Testimonials

Here are some testimonials GillyBabies Preparation for Labour and Birth Workshops have received.

Birth preparation course testimonials: 

“There were good demonstration aids and  3d descriptions of the baby’s journey through the birth canal. The practical coaching was very useful for me as an expectant father.  I found the explanation of the timetable of labour particularly useful”. father
January 2014

“The views on medical and non-medical techniques were well balanced. What was particularly good was the detail on the stages of labour, the appropriate use of medical interventions, massage techniques and birth positions for partners to remember and the diagrams of the anatomy of mother and baby. The venue was excellent and the cake was great.” Mother
January 2014

“The workshop met my expectations fully and some more!” Mother
January 2014

“The venue was excellent and the cake was great.” Mother
January 2014

“It gave a wide and wonderful perspective of Birth.  I found the information on using herbs afterwards to heal useful. It covered all aspects of a hospital birth and how not to be worried if a homebirth does not happen and hospital turns out to be the optimal environment for the safety of your baby. I feel the workshop addressed the role of the birth partner excellently.  I am  confident that my partner will know exactly what to do to keep calm and keep himself busy and involved in the labour.  Gilly was a wonderful speaker and interesting to listen to. The catering was amazing. A truly magical place. I am also interested in encapsulation.” mother
November 2013

“The quality of education was 5 out of 5 and I would definitely recommend the workshop to others.” father
November 2013

“The teaching was excellent and completely non-judgemental.” Father
November 2013

“I feel confident in my partner’s role now. We are a team! I have already recommended the workshop to others.  The venue is stunning…an oasis of calm and tranquility. The cakes were delicious.” Mother
November 2013

“It was far more accurate and  physiologically  correct when compared to the NCT class I attended previously. It was also less scary for people. The NCT classes can be a bit more negative regards interventions from my memory of them . This is my second pregnancy and I would definitely recommend this workshop to others.” Mother
November 2013

“The food and venue were beautiful and I feel inspired and empowered.”  – mother
October 2013

” I would definitely recommend the workshop to others.”  father
October 2013

“The workshop met my expectations and more !! The enthusiasm and energy that Gilly delivers this course with makes the workshop engaging and exciting. I feel that all the information on the different ways of giving birth was delivered from a balanced viewpoint. Medical aspects were explained in a positive way. The birth partner’s role was greatly emphasised” Mother
October 2013

“The booklet was very useful and the Birth plan guide collates everything in one place in a concise manner.” mother
October 2013

Information was invaluable. I learned so much. I had already attended other ante-natal classes but this one was by far the most informative, useful and empowering. It completely changed my outlook on giving birth, instilling confidence in my body’s capability to deal with labour.

November 2010

Reading books about pregnancy and birth is one thing, taking part in this workshop is a totally different one. Very Good! All in all it was a very useful workshop. I did like the structure, the pictures, the books on display, the atmosphere!!! and of course you, the very experienced teacher.
November 2010

The venue and the catering was truly amazing.The booklet was really good, there was no need to take notes. It was great meeting others and being taught in a calm and positive manner. All of the information about the different birth options was particularly good and how to take control of your own birth in these different situations.
December 2010

The venue was lovely and welcoming. The information was given in an unbiased and un-preachy way which I found very helpful.It was purely given to help me decide upon my own birth choices. It was very detailed and having been to other classes as well, the detail and emphasis on birth information and choices we will face was incomparable.
December 2010

The workshop was personal and honest and taught in an open minded manner which accepted all birth choices as valid.
February 2010