I am so grateful to Cheryl from Ideal Birth for being my doula and supporting me through my VBAC journey. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond. She took the time to debrief my first birth with me, going through my hospital notes from the C-section I had after a long induction. That conversation helped me process what had happened and gave me practical strategies for how I could approach things differently this time.
She was also there for me after every hospital visit, when the tone was often discouraging toward my hopes for a VBAC. Without Cheryl, I would have really started to doubt myself, as the hospital’s approach was so focused on worst-case scenarios. Her reassurance and perspective helped me feel grounded and reminded me to trust in my body.
Her suggestions on how to prepare for birth - both mentally and physically - were so helpful, and her emotional support in those last few weeks meant the world. Each day I went past my “due date,” my confidence took a knock, but Cheryl’s calm reassurance helped me trust my body and believe in my ability to birth.
During my labour, her gentle, grounding presence made such a difference. It was so valuable having someone who wasn’t emotionally attached to me but could guide me and my support people in the right direction when we needed it most.
Because of Cheryl’s guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support, I was able to achieve my VBAC at 41+6. I couldn’t be more thankful and would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a supportive, knowledgeable, and compassionate doula by their side
Give yourself the best chance of a positive birth in a hospital setting. A new book by one of Australias leading doulas, Cheryl Sheriff.
Sharing wisdom from her 30 years experience as a midwife and doula, and her presence at over 1000 hospital births.
After reading this book you will have more direction, and feel confident, excited and less daunted by the experiences to come.
