Testimonials

Eleanor is much more than a doula. After being my doula for my first homebirth, Eleanor helped me on my journey with my second pregnancy - helping me to re-acquaint myself with being pregnant again, understanding my body's needs and adjusting to my new life with two children ahead. She was a friend and confidant, and was my 'safe space' with any concerns I had throughout my pregnancy. At my 36 weeks scan, I found out my baby was breech. Eleanor talked me through my options, when I was unable to listen to my doctor because of the shock of the news. She then took her personal time to visit me for an hour every day for 10 days to perform a number of exercises and moxibustion to encourage the baby to turn. At 38 weeks, we had successfully turned my baby who was cephalic. I was able to have my natural, home water birth that I was hoping for - with Eleanor coaching me through every step of the birth as well of course! I have no doubt that Eleanor's help and support was the reason for my breech baby turning! Thanks to Eleanor, I look back at both my births as magical, happy experiences - I think Eleanor should be every woman's birthing partner!'

J & J

I couldn’t recommend Eleanor more highly.

She was absolutely amazing and was with me for my twins from the time that they came home from hospital until they were roughly 18 months old.


The twins were 9 weeks early so were on a 2hr feeding schedule. She was very conscious of the fact that I fed on demand and never complained even if she saw every hour of the night. We didn’t implement sleep training until they were 18 months, my request, and once I was ready, she very happily helped me to sleep train the girls.


She is always on time and a pleasure to have around - nothing is ever too much. She was a recommendation from a friend of mine who called her “magic and it’s as if she sprinkles fairy dust wherever she goes.” From the moment she walks in the door both parents and babies relax! I trust her implicitly with my little ones and never worried for a moment even going away for my birthday and leaving her in charge of all 3 of my children.

She’s amazing and worth every single penny!


N & S

Eleanor has been absolutely fantastic. My twins love her and I've gained so much from having her here to help me. Not just in help with looking after my babies while I get some much needed sleep but also with all her experience in how to look after them, get them to sleep, what to feed them etc. As a single mum it is great to have someone else to talk to about the babies in minute detail!

Sarah, Single Mum to Twins,


I can't recommend Els enough as a doula. She was amazing, helping me through contractions with reflexology and encouragement, and encouraging my husband. She was there to the end (a long time) and still met us with a cuddle and a warm friendly smile. She looked after me and my husband so well it was like having my best friend there with me.

Lou and Andy (1st baby)

Eleanor was brilliant from our first meeting, she made no judgement on my birth plan & requirements. She supported us all through the birth, gave me peace of mind that my birth preferences would be listened to during the birth and gave reassurance to my husband.

Helen and Alex (2nd Baby)

Having Eleanor with me as my doula led to such an incredibly positive experience of labour. It helped resolve so many residual issues from my previous traumatic experience. I will be eternally grateful.

During my labour Eleanor was an absolute rock! It seemed she knew exactly what I needed - emotionally and physically - from start to finish. I honestly couldn't have done it with out her.

Sylvie and Jason (2nd baby)

Thank you so much for your wisdom, love and support, for your strength and spirit, for your energy, for your presence. You inspired me to find the strength within to birth our beautiful son, by your constant encouragement and unfailing breaths of deep rhythm.

Verity and Stu (2nd child, home waterbirth)

I don't know what to say except thank you. From start to finish you were reassuring, professional, friendly and good humoured. It wouldn't have been anywhere near as positive an experience without your guidance and experience....it was amazing.

Vicky and Chris (1st baby)

I achieved the labour I never thought possible, no epidural, no episiotomy, no c-section, WOW! I know that I could not have managed this with out your support. You kept us focused and empowered me to believe I could manage.

Katherine and Ian (1st baby)

Thank you for helping us through a seemingly impossible (and very long) task, wonderfully well done. You gave us so much strength to carry on and to be true to our aim to have as natural a birth as we could.

Anna and Robert (1st babv)

Your presence at our big day made a huge difference to the experience. You kept me calm and confident which I am not sure I'd manage without you! Thank you.

Anki and Mood (2nd baby) home waterbirth


I wanted to thank you for being such a truly amazing support during one of the most significant moments of my life. I honestly feel like I could not have done it without you. You were also really brilliant with my husband, guiding him into the best way to be there for me.

Anonymous (1st baby)

I can't thank you enough for all your support, help and advice with the twins. You have brought an extremely calm aura into our chaotic house and we will all miss you.

Emily and Alex (post natal client with twins)


Thanks again Els for your wonderful support, Thanks for being my advocate when hospital transfer was being talked about.

Home Birth , VBAC Client, (2nd Baby)



Hey. Wow. Thank you so much for all your help and support. Not everything went according to our plan but we have a beautiful baby girl and G feels good about it all and is no longer scared of more kids! We felt so safe and secure with you by our sides and it really made the experience far more civilised.

G & N (1st baby)

I am quite convinced that without your constant presence, and where necessary confirmation of my wishes to the midwife, I would never have been able to achieve the birth that I wanted. Your encouragement and quiet words in my ear gave me the impetus and ability to continue to control and manage my emotions and gave T the courage and confidence to lead me to the finish line.

C & T, (1st baby)

Thank you so much for all your help and support ove the past 24hrs, It really did help us both hugely and gave us more confidence.

Nicola, (1st baby)

I'm still on a high from such a great birth! Thank you so much.

A & R, , 2nd baby

A big thank you for all your help today, I was really glad of your support when it all got scary! Thanks for being there for both of us.

Dad of 1st baby,

Eleanor was an absolute godsend! When my baby was six weeks old I got very ill and really needed help with my two children. I luckily found Eleanor and she came to help out which allowed me to get my strength back. What was so great, she is brilliant at everything and is so efficient too; from cooking us all dinner, to a cake, tidying, taking care of the children and making us lunch, all in a mornings work! The only problem was, it was so nice having her around, it was extremely hard to see her go. Thanks again Eleanor, you really helped me out and I’ll definitely be calling you back if we’re ever insane enough to have another baby!

Lucinda, 2nd baby

Els supported us with the birth of our first baby, little Otto. As a Doula, Els was an invaluable support both for myself, my partner and my parents as we prepared for a safe, collaborative labour. Els is non-judgemental, extremely sensitive and hugely experienced. Her wealth of knowledge around birth was very reassuring and helped us to make important decisions as we prepared to have our baby. Not only was Els helpful to me as a new mother, but also, very importantly, she ably supported my partner with the transition to becoming a new Dad and helped him consider and understand his role in labour and beyond.

Since having Otto, Els has continued to be an integral part of our support system as new parents. I have gone to her for advice on a range of issues, including feeding, sleep routines and weaning. She always knows how to pitch advice and when to step in and when to step back and give you the confidence to trust your own instincts. Els is immensely caring, warm, fun and practical. During labour I felt completely safe, empowered, excited and consulted all the way through from labouring at home to finally delivering in hospital. I would recommend Els to anyone who is looking for a Doula. Otto adores her and we are lucky that we had Els to help us bring him into the world in a relaxed way.

Kate and Jerome