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Samantha Gadsden, Doula, South Wales.

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      • Breast Feeding Support
      • National and Local Birth Pool and Tens Machine Hire
      • Childbirth In Survivors Of Abuse
      • Compassionate Loss Support
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      • IVF Doula
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      • Surrogacy Doula
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In The Bath
Beautiful Belly Cast
At Peace
Making Notes
Calm Before The Storm
Pool Birth
Strength
Goddess Energy
Relaxing
Mother Blessing Beads
Power
Holding On
Holding On
The Storm
Holding On
Rest and Be Thankful
Judah
Peace
So Purple
Freshly Born
Pure Joy
What Time
Precious Autumn-Violet
First Feed
She Is Here
Tired!
The Vulnerability of the Newly Birth Mother
The Milk Of Life
First Feed
Sacred Mother
First Moments Of Life
Holding Her
The Source Of All Life
Still One
Meeting The Mothers
First Moments Of Life
First Moments Of Life
The Source of Life
Placenta
Chunky Monkey
Weigh In
Just Born
Cord Burning
Cord Burning
Cord Burning
A relaxing Feed
Cord Burning
Cord Burning
Cord Burning
Cord Burning
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Goddesses
The Freebirth Of Autumn Violet
Amazing Life.
International Day of the Girl
I Don\'t Care
Next Generation
Coercing Consent
Some People
Can A Doula Advocate
From my 5 year old to his beloved Nanny.
Coerced Consent Is Not Consent.
Closing the Bones and Rebozo Massage Workshop
Humans
Honest and Caring
22 Percent
Older Parent
Children Are Sleeping
Thank You
Induction
Excellent Support
Birthplace Matters Campain
A Right
Crystal Ball
My Scar
Dance of Life
I held him
Baby Sleep
TBRAIN
wizards
Market Research
Malta
Sytocinon
VEs
TBRAIN
Beautiful View
Be
Thank You.
Baby Bluebird.
What Sort Of Birth
The Frog (1)
Crystal Ball
This Doula
Evidence For Doula
_If a doula were a drug_
Soms
This Is Induction
CAESAREANS WEEK
TB
Know Your Rights
Amy Mooncup
GB
Sytocinon
VEs
Scar Is FB
FB Induction 4
FB Induction 3
FB Induction 2
FB Induction 1
Life With Lois
placentas
FB Induction 6
FB Induction 8
FB Induction 7
FB Induction 5
HB1
HB3
HB2
Women In Common (2)
she had the power
Hourly
Mentor
Epiphany
ABI
Mentor2
What would I love
HB1
HB2
HB3
South Wales Birth Circle
Tiny Toes
Mama Awards
Women In Common (2)
NICE Pool Temp
AB
Hourly
she had the power
Mentor
Mentor2
Epiphany
What would I love
HB1
HB3
HB2
HB2
HB2
HB2
Snippets Of Doula Wisdom
She is here.
Leaning on John for Support.
Love is all you need.
Birthing in the bath.
It is close.
Rocking.
First feed.
Latching.
Ecstatic Birth.
Precious first moments.
For Now We Are Three
Together.
Midwife Dog.
Birthing the placenta.
Joy.
Celebration time.
Cutting the visable cord.
The tree of life.
Now we are two.
Thinking.
So In Love
Hello Honor.
Precious.
Deciding to freebirth.
The Freebirth Of Honor Hope Kimpton
Closing The Bones
Doula UK Conference 2016
Excited Much - Penny Simkin
Gill Boden (AIMS) and Johanna Rhys Davies (Birthrights)
Holly McNish (My BFF you know)
Ina May Gaskin Doula UK Conference 2017
Ina May Gaskin
Kate Evans and Johanna Rhys Davies
Kikki Hansard
Mark Harris
MBU Wales
Mike Peters
Rewind Training
Saskia Smiles Hill
Secrets of Giving Birth Cover
Survivors!
Serious Face
Strangling Poor Penny Simkin
Survivors
The Day That Changed My Life
YOU are part of the solution
Famous Birthworkers and ME!

Samantha Gadsden walks with women on their life’s journeys. She is an experienced Doula, based close to Cardiff in South Wales, mother to 4 children and wife to Eddie, more information can be found on her facebook page, Samantha Gadsden Doula and her website, Caerphilly Doula.

If you are interested in writing a guest blog or sharing a life or birth story please feel free to contact her HERE.

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Testimonials
Post Natal, Twin Support, Bridgend, South Wales

I don’t think we would have survived the early days and weeks with twins without her. She was a really good fit for our family and was really easy to have around at a time when we were vulnerable.

Bethan and Peter Cole
Freebirth, Pontypridd, South Wales

There was nothing Sam would not do to help, she was an amazing support to us, a great photographer and like an old friend as we all sat in front of the fire after Honor’s birth, sharing tea and softly chatting until the sun came up.

Zoe K
Amazing Online Support

I recommend you to everyone – mother, grandmother, aunt who is going through what should be a beautiful event but so often becomes difficult. Even straight forward births are frightening the first time.

Teri Browett
Home Birth, Caerphilly, South Wales.

Her work as a doula goes beyond what you expect with her constant care and consideration for your personal circumstances.

Emma Burns
Home Birth, Newport.

She was massively helpful and at the birth it was fantastic to have a calm presence to hold my hand, provide assistance and general be a fantastic pillar of support amongst the bedlam.

Positive Birth, Cardiff.

Sam’s support and advice covered both ‘natural’ birth and planned c section as options, emphasising that both can be positive, and even healing.

Bethan Collins
Creating Your Positive Birth Day, Cardiff, South Wales.

Love Samantha. Love her work. Highly recommended for all pregnant mammas!

Amy Burrage
My Daughter’s Caesarean Birth, Cardiff South Wales.

I can’t thank you enough Sam. …… she was able to have some control in a very clinical environment.

Linda
42 weeks plus homebirth, Rhondda, South Wales.

During labour and the 3rd stage I unfortunately had midwives who weren’t au fait with homebirth or physiological third stage and Sam was there, championing my rights and supporting my partner through some of the tougher parts. I love that she so fully respected my choices and demanded everyone else present to as well.

Kate B
Home Birth, Cardiff, South Wales

Sam has a knack for being able to recognise the needs of the mother and unobtrusively meet those needs.

Kristina Young, Cardiff
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Merthyr Tydfil.

I can honestly say that since meeting Sam and the lovely women at the Positive Birth Meeting, I have been much more in control of my anxiety and have enjoyed the pregnancy more.

Lisa Barry
Waterbirth, Freebirth, Pontyclun, South Wales

Samantha was like a guardian angel – constantly there but rarely seen. Her presence was very reassuring, a calm, wise presence at the periphery of the action.

Pollyana and Alistair Leaver
The Doulas Doula – Freebirth, Pontypridd South Wales

Sam was actually my doula and you can’t really get a recommendation than that! …… She is amazing.

Ellie Horrigan
Solo Parent Birth and Post Natal Support

It felt as though I had my mother there and that was really important.

Anonymous
First Time Mum, Natural Homebirth, South Wales

I could feel her joy during the whole process and this made labour feel as celebratory as the moment my baby was born.

anya szura
Preparing for Pregnancy and Online Post Natal Support, Penarth

Such a knowledgeable and lovely lady, has provided me with invaluable knowledge, confidence and belief. Wonderful!

Fauvette Lillie
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

Sam gave me the support and courage to write a birth plan that would help me get the birth I wanted.

Fran Thomson
Homebirth After Miscarriage, Neath, Abertawe Bro Morganwwyg University Health Board

I can’t thank Sam enough for answering questions and giving support and just providing a listening ear.

Kirsty Smart
Mother Blessing, Cardiff, South Wales

Sam facilitated my Mother Blessing and it was an amazing day. I had a lot of ideas and Sam took the time to listen and talk though them all with me and help me create a really magical day.

RR Cardiff
Vaginal Birth After Caerarean Turned Elective Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

I really felt that Sam was a safe pair of hands for all of us and she helped make the pregnancy, birth and the initial time with the newborn more comfortable and relaxed

Marc Issacs
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

Samantha Gadsden, I now have the birth plan in place I wanted but did not have the confidence or knowledge to fight for on my own. Thank you so much xxxx

Rachel Elizabeth
Creating Your Positive Birth Workshop/VBAC

Samantha has an approachable and easy way; which is relaxing, comfortable and grounding. Her in-depth and up-to-date knowledge is very reassuring.

Lynn Gazal
Post Natal Support, Bridgend

All I can say is thank you!

Tania Leanne Trebble
Caesarean Under General Anesthetic Post Miscarriage.

Sam is an honest, caring lady. She is very passionate about her love of life and birth.

Rhian Gregory
Birth Trauma, Reframing, Cardiff, South Wales.

Sam is non judgemental, open, honest, passionate, very well educated in all things pregnancy, childbirth & beyond and I would highly recommend her to anyone having any worries, doubts, anxiety or stress about giving birth.

Amy Burrage, Cardiff.
Consultant Led Birth (In The Snow) – Royal Gwent Hospital

I couldn’t have gotten through the birth of my second child without Sam. She came out during terrible weather in the snow, when I needed her most, pitching up on my sofa overnight not really knowing if he were to arrive that night but just in case

Lauren Edwards
Post Natal Support, Wenvoe, Near Cardiff, South Wales

That evening, in bed, feeling calmer, I felt the milk come in. As I was able to sleep more soundly, knowing that Sam was watching the baby.

LC.
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My Scar CAESAREANS WEEK Twin Placenta HB1
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Testimonials
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Merthyr Tydfil.

I can honestly say that since meeting Sam and the lovely women at the Positive Birth Meeting, I have been much more in control of my anxiety and have enjoyed the pregnancy more.

Lisa Barry
Consultant Led Birth (In The Snow) – Royal Gwent Hospital

I couldn’t have gotten through the birth of my second child without Sam. She came out during terrible weather in the snow, when I needed her most, pitching up on my sofa overnight not really knowing if he were to arrive that night but just in case

Lauren Edwards
Solo Parent Birth and Post Natal Support

It felt as though I had my mother there and that was really important.

Anonymous
Post Natal Support, Wenvoe, Near Cardiff, South Wales

That evening, in bed, feeling calmer, I felt the milk come in. As I was able to sleep more soundly, knowing that Sam was watching the baby.

LC.
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

Sam gave me the support and courage to write a birth plan that would help me get the birth I wanted.

Fran Thomson
Mother Blessing, Cardiff, South Wales

Sam facilitated my Mother Blessing and it was an amazing day. I had a lot of ideas and Sam took the time to listen and talk though them all with me and help me create a really magical day.

RR Cardiff
Home Birth, Caerphilly, South Wales.

Her work as a doula goes beyond what you expect with her constant care and consideration for your personal circumstances.

Emma Burns
The Doulas Doula – Freebirth, Pontypridd South Wales

Sam was actually my doula and you can’t really get a recommendation than that! …… She is amazing.

Ellie Horrigan
Birth Trauma, Reframing, Cardiff, South Wales.

Sam is non judgemental, open, honest, passionate, very well educated in all things pregnancy, childbirth & beyond and I would highly recommend her to anyone having any worries, doubts, anxiety or stress about giving birth.

Amy Burrage, Cardiff.
My Daughter’s Caesarean Birth, Cardiff South Wales.

I can’t thank you enough Sam. …… she was able to have some control in a very clinical environment.

Linda
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

Samantha Gadsden, I now have the birth plan in place I wanted but did not have the confidence or knowledge to fight for on my own. Thank you so much xxxx

Rachel Elizabeth
Amazing Online Support

I recommend you to everyone – mother, grandmother, aunt who is going through what should be a beautiful event but so often becomes difficult. Even straight forward births are frightening the first time.

Teri Browett
Caesarean Under General Anesthetic Post Miscarriage.

Sam is an honest, caring lady. She is very passionate about her love of life and birth.

Rhian Gregory
Homebirth After Miscarriage, Neath, Abertawe Bro Morganwwyg University Health Board

I can’t thank Sam enough for answering questions and giving support and just providing a listening ear.

Kirsty Smart
Creating Your Positive Birth Day, Cardiff, South Wales.

Love Samantha. Love her work. Highly recommended for all pregnant mammas!

Amy Burrage
Post Natal Support, Bridgend

All I can say is thank you!

Tania Leanne Trebble
Home Birth, Cardiff, South Wales

Sam has a knack for being able to recognise the needs of the mother and unobtrusively meet those needs.

Kristina Young, Cardiff
Preparing for Pregnancy and Online Post Natal Support, Penarth

Such a knowledgeable and lovely lady, has provided me with invaluable knowledge, confidence and belief. Wonderful!

Fauvette Lillie
42 weeks plus homebirth, Rhondda, South Wales.

During labour and the 3rd stage I unfortunately had midwives who weren’t au fait with homebirth or physiological third stage and Sam was there, championing my rights and supporting my partner through some of the tougher parts. I love that she so fully respected my choices and demanded everyone else present to as well.

Kate B
Positive Birth, Cardiff.

Sam’s support and advice covered both ‘natural’ birth and planned c section as options, emphasising that both can be positive, and even healing.

Bethan Collins
First Time Mum, Natural Homebirth, South Wales

I could feel her joy during the whole process and this made labour feel as celebratory as the moment my baby was born.

anya szura
Waterbirth, Freebirth, Pontyclun, South Wales

Samantha was like a guardian angel – constantly there but rarely seen. Her presence was very reassuring, a calm, wise presence at the periphery of the action.

Pollyana and Alistair Leaver
Post Natal, Twin Support, Bridgend, South Wales

I don’t think we would have survived the early days and weeks with twins without her. She was a really good fit for our family and was really easy to have around at a time when we were vulnerable.

Bethan and Peter Cole
Vaginal Birth After Caerarean Turned Elective Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

I really felt that Sam was a safe pair of hands for all of us and she helped make the pregnancy, birth and the initial time with the newborn more comfortable and relaxed

Marc Issacs
Home Birth, Newport.

She was massively helpful and at the birth it was fantastic to have a calm presence to hold my hand, provide assistance and general be a fantastic pillar of support amongst the bedlam.

Freebirth, Pontypridd, South Wales

There was nothing Sam would not do to help, she was an amazing support to us, a great photographer and like an old friend as we all sat in front of the fire after Honor’s birth, sharing tea and softly chatting until the sun came up.

Zoe K
Creating Your Positive Birth Workshop/VBAC

Samantha has an approachable and easy way; which is relaxing, comfortable and grounding. Her in-depth and up-to-date knowledge is very reassuring.

Lynn Gazal
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Samantha Gadsden, Doula, South Wales.
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