"Cheryl was amazing. She came to our house while I was in active labour and helped me with different positions, breathing techniques and massage. Cheryl's light massage was so wonderful and calming - her hands are worth her fee alone! With Cheryl's help, we were able to stay home much longer and I was already 7cm dilated when I arrived at the hospital. Cheryl was also of invaluable assistance when we were at the hospital - she was able to do various practical things like opening doors and communicating with hospital staff, while I held onto my husband and just breathed through each contraction. In the birth suite, I was unlucky with the midwife allocated to me but Cheryl was fantastic. I was able to just listen to her and ignore the midwife. In the end I had the exact birth I had hoped for - a natural vaginal delivery with no epidural. I have no doubt my birth outcome would have been very different if Cheryl had not been there.
Cheryl also gave us wonderful pre- and postpartum care. While I was pregnant she met with us several times and gave us very helpful advice on various things including baby positioning. I followed her advice and my baby stayed in an ideal position. She also visited us after the birth and it was lovely seeing her again.
I wouldn't give birth in a hospital without Cheryl and will definitely be contacting her when we (hopefully!) have Baby Number Two. Cheryl is a credit to her profession and really will give you the "Ideal Birth".
Give yourself the best chance of a positive birth in a hospital setting. A new book by one of Australias leading doulas, Cheryl Sheriff.
Sharing wisdom from her 30 years experience as a midwife and doula, and her presence at over 1000 hospital births.
After reading this book you will have more direction, and feel confident, excited and less daunted by the experiences to come.
