Birth Doula in Newbury- Review
Read this heartfelt review of Daisy’s hypnobirthing and doula support, from induction through to birth. Discover how expert guidance, calm reassurance, and continuous care created a positive, empowering experience for first-time parents.
We initially met Daisy after attending her Hypnobirthing course, which was extremely informative and well presented. It provided us with tools and knowledge to prepare us for our daughter’s birth. These tools helped keep us calm as our due date approached and informed us about different options available.
As my wife’s pregnancy approached 42 weeks, we felt that the likelihood of an induction increased and therefore wanted additional support as this deviated from our preference. With our families living some distance away,
Daisy was our first and only choice for support.
In the days leading up to the induction, Daisy spent time taking through our birthing preferences, contents of our hospital bag and likely contingencies. Daisy was thorough and reassuring throughout. As a first-time father I found this extremely helpful, reassuring and informative.
On the morning of the induction, Daisy arrived at the hospital within minutes of us, helping to support my wife, ensuring our surroundings were comfortable and keeping my wife calm, informed and reassured. Daisy additionally found time to record the frequency and duration of contractions as well as assisting my wife with walking up and down some stairs to encourage natural progression of labour (photo attached).
After 12 hours my wife had dilated enough that we were taken through to the birthing room. Whilst I repacked the bags, Daisy remained with my wife, before helping to carry them through to the delivery room for us. I found her ongoing support throughout this early stage very reassuring.
Throughout active labour, Daisy provided continual support to my wife, helping with breathing techniques and positioning. When my wife’s heart rate monitor kept slipping off, Daisy stepped in to help reposition and reset it. When midwives came in to ask questions or offer additional procedures, Daisy ensured that we understood our options and asked relevant questions. Despite practicing in the preceding weeks, at 2am, when it came to fitting the TENS machine, I did not have the capacity,
so Daisy’s calm and steady hands effortlessly took over. When I started to become tired from physically supporting my wife during the contractions, Daisy stepped in.
As the labour progressed, plans changed and Daisy supported us to remain calm and ensured that we were informed about our options. My wife chose to have an epidural, and Daisy was on hand to read out the paperwork, reassure and physically support during the process. During the pushing phase, when my wife began to tire and progress slowed, Daisy gave continual reassurance, encouragement and positive affirmations. Once the baby was finally born, Daisy worked to ensure our wishes for immediate skin-to-skin contact with our daughter were fulfilled.
A week later Daisy visited us at home for a follow up session. This was an extremely helpful opportunity to discuss the birth, answer questions and bring closure to what had been an extremely busy and exciting previous week for both me and my wife.
In summary, Daisy’s experience of local hospitals, understanding of maternity care and clear love of childbirth made her an untiring force for good. Her unwavering support ensured we had a positive and successful birth, despite changes to preferences.
Any father preparing for childbirth will agree, the costs quickly mount.
My recommendation would be to save money by buying items such as cots and prams second-hand. Invest money in Daisy’s hypnobirthing class and Doula support. Unlike a cot or pram which will be discarded in 6 months, Daisy’s hypnobirthing classes and Doula support are a lasting investment and exceptional value for money.
To discover how I might support you in your pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, and to have a chat about my work as a Doula in Newbury, get in touch and we can have a relaxed conversation on what to expect from my support during your pregnancy and birth