Kind Words
To help you understand further the services that I offer and the experience of working with me here is some feedback and lovely words from past clients.
Emelie & Ben (group Birth Preparation+)
I began hypnobirthing with Steph when I was 26 weeks pregnant and it was honestly one of the best decisions I made throughout my pregnancy. The course Steph provided helped my birth massively as it helped me to be calm and relaxed throughout. Although I didn't get the birth I’d first wished for due to my labour starting early with my waters breaking and I chose to be induced. I still had the most amazing birth experience due to the breathing and calming skills I learnt. It helped me stay in control throughout, as I understood what my body was doing and needed me to do.
The course allowed me to be knowledgeable about pregnancy and labour and got me well and truly prepared for the big day. Steph is fantastic and delivered the hypnobirthing and antenatal course with such a personal touch for myself and my partner
Nicola (private Birth Preparation+ virtual)
Steph supported me through my second pregnancy and birth. The hypnobirthing sessions were incredibly helpful, I learnt so much from them! My pregnancy was high risk and filled with curve balls, but Steph supported me at every step of the way and helped me to make an informed decision about the birth, leading me to ultimately have a lovely, positive birth. I can't recommend Steph enough!
Victoria (group Birth Preparation+)
The Birth Nerd group course was the best thing we did to prepare for the arrival of our little boy. I had always felt incredibly anxious about pregnancy and labour, but the support we received from Steph had such a positive impact. We were far more informed, which meant we felt empowered to make decisions that were right for us, throughout the pregnancy and birth. The hypnobirthing techniques and resources really helped us, so I went into labour feeling more confident and relaxed than I ever thought possible.
Steph is incredibly knowledgeable and you can tell she really cares. She took the time to get to know us and was always on hand if we had a question outside of the group sessions. When we think back to the birth of our son, we always think about Steph’s support and how it made our experience such a positive one. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Lucy (group Birth Preparation+)
Steph is absolutely amazing! Doing her course gave me the knowledge and confidence to ask questions and make my own decisions about my birth. When given options by midwives and doctors I felt empowered to make the right choices for me, my body and my baby. I know I would not have felt that way without Steph. When we were faced with the decision to have a c-section Steph gave her time to talk me through everything so when I went into hospital I was aware of what would happen. I had such a positive birth experience and I don't believe it would have happened without Steph.
Thank you so much
Meg & Bil (private Birth Preparation+ )
After dragging my reluctant husband along to a taster session with Steph at BirthNerd, my suddenly enthusiastic husband insisted we sign up for a private course and it’s the best decision we’ve made. There is so much ‘stuff’ you can buy when expecting, but the best money we’ve spent is becoming fully informed and empowered regarding birth and the choices we have. I had naively assumed there would be NHS antenatal classes and support, but without Steph I feel we would have been completely on our own to navigate the confusing and sometimes overwhelming maternity system. Steph’s course is based on fact and her many years of experience, which then allows you to decide what’s right for you personally, there are no hippy-dippy opinions, instead all birth choices are valid from elective c- section to home water birth and everything in between.
I’m glad we signed up for her private 1 to 1 course as with erratic work commitments it suited us far better and enabled us to ask questions that we may have felt self-conscious asking in front of others. And when you compare it to the cost of a new pram or raising a child in general, it really is a bargain!
I’m now 38 weeks pregnant and confidently looking forward to the birth, which is a very different to how I was feeling at that first taster session many months ago.
I whole-heartedly recommend Steph at BirthNerd and can promise you it will be the best money you spend.
Charlie & Mat (Power Hours)
We couldn’t recommend the BirthNerd enough. One private session with Steph went a long way to building our confidence in what is to come.
Steph was completely open, friendly, professional and informative. She took us through the whole labour process at a slow pace and in good detail. She answered all and any questions we had, provided caveats and gave ground truths from her own experience as a mother and a midwife, she left us feeling prepared and supported.
Struggling to find an Antenatal class that really matched our mindset and fitted into our busy work schedules, Steph came highly recommended. We wanted to find someone who could guide us through the third trimester, birthing options and clarify how we could really utilise hypnobirthing as we wanted.
After Steph’s session we felt reassured and empowered, with lots of resources to read into as apart of our preparations. Knowing we can contact Steph with any questions, advice and book another session if required put our minds at ease. Her guidance remains invaluable.
Aisling (group Birth Preparation+)
As expectant parents we were very anxious about what to expect from our pregnancy & birthing journey. Steph’s Hypnobirthing course was exactly what we needed to elevate these anxieties. Steph could not have done more to answer our questions and the course was also fascinating and highly informative. I recommend this to any expectant parents. The impact of social distancing & Covid-19 did not hinder our experience either, Steph quickly adapted the course and continued to provide us with updated information during an ever changing time period.
Amy (group Birth Preparation+)
Me and my husband did a group course with Steph following a very traumatic birth with my first son. I was ill-informed and too reliant on healthcare professionals to make decisions for me. The course was really interesting and improved my knowledge of the biology of birth. It also gave us all the tools we needed to make informed decisions and keep focused throughout our birth.
It worked!! I was a different person this time and used all the skills and info I’d learnt on the course to birth my baby like a boss!
Would highly recommend anyone!
John (group Birth Preparation+ )
HIGHLY recommend Birth Nerd. Within just 30 minutes of the hypnobirthing class, we had learnt more than our entire NCT course had to offer! Steph is knowledgable, patient and full of great advice for Mums & Dads.