We felt supported emotionally in the birth choices we had made and simply knowing Ruth was at the end of the phone at anytime was reassuring.  When I was in labour, Ruth came to the house and her support was invaluable.  She was able to find a perfect balance between being hands on and practical and offering emotional support and this time I felt I had really got the birth I had so wanted.

mum to baby B


Ruth's knowledge and understanding of my desire to have natural childbirth really helped me make my pain relief decisions.  At the end of the first stage of labour she was very reassuring (both to me and my husband) and she was a very calming presence when my birth plan went out of the window!

mum to baby M


It gave me a lot of confidence having someone around who understood what it was like to be a new mum.  It is such a huge learning curve and very little can prepare you for having babies.  Having Ruth around was like having a fantastic instruction manual that you don't have to read!

mum to twins H and M


I feel that Ruth helped get me off to a great start with my babies and helped me establish a great routine for them.  Nine months on I am still breastfeeding and feel I probably wouldn't have continued had it not been for the huge amount of encouragement and support Ruth gave me early on.

mum to twins M and E

Ruth's antenatal refresher workshop provided the support and information I was looking for in a friendly and helpful setting.  Talking to other mums about their experiences combined with Ruth's knowledge and expertise has left me feeling a lot more positive about my pregnancy and forthcoming labour.  I'd really recommend the workshop to anyone expecting a second or subsequent baby.

 mum to one and one on the way!