Testimonials
From Mum:
When I think about my birth, and I try to put into words how incredibly valuable Beth's support was, I find that the words dont do it justice. Chasing a VBAC after a pre-labour c-section, I had to reframe what birth was in my mind. From the first call, Beth and I had an incredibly easy relationship. Trust was immediate, we laughed, bonded and she created a safe space to ask questions and release the experience of my first birth.
Beth gave facts and advice based in science and research, she gave me emotional encouragement and I absolutely believed I could birth the way I wanted. Because Beth believed in me, I believed in myself. The birth space she created for me, the words of affirmation, keeping my husband involved and informed through birth... It all contributed to my successful VBAC. Beth was able to communicate with and navigate the hospital system with us easily so I never felt alone. Everyone deserves a doula, and I truly believe everyone deserves a Beth at their birth.
From Dad:
As a man who really has no clue about birthing, It's safe to admit I didn't think I necessarily needed a doula for the birth of our second child, but maybe it was something my wife needed and I'll support that. I don't think I realised how much we needed it, until our baby boy was in our arms.
Beth was really sensitive to our dynamic and was able to work her magic into that natural flow. She was there when we needed her and wasn't far when we were doing well, and that gave us the confidence to safely navigate through the birth journey.
Highly recommend this deadset legend.
Kira, Dave & Baby E
When I started searching for a doula, I had a strong idea of who I was looking for, but had little hope of finding them. I wanted to be guided through pregnancy by someone who knew how to navigate the public health system, was a mother themself, had a strong sense of humour and wasn't too 'woo', if I can put it that way. I had a lot of anxiety and felt that finding a doula who could educate me on what I needed to know and speak to their own anecdotal experience of motherhood would see me through to having the birth I wanted to have. Beth was all of this and more for me and my partner - we adore her. I had significant anxiety throughout my pregnancy which Beth consistently successfully attended to. Her insights into how the public health system works were invaluable and paved a pathway for me to successfully advocate for the birth I felt I needed (and got!). She is a fantastic listener and very relatable - I felt completely at ease speaking with her about the things that worried me. I feel that she did an exhaustive amount of emotional labour to help me through a psychologically, hormonally tumultuous pregnancy which led to me being incredibly well prepared for birth and beyond. If I fall pregnant again, there's no one else I would go to.'
Shele, Dave & Baby M
Beth was incredibly supportive throughout our pregnancy and we were so glad that we found her! She was understanding about all of our decisions and very knowledgeable for anything we didn’t know. Beth eased so much of my birthing anxiety and made me confident in my body’s capabilities. Beth taught us lots of positional movements to bring on active labour which did wonders and her encouragement allowed me to labour at home confidently. From start to finish, Beth was there and knew exactly what I needed before I even had to ask. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her in our birth! She made our birth story a positive one and helped us significantly in bringing our baby girl into the world happily and healthily!
Tayla, Geoff & Baby C
We were late in our pregnancy when we met with Beth. Hesitating for a while if we wanted a doula. Once we met Beth we instantly knew that we had made the right choice, wishing we had met Beth earlier. Beth’s knowledge, calming nature and great sense of humor allowed us to feel supported and empowered. Beth ‘just knew’ what tips to give and what to say which was invaluable for our journey. Thank you for helping us experience such a magical birth.
Emma, Luella & Baby H
I don’t even know where to begin to describe how monumentally important Beth was to our pregnancy and birth experience with our second baby.
From the moment I found out I was pregnant I knew I needed a doula on my team, and being a doula myself, my expectations were high! Beth not only met those lofty expectations, she blew them out into space!
As soon as we hung up from our connection call, my husband and I knew Beth was the doula for us. She was easy to talk to - kind, funny, warm and relatable. The vibes were vibing right from the beginning and they never stopped.
Having her in my corner as I navigated a high-risk VBAC pregnancy in the public hospital system was such a comfort. She supported me through my gestational diabetes diagnosis, pre-eclampsia concerns and helped me feel informed and confident enough to push for the things that were really important to me in this pregnancy and birth. Beth helped me decide what I wanted and then whole heartedly supported me in chasing those dreams. When I went almost 2 weeks overdue she was so supportive and really helped cheer me on in those final few days where I was over it and needed the pep talks.
And then…. Then we came to the birth and it’s not an exaggeration to say that Beth was our delivery hero. After labouring at home for some time, things suddenly progressed very quickly and it became apparent that our baby was going to be born at home. Beth was so cool, calm and collected as she took charge of the situation, directing my husband, setting me up in a safe place to birth and then without missing a beat, getting down on the floor with me where she delivered my baby. If Beth hadn’t of been there that night, my husband and I would have been so scared and out of our depth but instead, Beth turned a scary situation into one of the greatest moments of our lives with her calmness and let’s-do-this attitude. We felt so safe with Beth in our corner.
I will never ever ever stop singing Beth’s praises and I wish that every birthing person in the world would be able to be supported by her. She is kind, warm and genuine. She will go above and beyond to make sure that you are going into your pregnancy, birth and postpartum informed and educated and she will fight for you to get what you want - what ever that is. She will support you physically, and emotionally during labour and be there for you in whatever capacity you need her. Nothing is too much for her. She’s just an absolute ripper of a human and the world is a better place because Beth is in it.
If you are considering having Beth on your birth team, I can’t stress enough how much of a good idea that is! You will not regret it, I promise. She’s the best!
Kylie, Pat & Baby H
I cannot recommend Beth enough - she is AMAZING!!! Beth is intuitive about what a labouring woman needs, has so many ideas and evidence-based approaches to improve labour and birth outcomes and, basically, we would never have had the birth we hoped for without her.
I feel such gratitude for Beth's support in the lead-up to and during the birth of our second baby. We wanted a calm, intervention-free birth this time around and we got it!!!! Such a healing journey after the intimidation and loss of control during our first birth. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Emilie, Matt & Baby E
Beth was recommended to us by our close friends who couldn’t stop raving about their positive birth experience with her as their doula - and it’s the best thing we ever did.
Upon meeting Beth, we knew straight away that she would play a pivotal role in our pregnancy and birthing journey. She was kind, caring, open, fun and exactly what we needed as first time parents.
I knew I wanted someone who was going to be a constant for us during such an amazing, yet sometimes overwhelming, time in our lives. Someone who could guide us and educate us to feel confident and empowered around how we wanted to birth. Someone who understood our birth preferences and who we could put our full trust in when quick decisions needed to be made. Someone who could be an emotional support when things got too much and to answer all of our silly questions, no matter the time of day.
Beth well and truly exceeded these expectations and we could not be more grateful for the care, support and confidence she gave us.
I still remember looking over at Beth when we were holding our little boy in our arms for the first time. She had a big smile on her face and was beaming with pride. Seeing her share in our joy during such a special moment is exactly why we would recommend Beth to anyone who is considering having a doula.
Jess, Jason & Baby J
For my third pregnancy I knew I wanted some extra support to achieve my 2VBAC after experiencing 2 challenging prior births. I had spoken with a few other doulas but when I met with Beth, I knew instantly she was the one. Beth’s nature has the perfect mix of caring/supportive but she can also be a hardass (in the best possible way!) and advocate for you if needed - which was exactly what I was looking for.
Our antenatal catch ups were so helpful - we discussed all things birth, completed my birth map and talked through every possible scenario so she could understand my preferences for the labour and birth, so I could concentrate on staying in my zone when the time came.
I cannot describe the support Beth gave to me during the labour and birth. Without her support, I know in my heart I wouldn’t have been able to have the vaginal birth I had hoped for. She was absolutely amazing - she made my home and the hospital environment so calm and relaxing, she was there squeezing my hips during every single contraction (she literally didn’t miss one - I don’t even know how she ate, drank or went to the toilet during my incredibly long labour), she was constantly helping me change positions to get baby to descend and was my advocate and support in the hospital, speaking to the midwives on my behalf so I didn’t have to.
You won’t regret hiring Beth as your doula! The price is invaluable when it contributes to making a huge life experience a positive one. I truly believe Beth’s support and the outcome of my birth has contributed to such a positive postpartum for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Beth!
Larissa, Leonard & Baby B
As an anxious first time mum, I really valued having Beth’s guidance and calming presence throughout my pregnancy and birth. She answered our questions in a non biased way, supported our preferences, and shared her knowledge and resources so that we felt confident in our choices. She would check in on us between sessions and was there whenever we needed to ask anything.
Although our birth went in an unexpected direction, Beth helped us understand how unpredictable some aspects of it can be and we were satisfied with the decisions which were within our control. We learnt so much throughout this process, not just about birth but what life with a newborn would be like. I’m so happy and thankful to have had her on my support team.
Lina, Tom & Baby F
Beth is a legend. I've tried to draft this review many times, but can't ever capture how much of a positive difference she made for my pregnancy journey as a single mother by choice. She was so supportive of helping me do my pregnancy my way, was an amazing listener, and, importantly, she laughed at my jokes. She helped me navigate the hospital system, was a fierce advocate, and adapted her approach to support my ADHD. What a legend. I am so glad and grateful Beth is one of the very first people my beautiful baby girl ever met - because it has set a precedent for me to surround my baby with safe and kind people
Sam & Baby R
I am thrilled to share my experience with Beth during my recent VBAC journey. After having a C-section with my first child, I was determined to have a different experience this time.
Throughout my labour, Beth was an incredible source of support. She was calm, reassuring, and knew exactly what I needed, whether it was a comforting touch or encouragement to help me through contractions. Her presence made a significant difference in my experience.
She took the time to understand my birth plan and worked collaboratively with my partner and the medical staff to ensure that all our wishes were honoured.
I wholeheartedly recommend Beth to anyone looking for a doula who offers exceptional support not just for the birthing person but also for their partner. Her calming presence and dedication made a significant difference in our experience, and we are incredibly grateful for her support during this special time.
Chloe, James & Baby L
After a difficult and traumatic first birth, I was determined to have a different experience with our second baby. We met with several doulas but decided to hire Beth because of her sense of humour and non-judgemental, down to earth attitude. We weren’t looking for a doula who was going to demonise the medical system but, instead, someone who wanted to work in conjunction _with_ the medical professionals and who still saw the value of having a doula present in a hospital birth setting (as opposed to some doulas we found who really made it clear that they had a preference for home births).
Having experienced a traumatic first birth with multiple complications, I was very anxious about the prospect of a second birth. Beth could not have been more empathetic and understanding of my situation. She took the time to completely understand my experience and my perspective, as well as acknowledging all of the reasons I was feeling nervous about the second birth. She encouraged me to ask detailed questions during my communications and check-ins with the midwives and obstetricians who were taking care of me and she encouraged me to advocate for myself and my needs.
One of the things I was most anxious about was the prospect of tearing again (as I experienced a 3rd degree tear during my first child’s birth). Beth researched for hours and sent me so much evidence-based information to read, as well as podcasts to listen to and specific questions to ask my healthcare team about the likelihood of a recurrent tear and what preventative measures I could take in order to avoid another one.
At every stage of my pregnancy, Beth made it clear that she was there for me in whatever capacity I needed her. Having that extra level of care (especially during a pandemic, when most of my medical appointments were online) was absolutely invaluable. I went into my second birth feeling very well informed, very well prepared and with a ‘plan’ for what we would do if any given situation were to arise. Beth knows that birth doesn’t always ‘go to plan’ and she is knowledgeable and realistic when it comes to preparing you for whatever might arise during the process. It felt as though her main aim throughout my pregnancy was to leave me feeling confident in my body’s ability and also to leave me feeling well informed.
As soon as I started feeling contractions, Beth was the first person I contacted. Despite it being 5am, she was in contact with me, immediately, reassuring me and asking me how quickly I would like her to attend. She was present during my entire labour and birth and was such a calming, reassuring presence. She encouraged me and helped me through every stage and made so many helpful suggestions about changing positions, using different pain management techniques, etc. so that I could have the kind of labour and birth I had been hoping for.
I am so, so glad that we made the investment to hire Beth as our doula. Her support during my pregnancy and birth was superb and I would definitely recommend her services.
Laura, Chris & Baby P
Beth taught me so much about birth and what my body was capable of. When we first met I was quite fearful of birth as I was going for a VBAC and had never experienced labour, but by the end of my pregnancy I was so excited for the big day and wish that I could have lots of babies and do it all again. She has such a relaxed manner that it just feels like you are chatting with a friend (who knows a shitload about birth!) and I especially loved that she never enforced her views on me, but rather let me explore all options and come up with the best birth map for my family.
Erin, Mo & Baby S
I decided at the start of my pregnancy to hire a doula for the journey & after searching through quite a few different ones & contacting them all i decided to go with Beth & im so glad i did! Beth was nothing short of amazing, always responsive, lovely to be around & talk with, open minded, supportive of my choices, always spoiling me with little goodies at our visits & always giving me a reason to smile. At my birth she went above & beyond to make sure i was happy & my needs were met by everyone in my space, she even went out of her way to stay with me until i was comfortable for her to leave. I couldn’t have made it through the day without her thats for sure! I would 100% recommend Beth to anyone looking for a doula 😊❤️
Codie & Baby L
Beth was instrumental in us achieving our VBAC (and we say us, because it was a team effort!). She educated and informed us - whilst supporting our choices. We had a young toddler at home with no external support, so a repeat Cesarean would have made things very difficult for us. We were empowered through our birth to ensure our wishes were heard. Beth continued to provide support postpartum, helping mum transition to a mum of 2 under 2 seamlessly. Beth vibed perfectly with mum’s no-nonsense attitude. There’s no way we could have birthed the way we did without her
Stacey, Rob & Baby C
Wow! Where do I start!? I cannot imagine what my birthing experience would have been like if I did not meet Beth! Actually I can- it would have been just as bad as my first birthing experience when I didn't have her!
I cannot express enough the value and importance I have experienced in having a doula! And if you are blessed enough to have Beth Burke as a doula well there is no need to buy a lottery ticket because you already hit the jackpot!
I decided I needed a doula a week left in my labour but the doula I found was not equipped for my situation (a VBAC) and we both knew it. She tried but she couldn't give me the support, reassurance and most importantly the facts and wealth of knowledge that Beth could and did! If it wasn't for Beth I am sure I would have had another horrible birthing experience but her knowledge, support and connection not only resulted in a positive birthing experience but was such a healing from my first one. Every woman needs to have a doula!! And I am such an advocate for it now! The medical system is flawed when it comes to physiological birth and you most likely won't get the right facts when making decisions about the way you want to birth. So please make sure you go in prepared and equipped with a doula like Beth. So happy I met her! And looking forward to my next birthing experience with her!! Thanks for everything Beth!!
Anna, Travis & Baby T
It’s hard to articulate the impact Beth had on my pregnancy and birth experience. When hunting for a doula I was looking for someone not only highly competent with a good working knowledge of evidence-based information, but someone down-to-earth and easy to get along with. Beth was all that and so, so much more. Her compassion, attention to detail and advice during my pregnancy was always balanced and insightful, and her support during my long labour made me feel safe and played a huge role in the empowering experience I ended up having. My husband and I will be forever grateful that we met her.
Mel, Richard & Baby R
We could not be more grateful for Beth’s support, guidance and reassurance throughout our pregnancy and birth. We connected with her in the late stages of third trimester, and she fully embraced our preference for a natural intervention free water birth whilst helping us to find peace with whatever path our birth ended up taking on the day. She provided evidence based and easy to digest resources to help us make informed decisions and played a seamless and pivotal role throughout labour, working closely with our birth support team. The birth video that she created is a real tear jerker. Thank you for helping us to experience a beautiful and empowering birth.