*****TESTIMONIALS*****
A few words and stories from just some of the wonderful mums and dads it's been my priviledge to support ...
Mum of baby girl. Born at Princess Royal Hospital. May 08
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"I couldn't have asked for a better birth partner than Belinda. She exudes confidence and calm which is what we needed when our baby girl appeared after only 90 minutes and no sign of the midwife at our home birth! I believe having a well-informed and sympathetic Doula such as Belinda can give you the best possible chance of having the birth you want. Also a way of ensuring that you will be assisted by someone you are familiar with. A few words and stories from just some of the wonderful mums and dads it's been my priviledge to support ...
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Having a doula gave us the confidence to make choices during labour and birth that otherwise could have ben influenced more heavily towards hospital procedures. Belinda really supported us both through all aspects of the birth and we sincerely appreciated all her help and support throughout.
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington. June 10
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Thank you for your fantastic support in helping me with the birth of my second child. Without it I wouldn't have had the confidence or strength to birth my baby at home, which was a lovely experience.
Mum of baby boy. Born at home. May 2010
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Belinda was a fantastic support - encouraging and very informative. My birth experience was far better than I ever expected and Belinda played an important part in that.
Mum of baby boy. Born in Pembury Hospital. February 2010
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Thank you again for all your amazing help and support during the birth of our gorgeous daughter, Ellie. Thanks to you we were able to have the perfect waterbirth we had dreamed of. This experience has transformed my views of childbirth and I look forward now to having another baby one day.
Mum of baby girl. Born in the Darenth Valley Midwife Led Unit. April 09
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Belinda has an amazing ability to balance love, caring, direction and space. You feel like she's your best advocate and your most trusted friend. She's sensitive and extremely present and will endeavour to suport you to have the birth of your dreams, whatever it takes. Her commitment exceeded our expectations and we are extremely grateful.
G.P. and mum of baby girl. Born at the Princes Royal Hospital, Orpington. March 09
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We found the help, guidance and support provided absolutely invaluable. It's the unknown of labour and birth that makes the partnership with your doula a reassuring factor. Belinda was calm, collected, efficient and prepared throughout the labour and birth, making it a wonderful experience for both mother, father and baby.
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington. March 09
Having a doula gave us the confidence to make choices during labour and birth that otherwise could have ben influenced more heavily towards hospital procedures. Belinda really supported us both through all aspects of the birth and we sincerely appreciated all her help and support throughout.
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington. June 10
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Thank you for your fantastic support in helping me with the birth of my second child. Without it I wouldn't have had the confidence or strength to birth my baby at home, which was a lovely experience.
Mum of baby boy. Born at home. May 2010
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Belinda was a fantastic support - encouraging and very informative. My birth experience was far better than I ever expected and Belinda played an important part in that.
Mum of baby boy. Born in Pembury Hospital. February 2010
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Thank you again for all your amazing help and support during the birth of our gorgeous daughter, Ellie. Thanks to you we were able to have the perfect waterbirth we had dreamed of. This experience has transformed my views of childbirth and I look forward now to having another baby one day.
Mum of baby girl. Born in the Darenth Valley Midwife Led Unit. April 09
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Belinda has an amazing ability to balance love, caring, direction and space. You feel like she's your best advocate and your most trusted friend. She's sensitive and extremely present and will endeavour to suport you to have the birth of your dreams, whatever it takes. Her commitment exceeded our expectations and we are extremely grateful.
G.P. and mum of baby girl. Born at the Princes Royal Hospital, Orpington. March 09
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We found the help, guidance and support provided absolutely invaluable. It's the unknown of labour and birth that makes the partnership with your doula a reassuring factor. Belinda was calm, collected, efficient and prepared throughout the labour and birth, making it a wonderful experience for both mother, father and baby.
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington. March 09
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"The
support I received made a huge difference to my entire pregnancy and
birth experience. Belinda was always available, understanding and
patient. She turned something scary and mysterious into something more
understood and positive. At the birth, the confidence her support
instilled made the difference between coping and panicking. The
difference to my husband was also huge, as he knew that he did not have
to provide sole support on something he did not understand either. A
big thanks"
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington. September 08
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington. September 08
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"Our birth experience wasn't what I expected - it was way, way, way better! I felt my wife and I had exceptional support from our doula throughout the labour. Having a calm, experienced person nearby made all the difference. Also Belinda was fantastic at taking a back seat at the right time. The balance between helping, informing and letting us do it was perfect. Despite my initial scepticism about our need for a doula, Belinda's perfect blend of practical advice, knowledge and empathy helped turn the birth of our second child into a fantastic experience for both my wife and myself - one that we'll remember for all the right reasons."
Dad of baby girl. Born at the Mayday Hospital, Croydon. June 08
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"I was quite anxious during my second pregnancy. I knew I needed more support during labour than my husband alone could offer and that is definitely not available at the hospital. Thanks to Belinda we could not have had a better experience. There were phases of the labour where I was more relaxed and calm than I'd been in years! She also had an amazing ability to get my husband to be the perfect birth partner and make it one of the most amazing experiences of our life. It was a dream birth, and I'm sure that's why our little girl is such a happy, content baby."
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Mayday Hospital, Croydon. June 08
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Belinda provided an invaluable support to both myself and my husband in preparing for the birth during her antenatal sessions. When the time came she enabled us to stay relaxed and focus on the labour itself. I don't know what we would have done without her!
Dad of baby girl. Born at the Mayday Hospital, Croydon. June 08
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"I was quite anxious during my second pregnancy. I knew I needed more support during labour than my husband alone could offer and that is definitely not available at the hospital. Thanks to Belinda we could not have had a better experience. There were phases of the labour where I was more relaxed and calm than I'd been in years! She also had an amazing ability to get my husband to be the perfect birth partner and make it one of the most amazing experiences of our life. It was a dream birth, and I'm sure that's why our little girl is such a happy, content baby."
Mum of baby girl. Born at the Mayday Hospital, Croydon. June 08
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Belinda provided an invaluable support to both myself and my husband in preparing for the birth during her antenatal sessions. When the time came she enabled us to stay relaxed and focus on the labour itself. I don't know what we would have done without her!
Mum of baby girl. Born at Princess Royal Hospital. May 08
Mum of baby girl. Born at home. March 08
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"It was a around the 5th month of my pregnancy that I started to panic (just a little!) about the forthcoming event of the birth of my child.
Luckily, at the same time I was invited to attend an evening seminar led by a Doula. Not having heard of Doula's before, I was intrigued. And I’m so glad I went. As soon as Belinda, the Doula, started telling us how a Doula could help you, I knew this was exactly what I wanted. Everything she spoke about, like the birth & labour, made sense. My questions were answered. She enlightened us on procedure, care, emotions we may feel & I slowly began to feel my fears subside. I arranged to meet with Belinda afterwards with my husband & she talked us through what she could do for us. Within an hour, we both agreed & we had our own Doula! From then on in, Belinda was there for us. Any questions or problems regarding the forthcoming birth were discussed in detail. We met with her for two in depth antenatal sessions also. Belinda had a great knowledge of hospital care & procedure too. Whilst never assuming to take control or be involved in any medical decisions, she had experience of such things as what pain relief would be offered, different types of birth that was incredibly helpful, especially to a first time Mum. I wanted a natural birth & this was discussed in detail with Belinda & together she helped us form our birth plan.
Now all we had to do was wait…
Our son, Charlie was born on 18th Feb. 2008, two weeks late-I was ready to pop! I had to be induced & after a few complications I was advised to have an emergency C-section as Charlie was in distress. Nothing at all like the birth plan. But he was born beautiful & healthy, weighing 8lbs 4oz & looking just like his Daddy.
Throughout this quite stressful time, Belinda remained by our sides. She gave us constant support, focus & encouragement. She definitely made it a happier & easier time for us. I truly believe that having a Doula was the best decision we made.
Since having our darling Charlie, Belinda has also been around for post natal care & advice. Mother, father & baby are doing just fine".
Celebrity mum of baby boy. Born at Princess Royal Hospital. February 08
"My partner and I found Belinda to be a constant source of reassurance and helpful advice through the pregnancy, and believe she contributed significantly to me having the natural birth I was hoping for. Her ante-natal visits helped make us feel totally prepared for the birth and her candid humour meant that the ante-natal sessions were fun as well as useful. At the birth itself, Belinda provided valuable support and comfort to myself and my partner. We would highly recommend having a doula, and Belinda specifically".
Mum of baby boy. Born at Pembury Hospital. December 07
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"Belinda was a tremendous help during the birth of our son, Reece. Both in terms of preparing for the birth with the ante-natal classes, providing information on areas such as pain relief and being there whilst I was labouring. Knowing that there was someone that we could trust if we had any questions was very reassuring. Belinda helped us to achieve our perfect birth and for that we will both be forever grateful. I have no hesitation in recommending Belinda to anyone thinking of having a Doula".
Mum of baby boy. Born at Princess Royal Hospital. September 07*******************************************************************************************************************************************
"Thank you for your wonderful support. Words can't do justice to the appreciation I feel"
Dad of baby boy. Born at Pembury Hospital. June 07
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" Thank you so so so so much Belinda - it was a fantastic birth and I couldn't have done it without you. Words can't really express it"
Mum of baby boy. Born at home. June 07
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"Just wanted to say thank you again for everything you did for us. It really made all the difference in the world. "
Mum of baby girl. Born at Princess Royal Hospital. May 07
