Kind Words
Having no family in the region, Sha's insights, reassurance, resources and advocacy really helped fill that gap and gave me the confidence I needed to press forward in to motherhood. She is a really down to earth, empathetic fellow mother who knows the right questions to ask, but more importantly - how to ask them"
- Elvisa van der Leden
Postpartum Client
Shannon has been absolutely amazing through my transition to having 2 children. Through childbirth and beyond she has been absolutely amazing and non-judgmental. Whether it comes to breast or bottle feeding or anything else she does not judge you on your decision and supports you all the way.
She takes time to help you make the correct and most informed decisions.
I seriously loved having her as my doula and would recommend her 100% to anybody.
- Natasha Fordham
Birth & Postpartum Client
Shannon is so caring and passionate about supporting birthing and postpartum women! You will be in good hands when you hire her as your supporter. Highly recommend!!
- Anne Cullen
Parenting Specialist & Coach
My partner and I cannot express the gratitude we feel for having Sha with us during our pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Her effort and information are equal to none and were so important in me feeling empowered and prepared for each step of this journey. We can't say thank you enough for her patience, love and encouragement throughout labour, and her help deciphering medical jargon whilst I was at my most vulnerable. Sha you went above and beyond for us and we are so so grateful for you. You made a huge difference to our experience.
- Emma Parker
Birth & Postpartum Client
I have had the pleasure of meeting & working alongside Shannon Engelbrecht at two separate births this year. Shannon worked alongside me as a doula, to help provide an extra layer of care to these women & their families.
I had not previously worked alongside a doula in my role as a midwife over the past 16 years. I was very impressed by Shannon's very calm, reassuring & down to earth manner.
She is very easy to get to know, communicate with & I felt very comfortable providing Midwifery care alongside Shannon in her role. Shannon played a huge role of support both physically & emotionally during the labours we attended together. She helped keep the birthing pool at a good temperature & also began the process of emptying it after the birth. She provided endless emotional support & reassurance throughout the labours & also followed up with the families post birth to debrief & provide extra care & support.
Shannon had very obviously developed strong trusting relationships with both of the women/whanau whose labour & births we attended. She provided attentive loving care, offering drinks, comfort measures, suggesting positional changes & in the first labour rebozo techniques, as well as rest, when it took some time for the labour to establish. Shannon also offered to help with the couple's older child if needed during the second labour, as they have no family or close trusted friends in the area.
I would highly recommend Shannon to any birthing person who may be interested in having a doula at their labour, birth & for ongoing postnatal support. Shannon is kind & knowledgeable, she has a strong faith in the birthing person & normal birth philosophy. She provides holistic support during the birth process & she acts as an advocate when needed. Shannon will be a wonderful addition to anyone's birthing experience!