Eliza Silk Mindfulness, Oxfordshire

Eliza was welcoming, knowledgeable and totally put us at ease. Her sessions were invaluable in preparing us for the birth of our first child. Labour was a positive experience and made easier by using a variety of the techniques we were shown. Eliza taught me that pain doesn't have to be medicalised and can be managed in other ways. I tuned into my body more than I ever thought I could and let it guide me through the whole experience.

Eliza is amazing. My partner and I learned so much in her classes—not just things relevant to the birth (though the practical techniques Eliza showed us were extremely helpful during the delivery), but also ways of being more mindful as a parent and a partner. I had had a difficult first birth and was nervous about the prospect of going through it again. But my second, after Eliza’s coaching, couldn’t have gone better—and I know that, even if things hadn’t gone to plan, I would have been much calmer throughout. I can’t recommend Eliza highly enough.

It may seem so difficult to learn about ourselves. How can someone help us to prepare our mind for the most beautiful event of our lives: the birth? Certainly, Eliza can do it. Her knowledge of Mindfulness is exceptional and as a result… we had the most beautiful water birth.

Eliza is unbelievably grounding. Her knowledge and practice of Mindfulness were so helpful to me. When I looked into the great unknown of what parenthood would be, Eliza was an invaluable and essential guide. I am so grateful to have learned so much from her. I continue to channel her voice in times of stress and I am soothed and present as a parent because of her. I highly recommend Eliza!