Jill’s testimonial:

Before meeting with Sam, I felt a bit lost and unsure how to research birth and what I expect. As a first time mum I was terrified of falling into an internet black hole and reading unreliable information. I had started to bury my head in the sand and thought maybe the best way to prepare was to just wing in on the day. How wrong I would have been!

Sam challenged me to address my concerns around birth and reframe some of the negative beliefs I had developed due to other peoples negative experiences. Sam lead me to have the confidence to research areas I didn’t know about, and highlighted the gaps in my knowledge. The homework she set us each week helped to consolidate the work we had done in the midweek session, and honestly I feel so much more prepared and confident for birth, I can hardly believe it.

I am aware that things will inevitably have to adapt when baby decides to arrive, but I now have the tools to deal with the questions I will be asked by health professionals, as well as the confidence to communicate effectively and challenge anything I am unsure about. I can’t thank Sam enough for her help on this journey and would recommend the sessions to anyone with questions about how to cope with birth. Thank you Sam.

Jack’s testimonial

I would just like to say a huge thank you to Sam! Her coaching sessions have been instrumental in altering the mindset of both me and my wife as we approach the birth of our first child. Sam is both professional and easy to talk to which helped put us at ease and fully open up about our anxieties and fears about labour and birth. This then allowed Sam to constructively challenge our previously held beliefs and perceptions and reframe these to foster a more positive mindset.

As a husband and birth partner to my wife, I was fearful of feeling helpless when it came to labour and birth. But Sam helped me understand what a critical role I can play in supporting my wife through this challenge. She has given us the tools and techniques needed to put us on the right track for a positive birth experience.

Every coaching session was tailored to us and our particular needs. The homework set each week also gave us a starting point and the confidence to do our own research and genuinely made us feel empowered to take control and prepare for what is undoubtedly going to be a life changing experience.

I would highly recommend Sam’s coaching whether you are a first time parent or have experienced childbirth before.