Dear Deborah, we wanted to thank you again for the advice and support you gave us during our sleep consultation package.Your techniques were gentle, practical and made a lot of sense. After a year of sleepless nights... Michelle & Chris Harland 2010
Isabella was about to turn 4 months old and could not self settle during her daytime naps. She became a catnapper and would do only a few very short 30-40 minute naps straight after a breastfeed... ... Julia Ryan 2008
Deborah has been a tremendous help in teaching our girls to sleep on their own. My older daughter has been rocked from day one and even at 2 years old, we needed to sit on the bed with her until she fell asleep...
Cynthia Lam 2008
At 11 months old, Brady started to wake up a few times at night crying... I tried controlled crying and it was terrible,I was so frustrated until I met Deborah...Priscilla Pang 2008
When we decided to call Annerley Sleep Clinic, our son was three months old; he was sleeping around 8 –9 hours a day, suffered from bad colic and had no routine whatsoever, it was a very difficult time for all of us...Mark Nevill 2006
Conor and I loved attending the baby massage classes which were so expertly run by Deborah. It was a great way to meet other mums and bubs of a similar age as well... Skye Pepper and Conor 2009
Our family would like to say a big “thank you” to Deborah. Her sleeping clinic was extremely helpful with our 3 month old....infact after 3 months
without sleep it was a lifesaver!...Olena, Mark and Annabelle Smith 2010
Breastfeeding, bathing, stitches, the baby's cord... The postnatal visits saved me during this period. Thank you so much - I am still feeding my 6 months old, much because of the excellent support that I got from you all at Annerley. Annabelle Wilkins 2006
I needed to know that my wife and baby were in safe hands so I booked Annerley. My wife was pleasantly surprised on her birthday when I told her about it... Henry Cheung, 2007
When I first walked into the Annerley clinic, I immediately felt good. It was both warm and professional. And that was exactly the care i got too. Lisa Gibb - mother of 3
Upon return back in Hong Kong from a holiday visiting family and friends in Brazil, our 4 month old daughter, Julia Beatrice, suffered from a severe jetlag and completely lost her routine....
Before receiving help from Deborah at Annerley my husband and I were stuck in survival mode with our baby.. with none of us having slept for 7mths..." Mrs Bains 2009
"Maxim and I loved attending Annerley's baby massage classes. We learned how to give and receive a gentle full body massage and we came to understand the physical and emotional benefits... Kirsten Oates 2009
Thanks for your help and support. I really doubt if I would have come this far with breastfeeding if not for your encouragement! Isabella Ho - 2008
The Hypnobirthing totally worked, the labour was just under 5 and a half hours with no pain relief whatsoever. The midwives and staff at the hospital were amazing, completely respecting our birth preferences.
I remember that I tried to do the birth breathing, but it felt really inefficient, so Hulda guided me to exhale with a bit more of a "squeeze". At that really moved things forward. Sarah Boekhurst 2008
Dear Hulda, thank you. You played a special part for us in 2007, you helped me to have a brilliant birth experience, reassured me in early weeks, supported me when things were really difficult and ... Lisa Tchouklova 2007 and 2009
Very informative and prepared my husband for everything he needed to do to help me during my birth. He even learned how to help me to breathe. He also liked the sandwiches we got in the classes! Eileen Yip 2006
"From the reassurance offered to a collection of nail-biting expectant Fathers in the antenatal classes, to the hand-holding and smiles shared in the Operating Theatre... Peter Deacon - father of 3
Living in Sai Kung meant I chose a private, yet Chinese run hospital in Sha Tin for the delivery of my first son. My plan was to give birth naturally and I felt that I would need some additional support at home... R. Berges 2007
When my daughter Sophia was 13 weeks old, it took me 1 hour and 45 minutes of constant crying to put her down for a 15 minute nap...there is no doubt about it, Deborah and The Sleep Clinic at Annerley are worth their weight in gold. Gina Hertel, 2008
Without a doubt I would recommend Annerley to anyone. Louise was unbelievably helpful from the moment I spoke with her on the phone all the way up to and well after the birth. The faith she installed in both my husband and I prior to Thomas’ birth ensured... Emma Gregory
"At a time in one's life when everyone suddenly has an opinion about every aspect of birth and child rearing, Hulda provided much needed practical advice and encouragement! Professional, thoughtful, not intrusive, very practical and friendly." Grace Chandler attorney, 2005
I worked with Hulda as my doula for the births of both my sons. Austin is now three, and Jamie is a month old. Both were born at Matilda Hospital. Even though Matilda provides excellent midwife care, I found Hulda's support during my labors to be invaluable... Jayne Schrantz
Dear Hulda and Tamara, my husband and I attended your Hypnobirthing course in June and July 2009 and we want to write to tell you about the wonderful birth we had, largely due to the skills we learned and practiced. Micheline Stockton 2009
"Hulda supported me throughout my first pregnancy, and was with me as a doula during the early stages of my labour at home. She gave support and advice on positions to ease my discomfort and showed my partner how to do some gentle massage which was blissful." Fiona Conboy
I was never worried about breastfeeding when I was pregnant but when I ended up with pain and little milk I was not prepared for the lack of support that I felt both from my family and friends.
"Sophie started to have a hard time falling asleep a few weeks after her birth. She was extremely sensitive to noise and movements around her. She was often cranky in the evening and sometimes wailed for one hour straight. We did not know what was making her upset...Etsuko Kawase - 2006
There are no words to say how grateful I am for your support during George's arrival - thank you so much -you are a star! Natasha Moorhouse 2007
For everyone, a first baby must be the most challenging and beautiful experience. To be an expat living in Hong Kong, those challenges can feel magnified. For us, our involvement with Annerley was perhaps the most beneficial thing.. Sara Young 2009