We reached out to Lucy as our antenatal classes at the hospital had been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. At a time when mums-to-be (especially first-time parents like us) were feeling vulnerable, Lucy provided the most comforting service.
We loved how positive Lucy was when talking about the birth experience. She has a way of taking the fear out of the experience and replacing it with excitement. While still taking us through all the facts and different scenarios – however difficult and painful they may be – Lucy was extremely good at helping mould a positive mindset and explaining how important it is for the labour to be viewed as ‘pain with purpose’ rather than a negative pain. We enjoyed hearing Lucy’s tips for maintaining oxytocin levels and making the birthing suite a welcoming environment like the home. We liked how modern Lucy’s course was – no terrifying birth videos from the 1980s or awkward role playing with the mum and birthing partner. The presentation was easy to follow, as were Lucy’s demonstrations. We found the ‘beyond’ part of the course equally as important as the ‘birth’ component – as first-time parents it was really helpful to learn about how to care for the baby and what to expect post-birth for the mum.
Lucy’s material and advice was very logical and pragmatic. She didn’t push a particular type of birth or pain relief. That said, she would still offer her opinion and relay past experiences – liked hearing these/helped put things in context.
It was helpful that Lucy works at a similar hospital to where we will be delivering so was able to talk specifically to how things would play out in our hospital.
Although it was a long day, we liked doing it in one hit. Lucy is very easy to listen to and entertaining so the time went quickly.
Loved the course – we found it so helpful and it got us excited for the birth and the roles we would both play. Would highly recommend Lucy. I feel much more prepared and calm going into the birth thanks to the course. We greatly appreciated Lucy’s offer for a follow-up Zoom call if we required it, and that she would be available via text or email if we ever needed help.
