You really have made a big difference to my life. I was terrified first time round and filled with anxiety the second time, and in both cases, i am convinced that i would not have had such positive birth experiences without you. You have a real gift Janine. Thank you.

The breathing works! Thank you, thank you. I blew bubbles all the way through my labour and my midwife couldn't believe how calm I was.

I did it!

My birth didn't go to plan but I had your voice in my head and I was able to stay calm and we were able to make different decisions.

Your support since I have had my baby has been amazing. Your postnatal course was fantastic, so supportive and knowing I can drop in to see you every Wednesday has been a lifeline!

Through both your antenatal and postnatal courses, you have never told me what to do. You have provided information, you have offered a different perspective and you have listened. I can't tell you what a difference that has made to me.

I have made friends with the women on my antenatal course and the men regularly get together for a drink as well. This friendship and support has been invaluable, I would recommend your courses to everyone.

Everyone should do your antenatal course as part of the pregnancy experience. We feel more informed, better prepared and less scared than we did and I can enjoy the rest of my pregnancy now.

Being quite shy, I was nervous about going. It was however, very informal and non-threatening. It was just like being with friends you'd known for a while and meeting for a chat etc. It was very useful chatting to other new mums.

Words to describe Janine: friendly, funny, welcoming, knowledgeable, professional, patient, understanding, helpful, reassuring and dedicated
Janine immediately tries to break down barriers of nerves and fear about the birth process, to make people feel more in control by teaching the details of what to expect and what happens to the body during this time (including what could go wrong, as I have also heard friends say that this really helped when the situation arose for them). Janine ensures that everyone is well equipped and ready when the time comes through information sharing, knowledge-based training and experience-based training having been through the process herself and provided support to hundreds of couples.
The classes are hands-on, which allows you really feel as close as you could possibly get to being ready for the real thing
Janine spends time focussing on how the Dad is feeling as well as the Mum, which is great as the Dads can be so easily overlooked at this time.