Book/CD/DVD Library

I have an extensive book and DVD library, ranging form birth to the post natal period, attachment and gentle parenting and feminist empowerment. I also have childrens books for birth and breast feeding. I have a variety of DVDs and CDs, including hypno-birthing for home, hospital and the post natal period.

Books/CDs and DVDs are loaned free to clients and £2.50 per 2 weeks plus refundable deposit to non clients.

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Testimonials

Amazing Women Centred Support

As a mentee it instantly felt right, she is laid back, grounded and knowledgable and I’m so excited to walk the beginnings of my Doula journey beside her.

Phyllida Warmington

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

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

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, Bridgend

All I can say is thank you!

Tania Leanne Trebble

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

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

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

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

Perfect Birth Pool Hire.

We hired a birthing pool through Samantha. My pregnancy was longer than expected and I contacted the company to explain I couldn’t return the pool in the time frame we had agreed. This was not a problem at all and I had the pool for an extra week free of charge. The quality was excellent and it was so easy – I would definitely recommend.

Natasha Bold

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

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.

Simple Birth Pool Hire.

Luckily it (the birth pool) was easy to put up and take down afterwards and came with everything I needed. Would use again!

Jenny

I always knew I wanted Sam to be my mentor.

I knew before I did my Doula training I would ask Sam if she would be my mentor when I completed my course.

Kate Thompson

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 Day, Cardiff, South Wales.

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

Amy Burrage

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

Belly Cast and “Picking Sams Birthy Brains” – Cardiff, South Wales

At the end of the session I felt like I’d made the right decisions during my pregnancy and it gave me confidence for my birth plans.
Sam’s confidence and relaxed, down to earth approach reaffirmed my belief that I can do this and I have done everything I can to ensure I have my positive birth.

Hannah Maggie

Book/CD/DVD Library

Connections

Beautiful Home Birth After Previous Trauma

Home Birth, Newport.

Belly Cast and “Picking Sams Birthy Brains” – Cardiff, South Wales

Belly Casting and Birth Chat – Aberdare, South Wales

The Doulas Doula – Freebirth, Pontypridd South Wales

Waterbirth, Freebirth, Pontyclun, South Wales

Perfect Birth Pool Hire.

Sam has a clear passion for all things birth.

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

Home Birth, Cardiff, South Wales

Creating Your Positive Birth Day, Cardiff, South Wales.

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Merthyr Tydfil.

Home Birth, Caerphilly, South Wales.

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

Mother Blessing, Cardiff, South Wales

First Time Mum, Natural Homebirth, South Wales

Midwife Led Unit, Neville Hall

Solo Parent Birth and Post Natal Support

Simple Birth Pool Hire.

Caesarean Under General Anesthetic Post Miscarriage.

Post Natal Support, Wenvoe, Near Cardiff, South Wales

Post Natal Support, Bridgend

Positive Birth, Cardiff.

Creating Your Positive Birth Workshop/VBAC

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

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, Caerphilly, South Wales

Freebirth, Pontypridd, South Wales

Amazing Online Support

My Daughter’s Caesarean Birth, Cardiff South Wales.

Amazing Women Centred Support

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

Sam – a mentor just right for me.

Birth Trauma, Reframing, Cardiff, South Wales.

Post Natal, Twin Support, Bridgend, South Wales

Preparing for Pregnancy and Online Post Natal Support, Penarth

I always knew I wanted Sam to be my mentor.

42 weeks plus homebirth, Rhondda, South Wales.

Samisms