TESTIMONIALS
"Lisa is the most kind, caring and nurturing soul and absolutely made our experience of having our second baby so beautiful!
From the moment she stepped into our home we knew Lisa would look after us and her warm, gentle nature just brought so much calmness to our whole family. We were particularly worried about caring for our newborn with a very energetic toddler but our first born just fell in love with Lisa and couldn't wait to see her each time she visited.
Lisa cared for me and looked after me better than I could have imagined after I gave birth, each visit she just seemed to know exactly what I needed even when I didn't know myself. And the food, oh my goodness I wish I could write a separate review just for the food! Lisa is the most amazing cook, it was important for us to not have to stress about what we would all eat in those early weeks but this wasn't just basic nutrition to keep us going, she lovingly and thoughtfully prepared the most beautiful meals and snacks that fed us all for days after she'd visited.
I was also extremely fortunate to have Lisa perform a closing of the bones ceremony for me which was such a beautiful, grounding and healing experience.
I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough, she will hold such a special place in all of our hearts forever and I am so so grateful that we were blessed with her invaluable support on this journey."
LIANNE / JAN 2025
"Lisa is the most kind, caring, honest, knowledgable and genuine person that I have met. I am so pleased that my wife chose her to support us with the birth of our second child.
In addition to Lisa, we had also engage a private midwife through Kindred and private OBGYN, but sadly, both of these people just made us feel like another number; another birth. Both of the latter professionals made us feel as though we could only call them at the 11th hour as they were too busy and had a 'time limit'. Thank God we had Lisa ... For Lisa, I can tell that her involvement in the birth is not about the money, but rather, it is a genuine willingness and desire to be there for those moments where it counts. There was no time limits - she made that clear from the outset.
Lisa is far more than just a Doula. For us, she was the rock that both my wife and I leant on and trusted in the lead up to the birth, during the birth itself and following. We, due to the lack of involvement of our private midwife, ended up having a baby unplanned at home in our bathroom...
A home birth, for us, was by far the furtherest thing from what my wife and I had hoped for. We had everything prepared for a perfect birth in a hospital setting. Despite this unplanned turn of events, however, Lisa was unfazed and personally delivered our beautiful baby girl in text book fashion. A situation that ought to have perhaps been slightly stressful, was not. It was calm, relaxed and we felt like we were in the hands of an angel.
There was, understandably, a bit of a mess after the birth. Instead of leaving the house in this state, Lisa stayed back and personally cleaned our home and put things into the wash. We didn't ask Lisa to do this, she just did it without questions. She then proceeded to join us at the hospital a short time later and stayed with me and our daughter whilst my wife had to undergo a quick surgery.
Lisa, I know I have thanked you so many times since the birth - but honestly, Tesh, myself and Amara will be forever grateful for your support, your calmness and genuine nature. I know, as a typical male, I laughed at the idea of creating a painting with Tesh's placenta and planting the placenta powder in the garden; but looking back - these are memories that money just can't buy!
I truly cannot put to words just how thankful I am for you and the wholesome homemade food before and after birth that you bought us. Having you visit our home for the first months after Amara’s birth was also a great idea. We will miss these visits and I know Mya, our eldest daughter, will too. She loved making pasta with you, doing foot spas and just hanging out. Your service extended further than I could ever have imagined and was incredible value for money.
I don’t think we will have another child - 2 is enough for us (haha!) - but we will make sure we give you extra business by way of referrals!"
DAVID / MAR 2025
"My wife and I made a wonderful decision choosing Lisa (The Homegrown Doula) as our Doula.
It was our first birth, so there was some uncertainty around what our first birthing experience might look like.
From our initial meeting with Lisa, we both instantly felt at ease, with her warmth, her advice and calming presence.
Lisa helped us develop our birth preferences during the planning phase, and this was very beneficial to understand what could happen and how our plans may need to adapt and change and what different options may look like during birth.
Lisa’s support through the birthing experience was incredibly helpful for me. Her advice for me to be able to best support my wife as she went into labour at home made me feel at ease, and her presence during the car ride into hospital was highly appreciated!
Lisa’s support to my wife and I, during labour at hospital was so invaluable, Lisa instinctively knew where to be, what to do, and what to say when.
Lisa’s sessions during postpartum have been extremely helpful, her wonderful meals and snacks are very tasty and it was positive to debrief about our birthing experience with her.
Lisa got to know us well during the process and her personal touches throughout the experience were lovely, like making a little ‘birth day’ cake to celebrate our baby after mentioning a traditional cake our family would make for birthdays.
I cannot recommend Lisa’s Doula’s services enough.
Thank you Lisa"
ANGUS / JAN 2024
"My Husband and I asked Lisa to be our doula for the birth of our second child, and we could not have been more grateful to have her presence there.
Lisa was a wonderful support person for the both of us during the entire pregnancy, from the birth mapping, to providing delicious home made food postpartum.
Lisa provided such a warm and kind presence at our daughters arrival, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough if you’re looking for an amazing supportive doula to support a holistic birthing experience."
SUSAN / JUN 2024
"I met with Lisa in the first trimester of my 2nd pregnancy. I knew after my first birth experience I wanted more support this time around. From our first meeting Lisa was warm, approachable and so easy to chat with, like a trusted friend.
I originally planned to birth in hospital and was enthused that Lisa would be with us, advocating for us and supporting us. Then, there were changes with my assigned MGP midwife’s availability which led me to explore other options in my second trimester.
Lisa was so reassuring during this uncertain and stressful time, always there checking in on me and talking me through my options. After alot of thought, I decided to start planning a home birth and reached out to a private midwife. Although my original birth plan had changed Lisa continued to offer support, beautiful food and was regularly checking in on me, especially as I reached and passed my estimated due date. When Lisa arrived on the day of my birth (41 weeks) I felt such a sense of relief, she was such a calm and reassuring presence.
Lisa brought food, ensured I stayed hydrated, provided acupressure and rebozo (for hours!!) and supported my husband through the labour. Lisa also captured photos and videos and compiled the most beautiful birth video keepsake.
In the weeks post birth Lisa delivered the most delicious care packages of food, snacks and drinks and would help with whatever was needed.
I couldn’t recommend Lisa enough, whether you are after some hearty, nourishing, lovingly made food and/or birth and postpartum support. Lisa made me feel so cared for and nourished, in a way I didn’t experience in my first birth and postpartum.
Lisa was invaluable on our journey and I’m so thankful we connected."
GABBY / FEB 2024
"I had the most incredible experience with Lisa. She went above and beyond to support us during such a special time. Her guidance and care were invaluable, and we truly felt like we had a trusted ally throughout the journey. We can’t thank her enough for all she did for us. Highly recommend her to anyone in need of a doula!"
GEORGIA / JUL 2024
"Lisa was an incredible resource and support during my pregnancy. I had a tough pregnancy physically and mentally and it was so valuable to have someone else there for support. Through our birth planning Lisa really helped me be informed of birthing practices and potential interventions. Being informed really helped me understand the options I had at hand and I felt empowered in my decision making. I ended up very feeling positive about my birth even though it required some interventions, and I think the birth planning was critical in this. On top of birth planning and support Lisa also makes the most delicious and nutritious food for mums. Lisa is an amazing doula and I would thoroughly recommend any parent-to-be to engage her doula services."
F. / MAY 2024
"Gosh, where do I begin?!
Early on in pregnancy I knew I/we would benefit from the support of a birth/postpartum doula and upon first meeting Lisa, The Homegrown Doula, my husband and I instantly felt calm and relaxed in her presence, like we were catching up with an old and dear friend, we knew she was the Doula to join us on our journey into parenthood.
Lisa’s communication both in person and via phone/text is always prompt, informative, kind and respectful, greeting us with such warmth.
The most thoughtful details that Lisa incorporates into her visits/packages/messages are truly beautiful and heartwarming - she really goes that extra mile in creating those personal touches, they still mean so much to us. I thoroughly enjoyed our antenatal sessions (especially our creative Mama session!), it was comforting to build that relationship with Lisa leading up to birth, she helped me feel calm and empowered when presented with challenging circumstances (particularly when navigating the medical system). Lisa gave us a plethora of information/guidance when it came to creating our birth wishes that helped us make informed decisions during labour/birth when we needed to and also when planning for postpartum.
During labour, Lisa came to us in the middle of the night and from the moment she walked through our door she provided me/us immense support with reassurance, guidance and physical comfort which I’m incredibly grateful for (those hip squeezes were amazing relief during surges!), she intuitively knew exactly what I needed and when without uttering a word. After transferring to hospital, she helped keep the birth space quiet, calm and dimly lit as per our wishes and decorated the room beautifully with fairy lights, positive affirmations, and photos we had previously chosen. While birth didn’t exactly go the way we had hoped, Lisa supported us every step of the way in meeting our beautiful baby. I chose to have our placenta encapsulated by Lisa, these were created and speedily delivered to us while we were still in hospital, and an placental artwork we’ll treasure for life.
I cannot explain how grateful I am to Lisa, particularly for the support she provided me during postpartum. I initially booked three sessions, but added another three when my husband went back to work. Lisa nourished me/us with the most DELICIOUS homemade meals, one handed snacks and elixirs/teas, with ingredients inspiringly grown from her own garden or sustainably sourced, they were truly like the biggest hug in a bowl/plate/mug.
She held so much space for me (during both visits and via text) which I will be forever grateful for our chats, her guidance and encouragement as I transitioned into motherhood. All the feels.
I would highly recommend Lisa and her services through The Homegrown Doula, to any birthing person/parents-to-be on their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.
Thank you Lisa 🙏🏼
💛 Sami x"
SAMI/ APR 2024