Birth Stories
& Testimonials
The birth stories of three women (Mama A, Mama B and Jen) have been shared with their consent, blessings and express wish that other women may be inspired and may help you to grow through your own pregnancy and birth experiences.
Their stories are linked below in the hope that you may find comfort and encouragement in them.
Please scroll down for more testimonials.
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Mama A
"During my pregnancy my midwife visits where great, really personal, not rushed and Dani always included my son in helping to do all the checks on baby, which he loved."
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"Dani educated me about labour and birth and made me question what I had previously been told and what I thought I knew. I learnt that its all about options and informed choices. She empowered me to question what consultants said. We looked at studies to establish what the rate of recurrence was for another bad tear and retained placenta (They weren't that high at all surprisingly)."
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"I don't think Dani has any idea just how much she gave me and how grateful we will always be for having her as our midwife. It's amazing how infectious and empowering it is to have someone who believes in you. The knowledge she provided us with was invaluable."
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Mama B
"Dani was my strength from the first time i met her as my previous pregnancy and birth were quite compicated as you can imagen this time round i was worried and nervous about what was going to happen, but dani reasured me that everything would be ok and she was right everything was ok because i had her looking after me and my bump.
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She was there for me day and night, from the endless UTI's and trips to the hospital to me breaking down in tears and feeling like i couldnt go on this woman keeped me going,
she made me belive in myself again and i got such a perfect birth because of her with no pain relife witch i never thought i would beble to do but i did"
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"she made me feel proud of myself witch is something i had never felt before and words can not thank her enough for all she has helped me she truly has canged my life and i will never forget everything she has done for me"
Jen & Dave
"There are no words to accurately express just how grateful we are to Dani for the amazing, personalised care we received during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period.
She was a reassuring, calming presence throughout labour and helped our beautiful baby into the world at home in the early hours of the morning.
Postnatal visits were lovely and seeing Dani always felt like welcoming an old friend in to the home, a very knowledgable and reassuring one! I felt holistically supported, not only with our breastfeeding journey but with general newborn life. Dani was like the calm among the sometimes chaotic storm of navigating new motherhood.
We would undoubtedly ask Dani to care for us through any possible future pregnancies. We simply cannot imagine it to be any other way. So, truly, from the bottom of our hearts; thank you."
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Testimonials
The below testimonials are from some of the many women I have had the joy and privilege of supporting over the past 8 years.
"Ahh, there are so many amazing things I could say about Dani but there are honestly no right words to express how fantastic she is!
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Dani was absolutely a perfect balance between supportive and empowering during our home birth and instilled confidence and knowledge in us during the following 6 weeks."
Jen
First baby
"Dani has been fantastic and after a scary birth experience with my first 7 years ago.
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Dani really helped me believe in myself!
Although I ended up having an elective section Dani was still there on the end of the phone and just amazing!"
A
Second baby
Previous caesarean and traumatic birth
"You are a wonderful midwife Dani Grange!
You gave me the confidence and positive energy that I needed to go for a home birth. Without you I wouldn't have had the magical experience of birth in my own home.
I'll never forget you and the night you stood by me. Lovely person and wonderful midwife!"
H
Second baby
"My midwife was Dani and I have to say she was absolutely amazing throughout my pregnancy, she always managed to put me at ease! I never felt like there was anything I couldn't ask her and during our appointments I never felt rushed, this was my first baby so I was very undecided on how and where I wanted to give birth. Dani gave me all the information I needed so I could make an informed choice, originally the idea of a home birth was very appealing but when I went into labour I realised I felt safer and more comfortable in the hospital so that's where I gave birth and after being in labour for around 2 days I was thankful for the pain relief available in the hospital.
I can't recommend one to one enough, they really did make my pregnancy such an enjoyable experience and the ease of having the appointments in the comfort of my own home was something I loved."
D
First baby
"A truly amazing midwife is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget.
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I honestly can't explain how grateful I am to of had your knowledge, experience and support.
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I wouldn't of wanted anyone else on the journey through pregnancy and birth with me.
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You gave me and (partner) the confidence to birth at home and always kept (big brother) involved. We will miss you lots."
J
Second baby
Traumatic first birth
"The biggest thank you in the world for all your absolutely magnificent support throughout our pregnancy, birth and afterwards. I simply cannot believe how different the experience has been this time round; you've gone above and beyond for us on so many occasions and I can't tell you how much of a difference it has made having you in our corner this time.
I couldn't have asked for (baba)'s birth to go more smoothly. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to have a home birth.
You said once you thought it might be a healing experience after my first birth and you were 100% right. It couldn't have been better.
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Thank you, Dani, for being so important in one of our most life-changing experiences; your support, your compassion and kindness will always be remembered."
B
Second baby
Traumatic first birth
"Many other midwives dealt with me, but none of them compared to Dani.
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Labour was the best experience ever and I would happily do it again.
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I can honestly say I wouldn't have coped with anyone else the same way.
Thank you for everything Dani!!"
R
First baby
"Thank you so much for the amazing care and support you have given us all over the past several weeks.
We know we haven't known you that long but you have made such a positive difference to our pregnancy/birth and beyond.
We really think you're amazing!"
J
First baby
"We especially wanted to thank you for the help and support you gave us at home with breastfeeding.
I have had a lot of intervention before with (baba 1), but you are the only person to have helped me succeed with it and enabled us to understand feeding better.
I have gone from dreading feeding to really enjoying it thanks to your wonderful tips, advice and support."
L
Second baby
"I can't thank you enough for your amazing support through my first pregnancy.
I was terrified at the start but by the end felt totally calm and its thanks to you."
S
First baby
"YES!
A huge, mega thank you for all your hard work and positive vibes thank helped us bring (baba) into the world.
We are so made up and in love, the birth was amazing and we feel very lucky."
E
Second baby
"Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you!
We have felt really supported all the way through and that really means a lot!."
V
Second baby
"Your care, love and attention shown is truly inspirational.
Seeing my wife so lovingly listened to, physically and emotionally reassured, and tended to with such professionalism has been a huge comfort."