“Abby is the kind of person who instantly makes you feel safe and at ease. Throughout all of our time together, I always felt supported and fully accepted as I am.
She helped me so much with my pre-birth anxiety (this was my first baby), accompanied me to appointments with my midwives, and was simply there for me when the early signs of labour began. I’m so grateful for our late-night chats through my contractions, for her arriving at my home before my midwife, and gently holding me and the space around me.
I feel so happy and grateful that she shared the birth of our first baby with us.
One of the reasons I felt so comfortable with Abby is her own experience with home birth (twice!), and the fact that we share similar values. During the most intense moments of labour, I remember thinking: she’s been through this which means I can do it too.
I also deeply appreciated her visiting us postpartum, bringing thoughtful snacks and continuing to offer her help and support.
Can’t imagine having my next baby without her!”
— Alena “We had a home birth in July 2025, and Abby was with us from 7am until late at night after our baby arrived at 6pm. That is a long, hard day, and she was there for all of it.
What I noticed most is how calm she stayed the whole time. Labour is stressful and scary, but Abby never panicked. She just knew what to do. She kept reminding my wife to drink water, change position, go to the toilet. These things sound simple but when you are in the middle of labour you forget everything, and Abby never forgot.
She was kind and professional the whole day. She supported my wife emotionally in a way I honestly could not. Watching her made me realise what real support looks like. I want to behave like her at our next birth.
And then after everything was done, she came back. She visited us with homemade food and cookies. For my wife who was recovering, knowing someone still cares about you after the birth, that meant a lot.
Abby was the most important person in that room after my wife. I really recommend her.”
— Dmitry (Alena's partner)
We were so fortunate to have Abby supporting us through such an important journey. With her kindness, wisdom and compassion, she was there for every single contraction, helping me breathe and relax. Abby's empathy and caring presence was a real blessing. We are infinitely grateful.
— Clara & Nick