Client Reviews
What families say about working with me
Real stories from families across Cheshire & Wirral who chose trauma-informed, woman-centred doula support for their births.
★★★★★
5.0 Stars on Google
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Families Supported
Would Recommend
Home Births Attended
"Guardian angel who empowered me to have the births of my dreams"
Jessica H., Two Free Births
"With Jemma’s support, my second birth was deeply healing
Kayah, Home Birth After Trauma
"Completely invaluable. I can't thank her enough"
Jessica Fox, First Baby
"You made my entire pregnancy and birth a place of safety and kindness."
Claire Cooper, Hospital Birth
"Utterly fantastic. You were wonderful"
Nick, Birth Partner
"I would recommend Jemma a million times over"
Kylie, Home Birth After Hospital
Featured Testimonials
Trusted by Public Figures
When actors from Hollyoaks, The Hardacres and Peaky Blinders needed doula support, they chose trauma-informed, woman-centred care with Jemma.
Jessica Fox and Nick Willes
Actor - Hollyoaks, The Worst Witch
★★★★★
"Having a doula throughout my pregnancy was like having the most knowledgeable big sister or auntie by my side at all times... Working with Jemma was just so easy and completely invaluable."
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Having a doula throughout my pregnancy and birth was like having the most knowledgable big sister or auntie by my side at all times, having an unbiased second opinion and someone who was just focused on me, my baby and Nick. I’ve been very open that our path to become parents hasn’t been easy and if I’m honest, pregnancy wasn’t a walk in the park either. Having the extra support, someone who could answer my questions or put my concerns to rest was just what we needed.
During our antenatal sessions Jemma was able to help us zero in on what was important, giving us all the information in ways we sometimes hadn’t thought of and bringing us together as a couple. The massage techniques and rebozo sling got us through the end of my pregnancy and early stage of Labour!
At the hospital is where Jemma really comes into her own. Quietly offering support and fresh energy, helping me and Nick to focus on the job in hand and to take the time to cherish it. One of my biggest concerns was that I find it very hard to advocate for myself, both Nick and I are guilty of people pleasing but because we had Jemma there she was able to take that stress away for us, communicating our wishes to the midwife and birthing team and acting as a calm go between. We were able to just get on with the business of having a baby.
Since the birth Jemma has been on hand with advice and checking in on us. Getting the opportunity to talk through our birth story has really helped to process what happened and I look back on that day with nothing but love and positivity.
Working with Jemma was just so easy and completely invaluable - I can’t thank her enough for her part in helping us become a family.
Claire Cooper and Emmett J. Scanlan
Actor - Hollyoaks, The Hardacres, Peaky Blinders, The Fall
★★★★★
"“A huge thank you to our doula Jemma, a constant fountain of wisdom and kindness. Who kept us so strong throughout, talked endlessly with me, always giving us the opportunity to discuss all our options and being the support we needed. You are an incredible woman and a wonderful doula. You made my entire pregnancy and birth a place of safety and kindness. Thank you - a thousand times, thank you. ”
Birth Doula Support
Continuous Labour Support
Sophie Wild
Home Birth Physiological Birth Free Birth
★★★★★
"I chose to have only people I trusted in my birth space. I am so grateful for this wonderful woman"
I chose to have only people I trusted in my birth space. People that I knew would let me birth completely on my terms, who would not monitor, check me or suggest anything unless asked. People that trusted me to birth. That trusted birth to work. That didn't follow any timeline or guideline. That I had worked with throughout pregnancy to unpick every thought and fear and who I trusted deeply to honour my wishes.
I am so grateful for this wonderful woman who honoured this and so much more.
Kylie Roberts
Home Birth Second Baby Healing Birth
★★★★★
"Jemma was unwavering and calm, and helped my husband to catch our baby as I birthed her in our spare bedroom. It was magical and very healing."
I can honestly say that Jemma gave me the confidence to have the birth that I wanted (she supported me for baby #2) and I only wish that I had known her when I had my first baby! Her unwavering trust in a woman's body reminded me that I could absolutely birth my baby at home myself and that I had the power all along.
She was incredibly knowledgeable, gentle, kind and had exactly the type of calm energy that you would want to have in the room during such an important and precious time.
In the end I decided not to rush to call the midwives out to my home birth, realising from the study sessions we had with Jemma before the birth that each person in the room was an extra intervention that had the potential to affect the delicate cascade of my hormones (which was what had happened the first time around). Jemma was unwavering and calm, and helped my husband to catch our baby as I birthed her in our spare bedroom.
It was magical and very healing after my first birth, and I would recommend Jemma a million times over.
Jessica Hampson
Free Birth Third Baby Empowering Birth Shared Care Client
★★★★★
"Life changing - best thing I ever did (twice).”
Life changing - best thing I ever did (twice).
I have made a life long connection with these lovely ladies, I call them my guardian angels because they empowered me to have the births of my dreams.
After having a successful home birth with 121 midwives through the hospital I wanted to replicate that again but the company had been disbanded and the hospital midwives made me nervous saying they can’t even guarantee that with staffing I could have a home birth (common) and they only had a few birthing pools subject to availability. So I went with a private midwife but they were terrible and expensive. Pregnancy is such a personal experience I knew I needed a better connection to have a better birth. So at 8 months pregnant I found Jemma and Anne Marie- wow - the best decision I ever made and so grateful that they could pick up my care at such a late stage.
They really listened to me, they really educated me about my body, my baby, my rights, they encouraged me to really think and explore all options and most importantly empower me.
The balance between home birth v hospital is exactly right. They are not anti hospital at all they are just pro you and your rights.
My waters broke and I laboured for 3.5 days during Covid, I can’t express the amount of pressure the hospital put on me to not have a home birth, I just couldn’t have done it without Jemma and Anne Marie’s support. They were calm, reassuring, strong and gentle. I ended up having the home birth of my dreams - only thanks to them.
They went above and beyond- from massaging me in the pool to the aftercare I was blown away by the generosity - their hand made bath herbs personalised for me and presents for the baby but most of all the genuine love and care.
So when I was pregnant with my third it was just a no brainer to use them again. This time because I felt so safe with them I wanted to free birth, it was surprisingly the hardest birth out my 3 and very painful but with Jemma’s calm guidance, her belief in me put me at ease and with some breath work she supported me back to my plan and I had my free birth with her downstairs.
Utterly special ladies, if you are reading this it’s a sign you are in such good, trusted and special hands. Will always support and recommend.
Professional Feedback
What Midwives Say
Gemma
NHS Midwife and holistic practitioner
Healthcare Professional
★★★★★
As a midwife, I have worked alongside many doulas over the years, and Jemma is someone I recommend without hesitation.
Jemma brings a rare balance of deep knowledge, emotional intelligence and calm, grounded presence. She is incredibly respectful of maternity professionals while remaining completely focused on the woman and family she is supporting. Her ability to hold space, advocate gently and appropriately, and support informed decision-making is exceptional.
I have seen first-hand the difference Jemma makes to birth experiences, her presence enhances the room, supports physiology and creates a sense of safety for everyone involved.
I recommend Jemma wholeheartedly to families seeking compassionate, evidence-informed, woman-centred support throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Sarah
NHS Midwife
Healthcare Professional
★★★★★
It was so lovely working with you. I really felt that we worked as a team, and I truly appreciated your calm, supportive presence. You brought such reassurance to the space. You were thoughtful, respectful and completely centred on the woman and her family, which made the whole experience feel collaborative and positive.
Emily
Student Midwife
Healthcare Professional
★★★★★
I had never worked with a doula before, and witnessing Jemma’s presence during this birth was genuinely eye-opening.
During a particularly strong contraction, the woman was clearly spiralling and the energy in the room was rising. Jemma simply moved closer, held her hand and spoke to her with such calm reassurance. She acknowledged how hard it was and invited her to breathe with her, and within moments, the entire atmosphere shifted.
The woman settled, her partner visibly calmed, and the room felt grounded again. It was incredible to witness how quickly and gently Jemma brought the energy down, without taking over or undermining anyone else in the room.
It was one of those moments that stays with you. I remember thinking, I hope I can offer women this kind of calm, intuitive support in my own practice. Working alongside Jemma was inspiring, and I learned so much simply by observing how she held the space.
Families Jemma Has Supported
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