Leanne Stitt Doula Diary Reviews 29

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!

I knew that I wanted to have the support of a doula for the birth of our second child. After meeting with Leanne, I knew that she was on the same wavelength and would be a wonderful calming presence at the birth. We had 3 meetings before my due date to get to know each other better, understand my preferences for birth and also for Leanne to meet my older child so that Leanne could help with her during labour if required. She listened and provided brilliant guidance so that when my baby decided to arrive it was like having a friend there to support us. Leanne was a brilliant extra birth partner and liaised smoothly with the midwives and my husband. She did a fantastic job of looking after my eldest during labour, getting her dressed and breakfast and explaining what was happening with mummy as she saw her little sister being born in the birth pool in the lounge: so special.
Leanne’s postpartum support was fantastic, holding the baby so I could shower, bringing nourishing soup, doing some chores around the house and lots of lovely chats.
She supported us in our preferences for placenta burial and went above and beyond with her help.
I would highly recommend Leanne as a brilliant doula.
We also attended Leanne’s relaxing baby massage classes. It was such a lovely space to chat with other mums, bond with baby and have a hot cup of tea!
Thanks for all your kindness and support x

Leanne is a such a lovely kind hearted person.
When attending the baby massage classes they were very calm and comforting, I am someone who is nervous in large groups and I feel uncomfortable. However the group sizes are small which is nice and not overwhelming,
It is a very calm and relaxing environment, I have learnt a lot in the sessions, at the beginning I had no idea on how was best to give a baby massage now I have lots of information! Leanne is always willing to answer any questions or worries you may have.
I would definitely recommend to family and friends 💕

This has been our favourite baby class! We started when my little one was 7 weeks old and he’s loved it. It’s been progressive every week and we’ve learnt so much. Leanne adapted every class to the babies and looks after us Mums too. She offered lots of advice, a hot drink and even snacks! We can’t wait to start yoga 🥰

We absolutely love Leanne! She was with us for the birth of our first and while we were incredibly fortunate in his birth, it was so much more special and memorable because of Leanne! She gave us so much confidence and joy from our initial call with her to our last post natal visit. We’ve kept in contact over the years and although bc of the move, she wasn’t able to support us on our second pregnancy journey, we still kept in touch and wished we’d had her the entire time. She has a wonderful, calming energy and anyone looking for a doula would be lucky to have Leanne!

Leanne is the most amazing person on the inside and out ! I have had the pleasure of doing her baby spa course from when my little boy was 5 weeks old ! And right from the start it was the calmest most welcoming space and baby class I have ever been too ! It’s all based on being baby led and honestly was the highlight of my week every time we had a class ! As a bonus my little one was always sleepy and relaxed for the rest of the day too ! Even when we were going through tough times Leanne was only a message away, full of knowledge and love. I’ve made some lovely friends though the class and can’t wait to start a new chapter with baby yoga this term ! Couldn’t recommend to new and all mums more ♥️

Today I was blessed to join the pregnancy retreat organised and held by Leanne at Doula Diaries.

What an amazing experience, to share the space with so many other lovely ladies, relax, unwind and become empowered about our birthing journey.

Leanne made the space so perfectly attuned for relaxation, held the space to encourage sharing and connecting. Not only did I come away feeling so positive, relaxed and uplifted, I've come away with more knowledge, more confidence and more awareness of the birth process.

The whole day flowed from each activity to the next seamlessly and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
My partner equally enjoyed coming in the afternoon and even more confident in his role as a birth partner!

I can't wait to see our lovely photographs from the pregnancy shoot and also attending more classes/events in the future 🙏🏻

I recently attended a baby massage and spa course run by Leanne, and I honestly couldn’t recommend it more! From the very first session, Leanne was absolutely amazing — so warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what she does. She created such a calm and friendly environment that immediately put both me and my baby at ease.

The group size was perfect — small and intimate — which made the experience feel personal and never overwhelming. It was lovely getting to know the other parents in a relaxed setting. Leanne always greeted us with a warm drink and a smile, which made the sessions feel like a little treat each week.

The location was also fantastic — easy to get to and set up beautifully for babies and parents alike. Every detail was thought of to make the experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

Overall, truly special courses. If you’re considering baby massage or spa classes, Leanne is the one to go to!

Leanne was our doula for the birth of our first child. Being somewhat shocked by the lack of available NHS birth training, we went for the full package of birth education, birth prep, support during labour and postpartum care as well! From the first time we met Leanne, we knew that she was a very calming influence. Our original birth plan was for a home birth, and with families who were fear-mongers, we really needed this calm to clear our heads, make decisions on what we wanted and prepare to be parents! Leanne taught us so much, filled us with so much confidence and helped us to be so excited for the birth process. As can often happen, our birth plan went somewhat to pot, and we ended up having a C-section as our little one decided to turn breech! Luckily, we had prepared for this already!! Leanne arrived at the hospital before us, prepared the team for the 'controversial' gentle and family centred birth that we wanted, and asked all the questions we needed her to ask when we were just completely overwhelmed and would have said yes to anything. After birth, Leanne checked in regularly, brought the most delicious soup, and even walked the dog! We absolutely couldn't have had the birth we wanted without her. I couldn't recommend her more. Massive love and gratitude to you Leanne for all that you do.

Fantastic morning at the Christmas Baby massage! Leanne had a wonderful festive set up and it was a well organised , professional area and made me feel comfortable to breastfeed my little one, who had an enjoyed all the activities too!

We had a great time at the Christmas baby massage, makers and sensory event today. Leanne clearly knows her stuff. We learned some useful techniques for our baby boy who really enjoyed the whole experience.

I booked 2 power hours with Leanne as I was feeling a bit doubtful about my birth plans. I am planning a home birth but my local hospital are not very reliable at attending home births. Leanne was able to make me feel so much better by guiding me to decisions and ideas without telling me what to do.
Leanne is so knowledgeable about birth and has such a lovely and calm approach so you instantly know you are in a safe space.
I'm feeling so much more empowered about my upcoming birth- thank you Leanne!