Samara Birth Services

We had a private 2-day prenatal course with Amanda within the comfort of our home. She went above and beyond to address all our questions and provided guidance on our specific needs and concerns. Amanda was a really dynamic presenter and kept us engaged the entire time with powerpoint slides, stories, demonstrations, videos etc. Her experience really showed in the depth of her knowledge. We are so glad we chose Samara for a more personal experience and will definitely recommend to all our expecting friends and family!

We just completed the weekend group prenatal classes with Amanda. She was fantastic and I couldn't recommend her more highly. Amanda is the perfect mix of knowledge, objective reasoning, humour and realism. She provided clear guidance on what to expect during delivery and the immediate days following birth, emphasising the importance of shared decision making to ensure the birth experience is the best it can be for both mother and baby. I really appreciated how she explained the physiological process and I feel much more prepared for giving birth than a did before we took her class.

Highly recommend this class! Amanda is an amazing instructor— we learned so much and feel so much more prepared for what’s ahead. She is passionate and enthusiastic and it made the course fly by while instilling valuable information we wouldn’t have know otherwise. Thank you!

My husband and I attended the recent 2 day weekend course with Amanda. We were so glad we did. We left with more confidence in the whole labour process, newborn care, and breastfeeding. Amanda is an excellent instructor, extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend Samara Birth Services prenatal classes to any new parents to be.

My Wife and I attended the weekend course with Amanda recently. We had a small group (2 other couples) and we both really enjoyed the weekend course. Amanda was very knowledgeable and gave us so much helpful information, so we feel a lot more prepared for the birth. She has lots of experience and she is able to pass it all on in such a helpful and light hearted way. We can't recommend Amanda enough and we are so glad that we decided to go with Samara Birth services. We rarely write reviews, but were so impressed with the course and Amanda that we were compelled to leave some well deserving positive feedback! Ben & Sara

Amanda was simply amazing! After having a previous nurse failing to commit or further follow up with my partner and myself regarding private prenatal classes, Amanda was there to assist. She is knowledgeable, personable and very flexible. My partner who is very timid also said he felt very comfortable asking Amanda questions and felt she delivered in all of her answers. As first time parents to be, we feel much more confident after our classes with Amanda. Thank you again for all your help, your answers to our questions, and overall this experience! We highly recommend her services!

I felt extremely empowered after the class. Felt much more confident to making decisions of my birthing plan, having the tools/skills to cope when labour happens and what to expect after giving birth.The class was small and intimate, which was great for everyone having a chance to ask their questions and got a thorough answer or discussion.I was glad that we could attend a physical class, the COVID safety protocol was very clear and everyone was being very respectful.I really enjoyed the parts where there were physical demonstrations, sometimes you just have to do it to get it! For example, massaging skills that partners can do to help easing labour pain, breastfeeding positions...etc.I would 100% recommend taking the prenatal class with Amanda! :)Thank you Amanda for the great class!

What a fantastic class. Met every one of our expectations and more. Amanda is engaging, high energy, positive and open to answering ALL questions you may have. Highly recommend using her. Thank you Amanda :)!

I didn't think I needed to attend a pre natal course as I've spent a lot of time around babies. But my husband and I booked a weekend course at Samara Birth Services and it was the best thing we did. We learnt so much (it's totally different when you're having your own!). Amanda is lovely, friendly and very knowledgeable. It was reassuring to know she is a nurse and worked on the maternity ward at St Paul's Hospital. I strongly recommend her courses.

My wife and I took Amanda's private virtual prenatal class on Zoom. We enjoyed the class so much - it is very educational and Amanda's teaching style is very engaging. We were able to ask all our questions (from labour, to birth, to the newborn stage) and Amanda provided clear answers. She has a medical background so was able to educate us on the science part (which is fascinating) and she is also a mom so she gave such great practical tips. If you are hesitant in taking her class online, don't be! My wife and I have come away from the class feeling ready and excited for the birth process. Thank you Amanda!