What others say

Whats others say...

...about Blossom Baby classes

“Very interesting and useful to learn about baby’s development. It’s active for both baby and mum and the exercises have helped me and my baby. A great way to spend time with your baby every week” Caroline & baby Cleo

“Lovely session – it engaged all the babies really well” Kim & baby Sam

“We both love the songs and rhymes – they are great fun!” Julie & baby Stanley

“It’s good to interact with other mums and babies. The giant ball was great and a really different exercise - I’d never think of trying it. My baby is getting used to the moves and getting more bendy by the week, and is enjoying the interaction with me and the other babies.” Jan & baby George

It’s great exercise for us both and always ensures my baby has a nice sleep afterwards” Nicky & baby Madison

“Loved the props today especially the scarf!” Aga & baby Hannah

See more reviews on my Facebook page and on Netmums

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...about Daisy Birthing classes & workshops

“I'm so glad I found out about Lazy Daisy, albeit quite late in my pregnancy. Helen is really supportive, calm and knowledgeable. The weekly classes not only teach you about aspects of the birth itself and coping strategies, but also contain gentle exercise and relaxation. They really are a combination of everything I was looking for (yoga, breathing, exercise and information) in one place. I also persuaded my partner to attend the couples workshop with me so that he could learn about what I was trying to achieve by attending active birthing classes, and we both found this invaluable. Thanks Helen - I am still a bit nervous but nowhere near as petrified as I was before I started coming to Lazy Daisy.” Joanne – Redditch class & couples workshop

“I am 37 weeks pregnant and am currently in my third term of daisy classes. I have learnt so much by going to the weekly classes, I now feel I will have a completely different approach to my birth than I would've if I didn't attend the classes. I now feel prepared and in control, I know what I would like to happen and how I aim to achieve it. This is all due to Helen who has been a great support throughout the courses and is always on hand to offer reassurance and a friendly face, no question goes unanswered. I also feel it has given me an opportunity to meet other mums to be and I now feel I have a great support network. Me and my husband also attend the couples workshop which was fantastic! It was great for my husband to come to the workshop which helped him understand what I have been learning each week in class. It also helped him understand that he has a key role in the birth and allowed him to see how important he will be in ensuring we are in control of our birth. We went home from the workshop and wrote our birth plan together and we both now feel confident and prepared! Helen was fantastic, she made us feel at ease and talked us through every stage, we came away feeling relaxed and informed! My whole daisy experience so far has been a fantastic journey and one which I hope to continue when our baby arrives. Thank you Helen : )” Gracie & Matt – Redditch class & couples workshop

“My partner and I attended the Daisy half day workshop and really found it useful. I really liked how my partner was able to come along and learn how important his role will be in the birth. I was concerned in advance that it could be a little wishy washy / theoretical, but I couldn't be much more wrong. There were lots of practical tips on how to deal with different stages of labour so I now feel alot more prepared and believe I will feel like I have much more control over the whole event when the time comes! Helen was brilliant- very knowledgable and understanding, no question is considered silly / stupid. Would seriously recommend this to any future parents who want to be equipped with more information on how to manage their own labour in order to reduce anxiety. Thanks again!xxx” Shelley & Martin – Couples workshop

“I look forward to Helen's Lazy Daisy classes every week as they are helping me to feel healthy during my pregnancy and give me time out from other commitments to focus on my pregnancy and my new baby. I would highly recommend the class to all pregnant ladies” Louise – Bromsgrove class

“This class is excellent and I would recommend it to any pregnant ladies. I already have a son so it was good to find a class that is as relevant to second time mums as it is first time mums. It has helped me prepare physcially for birth and is a real practical way to get yourself in control for the big day. Helen is a great teacher - her Lazy Daisy Birthing knowledge as well as being a mum herself brings a great blend of experience to the class. I have completed one six week course and have booked onto another. Great to have some time to focus solely on me and the new baby.” Jan – Webheath class

“Love my Sunday night Daisy class. I have learnt so much and I feel so much more in control. It's great to have time out just for me to think about my baby. Highly recommend this group!” Hannah xx – Webheath class

“Excellent classes, Helen is amazing. I feel more confident and not afraid to give a birth as I was before.” Aga – Redditch class

“The classes are excellent.Already having a toddler it is great to be able to spend some time just mummy focussing on bump without distraction.The information is very informative and empowering for women boosting their confidence as they approach labour.I have learnt techiques which I hope will enable me to labour with confidence and positions that i believe will make labour as painfree as possible.Lovely friendly instructor open to answering any quieries or concerns with her wealth of pregnancy/labour knowledge.” Marie – Webheath class

“I am just coming to the end of a 6 week course and have enjoyed it so much, I have just signed up for another 6. The class if full of positive information and techniques to use before and during labour as well as a brilliant relaxation session at the end that always ensures a great night sleep! Totally recommend it.” Caroline – Redditch class

...Daisy Birthing couples workshops

“Prepares you for the most important experience of your life and allows your partner to fell fully prepared and involved and the teacher is really relaxed, very knowledgeable and made us feel welcome and comfortable.” Gracie (weekly class attendee)

“I especially liked the all the practical tips for different stages of labour” and “Excellent preparation to make you feel more in control going into labour, especially if you're feeling anxious about it.” Shelley and Martin

“Gives a couple the tools to prepare for a birth where the couple is in control” and “Very good class with lots of interaction between the teacher and other couples on the course. The material delivered felt natural and not read from a worksheet.” Matthew

“A great overview to help put all my Lazy Daisy class info together” Hannah (weekly class attendee)

“For me a great recap of all that we leant at weekly classes, for Steve, understanding what I leant so he can support me” Jo (weekly class attendee)

See more reviews on my Facebook page and on Netmums

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...about Blossom Baby doula services

Lea & Chris Bridgen with baby Lucy, born 20 October 2013

Lucy - my first Doula baby 

Having a doula for the birth of our first child was the best decisionwe had made.  My husband and I really wanted emotional and physicalsupport as we really wanted to enjoy the experience.  I met Helen atlazy daisy yoga during my pregnancy and was immediately made to feelat ease with regards to any anxieties that I had. As I started yoga very early on I really got to know Helen and loved her passion andenthusiasm for labour and birth and how a woman and her partner shouldembrace and have the birth that they really want. Helen is easy totalk to and understands that this is an exciting and anxious time forboth parents.Once we had arranged to meet in our home Helen discussed with myselfand my husband how she could help us. We both felt at ease that Helenwas going to be there to support us both not just myself. We went through the birth plan and decided what and how ideallywe would like. Helen was very supportive and encouraged us to askquestions if any intervention was to take place so that we knew whythings were happening.Unfortunately I went overdue and went to hospital due to a drop inbaby's movements. We called Helen late on. Saturday night and she wasso supportive at what was a difficult time and arrived and stayed withus at the hospital. Once I was settled on the ward Helen and myhusband had to leave but they were back as early as possible the nextday. Thus jade he feel comforted.Helen encouraged me and my husband to work together with breathing techniques. She ask questions to the medical staff and showed so much strength and encouragement to get us through each contraction. Helenenabled us to have positive experience without pain relief and enjoyit. Helen had many qualities she is knowledgeable, honest and notafraid to speak up. If I had to choose a doula I would definitelychoose Helen. We feel Helen has a real bond with our family, she isvery special. Helen is amazing as a birthing partner and exceeded our expectations of what a doula does.


Kate & Rob Jervis with baby Megan, born 23 December 2013

Megan - a gorgeous VBA2C baby

Having had 2 previous sections, once pregnant with our third child I knew that I would want a natural birth. I knew that my best chance of achieving a successful VBAC would be if I had as much support around me as possible, and that would mean finding a good doula to help both myself and my husband through our birthing journey.Helen has been a fantastic support from the moment we met her. We decided to plan a home birth and Helen provided us with so much knowledge and information through what proved to be a bumpy journey. She is kind, patient and has a lovely calming nature which proved extremely useful through the labour!Helen was in regular contact with us throughout the antenatal period and was always super prompt with her replies to any questions I had. She helped us to feel empowered to make the right decisions for us regarding the birth by providing us with all the information we needed. She helped us to make our birth plan, bringing to our attention things which we may have otherwise not have thought about.Once I had gone into labour, we called Helen who arrived armed with her positive and cheerful nature and all her birthing aids. She was an excellent support the whole way through the labour, both practically and emotionally. She suggested different positions and techniques to help me deal with the pain and let me hold her hand through some really tough contractions ☺.  She also helped me stick to my birth plan as best as she could, reminding me of the things which were really important. It was lovely to see that way that she and my husband worked together throughout the birth, they were a real team.I feel that the success of my VBAC is in part down to Helen who never for one moment doubted my ability to do it (even when I seriously doubted myself!). I know that I would never have had the strength to complete my journey to a home birth after 2 caesareans without her and I don’t think she could ever know how truly grateful we are for her heart felt support throughout. 



Heather McNeillis-Wilson & Mark Wilson with baby Clara, born 27 June 2014 

Baby Clara 

I hired Helen as a birth Doula for the birth of my third child. My first was born via c-section and my second was born via forceps, probably related to spending a lot of time on the bed, so I wanted someone who could support me to have a natural and active birth. Helen was there for me via facebook chat (my preferred medium) though out my pregnancy. She talked through birth options with me and helped me with planning my birth arrangements, which were sometimes not what the medical profession would have advised.During early labour and the build up to labour Helen was there on facebook chat for me. She advised on tactics to cope with contractions and also to speed up what was a pretty long latent phase. She made me aware she would come round as soon as I needed her to. Helen was around within 10 minutes of me asking her (we live pretty close). When she first arrived I was coping well with contractions. She was non-invasive and supportive.I chose to give birth at the Serenity birthing centre in Birmingham. When we arrived things started to go wrong with my labour. After doing the initial exam they found baby was an undiagnosed breech. Helen was aware of my birth plan to try for a vaginal breech delivery and was instrumental in helping me agree this with the midwife on duty. However, I also had severe pre-eclampsia, which was also not diagnosed until labour. This double obstetric emergency meant I ended up on Labour Ward at City Hospital, with about 8 members of staff in the room. Labour progressed quickly so whilst all this was going on I was also in transition. Helen was able to protect my birthing space and allow me to make an informed decision based on my wishes before labour had started. I did eventually consent to c-section. The poor management of the hospital and emergency situation could have left me and my husband completely traumatised, but Helen was able protect my birthing space and protect me from this. I actually feel completely at peace with the whole situation and feel that I ended up with the best possible outcome for my labour given the obstetric emergencies. Having a doula during a difficult and potential traumatic labour is incredibly beneficial in maintaining a positive outcome and positive birthing experience under difficult circumstances.Helen has an incredible amount of knowledge on birth and the natural birthing process and has such faith in women’s bodies to do what they are meant to do. She is calm in a crisis, but also proactive in protecting this birth space. She is completely non-judgemental regarding birth and parenting choices and acts to the interest of her clients. 

Sally Williams & Terry McAllister with baby Maya 24 July 2014

Baby Maya

Helen helped by answering all questions I had and made me calm when I was very nervous. Anytime I needed her she would be there to help. Helen helped by encouraging me through the contractions. She made sure I ate and drank regularly. She also backed up any decisions I made when she felt midwives were trying to force me. I felt that she made a very tough and long labour much better than if she hadn't been there. I felt the support was invaluable. I felt she was everything I wanted her to be - helpful, understanding, encouraging, kind and very knowledgable. I would ask her opinion before making any decisions, and it also helped that she herself has experienced a hard labours she was more sympathetic and knew how it felt when things didn't go to plan.