A Must for Every New Parent!I came across Better Births London after non-stop googling early on in my wife's pregnancy. And I am so glad that I did!Pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period can feel like entering an entirely new world – a world where suddenly every little thing feels monumental, and one Google search can lead you down a terrifying rabbit hole. That's where Better Births London (BBL) came in: they became our constant, our safe space, and frankly, our lifeline.There were countless points during our journey where Leila and Katie's experience and support were invaluable. A few standouts:1. Early Pregnancy Support: When we first found out we were expecting, we were visiting Berlin for a month and felt completely lost on how to navigate the UK maternity system. They calmly guided us through the NHS process and helped us pick the right prenatal vitamins even while we were abroad, which massively eased our stress.2. Pelvic Girdle Pain: Around 24 weeks, my wife started experiencing severe pelvic pain. Thanks to BBL's advice, we sought help from a chiropractor – something we would never have thought of ourselves. It was completely life-changing. Without their guidance, the NHS-recommended physio would have been a dead-end.3. Gestational Diabetes: When confusing blood test results came through, they explained everything clearly: what it meant, what to expect, and what we could do practically (like the power of a 30-minute walk after dinner).4. Gaps in Midwife Care: When hospital midwife care felt rushed, inconsistent, and frankly disappointing (different midwife every time, minimal guidance), Katie and Leila filled the gaps. They educated us on the importance of understanding our baby's movements – what’s normal, what’s not – and gave us information no one else thought to mention.5. Labour and Waters Breaking: When my wife’s waters broke, we remembered NCT's strong focus on maintaining oxytocin levels by staying home, but we hadn't been given the full picture about potential risks. BBL gave us comprehensive, balanced information: what checks should happen, timings for antibiotics, risks like GBS, and when to escalate. Because of them, we made an informed decision to head into hospital early – a choice that may have protected both mum and baby.And it didn’t stop there. Postnatal Support: They were there through breastfeeding challenges, newborn rashes, umbilical cord healing, stitches recovery (after an episiotomy and tear), and every random "is this normal?" panic at 2 AM. Their advice was practical, non-judgemental, and reassuring every single time.What really sets BBL apart is the way they provide information:It's informal yet professional – you never feel silly asking anything.It's timely – somehow they reply just when you need them most.It's realistic – they don’t sugar-coat. They prepare you for reality, not just an ideal.Their voice notes honestly felt like receiving messages from two incredibly kind, incredibly knowledgeable friends.At first, my wife was sceptical about signing up. "Why would we need this if we have the NHS and NCT?" Let me tell you: after experiencing it, We would pay a million pounds for this service. You simply cannot put a price on personalised, in-the-moment, expert advice when you're facing the unknown.NCT and hypnobirthing prepared us for the ideal. BBL prepared us for the reality.If you’re even half-considering joining Better Births London, do it. Their support left us feeling empowered, informed, and confident every step of the way.We can't thank Leila and Katie enough – they weren’t just part of our journey, they were essential to it.Sign up. You won't regret it.