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"Pippa is very knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and it is very apparent that she is committed to helping others enjoy what we considered to be the most important and joyous time of our life. We have a beautiful daughter and we feel that Pippa helped to enhance the whole experience and disperse any of our original anxieties."
Steve & Martina Mitchell

"Pippa guided us through the options of child birth and helped us address all of our concerns. Recovering from the birth was a difficult time and Pippa was always on hand to help me, by phone or in person. I really don't know how I would have got through it all without her. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Pippa."
Scott & Lisa Tempero

"Pippa has definitely helped the whole family to adjust to the changes, tiredness and stresses that a new baby brings. Her support, experience and guidance has been reassuring for both myself and my husband. We have no hesitation in recommending her skills to other families and hope that they grow to look forward to her arrival each work day as we did."
Edward & Natasha Lade

"Having Pippa as our doula was a huge benefit to both of us during the labour and delivery of both our children. Her calm and confident presence was very reassuring and she made sure we understood what was happening at all times. She also helped me practically and always seemed to know just when to do the right thing."
Russ & Sally Elliott

"We would definitely recommend Pippa as a doula, she was an invaluable help to us both in planning the birth before the event then changing those plans as real life took over! She was a great source of information throughout the pregnancy, the birth and afterwards. We are very pleased that Pippa attended the birth of our son and will definitely ask her to help us again!"
Peter Boden & Sera Meehan

Links

www.doula.org.uk - Information on what doula's do and questions to ask a potential doula

www.nct.org.uk - Information on The National Childbirth Trust (NCT), including details of local group, classes and services

www.nct-sandt.org.uk - Local NCT information for the Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Branch

www.caesarean.org.uk - Caesarean and VBAC support

www.homebirth.org.uk

www.thegoodbirth.co.uk - information on water birth, home birth, pool hire/purchase. Includes Birth-Pool-in-a-Box (inflatable pools)

www.babybasicsbirthpools.co.uk - hires birthing pools, birthing stools, TENS machines and several labour aids - ideal for anyone planning a home birth

www.babycaretens.com - TENS hire

www.valleycushions.co.uk - Valley Cushions provide excellent relief from perineal discomfort following birth; you can hire them from the NCT

www.netmums.co.uk - Netmums is a unique local network for mums with a wealth of information and advice on being a mum or dad in your hometown. Look under West Kent for local information.

www.babydirectory.com - Order your copy of The Baby Directory (South East Edition) on line. The baby Directories are 200 page guides covering pregnancy and life with babies and children under five. Invaluable!