Annerley

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 
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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 more

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

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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 more

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....

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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

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"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

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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 more

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. more

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

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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

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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

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"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

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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 more

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 more

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 more

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. more

"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 more

...after getting help from Annerley I was much calmer and I ended up successfully breastfeeding my little one even after returning to work, for over 8 months!"  Amy Lam 2006 more

We have had the pleasure of taking part in antenatal courses at Annerley before the birth of both of our children. The first time we did a general antenatal course which was great to help us get informed about the birthing process. The second time...  Jenny Buck -  2007 more

"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 more

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 more

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 took brilliant care of Diana when we needed a break so much.  Lisa Tchouklova 2007 more

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.  I was able to give birth standing up, my husband received our little son and there was no tearing, no dropping in heart rate and no other incidents one hears about so frequently. more

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. The labour was so quick; Piya nearly arrived before our doctor got to the delivery room! more

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 more

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 more

"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 more

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. more

"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
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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 more

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 more

Informative, practical, professional and friendly.  No other way to describe the fantastic staff at Annerley.  Perfect for dads in need for no-nonsense!  Alan Bao, 2006 more

"The services that we got from Annerley were so fabulous, supportive and informative.  I had many problems with breastfeeding my first child, ranging from all kinds of infections and mastitis to engorgement and problems pumping.  Hulda  guided and supported... more

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"My son Armand, then age 7 months was still waking up during the night for milk feeds and being a first time mom it was very difficult for me to apply to "rules" of just ignore it...or even …let him cry for a few minutes  Leonorah Boulter  2004
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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.
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I have to admit that I was worried before I started the antenatal classes that they would not really be for me.  But quite the opposite, I learned so much and had plenty of fun too.  We were new to HK and we made lots of friends... Mark Chan, 2008 more

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 more

For everyone, a first baby must be the most challenging and beautiful experience... For us, our involvement with Annerley was perhaps the most beneficial thing we did in preparation for our new baby... Sara Young 2009 more

Informative, practical, professional and friendly.  No other way to describe the fantastic staff at Annerley.  Perfect for dads in need for no-nonsense!  Alan Bao, 2006 more

"Having a friendly and supportive face appear at the door every now and then was a godsend. I would recommend any new mothers to invest in this service as it really was a huge help and good to know that somebody is there to help if you need them."  Clare Hirschle, project manager, 2004 more

"The services that we got from Annerley were so fabulous, supportive and informative.  I had many problems with breastfeeding my first child, ranging from all kinds of infections and mastitis to engorgement and problems pumping.  Hulda  guided and supported me through very challenging times, both emotional and physical.  more

"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, and then coaching on the practical basics once we got our precious bundle home. more

"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 baby massage can bring. more

Infant massage proved to be really useful in helping to calm down our very active and energetic baby.  The course gave practical and useful techniques that make massage accessible for all mums and babies...Sara Young 2009   more

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 took brilliant care of Diana when we needed a break so much. more

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". more