Just had a our first child (now 6 weeks old) and can't imagine having gone through the birth planning and labour process without the support of Louise and Letti. I had no idea what a doula was before hand and my perception of birth was more the Hollywood story then reality. After my wife fell pregnant and we started looking into the reality of birth and the role of a doula it just made perfect sense to us and something we wanted to pursue. From the first call we felt confident that this was the right choice in having a doula and especially Louise.  We had a home birth that went to plan an ..read more

Thank you so much for your assistance during and after labour. Even though Claire and I were 1000 miles apart she really assisted me so much before, during and after the birth of our daughter.  I truly wish Claire was still in SA to assist me in person! Claire was so caring and helpful and provided us with much needed information, clarity, motivation and listening to you and gave supporting advice and renewed energy, hope, explaining, encouraging and motivating you.    I would recommend Claire to anyone (for you and your partner) who wants peace of mind and extra support during ..read more

When my husband and I first met Sally we were immediately struck by her warmth and genuineness and how she completely put us at ease. It felt like we had already known her for a while despite just meeting her and over the course of our exchanges (in-person and electronic) it became apparent to us that we could totally trust and rely on Sally during a sensitive, highly emotional and deeply personal experience. Sally was also an invaluable source of information for a lot of different things which really helped to make me feel empowered and armed with knowledge as I approached the birth of my bab ..read more

I immediately felt a connection with Jo as she mentioned that she loved home and free births and we were planning to birth at home. Her support was so reassuring and her friendly manner and kind nature made me feel like I could chat to her about anything. Antenatally, she gave me the confidence to say no to things I didn’t want and was there for our “birth plan” appointment with my midwife. When labour started, she was the first person I told (before my husband!), she encouraged me and was available when I needed her. When she arrived she immediately started filling the pool as she could see i ..read more

Victoria has been such an encouragement and blessing during some of the toughest times - a helping hand and a listening ear...but more than that she loved our boys and we can't thank her enough for the care she gave them.  ..read more

I don’t think I can ever thank Victoria enough for what she did for us in those first few months. The moment she entered our home I knew she was exactly what we needed, and in my sleep deprived state, I think I thought she was some sort of angel. She instantly made my feel calm and at ease and I trusted her completely with our baby. Suffering from PND made those early months incredibly tough and I don’t think I could have done it without her support and care. She helped me when I was struggling with breastfeeding, she always made sure I had water and a snack and my daughter took to her almost ..read more

The best financial investment any woman would ever benefit from,The support I received was incredible from helping me pre natal to labour and then post natal everything I’ve received has been so helpful and warming! I remained calm and focused and full of knowledge Gemma’s existence throughout completely empowered me to be able to do labour with or without her! I had previously suffered with quite bad pre natal depression in which I received Support from the lavender team, however Gemma made me feel so comfortable and in control advising and  supporting me with all the things I felt ..read more

Words cannot express the depth of our gratitude for the incredible support and guidance you provided us throughout our pregnancy and birth journey. You have been a shining light during one of the most profound moments in our lives. Your warmth, knowledge, and unwavering support put us at ease. You made us feel like family, and your genuine care for our well-being was evident in everything you did. Your calming presence and reassuring words gave us the confidence we needed during the often challenging and unpredictable moments of pregnancy and childbirth. You were not just a doula; you were a m ..read more

We worked with Laura for my second birth to help us feel more in control and in case my partner wouldn't be able to be there while looking after our daughter. Laura helped us identify our concerns and wishes ahead of the birth. When I was later overdue she was really supportive and provided information to help me feel empowered in my options and decisions. She ended up being my main support when we struggled to get childcare and was completely invaluable during labour, staying calm and reassuring. Even when the birth turned out different to how I had hoped, I still think of the birth of my son ..read more

Whilst expecting our first baby we met with Claire and knew she would be a fantastic match for us. We were most impressed with her knowledge of different birthing plans and ability to recommend ideas we hadn't thought. Claire also has a very calming presence and quickly puts you at ease when looking at the birthing journey ahead. Our baby arrived 11 weeks early which was a shock to us all, this didn't phase Claire in the slightest; she responded to my frantic 3AM calls from the hospital and was straight over to be with us. Having Claire present helped us to understand all the different options ..read more