Testimonials
' I didn’t know anyone who had given birth at home and one of the reasons I felt confident to do so for my first child was because I knew that I would have Gill as both a doula and a HypnoBirthing Practitioner. I think it is a rare combination to have both and I feel very lucky that I found Gill. Whilst I practiced all the elements of the HypnoBirthing course it really made a huge difference having Gill there with me as a guide and a coach.
The birth went really well, it was a short labour and my baby boy came into the world calm and relaxed. The HypnoBirthing course taught me that birth is a natural thing and through breathing and visualisation one can help one's body to let go as much as possible and to allow it do what it knows how to. I was able to learn as well as I did because Gill is a very effective teacher. She delivers her knowledge and experience with a natural calm and warmth. She is also down to earth and has an ability to talk about a range of personal and private issues with both pragmatism and sensitivity. In addition Gill has a range of experiences as a Hypnotherapist, Doula and Hypno Birthing teacher that work very well together, creating synergy between all these elements.
With regard to how Gill works with birth partners, my partner found that Gill really included him in the whole process before and during the birth. This was his first child and he particularly appreciated this approach.
As for myself, Gill made me feel very well taken care of on the day I gave birth. I trusted her implicitly which was the most important thing on such a day.'
Flora S 2010
“E” is absolutely gorgeous. Everybody says how relaxed and calm she is. I feel so lucky to have such a beautiful, healthy, little girl. She's really strong and tries to hold her head up already so I think that “cooking” for an extra week did her good.
If you ever need a couple to come and tell your group about their brilliant, practically pain free, birth - just give “A” and I a shout. You were fantastic during labour and birth. The limiting thoughts release you did and the support you gave was exactly what I needed and neither “A” or I could quite believe how well “E”’s arrival had gone.
When I speak to people and tell them I had only a few minutes of pain during the whole of labour when I lost concentration and the rest of the time it was just pressure, they don't believe me! Besides my wedding day it was the best day of my life. It was so special and perfect having her in the pool, delivered by “A” and with you there making sure I felt safe and in control of what was happening.
I could do it again tomorrow, but wish that while I thought I was just having braxton hicks that I had eaten and tried to sleep so I didn't tire out so quickly. Next time I will recognise that despite being painless and manageable that once they get regular it's labour, I'll eat and sleep, and it will be really easy!
J & A July 2010
