” I took part in the birth preparation course that ran from 14^th – 28^th June this year and I want to say a huge thank you for everything you taught on the course! I genuinely felt calm and prepared for birth thanks to you both. I felt confident in visualizing the birth that I hoped for but also aware of the different ways that that birth can play out and my options in these different scenarios.

I gave birth to our baby boy, Cai, on 9^th September at 18.14 after having a membrane sweep at 12 noon on the same day! It was intense but exciting. I can honestly say that the breathing and movement exercises taught on the course got me through the experience, I’m not sure how I would have handled walking down the hospital corridor without them!

I tried to follow the advice provided and I’m sure that it all contributed to the positive experience I have had. For example, I used an exercise ball to do the hip opening exercises daily and thankfully the baby was in a good position for birth. I also used a rough towel to brush my nipples after showering and applied oil afterwards and much to my surprise I haven’t had sore nipples. The list goes on!

So once again, thank you <3

Best wishes,

Ffion (and my partner Oliver and our son Cai)”