Hand in Hand Doula
Hand in Hand Doula
Emma &Jamie
"Whilst planning our home water birth, my husband seriously injured his knee, resulting in him needing surgery when I was 37 weeks pregnant. We decided that hiring a doula was a non-negotiable to help support us both emotionally and physically in still having the birth we wanted. Nikki was incredible from day one - she made a real effort to understand how she could best support us in our unique circumstances and listened to all of our feelings and concerns, as this being our first baby we had no idea what to expect! Her prenatal visits were very much led by us and however we wanted to use the time to get the most from our sessions. When it came to our birth, unfortunately there were no homebirth midwives available, so we ended up having our son in hospital. Nikki is one of the main reasons why we can still say we had an incredibly positive birth experience - being in an environment we hadn't planned for meant her advocating for my wishes and being there to support myself and my husband was absolutely invaluable. When our son was born, Nikki supported us in achieving that magical first breast feed, making sure I was comfortable with baby's latch and position. I had some challenges with breastfeeding in the first few weeks and Nikki was so generous with her time, always on hand to answer our questions or point us in the right direction. We are incredibly grateful to Nikki for everything she has done for us and would recommend her to anyone."
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Emma, First time mum
Susan & Matthew
"We completed Nikki's breastfeeding masterclass and we are so glad we did! Nikki is absolutely amazing and incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to breastfeeding. I had a really bad experience breastfeeding my first baby, with little support from midwives and inconsistent advice, meaning I didn't breastfeed for very long. That experience came with a lot of difficult feelings. This time we knew we needed to be more prepared and have the right support in place. Nikki educated us thoroughly on breastfeeding, helped me prepare and supported me to work through the feelings I had from my previous experience. She also made sure my husband was involved and prepared to support me which made a big difference. Nikki also provided exceptional support in the first few days checking my latch and making sure baby was feeding well, but it was her reassurance and emotional support that really helped me through the early days. Breastfeeding is going well and it's so comforting to know I can reach out to Nikki at any time if I need her help. We would highly recommend Nikki to anyone preparing to breastfeed."
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Susan
Sophie & Ben
"Nikki helped me through breast feeding consultations and has been a really big support in my pregnancy journey. Before we met I didn't know all the benefits of breastfeeding and that it isn't impossible to do! She has grown my confidence ten fold. Thank you xx"
Sophie
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"Nikki was very helpful when it come to breastfeeding support for my other half, her knowledge is second to none and she is overall a very lovely professional"
Ben
Pippa & Cameron
​As a partner, I was initially a bit sceptical about hiring a doula and doing antenatal birth preparation, I wasn’t sure how much difference it would really make. Looking back now, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Nikki was exceptional from start to finish. Her calm, knowledgeable, and reassuring approach made a huge difference not just for my partner, but for me as well. The antenatal prep helped me understand what to expect, how best to support during labour, and how to stay calm and useful rather than feeling helpless in the room.
During the birth itself, Nikki’s presence was invaluable. She struck the perfect balance between being supportive, unobtrusive, and quietly guiding things when needed. Her experience showed at every step, and it gave us both a huge amount of confidence.
If you’re on the fence, especially as a partner - I can honestly say this was one of the best decisions we made. The support, reassurance, and preparation were worth every penny, and I’d recommend Nikki without hesitation to any expectant parents.
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Cameron, First time dad
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