made throughout the process. During the birth Amy stayed by my side and talked through all options as they arose and made sure I always felt heard. So happy and grateful Amy was there to help me welcome my little one into the world." - Jess, September 2024
"Amy was a fantastic support throughout our pregnancy and birth. She was well informed and calm throughout and able to act as a great sounding board for all the questions and decisions that came up. She communicated well with us throughout and built a strong relationship so that we felt we could trust her. She was also full of good ideas and skills that helped make me as comfortable as possible in labour- not to mention her wonderful cooking! She makes a mean chocolate brownie!" - Hollie August 2024
​"Amy is worth her weight in gold — twice over! She’s the warm, reassuring presence every woman needs in their corner during birth. There truly aren’t enough words to express the depth of my appreciation for Amy. After a previous home birth that ended in a transfer and C-section, I knew that if I had any chance of achieving the home birth — and now HBAC — that I so desperately wanted for my second (and last) baby, I would need a doula. Choosing Amy was, without question, the best decision and investment I could have made for myself and my baby. From the moment I met Amy, I felt instantly at ease, like I’d known her forever. When we spoke about my hopes for this birth, I felt genuinely heard, deeply understood, and completely supported. That alone gave me newfound confidence going into the experience.
When the time came, Amy showed up and she was everything I needed and more, for the lengthy 27 out of 39 hours I was in my labour. It wasn’t a quick or easy birth, and we faced many challenges, particularly with the attending midwives. But Amy held our space so beautifully — calmly, fiercely, and lovingly. Whether it was maintaining a peaceful environment, supporting me physically and emotionally through every contraction and in between, offering guidance and suggestions, advocating for our birth preferences, fending off pressure from midwife’s, keeping the pool at the perfect temperature, helping my partner, bringing the best snacks, or capturing our journey in the most stunning videos and photos, Amy went above and beyond in every way.
At several points, midwives strongly pushed for a transfer and labelled my labour an ‘emergency’. Having Amy by my side gave me the strength to stay grounded in my choices. She helped me trust myself, my body, and my baby and reminded me that I wasn’t alone in believing in physiological birth. With her unwavering support, I found the confidence I never thought I had. Without her, I’m certain I would have ended up transferring and very likely ended up with another C-section. Amy, thank you for everything but most of all, thank you for simply being there. Your presence was my power. You helped me feel safe, strong, and capable. You’ll forever hold a special place in my heart and in my birth story. With endless gratitude"
Louise - July 2025
"If you are considering booking Amy as a doula then all i can say is.. do it! You won't regret it. Its the biggest gift you can give yourself & your baby and it is so worth it. As a relatively private person, who can find accepting help difficult sometimes, I wondered whether having a doula would be for me. But after doing Amy’s brilliant hypnobirthing class I could see her huge value as a wise & caring advocate, and so I went for it and i am so so glad i did. Through my pregnancy, going post dates, during my homebirth, and then post-birth transfer to hospital - Amy was with me and rooting for me every step of the way. From supplying me with the right resource/info just when i needed it, always being on the other end of whatsapp with supportive words, to (along with the brilliant Notts homebirth team) ensuring my labour at home went just how i wanted (calm, private, no vaginal examinations, in water), and then when we unfortunately needed to transfer to hospital post-birth, holding my hand through tricky moments, advocating for me, staying with me so i wasn’t alone while my husband visited our baby in NICU, to cleaning up the aftermath of birth in our living room, bringing the things we needed to the hospital, visiting me postpartum and being a listening ear, and so many more ways she helped us. I can’t thank her enough. Birth is messy, unpredictable and transformative - whatever happens it is always going to be one of the most significant moments of your life. But we don’t get a rehearsal or a practise, and most of us only give birth once or twice ever. Give yourself the best chance of having this hugely important experience be a positive and empowering one - assembling a good team and being well prepped can make such a difference. Having Amy as my doula was the key to this for me."
Emma, March 2025
