Leanne Stitt Doula Diary Reviews 

Leanne was the game changer in my birthing experience. After an emergency c-section for my first birth, I was determined to have a positive VBAC with my second. I worked with Leanne during the final months of my pregnancy and she equipped me with confidence in trusting my body to achieve my goal. Leanne’s own birth stories resonated with me and she was completely on my wave length. Her knowledge, guidance and support filled me with confidence going into birth and I achieved the most beautiful VBAC water birth at 42 weeks. I would recommend Leanne to every pregnant woman who wants to feel in control of their pregnancy and birth outcomes.

I attended Leanne's antenatal classes. Having previously been through a traumatic birth with intervention, and feeling nervous about history repeating itself in my second birth, I decided to take Leanne's classes and try to better prepare myself.
Leanne was fantastic. She gave me the information and confidence to advocate for myself and make informed decisions in the lead up to, and in delivery.
Knowing that Leanne was only a message away if I needed advice or support was incredibly reassuring, and she continued to provide resources and an understanding voice in my post partum recovery too.
I could not recommend Leanne more to anyone navigating their pregnancy.

From antenatal support to doula care to baby classes, Leanne is brilliant!

She has a wealth of knowledge and such a fantastic support network around her, so whatever you need, she can either help you directly or point you towards someone who can. Her passion for what she does and her dedication to supporting mums and families is evident in everything she offers, and it’s always a pleasure to attend the events and sessions she organises. You always feel relaxed and taken care of when you arrive after being greeted with a smile, a drink and a snack or sweet treat.

I attended Leanne’s antenatal classes during pregnancy and came away feeling really confident and well informed. I particularly loved the specialist guest speakers she brought into the sessions, which gave us so much useful information and introduced us to the different types of support available should we need it once our babies arrived.

That became especially valuable for me in the early weeks when I needed some extra support with breastfeeding and a tongue tie. Leanne was incredibly helpful, offering advice and putting me in touch with both an osteopath and a tongue tie specialist. It tied in perfectly with everything we had already discussed during the antenatal classes – rather than suddenly feeling lost and not knowing where to turn, I already had an understanding of what support was available and knew who I could reach out to.

Now I absolutely love taking my little one to Baby Spa and I’m already looking forward to joining more of Leanne’s varied baby classes as she grows!

The support Leanne provides really is second to none. She’s knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely cares about the families she works with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone – and very often do!

I came across Leanne’s page when I was searching for classes to do with my little one. Not only does Leanne offer lots of classes in different locations, but the variety of classes on offer are amazing. Glad to have had the opportunity to experience baby yoga with my little one!

I have just started to attend Leanne’s baby classes with my twins and have also attended a number of her PANDA support groups. Leanne is such a calming individual and has made me feel extremely comfortable and welcomed at her class when it felt really daunting taking two babies. Leanne clearly has a very caring nature and I would recommend her to anyone xx

I attended the antenatal course as a first time mum, full of anxiety, questions and worries around birth, feeding, bathing, literally everything! But by the end of the course I felt my excitement outweigh all that worry to meet my baby girl - I felt so much more prepared and aware of my options.

It wasn’t just the knowledge from the course though, it was the level of support outside of the classes which I’m so grateful for too! Leanne was always a message away to give me that advice and support when needed. I had issues with growth scans and could have felt really overwhelmed by health professionals to make certain decisions. The thoroughness of Leanne’s course helped me feel confident in making my own choices and not be pressured into anything.

Loved the course, and looking forward to joining baby spa and more now that my baby’s here!
Thanks again Leanne xx

Leanne is absolutely fantastic 🩷 I am a first time mum and have done a few of Leanne’s classes . Leanne creates such a fun but calming space which allows both mum and baby to explore what she has to offer ! The baby spa and massage class was our favourite thing to look forward to each week .
Not only does she run such amazing classes but she totally puts your mind at ease .
Thankyou so much . Lily x

Leanne is a great asset to the community! Always enjoy each session and the quality down time that you get to spend with your baby in her classes :)

We loved our first term of baby spa & massage. Leanne creates such a lovely calm safe space which was important for me as a first time mum! 100% recommend!

Thank you so much Leanne!

My husband and I attended the antenatal course in April/ May 2016 and it was a hugely beneficial and informative experience. Leanne is supportive and incredibly knowledgeable and the course gave us brilliant insights from other experts also.

The course provided useful and balanced information on birth and newborn care which encouraged us to think about our own preferences and choices.

I feel much more prepared and less overwhelmed since completing the course. It was also lovely to meet other local parents to be.

Leanne has been a star with me and my baby. I first encountered her through a pregnancy workshop which was a beautiful way to learn more about pregnancy/birth/after care and also have a nice treat before my baby got here. She also provided my birth pool and helped with how to set it up. We’ve attended a few baby classes with her also and always remembers us which is just so lovely to be greeted and remembered. I don’t know how she does it all!

Leanne has always been very kind, calm and helpful. She is a very positive and calming person and always helps puts the babies first in her classes. Her activities are always lovely, sensory and fun for the babies. Leanne has massively increased our knowledge of massage techniques and how to calm my baby. I would highly recommend her and her classes.

Me and my daughter have attended both the baby spa and baby yoga classes and we’ve absolutely loved every moment of them. The environment is so calm and welcoming and I really appreciated the smaller class sizes as it made everything feel much more personal and relaxed.

There are so many thoughtful little touches, like being offered a drink before the class starts. I was initially a bit sceptical about attending a baby class because I wasn’t sure how my baby would be, but it couldn’t have been a better experience. There’s no pressure at all and you can feed and comfort your baby whenever needed, which made me feel completely at ease.

I’m so sad that the classes are over now, as they truly became the highlight of my Wednesdays. Without a doubt they’ve been my favourite baby classes to attend, and I’d recommend them to anyone.

Thanks Leanne!

After experiencing trauma from my first birth six years ago, I carried a lot of fear and doubt into this pregnancy. Leanne gently helped me shift my mindset, guiding me to see birth not as something to fear, but as something I could approach with confidence and trust. She provided me with knowledge, supported me with compassion, and empowered me to understand that this birth was my choice that I could have the experience I truly wanted.

Our beautiful baby girl was born at home in the water birth pool, using a birth sling during labour and other tools she thoughtfully provided for us. It was everything we had hoped for. Although we later needed to be transferred to hospital and stayed for a week due to tearing and blood loss, her support did not stop there. During one of the most vulnerable and challenging times in hospital, she stood by us physically and mentally to help support. She assisted me in the shower when I felt weak, brought us groceries, cooked and delivered her own homemade food, and even prepared my placenta capsules with such professionalism and respect.

Because we had to rush to the hospital, our home was left exactly as you would imagine after a birth. Yet when we returned, everything had been taken care of. The towels used during labour were washed and folded, the birth pool had been removed and the house was cleaned. She went above and beyond in ways we could never have expected.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🤍

I loved baby yoga with Leanne at swarthmoor hall. I wasn’t sure what to expect and it exceeded my expectations- a mixture of stretches for both mum and baby with some songs and parachute activities too. It had such a lovely atmosphere - very chilled in comparison to some of the other baby groups. This was less overstimulating for myself and baby so great as a midweek reset yet baby still slept well afterwards! The drinks, chocolates and cakes were also a lovely touch!
My baby is starting to move around a lot now so we haven’t signed up again only because we didn’t want to ruin the chilled vibe for others. It would be fantastic if in the future there was a 6month + option suitable for babies on the move.

We've completed both baby massage and baby yoga classes with Leanne and loved them both! She creates a beautiful welcoming and calming space and is the class I've tried which I look forward to the most. I really appreciated that the focus is on mums and babies whereas most classes are just aimed at babies. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Leanne's classes to other new mums!

There are so many reasons to love Leanne's classes.
We have done both baby Yoga and Baby massage with Leanne and would sign up without hesitation. You can tell she loves what she does by the passion and enthusiasm she brings.

We have absolutely loved Leanne's baby yoga classes....so much so we did 3 terms! After sleepless nights there's nothing better than a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a nurturing environment for you and baby to destress, and to be greeted by a smile and your favourite drink. I chose Leanne's class as it contained yoga for baby and myself which have aided recovery after an emergency C-section. I also particularly enjoyed the reflexology for baby and the explanation of the benefits for baby. We loved joining a soothe and sparkle workshop for mum and baby which left us both feeling calm, relaxed and pampered and we look forward to taking part in more of these. We also got to make keepsakes that we will treasure for life ❤️ I really hope that in the future courses for older babies/tots might be a possibility ❤️

Me and my baby boy attended Leanne’s Baby Spa group throughout November. This was the first group I’d been to with my baby and it was a perfect introduction to baby groups.
A really chill atmosphere, where we were able to learn about massages that help with baby digestion, and for relaxation. After every session my baby has been really settled and had a good nap which has been a bonus!
Leanne is so friendly snd welcoming too, I look forward to booking onto future classes with her🤍

We’ve absolutely loved our baby massage class with Leanne. She’s so warm, patient, down-to-earth and genuinely kind, which makes the whole experience feel calm and reassuring. The small class size is perfect, really personal and encouraging and I’ve met some wonderful mums through it too. Such a lovely weekly highlight for both me and baby!