Introducing some of the newest members of our Ideal Birth family ...
Megan, Ian and baby Veronica December 2019
Cheryl is such a positive, knowledgeable and beautiful person - it was such a pleasure to have her support the birth of our daughter in December 2019. đź’•
I could not imagine having being able to navigate the hospital system or care providers without her support. Cheryl also has a great network of birth carers/supporters and a wealth of experience and information. Cheryl provides true continuity of support and care.
After a less than ideal (pun!) first birth, for my second birth I wanted genuine support from a great team. From the first time I spoke to Cheryl on the phone I knew she was the person to support my family.
Whilst I did not get the birth I was hoping for, Cheryl was able to support us to make the best of the situation and made the overall journey wonderful for my partner and I.
I can never thank Cheryl enough x
Muira Taylor Postnatal Support
Muira Taylor November / December 2019 postnatal care.
We were fortunate enough to have Cheryl as our postnatal doula. For the 6 weeks following the birth of our daughter Cheryl came to our house a couple of afternoons a week for a few hours. Cheryl seamlessly fitted into our family and was an amazing support for everyone. Her calm, nurturing presence was invaluable. Cheryl helped tremendously with assisting our five year old son adjust to the new family dynamic, and I personally felt incredibly well cared for and supported.
The postnatal period can be an overwhelming and vulnerable time, yet with Cheryl’s support I was able to focus on my new baby and enjoy that special and unique time. Some of the assistance that Cheryl provided was to help me with the mountains of washing generated by a newborn, she cooked some amazing meals, helped with bath time, held the baby when I needed a break, was an amazing resource about all things 4th trimester, and so much more. I highly recommend Cheryl’s postnatal doula services.
Jelena, Siuon and baby Ragnar August 2019
As a first time mum in a new city I was unfamiliar with both being pregnant and the QLD public health system, and enlisted the assistance of Cheryl to help me navigate this journey. It was definitely the best decision I could have made for myself, husband, and baby as Cheryl provided us with invaluable information, support and encouragement. I truly believe that it was because of Cheryl that I was able to prepare for and achieve my dream birth; a natural birth with no intervention.
I cannot speak more highly of Cheryl. She made me feel respected, informed and empowered with my birth choices and especially when it came to dealing with the rigid hospital system; as well as supported in the period after I gave birth.
I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a high level of support and guidance from an experienced and seasoned professional.
Ren, Adam and baby Vincent September 2019
I decided to go with Cheryl and the public system for the birth of my second baby after being induced with an obstetrician for my first. I had a lot of fear around the intensity of my first labour which nearly resulted in an emergency caesarean. Cheryl provided me with a wealth of information that I didn’t have previously which put me back in control of my birth decision making. All of my requests were honoured by the midwife and hospital this time and I’m so grateful I got to do things my way. My baby and I are so relaxed and healthy this time around it’s wonderful to be able to enjoy this special time with my newborn son.
Thank you Cheryl for bringing such grounding and positive energy to my birth experience.
Katrina, Devon and baby Bryson successful vbac July 2019
After being pushed into a c-section for "failure to progress" (failure of induction), I needed to know that my body was capable of doing something right! Cheryl helped me achieve the birth I wanted. Ideal Birth couldn't be a better name because that's exactly how I describe my VBAC. With Cheryl I did it with just gas! It’s bought my husband and I closer together having gone through a physiological birth together too. Recovery has been so much faster than a c-section. I highly highly recommend Cheryl as support.
Tara, Al and baby Sienna July 2019
"Cheryl was there every step of the way to bring my daughter into this world just the way I hoped and imagined. Her astounding ability to intuitively guide me through a positive vbac birth journey was uplifting and out of this world. My husband and I are beyond grateful to have Cheryl part of our story and are so humbled she chose us too. Cheryl is simply one of a kind and an incredible doula. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience and we highly recommend Cheryl and the support she provides through all stages of pregnancy, birth and post-birth."
