“Sam gave us a birth, pregnancy and fourth trimester that we couldn’t have achieved without her support. Sam is a unique and special combination of analytical (an ex accountant by trade) and spiritually aligned, this unleashes an ability to communicate to anybody with facts, emotion and anecdotes. Sam was a 2nd Mum to me during pregnancy, in birth and after. A friend, ally and support person that I would have been lost without.
To my partner Sam was someone he could lean on, someone that was in the birthing room but without being dominant, someone that offered support without interfering and someone that assisted without judgement. I have recommended Sam since to friends, colleagues and family and will continue to do so.”

“As a first time solo mum with family overseas, I knew I was going to need some help when the baby arrived. I chose Sam because I liked that she offered support through the birth preparation to postpartum stages, and also because of her excellent reviews online. From the first phone call, I could tell Sam was everything I was looking for - knowledgeable, warm, calm and reassuring. Sam’s support throughout the fourth trimester was invaluable, from practical help with so many of the small things to having someone to debrief with on all the challenges of the early weeks. I would recommend Sam in a heartbeat.”

“Sam was an absolute incredible addition to my birthing team. My first birth came with multiple interventions that led to an emergency cesarean. After looking for some support when I fell pregnant with my second, I immediately reached out to Sam.
She is extremely kind, caring and knowledgeable - oh and funny! She always put me right at ease, after every catch up I would feel confident. She was always able to answer my questions and queries, often providing me other insight surrounding topics I had never thought about.
Sam always stayed cool, calm and collected and knew what to say, when to step in and when to sit back. She was an immense support to both myself and my partner during the birth of our second child. I was able to achieve my VBAC because of Sam. I will never birth again without her!!!”

“I loved having Sam on my birth team! She was also recommended to me by my obstetrician Dr Hugh Porter.
As a first time mum everything was unknown to my husband and I and we really just wanted support both leading up to the birth and during. Sam is a wealth of knowledge and has a calm and comforting presence. She helped to bring another lens to the process and we greatly appreciated having her there to discuss things with. Even though we trusted our Dr, it was great to have another person who lives and breathes the birthing process to talk to.
I think it’s so important to have people in your birth space that make your feel safe and secure and I couldn’t have picked anyone better. I felt completely comfortable and safe with Sam there and she gave my husband the confidence to be fully present with me on the day.

Sam is a force to be reckoned with in that birthing room - she held space for me and my husband and helped to protect our birth plan and keep us on track. I couldn’t have had a better birth experience and I look back on that day with so much joy and happiness. I can’t wait for the next time. Thank you Sam for helping me to get the no intervention birth that I wanted in a hospital where most of the other women I met had had c-sections.

I’m forever grateful for your role in the journey to birthing our son 💕”

“I am forever grateful for Sam and so honoured to have her in our birth village. She helped me let go and heal from how my first birth went and reminded me my body has done the work and isn’t the same birth. I had the unmedicated VBAC I had hoped for and me and my partner will always have so much gratitude for Sam and her support.

It’s important to trust the people on your birth team and Sam had our complete trust. She held the space we needed in lead up and during the birth, advocated for us at the hospital letting me and my partner be in the moment whenever possible. She knew when I needed encouragement and support and when to let me be.

Thank you Sam for being our guiding light 🌟”

“I will be forever grateful to Sam for guiding me through the most wonderful experience of my life, the birth of my son.

I was very nervous and didn’t know much about giving birth, the drugs offered (or given routinely) at hospitals, or how the amazing female body worked. If it wasn’t for Sam I would have made many decisions that I would have come to regret.

My baby was breech at 36 weeks and Sam attended my successful ECV to turn bub up the right way. I then went into labour 4 days before my due date and had a natural birth without being induced and without an epidural, which is what I wanted. Sam supported me at home and then at the hospital, and if it wasn’t for the exercises, meditations and birth preparation Sam taught me I wouldn’t have had the amazing experience I did.

Sam’s knowledge, calmness, experience, confidence and support can’t be matched, she is fantastic!
Thank you Sam 💕”

“As first time parents our approach to pregnancy and birth was to be as informed and prepared as possible.

Engaging Sam was by far the best investment we made in our journey into parenthood as she formed an essential part of our birth team. Her warm presence and reassurance kept both my husband and I feeling calm and informed of what to expect through the end of my pregnancy and especially during labour. Sam’s involvement was integral to a positive and empowering birth experience which I am incredibly proud of.

We will always have the deepest appreciation for Sam’s knowledge and support in the lead up to and during the birth of our little girl. ❤️”

“Sam is amazing!
She was such a positive presence and influence for us throughout the pregnancy, in the delivery room and to this day. Sam is a wonderful and compassionate person who can provide valuable information and guidance without ever coming off as judgmental.

During the delivery she stayed with us and guided us the whole time. She was instrumental to ensuring that we got to that point well prepared, and made the hospital midwives and obstetrician comfortable to take more of a hands off approach with us.

We were initially sceptical about whether we really needed a doula, but I can say now that it was the best decision we could have made, and that if not for Sam we would not have had the beautiful, low intervention birth that we desired.
We are truly grateful to have met Sam and will never forget the amazing impact she had on our lives and the life of our beautiful boy.”

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Highly recommend Sam and her wonderful services! From the day we first connected right through to the early days of post-partum, she was always there for us with her signature calmness and maternal instinct. She guided us through a pregnancy marked by uncertainty and restrictions, providing the support, reassurance and wisdom that kept us going and staying positive.

Sam not only advocated for us and our choices, but educated us on how to advocate for ourselves which allowed us to have the positive and empowering birth experience we always dreamed of! We are so glad you were a part of it.
Thank you! — L, N & R x”

“Samantha made the birth of my most recent child the experience I had been hoping for throughout my entire pregnancy. She offered knowledge, support, insights and a voice that my family needed to welcome our child into the world and into an environment that we felt comfortable in.

I have recommended her time and time again and will continue to do so well into the future. If you are thinking about what to purchase for a friend who is about to have a baby or has just fallen pregnant there would be no greater gift than to have Samantha by her side either pre or postpartum.”

“Sam helped my wife and I through childbirth and made sure we were both calm even when my wife’s epidural failed. She made it a point to not just focus on my wife, but also on me, the partner. She left no stones unturned and discussed anything and everything with us. We started hypnobirthing classes as strangers, but left our birthing suite as family.

I would give Sam more stars if I could. She simply is the best and my wife’s pregnancy and birthing would have probably been chaotic if she wasn’t around. Instead, it was a most positive birthing experience for us both, and left us excited to try for our second child just so we can continue our journey with her.”

“Prior to my pregnancy I was always nervous re labour/birth. Ensuring I set up the right support from early on meant I could enjoy my pregnancy and prepare for birth with a positive mind set.

From the moment I met Sam I knew I had someone special in my corner. Someone who was an expert in all things labour/birth who would support me, have my best interests in mind and hold space for me and my husband. Sam has all the knowledge and experience with such an easy going, open, non judgemental approach. We always felt so positive after a catch up with Sam.

During my labour, Sam’s calming energy and support was steady and unwavering. Her strong calming energy was something we could always rely on - especially when things ramped up or we needed to deviate from our birth map. Sam was also incredible during after birth. Sam kept me focused on my daughter and informed of next steps as things got a little off course. Without the calm support of Sam I would have felt unsure and scared.

I have no doubt that Sam’s support through pregnancy and birth ensured my labour/birth was a positive one. I felt educated, prepared and excited prior to birth and I’m so proud of what I achieved working through my labour. It was such an amazing experience!
Thank you Sam for everything!!”

“Finding the right doula is an incredibly important decision- after all, they will be there to prepare you for and witness your birth, one of the most memorable times of your life. For us, the decision was easy. From the first phone call we knew it was Sam. Sam is warm and friendly, fun and easy to get a long with. She brings a level of expertise that made us feel safe and informed throughout pregnancy and birth. She is calm, unflappable and gave us the impression she had seen it all before, while patiently explaining how hospital processes might apply to us.

Sam demystified what can be a daunting journey to motherhood for both my wife and I. We felt like we were in the best of hands throughout. The peace of mind and sense of calm Sam brought was truly priceless, especially on the day of our birth where things didn’t go as expected.

We highly recommend getting a doula, and making it Sam. We’ll be sure to call Sam as soon as we’re pregnant with our second! Bonus - she makes incredible postpartum food and will love your dog as much as you do.”

“I had a lot of anxiety around birth as I had been told a few horror stories. My sister told me she still cannot run to this day as a result of a damaged pelvic floor and incontinence. Others had used words like traumatic and permanent damage. So at my first hospital appointment at around 28 weeks - the midwife suggested listening to the Australian Birth Stories podcast. I started to hear positive birth experiences and they all seemed to have a common theme - a doula. I did a simple google search and found Sam.

Miraculously Sam had an opening around my due date so I booked her there and then. I felt she was right for me - however Sam did insist on meeting myself and my partner before proceeding. From the minute we met Sam, I immediately felt better about the birth looming ahead of me. Sam explained her role and what the role of the hospital and midwives would be. She was a wealth of knowledge and each session had a new part of preparation that was the natural next step to focus on.

On the day - Sam was brilliant. We went into a quick active labour (thanks to all the mind work we had done) and Sam actually met us at the hospital. As soon as she arrived she laid her hand on mine and told me that “this wasn’t bigger than me”. It was exactly what I needed to hear and propelled me forward. I gave birth to my beautiful boy in the bath without pain relief as intended and I am absolutely sure that this was down to my decision to hire Sam.

Sam also came over for a post natal session - where she actually picked up that I had mastitis. Something the midwives assured me I couldn’t get in the first two weeks. Fortunately we got a script that day and I came good two days later. If untreated you can be hospitalised- so Sam really prevented that situation.

I would highly recommend her to anyone and if you’re considering working with her - you will not regret it. She was the best investment I have ever made.”

“I have been trying to write this for a while and can never get is as perfect as our experience was. We met Sam online (thanks COVID) and she recommended us to meet other doulas before making a decision. We took a couple of weeks to think about it, but did not meet anyone else, we just felt she was our person.

When we met at our place she gave us such a calming vibe, even our crazy dog was calmer than usual. We shared a few laughs and well we saw then that she was definitely our person. She took the time to get to know us, our wants and needs, our concerns and gave us valuable information. We did the Hypnobirthing course with her which added another layer to the relationship we were building. She taught us so much and gave us strategies to feel empowered and calm during our birth experience. My husband was in awe of her knowledge and all he learned. All I wanted was a calm, positive birth and not medicated if possible.

Sam was always ready to reply to any messages, calls, lend us books or listen to our concerns.We got 40 hours of calm hard work, support and love. After being admitted, we called Sam after 15 hrs or so because we felt the baby was coming. She spent probably 24+ hours with us while our little one was taking his sweet time to arrive and supported us through every second, giving us information to make decisions and reminding me of my calming strategies. We ended up asking for support to get bub earthside, but it all went so smoothly.

She recently came for our last appointment, 6 months after merely because I didn’t want that last bit of bond to end. She will always be part of this family and for sure will be involved the next time. Because of her, I have thought of becoming a doula myself and support women on their amazing journeys.

When you make your hospital bag, make sure you take Sam in it.
Thank you again, Sam.”

“As a second time pregnancy, unconventionally I contacted Sam at 38.5 weeks. I had calls with several other Doulas, but I really connected with Sam. She had so much wisdom and in just a short call I felt so supported. I decided on the spot. Few days later I met with Sam with my husband. At that point I was really worried about birth, but after a session with Sam I was so excited to meet my baby. Two days later I gave birth, with Sam by my side. I might have been Sam’s shortest client, but the time I had with her will last a life time. I couldn’t recommend Sam or her services more, it’s never too late to take rein of your birth.”

“We would not have been able to achieve the birth we had without Sam’s ongoing care and support. From the moment we met Sam, you could sense her warmth and I knew instantly that I wanted her to be apart of our birth. Sam is a wealth of knowledge and with all the medical advice around me during my pregnancy and birth, it was really lovely to know I could turn to Sam for guidance I could trust. Sam is very empathetic with a great sense of humour too! I can’t wait to have her at the birth of our next child and Ill be sure to tell my daughter all about her birth and the wonderful person who was there to support us throughout - Sam”

“The best decision I made in my pregnancy prep was investing in a Doula. The second best decision was picking Sam. The reviews are legit.. she has been a saviour for my husband and I. I initially booked Sam as I was prepping for a natural vaginal birth and I wanted someone strong yet warm by my side on labour day. Sam really took the time to listen to us and understand what we valued and then provided guidance aligned to this.
In the end I had to book a C section. Sam helped me mentally navigate the change of plan and suggested popping by to talk through how the operation would work. I thought this was a waste of time but she insisted.. and she was right. By being informed and understanding the various roles of the many medical folks involved (she explained ‘it’s like a wedding’), I was able to stay calm and focus on my breathing.

The reality is us first time Mum’s don’t know what we don’t know... and that is where Sam truly delivers. I particularly valued her lending me a book regarding the first 40 days postpartum as I wasn’t even thinking about this, but the book inspired me to prep mentally and prep food which really helped us when we were in the thick of it.
Sam is also an awesome cook and brings yummy deliveries!
I also personally valued we had a lot of giggles together.
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“We were incredibly lucky to have Sam’s support and wisdom during our pregnancy and birth.
When discussing and looking for a doula at the start of the pregnancy we could never have imagined how much Sam would help both of us on the journey. She made us always feel supported, informed and safe. The birth of our baby girl was such a positive experience and we believe it is all because of Sam.
We could not recommend Sam highly enough, the 5 stars on google doesn’t do her justice!”

“Samantha is AMAZING.
Samantha is nurturing.
Samantha is SUPER supportive.
Samantha is everything you need to get you through pregnancy and beyond!
Without Samantha, I wouldn’t have been able to cope through my labour.

This was my first pregnancy and I was super scared with loads of anxiety, Samantha knew exactly how to calm me down and kept reassuring me that everything was going to be fine and literally the day I went into labour Samantha was there guiding me through the whole process step by step and making sure I was cool, calm and collected. Samantha’s tremendous help, helped me have an ideal labour and birth. I honestly could not have pushed though without her guidance and support.

I am extremely thankful and lucky to have found Samantha! I will have her for all my future pregnancies, she just gets me! Thank you Samantha for all your guidance, support, wisdom, love and encouragement. I only wish for you to have an infinite amount of blessings as you have been a blessing to me.

Love you Samantha x”

“Sam was like a guardian angel for the birth of our first child and I can confidently say that we would not have had the positive and empowering birth experience we did, without her. We are a British couple living in Australia so we do not have close family around us and this was a cause of some anxiety going into pregnancy. Sam became our family/support team/cheerleader/coach/mum all in one, providing us with a rare wealth of impartial knowledge, guidance and emotional support during the pregnancy, labour and in the weeks after.

This meant that we went into our birth well educated, informed and confident, which was invaluable as it was a long and challenging experience. Sam’s patience, empathy and unwavering calm gave us strength when we needed it most and she even stepped in at a potential crisis point during the labour and provided my wife with a specialised massage that moved my baby into the correct position for birth, it was truly mesmerising to witness. I can’t praise her highly enough for playing such an important role in the birth of our child and I would recommend her services to anybody who is looking for the support of a doula during pregnancy. She is second to none.”

“My partner and I are originally from overseas so didn’t have family in Sydney to support us during one of the biggest journeys of our lives. When I came across Sam’s Instagram page, I knew instantly that I wanted her to be our Doula. I loved her vibe, informative posts, and felt she was the perfect fit for us.
She gave us a beautiful folder brimming with useful information and some homework to do in our own time. We had regular prep visits where Sam armed us with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to navigate the hospital system, the end of my pregnancy and early labour.

The end of my pregnancy didn’t go as I had hoped and I needed to be induced for medical reasons. I had some pretty unpleasant conversations with some of the weekend doctors, and I felt so alone and upset. One chat with Sam over the phone and she brought me back to neutral, helped me feel in control again, gave me some questions to ask the doctors and reassured me that inductions could still be a beautiful and happy experience.

During labour we had some chats, laughs and music, and while I went somewhere inside myself, she was an unbelievable support and guide for my partner so he could do everything to support me. I wanted to come away from labour feeling strong and empowered and that’s exactly how I feel. I’d love to do it all again!
What she does can’t be taught, I feel it comes from her lived experiences. She has a way of laying it all out in front of you and showing you that you are capable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sam for Doula support.
Everyone deserves Sam by their side, she is invaluable!”

“I couldn’t recommend Sam more highly.
I originally engaged Sam because I wanted an additional person in the birthing suite with me but I now realise the greatest value Sam provides is in the preparation. I went to every midwife and OB appointment knowing what questions to ask, and when I came nearer to my due date I felt really confident that I had asked all the right questions and had all of the information I needed. I was thrown some curveballs towards the end of my pregnancy and during labour but I felt in control the entire time.

Sam has a unique ability to make you feel supported at all times. She will genuinely support any decision you make and I never felt that she was seeking any outcome for me other than that I experience a positive birth. Thank you so much Sam, I’m so grateful for your support!”

“Unfortunately, I do not have family in Sydney and when we fell pregnant, I felt like we lacked support. I can honestly say that hiring Sam as our Doula was the best investment we made for our pregnancy/birth. Not only did Sam empower us with all the knowledge and options the OBGYN didn’t discuss, she also helped us mentally through the pregnancy, birth and post-partum journey.
I was dead set in having no epidural during birth but I had an induction and almost caved into getting an epidural because the contractions were too forceful and sudden. If Sam wasn’t there to encourage me to try and stay true to our plan, reassure me and try different positions during labour, I would have had the epidural and regretted it.

Even now, after giving birth to my baby, Sam has been my rock. Apart from being an amazing Doula, she is also an incredibly compassionate and kind human being.”

“Sam was Heaven-sent, and following our experience with her, my husband and I know that she will be a part of our lives forever (and all future births, no doubt!). I went into our first pregnancy afraid and anxious, having googled too much and hearing too many horror birth stories. I was certain at the time that I would have a very highly medicated birth, elected procedures I later discovered I knew all too little about; and basically prepared myself for birth trauma in exchange for a baby my husband and I so very desperately wanted and prayed for.

Enter Sam. We found her through our curiosity and some research on what doulas really do (no, they aren’t just for home births or trance-type meditative birthing). Contrary to our initial impressions, doulas like Sam SUPPORT couples through their birth and pregnancy journey by advocating for their preferences; and in Sam’s case, educating couples to make the most of their birth experience.

Sam’s guidance not only removed any fears I had about birth, but made me feel empowered, equipped, confident, and excited about birth and the journey that came with it. She helped us understand that “pain” is not what we know it to be (which is sudden, unpredictable, and scary), but a highly natural progression of pressure with incredible endorphin-filled releases. She helped us embrace the process, “play the day we are given”, and that ultimately resulted in a birth experience more positive than I could have ever imagined (so much so that I told the midwives at the hospital only a few days later that I was ready to do it all again!).

I have infinite respect, admiration, and thanks for Sam and our birth team. She not only supported me in birth, but the most important other person in there with me - my husband. She made sure he and I both felt supported and prepared, and made him the best birthing partner ever. I had no worries, even when things didn’t “go to plan” with our induction and “pain” management. There was great understanding and respect in everything that was done, and that made the entire experience a positive one - because we knew we were always ok and there was always a plan forward to bring our child safely into the world.

We entered this journey as strangers, through it became friends, and left the birthing suite as a family - with Sam held closely in our hearts forever. We can’t wait to have more children and take Sam on each journey with us. A truly uniquely blessed experience I want to relive over and over again. There aren’t enough stars in reviews to show how highly we recommend our wonderful Sam Gunn!!!”

“Samantha is an extraordinary doula. We were so lucky to find her early in my pregnancy so we had her invaluable support and advice in navigating the prenatal medical maze. She armed me with the information and confidence to advocate for myself and make sure I had the best chance of the birth experience we planned for.

During the labour Samantha was incredible. She quickly established a great rapport and trust with the midwives. She kept me calm and focused and helped me with medical decisions that needed to be made throughout the labour. Her gentle strength kept me going when I didn’t think I could.

I wish everyone having a baby could have someone like Samantha by their side. If you are looking for a doula to support you, Sam is exactly the person you need.”

“To say I would have been lost at the birth of our child without Sam is the understatement of the decade! Thankfully Sam helped us with plenty of prep (Hypnobirthing workshop was awesome) and on the day, during labour, when I would have been screaming to get a doctor, Sam kept me cool and calm.

Sam without a doubt is an expert in her field and had all the equipment (both physical and emotional) to make the birth of our child a very successful one and with great memories.”

“Having Sam as my doula was the best decision ever! She is a lovely person and really took the time to get to know me throughout my pregnancy, so I felt truly supported and knew she would be looking out for me at the birth. She got to know my concerns and preferences and taught me so much that I would not have known to help prepare for the birth and for looking after the baby afterwards - she has fantastic top tips.

Sam was calm and reassuring through the whole process - she was amazing at the birth, keeping me calm, and she really knows how the hospital processes work as well as the physical/emotional side so was able to explain things and help me feel able to make decisions, so even though things got more complicated than I had hoped for I still feel like I had a calm and supported delivery.

Plus she brought delicious nourishing food afterwards along with a good chat about the birth and help with the challenges of looking after a newborn. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”

“As first time parents, with our families overseas, Samantha’s support was invaluable. She provided calm and considered coaching for us and helped us navigate all things birth and the initial parenting stages. I really appreciated Sam’s authenticity, experience, humour and patience. I am so pleased we had Sam’s support and would recommend her to anyone wishing to feel more equipped, supported or empowered in their birthing / new parent journey.”

“Having Sam as our doula for the birth of Margot was the best decision we made, even before I was pregnant I knew that I wanted to work with Sam and I can say that without her I would not of had the amazing birth that we did. We engaged Sam at about 12 weeks and throughout my pregnancy and birth her experience, knowledge and support enabled both my partner and I to feel empowered and confident going in to the labour/birth as first time parents. She has a warm and reassuring presence and we have built a trusting relationship with her. We also did a hypnobirthing class with Sam and can highly recommend this as well.

We are incredibly grateful for Sam’s support and in helping me achieve all my birth goals and in creating a positive birthing experience for our family. I highly recommend Sam’s services and look forward to working with her again if we go for baby number 2!
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“We were extremely lucky to have Samantha as our doula. We first met her through the Hypnobirthing (which we also highly recommend) classes that she teaches. Her knowledge is second to none, every question we had was answered with insightful, incredibly helpful information.

Sam joined us very late in the pregnancy, and was an absolute life saver. She calmly walked us through every stage of the labour and was a pillar of support for both mum and dad.
Another great thing about Sam is that, although we’re now with a 1 month old, Sam is still more than happy to answer any questions we have and to guide us at every turn. Suffice it to say that we highly recommend Samantha as a doula, and more so, as a warm, wonderful human being.
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“Where do I begin?
Samantha has become a lifelong friend to our family. Having been away from home during a pandemic I could not have asked for better support from her. She was always a calm, reassuring voice helping me feel confident about my pregnancy and parenting decisions. She is an incredible listener and pregnancy educator. She took the time to get to know me and my concerns and really tailored her approach towards my emotions/needs. I could not have gone through my pregnancy or birth without her. She fully prepared me - even for events which could happen if my birth didn’t go to plan.

Sam also supported me in the postpartum period, and let me tell you I still miss her lactation cookies, home cooked meals and a good chat! Her doula services were worth every. single. cent. Everyone in our family has felt her love and support, even our dog who literally cries with excitement when Sam comes over. I cannot highly recommend her enough!”

“Choosing Sam as my doula was by far the best decision I made in pregnancy. I am so incredibly grateful for her support both in the lead-up, during and after the birth of my baby girl. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable, providing a fountain of information and advice about pregnancy, birthing and recovery that I would never otherwise have had access to (the kind of thing you just can’t get from books or Google!!), but also a genuinely wonderful person and an incredible support.

Throughout labour, Sam made me feel safe and supported, being “on my side”, giving feedback, reassuring me and providing me with the strength I needed to push through. I honestly have no idea how I would have coped without her there! Without question, I would recommend hiring a doula - specifically Samantha Gunn - to anyone expecting a baby, regardless of your situation or what kind of birth you want to have. It makes all the difference!!

Thank you so much Sam. You are a life saver, a baby whisperer and a truly incredible human being.
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“Sam was an absolutely brilliant postnatal doula. With both my partner and my parent’s overseas and unable to be with us due to Covid, we were looking for someone to help us transition into our new roles as parents.

Sam is extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, open-minded, reassuring, a brilliant cook, and amazing with babies; exactly what you need in a postnatal doula! We worked out where I needed help during the first few weeks and Sam delivered in spades. Thank you Sam for being there for us and helping me recover from those hairy late nights!”

“What could I possibly say about my experience with Samantha as my doula? From day one Sam’s calm and nurturing spirit made me feel both relaxed and excited for my birth. Throughout my pregnancy she was a soothing touchstone and a level headed sounding board for when things didn’t quite go as planned... when my “water birth with hypnobirthing” changed to a breech baby, ECV, and then a planned cesarean, checking in with Samantha helped me reorganise my thoughts and prepare myself for the journey ahead.

Having Sam accompany me to my ECV and getting her input on some of the experiences I was having with my care provider, helped me make the informed decision to change to a new care provider and hospital at 37.5 weeks. My cesarean and the birth of my daughter was the most incredible experience, and I know I would not have had the experience that I did had it not been for Samantha. I could write so many more things, and mention so many other incidences where Sam made me feel safe, nurtured, confident, and excited, from reminding me to take in every moment of the day of my daughters birth to bringing me bone broth and holding her so that I could have a shower, but I don’t think making this much longer would be appropriate.

Whether you need support or education before, during or after your birth, need some nurturing or a friendly ear, some postpartum meals, or even someone to hold your baby so that you can shower, you won’t regret calling Samantha. Her involvement in my pregnancy and birth was priceless, and an investment I would make over and over again. In fact, now that we are starting to settle in at home I’m almost ready to book some postpartum visits!

Thank you so much for everything Sam, I wouldn’t have had such a beautiful birth if it weren’t for you!”

“The best decision I made in my pregnancy journey was getting Sam on board to guide us as first time parents through the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I had my dream water birth in hospital and I believe the main reason my birth went the way it did was because I had the education and support offered by Sam. She met with us with no obligation to chat about the services she could offer. We felt completely comfortable with her from the moment we met, she has this extremely calming presence and voice (which I knew I would need during labour and birth). She answered all of my questions and sent me resources and gave me recommendations for other services I needed throughout pregnancy. We also did the Positive Birth Hypnobirthing Class with her and we got a wealth of knowledge from that.

She was amazing on the day of my birth and helped me delay going to the hospital for hours and hours so I was able to labour at home for the longest possible time. The postpartum follow ups were wonderful too, Sam was able to offer some helpful suggestions to make the first weeks easier on us as first time parents. I am forever grateful for Sam and will recommend anyone looking for a Doula to definitely consider her. I believe she is the reason I had such a positive birth experience. Can’t wait for you to be at my next birth Sam!”

“Sam if I could give you 20 stars I would! Thank you for being so calm, professional, reassuring, knowledgeable and wise. You made the birth of my baby girl an absolute dream. From the very first meet you’ve made everything easy for my family. I was so amazed at how you read my body language and prompted me when to get up and move, when to go to hospital, when to eat.. all so I can have such an easy and straight forward birth! I didn’t realise just how important your role as my doula would be. Thank you for showing my husband those special techniques I believe that’s what made my baby turn from posterior to a more desirable position.

Thank you for all the recommendations, gifts, and taking care of me long after my baby was born. You looked after me while everyone wanted to hold baby girl. Having you by my side for the birth of my baby girl was the greatest investment I could’ve ever made. Highly recommend you and I’m forever grateful for you.
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“My partner and I are originally from overseas so didn’t have family in Sydney to support us during one of the biggest journeys of our lives. When I came across Sam’s Instagram page, I knew instantly that I wanted her to be our Doula. I loved her vibe, informative posts, and felt she was the perfect fit for us.
She gave us a beautiful folder brimming with useful information and some homework to do in our own time. We had regular prep visits where Sam armed us with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to navigate the hospital system, the end of my pregnancy and early labour.

The end of my pregnancy didn’t go as I had hoped and I needed to be induced for medical reasons. I had some pretty unpleasant conversations with some of the weekend doctors, and I felt so alone and upset. One chat with Sam over the phone and she brought me back to neutral, helped me feel in control again, gave me some questions to ask the doctors and reassured me that inductions could still be a beautiful and happy experience. During labour we had some chats, laughs and music, and while I went somewhere inside myself, she was an unbelievable support and guide for my partner so he could do everything to support me. I wanted to come away from labour feeling strong and empowered and that’s exactly how I feel. I’d love to do it all again!

What she does can’t be taught, I feel it comes from her lived experiences. She has a way of laying it all out in front of you and showing you that you are capable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sam for Doula support.
Everyone deserves Sam by their side, she is invaluable!”

“Unfortunately, I do not have family in Sydney and when we fell pregnant, I felt like we lacked support. I can honestly say that hiring Sam as our Doula was the best investment we made for our pregnancy/birth . Not only did Sam empower us with all the knowledge and options the OBGYN didn’t discuss , she also helped us mentally through the pregnancy , birth and postpartum journey .

I was dead set in having no epidural during birth but I had an induction and almost caved into getting an epidural because the contractions were too forceful and sudden . If Sam wasn’t there to encourage me to try and stay true to our plan , reassure me and try different positions during labour , I would have had the epidural and regretted . Even now , after giving birth to my baby , Sam has been my rock . Apart from being an amazing Doula , she is also an incredibly compassionate and kind human being .”

“Sam is an amazing doula, she’s practically an angel sent to guide you through the unknowns of pregnancy and birth. As first time parents with no local family support and experiencing a high risk pregnancy we were faced with so many unknowns and felt we needed some extra guidance outside of the hospital system. Sam helped to cut through the often confusing medical jargon, providing information and resources that the hospital system doesn’t. We felt more confident in distinguishing hospital policy apart from what was actually in our best interests.

Sam has a comprehensive toolkit; providing emotional support, antenatal education, fantastic hands on techniques and practical goodies to ensure a smooth birth and comfortable postnatal period. She’s also an amazing cook, bringing round much needed wholesome home cooked food upon our return from hospital. We are so grateful for the incredible support we received from Sam. I’ve already recommended her and will continue to do so to anyone looking for an amazing doula.”

“Thank you for making me feel so loved & nourished at a difficult time. The food was yummy and I felt a warm hug with every cookie and spoonful of broth. Not to mention that we now have enough milk for the next 3 days largely thanks to you! Thanks for literally helping save his life with your amazing food. We’ve loved it and feel really blessed to have been recommended you. ”

“We asked Sam to be our doula because when we met with her, it was clear she was both incredibly warm and switched on, with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We also felt that she was on the same page as us, and that we could trust her to help us get through difficult decisions if they popped up during the birth. We wanted to give birth at a hospital but also hoped to have as little intervention as possible, so we were looking for a doula who could guide us through the medical system. Sam is not only familiar with the medical system but also the norms and approaches at many different hospitals, and was able to help us understand our options.

Sam was an instant friend in the leadup to the birth and went above and beyond both during the labour and after. With her as our doula we were able to give birth to our baby in the way we’d hoped for. She was invaluable in helping me cope with each moment and also in helping my partner support me through the difficult hours. We are delighted to recommend Sam as an outstanding doula - and a wonderful human being. (And I must also say that the lactation cookies on her blog are absolutely delish!)”

“Sam came to assist me and my family soon after the birth of my third bub. I was so grateful for her amazing support as I settled into life with two pre-schoolers and a brand-new baby. I knew from experience that the post-natal period is delicate and can be challenging at times, but on the mornings Sam came to our home, bringing beautiful home-cooked food and her calm energy, it felt easy and special.

Having now experienced Sam’s care, I will be recommending her to all of my girlfriends - everyone deserves a birth and post-natal season in which they are supported, nourished and cared for in the same way their baby is and that is exactly what Sam provides.”

“From the moment I spoke to Sam via email to meeting her for the first time over coffee, I immediately felt a sense of calm about our upcoming birth. Sam is gifted at finding the right balance between really listening and offering wise advice, and gave me space for my own thinking while leaning in to offer the right tools, techniques and exercises to help with birth preparation. She also suggested she meet with my obstetrician to ensure I had peace of mind that my birthing “team” was working together for me.

When our baby arrived, Sam was there in the room supporting my husband and I, my obstetrician and the midwife. She helped me find the grounding to trust myself, my body and my baby in what shaped up to be a truly remarkable birth experience. Thank you Sam - we’ll always be grateful for the role you’ve played in this important time for our family.”

“Hiring Sam as our doula was the best decision we could have ever made. With both our families overseas, Sam provided us with caring and knowledgeable guidance throughout the pregnancy, birth and post birth period. Sam offered us her expertise and resources to make informed decisions, and prepare for a positive birth experience.

The birth of our precious son did not go as we expected. It was the complete opposite. Luckily we had Sam there to support us and worked together with midwives to safely deliver our baby. Sam was there for us when we ended up in NICU for a couple of days and went beyond and above her duties to make us feel supported in those tough times. Unexpectedly, Sam offered to visit us after we were discharged and brought some delicious home made broth and breastfeeding cookies. Above and beyond.

Thank you Sam. If we had another baby, we would most definitely ask you to be there with us again xxx”

“Sam provided our family with such loving pre and post-natal support. We live far away from our immediate loved ones and we wanted some extra TLC for the birth of our first baby. We instantaneously fell in love with Sam! Sam is the perfect mix of gentle, kind, strong, and protective (really the exact person you want by your side during delivery)!

During our first meeting, Sam spent hours with my husband and I discussing our birth preferences. We were completely in over our heads, but Sam was extremely patient with us and answered all our questions. We were blown away by her support right off the bat. Sam attended appointments with our doctor, came over to do spinning baby exercises with me almost everyday the week before I was due, and spent over 25 continuous hours with us during our delivery. If that wasn’t enough, Sam visited us countless times after the birth of our son (always bringing delicious goodies along with her!) just to check-in and care for us.

Sam went above and beyond our expectations. We are so happy we had the opportunity to meet and work with Sam. My husband and I felt prepared for the birth of our son and were really happy with the entire experience. I can’t say enough good things about Sam and the love she will bring to your family for a beautiful birth.”

“Sam was our Doula for our first child and we loved working with her. She helped us focus on the fact that birth is a natural and not necessarily medical process while also getting across the “what if” scenarios to be prepared. We found having a Doula helped us get into the right mental state, and really let me (the husband) be the partner while she helped with exercises, massage, and being another voice on the lead up and on the day.”

“It takes a special person to be a doula and none are more special (in my opinion) than Samantha. I was looking for someone to support me before, during and after the birth of my first child. I had clear ideas in who I was looking for and Samantha ticked every box (and many more!).
She personalised her approach to my needs and went above and beyond my expectations. Her knowledge and expertise of pregnancy and birth ensured that I was informed about the choices and decisions I had to make. Her calming presence and friendly disposition put me at ease at every stage of my journey. I feel so fortunate to have had Samantha by my side and I can’t thank her enough for her support during the incredible experience of becoming a mother.”

“Sam can only be described as an absolute delight. She made us feel immediately comfortable with her warm, nurturing personality. Our daughter adores her and it is very obvious Sam genuinely loves babies. Sam’s knowledge and commitment to further education is also admirable. She comes with our highest recommendation.”

“If you’re on the fence about booking a doula, having been through my first child without doula support and my second with, it now seems like an absolute no brainer to book someone as wonderful and nurturing as Sam.

I struggle to put into words the extent to which Sam’s presence and influence helped me feel on an even footing throughout my recent pregnancy, birth and postpartum despite going through what turned out to be an extremely challenging pregnancy. I certainly don’t think I would have come out the other side and thrived as much as I have, as a second-time mum, without Sam’s support. I know that my husband also feels the same and that he also benefited greatly from Sam’s support.

I believe it takes a very special person to be a doula. To hold space for a mother in every sense (emotional and physical), in one of the most vulnerable and powerful times of her life. Without reservation, I say Sam is one of the rare people who provides the perfect balance of professionalism, knowledge, empathy, nurturing, generosity of time and physical support that you would want in doula support. Her only agenda is to use everything in her toolbox to ensure that, whatever the birth outcome, the mother and partner feel informed, empowered, cared for, safe and held.

In our case, we originally booked Sam because I was researching the possibility of trying for a VBAC for my second child. During our preparation for this, Sam helped us navigate through various research and pre-natal techniques so that we could feel confident and well-prepared in our approach but as it turned out, as I encountered some complications in my pregnancy, it was Sam’s unwavering emotional support that really led me to finally have a positive birth experience. Where I originally thought the bulk of her support would be weighted on the birth day, in the end I had another c-section and it actually was more of the pre-natal and post-natal support that she catered to us that was what we really needed. Her flexibility and desire to cater to your needs as they change was invaluable to us.

I feel like a lot of first time mums don’t fully realise how much support they’ll really need during the whole process of having a baby. In particular the help needed post-natally can be a huge blindspot. I certainly didn’t realise the first time around. I recommend, if you’re not lucky enough to have really committed family support, that you also consider outsourcing that essential post-natal support to someone as nurturing as Sam.”

“My wife and I were lucky enough to meet Ellen, who we were introduced to by Samantha and we felt instantly comfortable with them.

We found the way Samantha and Ellen worked together to be very supportive and reassuring, both kept in contact contact throughout the later stages of our pregnancy and labor. Their personalities compliment each other perfectly.

Their knowledge of evidence base and experience helped us as a family to make informed decisions and they supported us in the choices we made.

Ellen was a saviour to have in the birth suite and her expertise was invaluable before during and after the birth of our beautiful son which did not go exactly to plan.

We highly recommend working with this caring couple of expert doulas and we are grateful we came across them when we did.”

“Firstly, if you are pregnant get a doula. Secondly, if you’re interested in Sam better get in quick - after my husband has finished raving about her she’ll be in high demand! I appreciated her evidence based approach and her service is above and beyond what I expected... including foot massages and yummy lactation cookies ;) She helped me to achieve the natural birth that I really wanted, without any intervention. Because I engaged her quite early we were able to catch up once a month during my pregnancy - so I felt more familiar and comfortable with Sam by the time I started labour. She’s supportive but not intrusive- and definitely made me feel special and valued. I highly recommend Sam.”

“I don’t usually write reviews but Sam deffo deserves one!
I was initially sceptical of having a doula and whether we could afford or if we would need the additional support... it was 100% worth every cent! Sam is fantastic, the support was incredible/necessary and I found it was real value for money. She is very knowledgeable and just gets it.
HIGHLY recommended”

“Samantha was indispensable at my birth as a first time mother, providing my partner & I with constant support through a long labor. She helped me feel confident & empowered enough to get through it with minimal intervention. Her immense wealth of knowledge & experience make her great at giving you unbiased information upon which to base your decisions. Fantastic, friendly support before, during & after labor. Thank you, Samantha! ❤️”

“Samantha was wonderful to have supporting us at the birth of our baby girl. We hoped for a natural birth, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we ended up with just about every intervention possible (except for an emergency c-section). Having Samantha there to guide us, reassure us, and support us through every step of our journey was invaluable. I know our birth journey would have been so much more stressful and scary had she not been there. If we decide to have another baby, we’ll definitely want Samantha to support us as our doula again. Thanks so much x”

“Much welcomed postnatal support for me and my family after the birth of my 3rd child. Sam is flexible, practical and caring. I am so grateful for the dinners, cleaning, shopping, naps and uninterrupted showers made possible by Sam in those early weeks.”

“Samantha is fantastic! She is incredibly kind and has a very calming presence. I was a bit later in my pregnancy to book with her, but in the time we were together she was incredibly helpful in giving me the birth I wanted. We developed a great relationship and it was easy to trust her guidance and advice to improve my chances of having a natural home birth. Samantha is a wealth of knowledge! During my labour, Samantha was at my side and provided me with lots of support, care and encouragement. If we decide to have a third child, I would definitely want Samantha as my doula again. I highly, highly recommend her!”

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We hired Sam in the last few weeks of my pregnancy and she made us feel comfortable straight away. She made sure to keep in contact with us and get as many visits in as possible before the birth so we were all on the same page. She is the most caring, warm and supportive doula and we would highly recommend her <3 Thanks, Sam.”

“I reached out to Sam in January 2022 when I was 6 months pregnant with my second boy. All my family is overseas and I was really looking for some help in the first few weeks and months postpartum as my mum couldn’t come out to help. I really felt like I needed some nurturing support and that’s exactly what same provides for me.

In the first few weeks I used the time to sleep while she looked after baby and did the bottles and folded my washing. She brings the most amazing home cooked food which is incredibly appreciated when you haven’t had the chance to eat yet that day. We always have a good chat about everything and she is really helpful with questions about baby, relationship with partner and older children too. I feel like for me, having Sam come over was like having my auntie visit to look after me. In the last few weeks I have been using the time for some self care at the local massage place.

I really look forward to Sam’s visits. She’s such a warm, nurturing person. My bub is 14 weeks now and we still have Sam come weekly to help us. I couldn’t recommend Sam enough to anyone who is considering postpartum support. Do it! You won’t regret it!”

“Sam is such an incredible doula! She was a constant source of wisdom, comfort, support and inspiration. I can’t imagine having gone through such a life changing experience with any one else.

Right from the start, she knew exactly what to say and do to guide and encourage me at home during the early stages of labour. She gave my husband the confidence to be my main support person and knew when to step in to lend a hand. When we transitioned to the hospital, she had just the right style with the medical team and made sure we understood what was being suggested and what our options were.

Sam is generous, patient, warm and seriously knowledgeable about everything related to birth and babies. I cant recommend her highly enough!”

“Sam was our doula and I cannot say enough good things about how fantastic she was. From the pre natal visits, birth/labour to post natal, it was one of the best decisions we made. The labour did not go to plan and Sam was the most amazing mix of support and knowledge. She blended in very well with the medical team and brought her own calming energy to the mix for both myself and my husband. Also, the way she braced my hips during every contraction was a magic relief!! I recommend Sam very highly.”

“Sam is an absolutely great doula! She was there for us every step of the way, from prenatal preparations, day of birth and postnatal. She always kept in touch with us in between our meetups. My husband and I really felt supported and cared for. The comfort techniques and tips she provided helped us immensely. I don’t think I would’ve survived an induced labour without her. More than anything else, I can’t thank Sam enough for reminding me of my strength as I enter the doors of motherhood 💜💜💜”

“We cannot thank you enough for everything that you invested in our birth - you were exactly what we needed - always supporting us, going the extra mile to make our birth so special.”