Rachel supported us around the birth of our first son, and although she wasn’t able to attend the birth itself due to an unexpected early Christmas Day arrival, her care and presence before and after made a world of difference. From our first meetings, she was warm, intuitive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She listened deeply – not just to what we said, but also to what we didn’t. There were moments when I felt low or tired, and she would sense it and gently offer exactly what I needed, sometimes before I even realised it myself. Even though she couldn’t be at the birth due to timing (our baby had other plans!), the preparation we did with her beforehand helped us feel informed, calm, and empowered to navigate the experience on our own as best as possible. Afterwards, she visited us more than originally planned, holding the baby so I could rest, talking through how we were adjusting, and even preparing the most delicious breastfeeding snacks, which I still make to this day. She’s incredibly kind, calm, and generous with her time and wisdom. It’s such a shame she wasn’t there at the birth itself – we know she would have been brilliant and made a huge difference – but everything else she brought to our journey more than made up for it. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Rachel to any new parent.