Testimonials
Charlotte B
Birth Doula
Rachel was an incredible birth doula and I can’t recommend working with her enough. At the outset of my pregnancy I was scared of birth and felt like it was an experience that just had to be endured. I never thought I’d say this, but we ended up having a beautiful birth experience and I feel so empowered by it. That was in no small part down to the confidence Rachel encouraged in us, her beautiful ability to listen and make me feel validated and seen, and the safe, calm, reassuring energy she brought on the night. In the run up to birth we had antenatal calls and meet ups, as well as chatting over WhatsApp. Those conversations were clarifying and helped me gain a great deal of confidence. I often felt lighter and happier after we spoke. I also felt better equipped to advocate for myself and the birth I wanted, which was an incredible and empowering gift. Through those conversations we built a relationship that meant when Rachel arrived for the birth I felt happy and relieved to have her there, and ready to crack on with it. My husband felt the same and was very grateful for her support and the sense of security she brought. All of which speaks volumes to what she became for us (and the faith in myself and my body that she encouraged in me). If you are considering working with Rachel, I can’t encourage you enough. She made all the difference to our birth experience. Thank you, Rachel. We’ll be forever grateful for your help.
Nastasja H
Birth Doula, Postnatal Doula
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.
Jess G
Placenta Remedies
Rachel is amazing, the service and kindness she delivers is second to none. I always knew I wanted to encapsulate my placenta, and was just so pleased to find someone who could help me. 7 weeks into taking my tablets, and I feel good and strong in myself and my milk supply has been incredible too- I do believe it’s down to taking these. Thank you Rachel for being amazing, and I look forward to working with you again! Jess x
Katie T
Antenatal Classes
I reached out to Rachel before the birth of my second baby. I was aiming for a VBAC following a traumatic c section and postnatal period first time. Rachel supported me and my husband through sessions at home, building on the research we had already done. This affirmed our views and what we wanted out of this birth. She is calm, kind, listens and doesn’t judge. The sessions really empowered me and helped us during birth to ask questions and make decisions which ultimately led to a VBAC. Forever grateful for Rachel’s support and positive text messages when needed x
Katie B
Breastfeeding Support, Postnatal Doula
Rachel was the biggest help to us at probably our most anxious time post partum. We had some amazing professionals look after us through giving birth to our first son – from midwives at the hospital & in the community, to health visitors, to lactation consultants etc – Rachel’s warmth, expertise, support and practical advice in terms of breastfeeding sticks out miles above the rest. She has the ability to put you at ease pretty much instantly (and even better – same with my baby who I didn’t think knew how to fall asleep in someone’s arms, but could manage with Rachel!) She also lets you see the small wins as big celebrations through the immediate anxiety, as well as providing extra education and tips in a way that she makes sure aligns with what you’re trying to achieve. I’d recommend her to anyone to get a bit more sanity and support during the post partum haze, it was one of our best decisions to get in touch with her and I am 100% sure we, as a new little family, are in a better place than we would have been because of her. I can’t overstate the value of her kind nature & the reassurance her experience brings. Thank you Rachel.
Amanda
Breastfeeding Support, Postnatal Doula
We cannot recommend Rachel highly enough! She made such a huge impact on our experience as new parents. Rachel’s expertise was invaluable as we navigated newborn life, and my positive breastfeeding journey was hugely thanks to her! She has such a kind, gentle manner which made us feel immediately comfortable with her around. She was excellent with our daughter and I trusted her entirely with her. As well as all her incredible practical postnatal assistance, she was a huge support to me emotionally during the postpartum weeks. Her genuine compassion and empathy made her very easy to talk to and I will miss our chats! We can’t thank Rachel enough for making our newborn journey such a positive one!
Lauren L
Breastfeeding Support, Postnatal Doula
We were so fortunate to have the support of Rachel and Sarah as our postpartum doulas in the first few weeks after our daughter, Winona, was born. They were an incredible help and gave us the opportunity to rest and recover, and we felt comfortable knowing that Winnie was in very capable and caring hands. They were so attentive to her needs, and their gentle, nurturing approach was exactly what me and my husband needed during that overwhelming time.
We’re so grateful for their kindness, warmth, and support. They both truly made those early days feel a little less daunting, and being able to catch up on some sleep from time to time was invaluable!
If you’re looking for dedicated, compassionate doulas, we couldn’t recommend Rachel and Sarah more highly.
Frankie
Breastfeeding Support
Rachel is Amazing! Such a knowledgeable and thoughtful person. Her advice has been invaluable! I was really struggling with breastfeeding and Rachel had some really useful tips. I put into action straight away and half an hour later my daughter was latched on! She’s a genuinely lovely person to talk to and is very understanding. I can’t thank her enough and would definitely recommend!
Carey
Antenatal Classes
I am so grateful to Rachel for her guidance and support during our two private sessions in the comfort of our home. I gave birth at 42+2 so really needed her gentle reassurance and someone to help work through all my questions on hypnobirthing. It was a game changer for me and really gave me the confidence to be assertive in the delivery room and be clear with my preferences. I had a really beautiful pool birth in hospital without any pain relief, largely due to some powerful breathing techniques. Thank you, Rachel!
Marissa
Birth Doula
We met late in my third trimester for our first child. I was looking for someone who could guide my partner and I through the process of birth and navigate the many scenarios that could impact our birth plan. Our sessions included two at home, a walk and zoom call, each covering different topics; birth, birth planning, postpartum and breast feeding. Rachel equipped my partner with the tools to be able to better support me in what I would need. My birth plan was to give birth naturally in water without interventions or pain relief, when my waters unexpected broke and two days went with no signs of labour, Rachel provided us the reassurance to pursue our desires and hold fast to our convictions in the face of induction pressure.
Roll on day 3 and I went into labour spontaneously and had the birth I dreamt of. Rachel was an incredible help on the day, texting my partner, helping me through the hospital, providing comfort in times of need, and ensuring we were settled as a new little family in our PostPartum ward. Rachel continues to be a source of comfort and support in postpartum, with her many visits including baked goods, tea, holding baby (so I can sleep) and allowing me the space to cry, laugh and reflect. Thank you Rachel, now a good friend and confidant.
You won’t regret having Rachel in your birth team! She is kind, considerate, compassionate and never pressurises her point of view – she always allows you to guide.