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As a mother of three, she has plenty of experience... and she offers support and reassurance beyond the call of duty.

Jayn has a calm and caring demeanour, and is also trustworthy. I would not hesitate in recommending her.


Mrs M M
Hurstpierpoint
 
During my pregnancy, Jayn helped to prepare my husband and I for the arrival of our daughter, advising us on what to expect, and how to cope...
She was very supportive when I initially had difficulties with breastfeeding. She encouraged me... and reassured me that it would become easier. It did.

Jayn always makes time to listen, giving support and advice when needed. She is friendly, caring, easy-going and practical.

Mrs S B
Haywards Heath
 
...I have personally found Jayn very supportive when I have experienced challenges with breastfeeding... When discussing breastfeeding, Jayn has demonstrated a depth of knowledge.

Jayn has excellent communication skills - particularly listening...

Mrs L W
Worthing
 
...She really was a godsend, and although she only helped out for a couple of hours a day, I couldn't have done without her (and remained sane).

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others.


Mrs H B
Haywards Heath
 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting us during Gracie's birth. I shall never forget you. You helped me enormously, encouraging me, soothing me, motivating me and giving me the confidence to have the intervention-free birth I wanted.

Mrs T S
Horsham
 
I liked your down-to-earth approach on your website - and when we met you - so it seemed like a good idea to go ahead with asking you to help us. We weren't disappointed. I'd like to thank you...for being our doula at Poppy's birth. I especially liked the way you were so obviously happy to help in any way you could.

I'd really recommend anyone thinking of using a doula to a) use one, and b) make it you!


Mrs V C
Brighton
 
A big thank you for all the support and help. It put me at great ease to know that you were there.

Mrs H M
Lewes
 
I cannot thank you enough for all of your support over the last few months. Knowing you were there to talk to, and that you would be there for the birth, eased my fear so much, and I'm sure played a big part in helping me stay calm and focussed during Daisy's birth.

Ms J S
Henfield
 
Jayn was immensely supportive and useful without ever coming between me and my husband. She has a relaxing presence, and asks pertinent questions at the relevant time - both of which really helped me and my husband stay focussed during decision making. I know I wouldn't have had as good a first time birth experience if Jayn hadn't been there .

Mrs S M
Shoreham
 
Your confidence and relaxed attitude through my pregnancy reflected on how I felt, and stopped me getting so worried about it all...knowing you would be there for the birth definately took the edge off being so nervous. I found you extremely supportive whilst in labour, and my partner found it easier to cope with you being there - knowing you knew what was going on when he didn't!

Jayn, we cannot thank you enough for your help, I am so glad it all happened the way it did.

Ms S A
Thakeham
 
The suppport was invaluable to me. Knowing I had a doula gave me confidence during my pregnancy, and I felt relaxed knowing that Jayn was at the end of the phone to answer any questions no matter how small they seemed.

I would definately recommend Jayn and have her as my doula again. I found her approach to be calm and positive which instilled confidence in me to know that I could do it!

Ms S M
Hove
 
Having Jayn gave us both the extra reassurance we needed. On booking Jayn, my husbands anxiety was immediately diminished...I also appreciated the extra support and felt we had another 'player on our team'.

During the labour I recieved care from 3 different midwives over the course of 24 hours. Jayn provided consistent and continuous support and helped provide an experienced line of communication between the midwives and ourselves. Thank you so much, Jayn.

Mrs S B
Brighton
 
You helped us keep calm through labour, especially when it became very challenging and intense. If you hadn't been with us we both feel we would have become quite tense and possibly scared, particularly given the absence of midwife support on a very busy evening.

You have a great calmness which inspired a lot of confidence, and made me feel confident also. I found your antenatal visits extremely helpful.


Ms C D
Brighton
 
I wanted additional support to have a medication- free delivery. Having a doula was very helpful in the antenatal period as I was able to talk over all issues about the pregnancy and upcoming delivery. I recieved a great deal of support and information in a warm yet professional way.

During the labour, Jayn was likewise supportive and available, providing the amount of help I needed in a very sensitive way.


Mrs S E
Lewes
 
The extra support was very good both before (It helped my nerves) and after (assistance with breastfeeding). Thank you!

Ms M M
Brighton
 
She provided me with reassurance and this made me feel calm and relaxed about the forthcoming experience of birth and having a child.

During labour she was a great help, as not having had a baby before, I had no idea what to expect (with respect to level of pain, how far I had progressed in labour, when it was a good time to leave for hospital etc). Jayn got me to the hospital in time...without her help, I may have ended up staying at home even longer, and having an unplanned home birth!

Mrs S M-W
Lancing
 
Jayn came to the house when contractions got more frequent and helped us to stay at home as long as possible before going to the hospital. we would have left much earlier if Jayn had not been there to advise and reassure us. Jayn was very discreet throughout labour, she knew when to be there for us and when to leave us for our own time together.

Having someone else present who you trust and who you can have a laugh with made the whole experience much more positive.

Mrs D M
Hove
 
After a traumatic first birth, I wanted to have the best chance possible for a positive experience the second time around.

During my pregnancy I felt reassured, and she helped remove any worries I had about the birth. Knowing Jayn would be there from start to finish was also really helpful for my partner's anxieties. At the birth, I felt supported knowing she was there and reassured by what she said. She helped from a practical point of view as well.

Ms K W
Hove

 
Having a doula, for me, was peace of mind, as I had concerns over midwifery care during the labour, and greatly appreciated having someone with me continually during the labour and birth. After the birth she reminded me of what I had actually achieved which really helped me.

Mrs FO
Crawley
 
I really enjoyed my experience of labour, and felt so safe with Jayn there.  I can't beleive the difference between my first hospital delivery and my second at home with Jayn - so much more relaxed and intimate.

Mrs VW
Crawley
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