Testimonials

Stories from families I’ve supported

Choosing a doula is personal. These words come from families across Brighton and East Sussex — home births, hospital births, transfers, postnatal support, and hypnobirthing preparation.

Supporting you

What clients say

Calm support, steady guidance, real difference

Each family’s journey is unique — but the aim is the same: to help you feel informed, supported, and held throughout.

“Dina was incredible. She supported our home birth in Lewes and I genuinely don’t know how we’d have managed without her. Her calm presence and preparation made all the difference.”

Emma R. Birth doula support, home birth, Lewes

“We hired Dina for postnatal support after a difficult birth and she was exactly what we needed. Non-judgemental, practical, and so reassuring during those early weeks when everything felt overwhelming.”

James & Sophie T. Postnatal doula support, Brighton

“Dina’s hypnobirthing course completely changed how I felt about giving birth. I went from terrified to actually looking forward to it. And when labour came, everything we’d learned with her made such a difference.”

Priya M. KGHypnobirthing group course, Brighton

“When our home birth had to transfer to hospital, I thought everything had fallen apart. But Dina stayed so calm and helped me see it as just a change of plan, not a failure. I still had a positive birth, and I know that’s because she was there.”

Lucy K. Birth doula support, home-to-hospital transfer, Hove

Steady, calming presence

Support that helps you feel grounded — whether you’re at home, in hospital, or navigating a change of plan.

Practical preparation

Clear options, helpful tools, and realistic planning — so you can meet labour with more confidence.

Local, responsive care

Based in Brighton and supporting families across East Sussex, with care that adapts to your needs.

In practice

Support looks different for every family

From antenatal preparation to birth support and those tender early postnatal days — here’s a glimpse of the kind of care I offer.

Next steps

Wondering if we’re a good fit?

If you’d like to talk through your plans — or simply get a feel for what support could look like — I’d love to hear from you.

Prefer email? Use the contact form and I’ll reply as soon as I can.

Dina

“You deserve to feel supported — emotionally, practically, and without judgement — whatever your birth looks like.”

— Dina Hart