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.

Emily (Group Birth Preparation+)

I first learnt about Steph and Birth Nerd during a pregnancy yoga class, when so many ladies were talking about her so positively. I thought, 'This many people can’t be wrong,' and signed up to her birth preparation course straight away!

To say I wasn’t disappointed is the biggest understatement. Steph’s course left me feeling prepared and confident for birth, as well as arming me with all the tools I needed to advocate for myself and navigate the maternity system (something friends of mine who have done other antenatal classes have felt let down by).

What makes Steph truly special is the fact that her support does not end when the course finishes. At 39 weeks, we had a difficult antenatal appointment, and Steph wasn’t just at the end of the phone but met my partner and me in person to discuss our options and, quite frankly, calm me down!

I cannot recommend Steph and Birth Nerd enough for birth preparation and breastfeeding support. Steph understands the system and is one of the kindest human beings, making the sometimes tricky situation of dealing with birth and a newborn a bit easier.

Charlie - Birth Doula Support

It has taken me a long time to write this review, simply because it’s hard to put into words the depth of gratitude and emotion my wife and I feel for Steph and the incredible support she gave us.

There’s no way to quantify the million small acts of care Steph offered, or the many big, complex decisions she helped us navigate. When I think about the role she played in the most significant moment of our lives, the birth of our son, I still find myself in tears, even six months later.

Steph is the most kind, gentle, and softly spoken person you could imagine, yet she carries a quiet strength and presence that can hold a room when it matters most. Her deep knowledge, calm wisdom, and ability to cut through the noise helped us feel confident in a world full of competing opinions and overwhelming information.

After the birth, when everything felt too much and we could barely keep our heads above the water, Steph remained a steady, reassuring presence - a rock in the storm and a light in the darkness. Her support made a difference I can’t possibly describe.

Beyond all of this, beyond the emotional bond, the laughter, the lessons, and the profound care, what truly matters is this: we believe, with all our hearts, that Steph gave our son the best possible start in life. If you are considering working with Steph in any capacity, don’t hesitate for even a second. It will be one of the best decisions you ever make.

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.

Lora & Ryan (Birth Doula Support)

We are beyond grateful for the incredible support and care Steph provided throughout our pregnancy and the birth of our son, Theo. From the very beginning, she made us feel empowered, informed, and truly cared for. Her calming presence, knowledge, and encouragement were exactly what we needed during this life-changing journey.

Steph was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance that made us feel confident and prepared. During labour, she was a rock for both of us, offering reassurance, comfort, and hands-on support that made all the difference. Her kindness, patience, and genuine passion for what she does shine through all that she does.

Not only was she an incredible doula, but she has also become a lifelong friend and will always be a special part of Theo’s life. We can’t thank her enough for being such an integral part of our journey. If you are looking for a doula who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated, Steph is truly the best. We couldn’t have done it without her!

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.

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!

Emma (Birth Doula Support)

The continuity of care (that you do not get in our current NHS system) meant that I had consistent, caring guidance throughout my pregnancy and birth. Steph accompanied me to additional appointments around my autoimmune diseases, which could have interfered with birth.

We worked with Steph through 2024 to prepare for our birth with our first baby in September. We decided on the full birth package so that both my husband and I would be supported. Steph was incredible from start to finish. The continuity of care (that you do not get in our current NHS system) meant that I had consistent, caring guidance throughout my pregnancy and birth. Steph accompanied me to additional appointments around my autoimmune diseases which could have intervened with birth.

She gave us all the tools we needed to make informed decisions that were right for us. I felt so empowered going into my birth having done her birth prep course. Her experience and knowledge of the system shines through. We had the most magical birth, and the NHS midwife on shift said, ‘I wish Steph could be at every birth!’

We had breastfeeding support from Steph pre- and postnatally, and I am now 5 months into breastfeeding my little girl and have never had any issues.