Testimonials

We were super happy with our care from OT&P Annerly. We felt very secure and taken care of throughout our entire pregnancy and when our little girl was born. With so many decisions to make and appointments to keep throughout pregnancy Ailish was incredibly helpful in giving us guidance, making sure that we attended all the classes, and had our appointments booked.

The most valuable part of the package was our time spent with Michelle, our midwife, in the prenatal appointments and home visits. She always remembered all the small details and followed up on any questions we had. She went above and beyond throughout and really put all my worries at ease, giving me confidence as a new mum.

We would highly recommend the Nexus Public Package for anyone looking the peace of mind and attention in private care, but looking to manage the costs.

There are not enough words to describe how amazing my experience with OT&P Annerley has been the last two years.

I came to HK from the USA, 13 weeks pregnant, unsure where to go or what to do next because I was a first time mother and we had to wait in quarantine for three weeks upon arrival. I reached out to so many places for feedback and help on what to do next. OT&P Annerley Midwives was the only one who took the time to respond. Ailish spent so much time answering all the questions and concerns we had, and eased my mind for all the next steps. Being in a foreign country and a first time mom, I never once felt unsure or unsafe in Annerley's care.

From the moment you walk into the office in Central and you're greeted by the kind gentleman to take your temperature, to the front desk reception, to waving hi to whoever is in the admin office right by the waiting room, to the nurses who take your weight and blood pressure, and finally the midwife or doctor you're scheduled with, it just feels like you're visiting family. Every person is invested in your wellbeing and makes sure you are having a smooth experience from start to finish.

I had the privilege to work with so many amazing people at OT&P Annerley for every step of my care.

Michelle, midwife extraordinaire. She went so above and beyond at every chance. Her compassion and care shows she is living her passion. I cannot say enough good, kind words about her and her guidance and care throughout my pregnancy. I never felt rushed, I never felt like what I was saying was unimportant. She made sure I was in a good place physically and emotionally at every visit. And if by chance I wasn't, she did whatever she could to help me find balance to get to the next step. Her communication and care during the postpartum phase was key in helping me transition in becoming a mother. She helped me give my son his first bath, and showed me how to swaddle him snug as a bug. We will never forget Michelle.

Dr. Chor and his super gentle approach, made every bumpy part of the journey manageable. He is incredibly talented and knowledgeable in his profession. Any question I had, he had an answer. Any concern I had, he provided meaningful options and solutions. During the ultrasounds, his expertise clearly showed. I'll never forget the ultrasound when we discovered we were having a son, and Dr. Chor being a part of that moment. A shared laugh and core memory.

Sue, who made all the prenatal classes fun, even during the less-fun bits! I found myself looking forward to the classes ahead. She also went above and beyond in providing information to help me make my birth as easy and happy as possible. If there is a next time around, I'll be taking her specialty classes.

Our experience with Dr. Tracy has been brief, but every visit we have gone in for with our son, she has made enjoyable. Her love, knowledge and enjoyment of babies is clear and it always makes for a great visit. We're looking forward to our next one!

All of this wouldn't have been possible without Ailish. If she hadn't responded so quickly to my inquiry, and found answers to my million questions, we wouldn't have found our way to Annerley and would've missed out on the second best thing to come out of being pregnant in HK, the first being our son of course.

She worked with us at every turn, making sure we had everything we needed, all the information was understood, all the options available to us known. I felt like a person and never just a name or number. Every visit to the clinic, she would make sure to say hello and check in to see how we were, how it was going. Ailish was and is the glue that connected us with Annerley during the entire journey. And beyond that, she always makes sure to remind us that even if we're not going to Central for an appointment, that we can drop in to say hi and get a moment of R&R when needed, or simply wanted. That the tea, coffee and ice cold water will be waiting in the cozy lobby.

If I, or anyone I know, ever becomes pregnant in HK, I will be sending them to OT&P without a doubt.

There is simply no better care anywhere in Hong Kong.

OT&P Annerley came highly recommended by a friend, towards the end of our pregnancy. Due to a last minute decision to give birth in Hong Kong, We did not have time to do much research, but we need not have worried. The pre and postnatal care that we received from OT&P was exemplary.

The initial online consultation with Ailish and follow up support from Cherry was faultless. All of our questions and concerns were addressed in a friendly and patient manner, even though the situation was made more complicated due to COVID protocols at the time.

The different hospital choices and package options seemed daunting at first, but Ailish and Cherry were able to give very practical advice and experience to ensure that we made the best decisions based on our individual circumstances and requirements.

For us, a fixed package with Gleneagles was the perfect choice. Given that we were not covered on insurance we were give peace of mind to know what was covered and what the bill was likely to be. And the experience at Gleneagles Hospital was also amazing.

Due to our circumstances, there was only time for one consultation before delivery. Dr Michael Chor came highly recommended, and we were immediately won over by his calm, professional and pragmatic demeanour.

Dr Chor spoke very factually about each step of the elective Caesarean section procedure, but with great care and compassion, taking time to make sure that we had no concerns and that we understood exactly what would happen. He was often matter-of-fact but always added a touch of his dry sense of humour along the way to make us comfortable. Dr Chor even arranged for us to meet one more time before surgery, just to make sure that we had time to bond with him. Dr Chor and his support team at OT&P were really incredible throughout!

And as a testament to them, upon entering the Operating Theatre, seeing Dr Chor’s masked face immediately gave a sense of calm and comfort, and a feeling of being in the best hands possible.

We were also pleasantly surprised as to how attentive Dr Chor was during the recovery phase in the days after surgery. The surgery went without a hitch, and the scar was so neat that even our midwife commented!

Talking of midwives, OT&Ps midwifery service was also stellar. Whist the hospital staff prepared us well to return home, having Sue Pollard visit us on the morning after the first night, was a priceless comfort. As new parents we were reeling from the experience of the night, and having Sue arrive, providing an experienced ear, and her great advice, tips and tricks made all the difference to calm our nerves and point us in the right direction.

So much so that we continued her visits once a week for the following month, to keep an eye on us and lend a guiding hand during that time.

Every time that we visited OT&P we were made to feel like family. Always greeted with smiling faces and a flurry of team members popping out to have a chat and a hold of the baby, with Ailish invariably at the front of the queue!

Looking back over our time, we had no idea how lucky we were to have found such a wonderful and professional team at OT&P. A huge thank you from the three of us!

We had a great experience with Dr Zara Chan throughout our first pregnancy and delivery in January 2020. Sue visited us at home which was a great reassurance as first time parents and helped me to build my confidence with breastfeeding. When we found out we were pregnant with twins in 2021, we were certain that the team would be able to support us. Again, Dr Zara Chan was reassuring and supportive of our decisions, and we had an incredibly calm birth experience. Again, Sue visited us at home which was extremely helpful. We are very grateful for the support and kindness we received at OT&P.

We have been very impressed with our experience at OT&P and the Nexus Public package. All staff have been very friendly throughout. The team at Annerley were always very welcoming and guided us through our journey as first-time parents. Dr Stevenson was incredibly thorough and professional for my prenatal checks and we felt that we were always in good hands. Michelle made us feel very relaxed and she was always very reassuring and supportive during our prenatal visits. The postnatal home visits were incredibly helpful during the first few weeks to check both myself and my baby and it was nice to see her familiar face again. We gave birth at Queen Mary hospital and during my time there, the OT&P midwives were always available through WhatsApp and checked that I was ok. We would highly recommend OT&P to friends, especially those whose families are overseas. The support network that OT&P gave us has been absolutely wonderful and made our whole pregnancy experience much more relaxing. We will continue to visit OT&P with our daughter and have already recommended your services to friends. Thank you once again and see you soon!

Sue was an impressive teacher on this course (Express Babies & Beyond) and gave us much more than we expected. She not only managed to pass on a significant amount of information in a single day and keep us engaged with a range of teaching techniques, the level of detail was outstanding. We learnt about everything from different pain relief procedures during birth to the ideal temperature for a baby's sleep. As soon-to-be first-time parents, we found it enjoyable, reassuring and very informative!

When I reflect on the experience with OT&P, 3 things really stand out. 

First was the process of package selection.  Although this was my second baby I'd not been pregnant in HK before and was very intimidated at the prospect of navigating healthcare here. I went along to the Annerley session expecting to get something of a sales pitch. Instead Ailish gave me a completely frank assessment of the pros and cons of both the public and private systems in HK, then took the time to really understand my personal situation, the details of my insurance coverage, my desired care model. Together we tailored a package to best suit my needs and budget. Ailish was completely flexible and supportive throughout, and it set the tone for me- I felt this was a practice which would work with my best interests at heart. 

Second was the care provided by Dr Stevenson. He was completely patient and caring throughout all of our appointments, going out of his way to allay any of my concerns, however minor. At the delivery he was just so supportive, I couldn't have asked for better. The result was I really felt like I could relax and enjoy both the preganancy and the delivery. 

Finally was the whole exeprience at Gleneagles. The delivery and aftercare team there were fantastic. The midwives were so supportive, very keen to help me rest and recover but also making sure bub and I got plenty of time to bond and establish breastfeeding. On discharge I felt so rested and so confident in taking on the next set of challenges at home. 

Bub is now 3 months old and looking back I've got nothing but great memories of the whole experience. The OT&P and Gleneagles teams are fantastic (and work so well together!). I cannot recommend them highly enough. 

When you’re 6000 miles away from home, the news that you’re expecting your first child is momentously joyous yet simultaneously daunting. My husband and I immediately started asking friends and colleagues with children for their advice and recommendations, and the answer was always the same – Annerley! How right they all were…

For both of my pregnancies we opted for Nexus Public. We had complete trust in the medical efficiency of the HK public system, but we desired antenatal care that was personalised, consistent and not subject to strict time constraints. Annerley delivered on all of these important aspects but also on so many other details we were not expecting –the laughter and camaraderie we shared was one such unexpected bonus.

During my worst moments suffering with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Ailish was there with a rescue cuddle, some hot water and a sick bag! When my UK friends talked about their NCT groups, I never once felt like I was missing out thanks to Sue’s fun and informative antenatal classes. It is Michelle Resco whom I will be forever grateful to – she was a fountain of knowledge throughout both my pregnancies and radiated serenity and kindness in all our interactions, appointments and home visits.

It goes without saying that it is the amazing staff at Annerley that truly make it a service worth investing in.

We would like to thank you for your ‘Babies and Beyond’ classes which we attended last month. We truly feel that we have learnt so much about all stages of pregnancy and this has really helped us to have a better knowledge and prepare us for our new journey as first-time parents. Sue was very approachable and welcomed all questions. The classes were fun, informative and very well structured. It was also a wonderful way to meet other couples in the same position as us. We would 100% recommend this course to all first-time parents-to-be.

In addition, all of the midwives and doctors at Annerley have been incredibly supportive and have really helped to clear any worries we have had.

Thank you once again.

I cannot thank the OT&P, Annerley team enough for their utmost care, compassion, professionalism and reassurance throughout my pregnancy and the postpartum period. As a first time Mum the nerves and curiosities I had were always addressed by my care providers led by Dr Michael Chor and midwife Rosie - no question was too unreasonable and there was always time to address any that I had.

I delivered in Gleneagles hospital with Dr Chor who helped me immensely with his calm and collected presence throughout my labour for the safe arrival of our baby boy.

I am also extremely grateful for the post-partum care and attention I received, in many countries this element can be overlooked once the baby arrives but that was certainly not the case here, with regular checkups at home and in the clinic.

A huge thank you to Ailish, Cherry and the entire OT&P team for all your support and guidance, you truly made us feel very comfortable.

I hope we can come back again!!

We had arrived in HK already knowing that we were almost through the first trimester and needed to get on to having a check-up. So I got on to Facebook and asked around what clinics people recommended - I got an overwhelming response of people saying Annerley and OT&P!

I had felt quite nervous beforehand, being a young first-time mum, so it was nice to hear so many great things prior to going in for my first check-up.

I spoke with Ailish about the possible packages offered at Annerley. She was so helpful in outlining exactly which packages have what, how much the package costs with a price breakdown and more. But most importantly, Ailish and her team were always so kind, caring and made sure to listen to what a client wants/needs! We decided to go with the ‘Best of Both’ package at first. But in my third trimester due to Covid restrictions in hospitals, we decided to change over to the Nexus private package. This was done with ease by the team.

Michelle was our midwife and she was the absolute best! I cannot praise her enough for being so caring, accommodating and helpful throughout the entire pregnancy and also after the birth of our little girl. My Dr was Michael Chor - he was also amazing and kind during my 20-week check-up, and my labour.

I feel like one of the most helpful things with Annerley was having the postnatal midwife home visits. It was nice to see Michelle, have her check in on my well-being and baby’s too. I feel like those home visits and the WhatsApp chat with the midwives was an essential to the ‘fourth trimester’!

Thanks to Annerley, I had an amazing pregnancy and birth experience that I feel very happy and proud of. I’m so lucky to have had a great support group.

While we are very lucky to have such an affordable health care system, it can feel noisy, and chaotic, and as expats we found ourselves confused with the system. We contacted Annerley after some friends had recommended them, and felt at ease and supported straight away. We were invited to a helpful workshop by Ailish that talked us through the various options available to us. We chose the Nexus Public package. I was slightly apprehensive at first because of the cost, but I can, on reflection say that it is worth every penny.

Becoming parents in a pandemic is not something we expected, and as we were unable to have any help from our families at home we found Annerley to be such a comfort and support to us during a time when we admittedly had no idea what we were doing!

Our first appointment with Annerley was when I was seven weeks pregnant. It was so exciting and special to hear our babies heart beat and meet our midwife, Rosie. From then on we would look forward to our check ins with Rosie, who was always so pleasant, professional and took time to answer our questions thoroughly. Rosie & the package made us feel confident that everything was well, and that our baby was receiving excellent care.

We were kept in at the hospital after our birth, which was a stressful and confusing situation to navigate, but again Rosie made herself available to offer advice and put us at ease.

After much preparation for the birth and arrival, nothing can prepare you for actually bringing them home, which is why the home visits were such a great part of our experience. Rosie came to our apartment to check on the wellbeing of both mum & baby, make sure the baby was doing well and gaining weight and offer help and advice. Rosie showed us how to bath the baby and offered us lots of advice and wisdom. Our list of questions before her arrival was always long but always answered. It was also invaluable to have her support with breast feeding and everything that goes with it. We couldn’t be happier with the care received from Rosie pre and post-birth and are so pleased we had her on our journey.

We were very happy with our experience and have already recommended this package to our friends. Special mention also to Sue Pollard for her wonderful and insightful hynobirthing class which I would also highly recommend.

When we decided to start a family in Hong Kong I was a little nervous about being so far away from my family in the UK. A friend recommended Annerley and so we went along to the free talk with Ailish, who was so friendly and welcoming. I instantly felt at ease. We decided to do the Best of Both package with public hospital delivery with our first son. We had such a great experience that we did the Nexus package with our second son 2 years later. Rosie was our midwife for both pregnancies, it was so lovely to have the same person for every appointment. She was so kind and caring and was able to clarify if there was anything I didn’t understand from the public hospital visits.

The most valuable part of both packages was the home visits after the birth. It was so nice to see a friendly face to reassure you that you are doing a good job. Rosie really helped me with breastfeeding at the start and answers all the questions I had now the baby was actually here!

I would highly recommend Annerley and I can’t thank them enough for their support throughout our journey to becoming a family of 4! Thank you!!

Sue was our pillar of strength during a difficult pregnancy. She was always kind and empathetic, and we felt reassured by the depth of her experience. Sue taught fantastic pre-natal classes, including hypnobirthing and giving birth in a public hospital. After our baby arrived (in February 2021), Sue provided us with support through home visits, which was really helpful especially as our baby had jaundice at birth. She is also a lactation consultant, which is a bonus, and her guidance helped me to get my baby to latch. And a very special bonus is that Sue does newborn photography and she took absolutely gorgeous photos of our baby in his first few weeks of life.

It's been over 8 weeks now since I had my baby and I have been meaning to write to you but the days really do go by so fast! I can't believe it's been 8 weeks.

Anyway, I just wanted to write a quick note to say a massive thank you to everyone at OT&P and Annerley. I really do feel as though I couldn't have had a better pregnancy and birth experience.

I felt in great hands the whole way through with Dr Stevenson and Michelle and my birth at Gleneagles was amazing. I really couldn't have planned for anything better. I felt in safe hands with the whole team.

I also feel as though the classes along the way really helped to prepare me for what to expect and I found Sue to be a great support when I really needed it in those first few weeks.

Thanks again to the whole team.

Our pregnancy with Sawyer was our ‘third time lucky’, and with the two preceding miscarriages having given us experiences in both public and private care in Hong Kong, I knew I was in safe, cautious hands in the public system but that I would benefit emotionally and mentally from a little extra care and attention. Enter Michelle.

Always a calming and smiling presence, I loved our non-rushed appointments with her. I could see she was in taking in the small details of not only what I answered but how I answered her questions ensuring everything was really ok with how I was feeling. Public prenatal care comes with few scans and no photo keepsakes, and I loved how Michelle seemed equally excited to have a little check on our growing bub and would always endeavour to try to get the best shot of him – not that he always played ball!

Along with our private midwife appointments, the Best of Both package also includes various courses and for someone like me that likes to feel beyond prepared, this was fantastic. I particularly enjoyed committing to the weekly Babies & Beyond with my partner and it definitely helped us focus on walking this journey together as a team.

And then Covid-19 happened. With just over two weeks until my due date, public hospital staff were about to go on strike and restrictions were being implemented for birth partners. The uncertainty of it all was not great. With no insurance, the risk of going private but having costs escalate beyond the expected was terrifying. So when nine days before my due date, I was able to put down my deposit for a fixed price package at Gleneagles the relief was immense. It is no doubt a lot of money, but for our wonderful experience felt thoroughly worth it and we would happily make the same choice again. We were extremely impressed with the level of care, and particularly adored the lactation consultant who really helped set me up for a wonderful breastfeeding journey. Michelle was able to do the first of her four home check-ups with me in the hospital, and I particularly appreciated that she was able to check on my c-section wound and remove my stitches while at home.

As we contemplate whether we are ready for another, I’m so pleased to see that the OT&P Annerley Gleneagles package has remained an option for a supported and calm birth experience.

We had our final midwife last week, and I just wanted to send you a note to say a massive thank you to the whole team for the exceptional care and service we have received from Annerley and OT&P over the last few months.

We particularly wanted to say thank you to Rosie, who is calm, caring and a true professional, with an obvious passion for her job. As a first time mum, I was so grateful to be in such capable hands.

Likewise, Dr Chor (who delivered Charlotte at Gleneagles) was absolutely brilliant and made us feel a lot more at ease than we might otherwise have been. Finally, thank you for your support - your team have been amazing; quick to respond and super organised (helping us to stay on top of the whole process!)

We would not hesitate to recommend Annerley to any parents to be.

I just wanted to let you know that thanks to you I am still breastfeeding my baby. I was so desperate when I reached you than I would have not bet that my mixed breastfeeding would have last longer than a month... But here we are, 6 months and exclusive breastfeed.

I cannot thank you enough.

I have been lucky enough to have the support of Annerley and OT&P for two back-to-back pregnancies and I cannot recommend the teams more. First time around we opted for the Nexus package but I gave birth in the Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam – everything went smoothly and I received the care I needed through a relatively uncomplicated pregnancy and birth. Second time, largely due to Covid-19 and the new packages available through OT&P and Gleneagles Hospital, I was able to give birth in the private system. Both times the team were on hand to help me through my concerns and over the past three years I have developed a great relationship with my midwife – Rosie. Sometimes having a baby isn’t just about the physical, having someone to talk to about your experiences can be of great help and Rosie always understood this. Appointments with a midwife do not feel rushed and any concerns never brushed aside which is so important, particularly during your first pregnancy when everything is new. Dr. Michael Chor handled my second delivery, which was quick and controlled in comparison to my first. He is a kind and gentle doctor who always puts your mind at ease. IF, and this is a big IF, we were to have a third child, I wouldn’t have any other team help me through my pregnancy and delivery.

Our journey with Annerley started at week 5, when we had our first scan with Hulda to confirm that we were pregnant. However, as we didn’t have pregnancy medical insurance, we opted for the public system after being reassured of its pros and cons by Hulda.
Fast forward 8months, during the first wave of COR19 virus we soon realized that our check up visits at Queen Mary were no longer safe, and that Muk would most likely not be able to be with me during labor- which was not an option for us.
So Muk returned to Annerley for guidance and support. We were offered a special package deal at GlenEagles which we could jump on immediately with a private OB/ midwife and fantastic support from Gleneagles hospital.
With much relief we were followed by Annerley team for our last 2 weeks! And despite a last minute change of our OB, the rough social situations of Hong Kong and the imposed solitude Muk & I were living, baby Arlo was safely delivered by an impeccable combo team of Annerley and Gleneagles. The midwifes, nurses and doctors at Gleneagles were amazing, friendly and so professional. From the anesthesiologist that stayed with us for 4 hrs, the midwifes that stayed over 3 shifts with us in the labor room to the pediatrician that came in daily to reassure us on breastfeeding.
Muk and I feel so grateful and blessed for Annerley - without them I am not sure how this journey would have ended... So thank you from the 3 of us.

With our first new addition to our family on the way and no idea what to expect, we signed up for Annerley's 4 week "Babies and Beyond" pre natal course.
The course was everything we could have hoped for, covering every possible topic you could think of and offering very practical solutions to the very wide variety of challenges that being pregnant and having a new born can throw at you.

Our course was conducted by one of Annerley's expert midwives, Sue. Each of the four sessions were very well prepared, extremely informative and entertaining . We were one of five couples in attendance. Over and above learning about giving birth and dealing with the first few weeks of parenthood, one of the biggest benefits to signing up for the course was being able to meet other couples going through all of the same emotions and concerns that we had been struggling through for weeks before. Feeling like you're part of a wider community and having that sense of support from both the Annerley staff as well as the other couples was invaluable to say the least.

About a month before our due date, the COVid19 pandemic starting gaining steam. As such the government hospitals were closing their doors to all but those who needed treatment. Therefore mum-to-be would have to take on labour and giving birth all by herself, with no support from anyone other than the hospital staff. As a couple we were very set on having dad in the delivery room and felt his presence was as important as that of the mother. We were left at a crossroads, either mum goes through it all alone or we seek private care at much higher personal cost.

Fortunately Annerley offered us a third choice, they had negotiated private care at a more affordable fixed rate for couples in our predicament. The package negotiated with Gleneagles hospital included a 2 night stay, delivery of our baby girl and expert care from the staff in attendance. Something we had not anticipated when we opted for this package was that we would be dealing with the same doctor throughout, this would not have been likely in the public system. From the first consultation with Dr. Stevenson, to the delivery of our girl, he put our minds completely at ease. Seeing a familiar face on the day of delivery made the world of difference, Dr. Stevenson insured that everything went according to our birth plan and gave me the confidence and strength to get through my labour completely naturally.

Due to the wonderful support and care we received from Annerley, we opted to do a large part of our post natal care through them as well. Since Evelyn's birth we have had 4 follow up appointments with Rosie, another of Annerley's fantastic midwives. The first of these was a home-visit, this was very informative and Rosie was able to provide great advice on breast feeding technique, sleeping and much more. Since then, our weekly check ups have provided valuable reassurance that Evie is growing and making the required progress.

As an expat, having a caring, knowledgeable support system in Hong Kong is something that we are so incredibly grateful for. As a family we could not be happier that we opted for Annerley, for everything from pre to post natal care. Should we be lucky enough to have another addition to our home, our decision is already made, we would do it all over again with Annerley, we couldn't recommend their care highly enough and are so thankful for everything they did in what was a rather trying and stressful time. Thank you.

While choosing Queen Mary for delivery, we opted for the "Best of Both" package created by Annerley to get side-support. This includes personalised medical follow-up, pre-natal classes, and post-natal home visits by a mid-wife. Thank you so much Sue Pollard and Ailish Cotton! Thanks to your key support and wise advice, we made it together! Your assistance during difficult moments has been priceless. We would certainly recommend this option to all parents (to be) residing in Hong Kong. Thanks again!!

We had a very positive experience with both Annerley and Gleneagles hospital.
This being our first baby we really appreciated the quality of the classes and level of attention we received with Annerley.
Having started off in the public system and then signing up to the nexus package at 22 weeks, we definitely appreciated the convenience of using Annerley.
Our midwife Rosie was really great, truly an outstanding professional, and each appointment and home visit with her was one that we enjoyed and looked forward to.
Gleneagles is a fantastic hospital. All the staff from the cleaners right up to the medical staff were extremely professional and friendly. I have to make a special mention to the lactation consultant at GHK, Sophia, she was so patient and really helped me to learn how to breastfeed, offering all sorts of solutions to cracked nipples and most importantly giving me emotional support in what can feel really difficult in the early days.
The nursery was really helpful, and they were very flexible, allowing me to have baby in the room at any time or sending her to the nursery when I needed to rest. Being able to have my husband present during labour was invaluable, he was also able to be with me from 8am -10pm for the rest of my stay, providing us with much needed bonding time as a new family.
The food at GHK was fantastic- particularly enjoyed their confinement menu especially made for post natal recovery!

From the very first ‘just pregnant’ session with Ailish to the final text on the whatsapp group we felt important, informed and cared for by all of the Annerley staff. We went with the Nexus Package, which was a perfect combination of private care (such as the regular scans) and public care during the actual labor. This package allows you to register with the public system but then have much of your pre-natal care with your midwife and doctor at Annerley which not only saves waiting around in public hospitals but also provides a much more personalised experience. We were so lucky to have Rosie as our mid wife; she listened to us and really made us feel special. Each time we went for a scan we left feeling very happy. The day she came to our house after our baby was born was the most relieved I have ever felt as she was so reassuring and capable. Those home visits are worth every cent! The other great thing about the package is the pre-natal classes. We loved our sessions with Michelle. Not only did we learn a lot, but we are still in contact with our group and the babies meet up regularly. We’ve told all our newly pregnant friends to go straight to Annerley! We will always be grateful for the care we received there.

I booked a package of post-natal midwife visits from Annerley as I was recovering from delivery in the hospital, and I'm so glad I did. We had already taken Annerley's Baby Express class with Sue. Rosie came the day after we were discharged and three more times in the weeks after. From the beginning we knew we were in good hands. Rosie reassured us while making sure our baby was well taken care of; she answered a million questions with a smile on her face. It was especially great as I was getting advice from my mother and mother-in-law (and everyone, really!); Rosie's knowledge and training helped me be more confident in my own intuition. She also took care of me, making sure my recovery was going well and providing great advice. It gave me great peace of mind to have her as support and I recommend her and the service greatly. She helped us have a much smoother entry into parenthood.

When we found out we were pregnant we immediately went to the Annerley website to sign up for the next ‘Just Pregnant’ session to figure out our next steps. We already knew we would book some home visits based on rave reviews from several friends.
The ‘Just Pregnant’ session was very informative, great overview of birth options in Hong Kong and the pros and cons of each. Additionally it didn’t at all feel like a sales pitch for Annerley, which we appreciated.
Being both a first time, and geriatric Mom I was worried about the level of antenatal support I’d get by going public, but also was feeling I couldn’t justify the cost of going private when there is a excellent level of practice in the public system for giving birth. After discussing my husband and I felt the Nexus package would be a good compromise between the two options; that it was and more!
I cannot speak enough about the level of personalized care and support Annerley provided with our Nexus package, and beyond! The regular meetings with the midwife, we were lucky enough to work with Michelle and Rosie in her absence, doctors check ups at key points so you do not have to go the the public appointments and deal with the long waiting times, antenatal classes, and especially the WhatsApp support group. All of these features put us in a situation where we were exceptionally well informed, prepared, and supported. I spoke with many other moms who either went fully public or private and was often surprised about things they had not been made aware of, from simple things like what you need in a hospital bag, to more specific details like how to check your water to see if it contains meconium. We received so much knowledge and awareness as well.
I think the WhatsApp support was one if the most valuable features for me. To have access to a midwife 24 hours a day is not only reassuring, but a real benefit. When I had issues I had access to advice and encouragement at anytime. We certainly took advantage of this feature and I would advise all moms, regardless of their package, to get this feature.
The home visits were also invaluable. Michelle provided us with so much support and reassurance as we navigated life with a newborn. It was a relief to have expert advice in the comfort of your own home, especially at a time when getting out of the house seems nearly impossible!
I would recommend the Nexus package to anyone, looking back at the packages on offer I'm convinced I'd select Nexus again if I were pregnant again. And for anyone choosing another package, add on the WhatsApp, it's so worthwhile.
Huge thanks to Michelle and all the Annerley team!

My husband and I are so thankful to Annerley and the midwife team. We felt supported from the get go with the Nexus package. It was a perfect way to link the public and private systems, as I gave birth at Queen Mary’s public hospital. Also a great link between the HK and UK systems. Our private doctor, Dr Stevenson, was fantastic, especially as I had quite a few complications to deal with along the way. We were lucky enough to be paired with Michelle as our midwife from our 8 week scan all the way through to 6 weeks after giving birth. She was kind, patient and made us feel like no question was too silly to ask! One particular plus was having Michelle come and visit us at home on four occasions after the birth. This was beyond helpful and reassuring as she answered both questions about our baby and my physical state.
I cannot rate the whole experience highly enough. I would recommend this to anyone who is giving birth in the public system and would like some of the perks of the private system.
Thank you, Annerley, especially Michelle and Dr. Stevenson.

We met Sue at our birthing class at Annerley and we loved her warmth and caring nature. So it was good to have the continuity of care for our postnatal visits. As first time parents and with family not close by, we needed the guidance and having her to support us through the first several weeks at home made all the difference. During the visits, she made sure that I was recovering well from labour and birth, that I was coping emotionally, supported me with breastfeeding and also checked that our baby was healthy. She also discussed with us various aspects of parenting and her knowledge for baby care was valuable. We highly recommend her services. Thank you always

I am so glad I went with Annerley with the Nexus program. For my first, I went private all the way since I didn’t know what to expect. However, for my second, I was recommended by my friend to try Annerley’s Nexus program to complement using the public system and it worked so well.
It saved me valuable time and gave a personalised touch as it allowed me a chance to discuss in more detail about things and how they were progressing as I was taken care of consistently by Rosie and Dr Stevenson whereas the public system would have been someone different each time.
My pregnancy went well and I have a happy and healthy baby boy now! I am so grateful that I had Rosie and Dr Stevenson’s support, as well as that of the rest of the team. Will definitely be recommending any pregnant friends to you!

Myself and my husband decided on the Nexus Private package through Annerley for our first pregnancy. It was reassuring to have the same midwife through my pregnancy and also the post natal check ups after birth. All the midwives I came into contact with were really kind, helpful and always reassuring.
The antenatal classes were informative and a great opportunity to meet other expecting mums and dads who have now become friends and we try to meet once every couple of weeks. It's lovely having another support network especially when most people are living away from home and family.
I had a private birth at the Matilda where the same obstetrician delivered my baby that had carried out my main scans during pregnancy so it was nice to have a familiar face throughout!
Annerley provided the support and care that we needed and helped make it a wonderfully happy experience, despite being on the other side of the world from family.

As a first time parent in a foreign city with no family support network, being pregnant and having a baby is a supremely daunting experience. Throughout it all Annerley have been amazing!
We went for the Nexus package and it was some of the best money we spent on the baby! You would be surprised what you end up panicking about at 3am in the morning when pregnant (and once you have the baby). Being able to text a group of midwives and get reassurance, support and advice is invaluable. From whether the cheese you accidentally ate at dinner will hurt your baby to how much is too much sick after a feed, the midwives offer timely and caring support for any and all questions.
The baby classes, home visits and additional support groups are great and really help with the whirling craziness that is the first weeks (and possibly months) of life with the new baby. We found that the personal touch and genuine care expressed by all the midwives throughout the experience was lovely and made us feel welcome to discuss any and all issues and concerns with pregnancy, parenting and the baby!
The service at Annerley is fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend it to any perspective parents who want a little more support and advice than just the hospital. I delivered at Queen Elizabeth public hospital (which was great) and the preparation from Annerley meant that we were relaxed and ready for all that happened. Overall, an outstanding service.
Many thanks to you and the entire team!

To the incredible team at Annerley. Thank you so much to you all for the amazing care and support you gave us throughout our pregnancy journey. From day one you made us feel so welcome! We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of care we received along the way. My husband and I found the 'Babies and Beyond' informative and helpful and gave us opportunities to meet other lovely parents- to-be in a relaxed and fun way! We found it hugely valuable having our own midwife along with our private doctor. Michelle's professional, calm, supportive and compassionate nature contributed to us both feeling relaxed and reassured throughout my pregnancy. It was so reassuring having Michelle present in all our consultations with our doctor, Zara and it was very much a team effort. We were able to discuss options and my birth plan throughout openly and felt the continuous pre and post natal support with Michelle was exceptional in providing us with the tools to tackle parenthood. When we had our little one, Michelle (who had been there throughout and who we had got to know well) came all the way to our house for numerous home visits and was able to answer all of our questions or concerns confidently. It was a relief to have a Whatsapp group with all the Annerley midwives in it for reassurance when we had worries or concerns no matter how little or big. With Annerley support, alongside the support of our private doctor, we have always felt like we were in the best hands and we couldn't have asked for a more sensitive, nurturing and caring service

What you get from Annerly is not a "service", it's education, empowerment, peace of mind, serenity.
We took antenatal classes and post-birth home visits from Annerley. This was the BEST decision we made in the incredible journey the birth of a first child is.
The classes taught us literally everything we needed to know to handle labor, birth and first days/weeks with baby. Then the home visits helped us understand our baby but also each other better and reassured us on so m
any levels.
The first bath, given together at home, guided by Annerley's midwife Rosie, remains a very special memory.
I can't even remember how many times we'd have panicked, stressed (and probably fought) throughout the process, but thanks to what the lovely and professional Annerley ladies taught us, we felt ready, calmer and a stronger team.
I would (and actually do every time I can) highly recommend Annerley to anyone expecting!

So I should of written this ages ago but the baby has finally slept and I've got some time to myself. I just wanted to email and say how amazing Rosie was and how lucky we were to have her as our midwife. The first few days with Kit were a daze and I had no idea what I was doing and she was so calming and knowledgable and just brilliant. I know it's a time we'll look back on and be so happy that she was a part of it - I'm sure you already know how great she is (as is everyone else at Annerley) but I just wanted to say a huge thank you!

When I found out we were expecting our 6th baby we were only a few months away from moving from America to Hong Kong for my husband's job. Having had five babies already I knew a bit about what I wanted (and didn't) out of my pre-natal and post-natal care and birth experience. I love the midwifery model of care and wanted to have a natural birth with access to intervention if needed. Ideally I would have loved a birth center run by midwives. In Hong Kong, however, my options
were either public hospital birth or private hospital births. I researched both options and learned that my best chance of having a natural delivery were at a public hospital. I felt really conflicted because public hospital deliveries involve public antenatal visits which had a reputation for being impersonal and having long stints of waiting in queues and in the waiting rooms. My research led me to Annerley and the Nexus Package, which offered private pre- and post-natal care for women birthing in a public hospital. Selecting the Nexus package at Annerley was easily one of the best and most important decisions we made regarding this pregnancy. First off, Annerley is a top-notch organization. The midwives and all the staff are well-trained, kind, up-beat, and professional. They also have an excellent obstetrician working with them to ensure that any risks or complications in mother or baby are managed appropriately. The Nexus package provides all the appointments with an OB and/ or midwife (except for a precious few needed for public hospital registration and follow-up), and the ultrasounds and lab work needed so you can get it all done in one place without having to do this in the public system or privately elsewhere. I love this. Especially moving to HK mid-pregnancy. It saved me so much time and stress (did I mention I have five other kids to care for) to get these things all in one place. Also included was a workshop on giving birth in a public hospital. It was extremely informative and incredibly helpful as we prepared for our baby's birth in a public hospital in Hong Kong. The midwives at Annerley have all been super supportive and helpful to me in this journey. Toward the end of the pregnancy they were even available via a Whatsapp group to give advice or answer questions or concerns I encountered before, during, and after baby was born. Our baby girl, Lois, was born in mid-May in an uncomplicated natural delivery (yay!) at Prince of Wales Hospital. We have been enjoying the post-natal home visits by Annerley midwives. It is a relief to have some one checking in on me as I recover and on baby's growth without having to leave our home. I really can't say enough about how pleased I am with the quality of care I have received (am still receiving) from Annerley and the Nexus Package!

To the Annerley team,
Thank you so much for all your help and support. We had relocated to Hong Kong and had no idea where to start! Fortunately, the Annerley team helped alleviate our anxieties and fears. The home visits were literally a life-saver and the breastfeeding assistance was fantastic. There is no way we would still be breastfeeding after five months, had it not been for the wonderful help. Our gorgeous boy is thriving and the Annerley team played a big part! Thanks again!

Big thumbs up to the entire Annerley team for their amazing support throughout my pregnancy and delivery, even until I came back to work.
They gave me all the supports that a woman would need for her first pregnancy especially in a foreign country. My husband and I felt very overwhelmed by the breadth of options until we stepped into their office, where Ailish gave us an unbiased and comprehensive overview of the healthcare system in HK.
For the first time in 3 months, I felt
confident about our decision to deliver in the public system. We decided to go for the Nexus package, which is worth every penny, especially for first time moms, as it provides an incredible and much needed support and care throughout the journey.
All the items from the package turn out to be extremely valuable to me, including the home visits after birth, the 24h on call phone support although I didn't have the chance to make use of it during labour (scheduled c-section). I am very thankful to the whole team and especially to Sue and Hulda, who took the time to answer all my questions, to address my (numerous!) worries and to give us all the tools to best prepare us to parenthood.
We are now the proud parents of a happy and healthy baby thanks to them!

Working with Annerley was exactly what we needed to get through the exciting, but also scary at times, process of welcoming a new member to our family. The antenatal classes we attended really helped us get prepared for the birth of our son, but it was really the support Annerley provided during and after birth that was the most valuable. After our son was born, we were sent home with this little bundle of life and no instruction manual on how to take care of him! The midwives at Annerley were there to answer any questions we had at any time of the day, and came to visit us at home or saw us in the clinic to help us as much as they could. There were more than a few occasions where we were panicked (unnecessarily) about something, and they were always able to calm us down and explain to us what was going on or tell us what we could do. Having the ladies at Annerley at our fingertips through the process was invaluable, and saved us our sanity to allow us to enjoy the wonder that is becoming a new parents.

Just a small note to say thank you for all your love and support over the last two years. You have seen our family grow, first with Isabel (Oct 2015) and now Abigail (May 2017).
Without everyone's knowledge, positivity and good humour, we are sure we would not be as confident and calm during the birth of our two girls.

A huge thank-you to you all for the fantastic care and support you gave us throughout pregnancy.
Our journey to meeting Noah was not easy and as a result pregnancy, for me, was a very anxious and often scary time. Your brilliant support helped make it manageable and we now have our beautiful bub!
From Sue's informative antenatal classes, Hulda's expert care, Ailish's ability to squeeze me in for a scan, to Michelle's visit on our labour day and support via Whatsapp since the birth.... honestly we couldn't have received a more genuinely caring and thorough service.
Thank you so much ladies!

Just wanted to say thank you very much for helping me last Friday.
I had fainted the day before quite suddenly which was a bit scary and left me bruised! It was fantastic I could touch base with Sue and drop by. Was a relief to know that everything was on track and definitely reduced my anxiety! 
Sue was lovely enough to let my best friend from Australia accompany me during our catch up which was very special as she got to see a scan of the baby and was nice to have her there with me. 
Thanks very much, very much appreciated!
Thanks!

We just wanted to say a big Thank you for your help and support during my pregnancy and with our baby Megan. The care you provide is absolutely wonderful, and you have made our experience as new parents better through it. Here I am, still breastfeeding at 8 months, which I am so happy about and don't think I could have managed without your guidance. Thank you again!

 Living far from my home and family, I found the support provided through the Best of Both package with Annerley to be very valuable to me.
Developing a relationship with the midwives brought me great comfort, as did the opportunity to meet other parents-to-be during the antenatal classes, and new mums in the Baby & Breastfeeding clinic.
I was very grateful to be able to just call up for advice when I had a scare during my pregnancy, as there is no such option in the public hospital system. I would definitely recommend this service to any expectant Mum.

Thank you for being such a calming and compassionate voice of reason and advice. We really appreciate your understanding and quick thinking to alleviate our worry.
Thank you again - I feel so lucky to have the support of such a wonderful team.
Love and best wishes

The first time I walked into Annerleys reception and was made to feel at home- I knew it was the place for me. We had the best of both package and at-home labour care. Throughout all my pre-labour care I felt cared for and in very safe hands but it was the labour care that these fabulous women really came into their own for me- staying with a labouring woman for 18 hours and keeping her mental and physical strength up is no mean feat but they did it with ease and exceptional competence. They stayed with me right up until I went into the delivery room ( which turned out to only be a short sharp 20-minute stint!) and felt very much there in spirit for the entire journey.
 Our little one was taken into the special care baby unit following delivery and the emotional support I received from the team throughout this period was invaluable to me, and something I will be forever thankful for. Hulda's postnatal home visits were also an enormous source of support and my dad remarked, after meeting Hulda, "when she comes in the room- you just feel you are in the hands of a true professional", I couldn't have said it better myself.
In a country where " customer service" can be so often lacking- Annerley was the best service of any company/ organisation we have ever received in Hong Kong- bar none. My husband and I often remark to each what a wonderful place it must be to work as those ladies will be remembered and cherished by so many families forever- they certainly will be by ours.

Each year, my husband and I, separately, write down the "highlights of the year". On Christmas Eve we share our lists, it's such a nice way to remember, review and ponder the year.
 
This year, the before, during and after birth-care provided by the Annerly team, made it to both our lists!
 
Parenthood has been an amazing journey well beyond our expectations and Annerly's ladies played a big role in it,
Thank you.

We are SO grateful to the whole Annerley team for supporting us through my pregnancy, as well as post the birth of our baby. 
We opted to do our antenatal course, antenatal check ups and post natal home visits through Annerley and they were all incredible - on both a practical and emotional level. 
During our antenatal check ups Hulda was always so calm and reassuring and our appointments with her were exactly what I needed to get my mind and attitude on a more positive track. Her knowledge of the public system here really helped me feel comfortable around giving birth in a HK public hospital and I actually enjoyed my experience at QM in the end (as someone who really wanted a water or home birth this is something I didn't think would be possible).
We highly recommend the Babies & Beyond course, which we did over 5 weeks. We had such a great group and have all stayed in touch so have come away with some great friends! And Sue was amazing during our post natal home visits. Having someone come to our home was such a luxury, and she was so kind and supportive and just like Hulda she was very reassuring during that beautiful but challenging time. 
In hindsight the Best of Both package would probably have been a better option for us, but it's nice to know you have flexibility to pick and choose the classes and visits you feel are most suitable. Thanks again Annerley! :-)

A huge THANK YOU for your amazing support leading into birth and to Sue for being there for me on the day which ensured I had the most beautiful birth experience ever.
Love you all!

Thank you so much for everything you did for us to help us through those first few months with Freddie.
There were times when I was really ready to throw in the towel on the breastfeeding front, but your support (and smiley face) meant that I was able to continue until almost 5 months! (You were literally a lifesaver!)

For our antenatal care, my partner and I decided the "Best of both" package from the Annerley, was the most affordable option, that most suited our needs - as private health care was not a possible. The care that we received from the midwives at the Annerley, was fantastic. They went over and beyond to reassure us and to gently guide us through pregnancy, and the public health care system in Hong Kong. The midwives educated us, and gave us the same level of service that we were used to coming from the UK. I would definitely recommend this course to first time mums and to couples who are unfamiliar with the public health care system here in Hong Kong.

Although the public system was very thorough on the medical side of things, the personalised care and reassurance was lacking. I can't imagine my pregnancy without the support of Annerley. It is clear that the staff is chosen very carefully at Annerley because whether you walk in the door, email or call you are greeted with such warmth. I can't imagine what my pregnancy would have been like without Sue and Hulda. They both just seemed to have an innate sense of how we were feeling and knew just the right things to say to make us feel at ease. Marieke led our babies and beyond course. We learned so much and the knowledge helped me to keep my anxiety of labour and delivery at bay.  It also allowed us to create a social network of soon to be parents! The only way to describe Hulda is that she is magical. She has this amazing magical power of knowing when you are finding things difficult and she always seemed to schedule a visit at that precise moment.  Every time she came, I was feeling worried or inferior but after her visit, she always left me feeling reassured and confident. Her calm presence and incredible knowledge can help you through anything. Hong Kong families are SO lucky to have such an amazing person to help guide them through parenthood. For me, breastfeeding was a real challenge at the beginning and that surprised me. I know that I would not still be breastfeeding if Hulda had not helped me in that first week establish a good latch and teach me different positions. I was so worried when the 5 home visits ended. I didn't know how I would survive without Hulda's pep talks! I have of course but those home visits really built my confidence in so many areas.  There are always a few questions that pop up after the home visits are over and the baby clinics are perfect to have those little questions answered. I think Tamara is really sweet and I have felt really comfortable talking to her too. The clinics are a great way to get out of the house and meet other moms and see other beautiful babies too.
Everything about the Best of Both Worlds Package was amazing and worth every penny. I am so grateful that Annerley was recommended to me.  I have been sharing my love for the Annerley team all-around Hong Kong because every family deserves the care that Annerley provides.

 I am eternally grateful to Annerley for all their help during and after my pregnancy. We had the Best of Both package and it was, by far our best pre-baby purchase! Annerley go above and beyond all expectations, with all the staff going out of their way to help in anyway they can. I highly highly recommend Annerley. Thank you for everything.

 Annerley! What a team. You have been there for us every step of the way, both before and since Leila's birth. We thought being pregnant overseas would be quite a daunting experience, especially navigating the bureaucracy of the public system, but your experience with the realm of public health here just made the entire process so much more accessible.
The hypnobirthing course was enlightening, the checkups comforting, and Labour Care with Sue made the big day a whole lot less scary! But the most important things for us were the home visits (we'd have gone mad without that support with feeding and getting Leila to sleep) and the approachability of everyone at Annerley. The CPR course was also excellent, and we highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for all your help and support!

Breastfeeding easier said than done but with the help of a Lactation consultant can be an enjoyable experience. Having experienced difficulties with my first daughter I was really apprehensive the second time and had almost given up on breastfeeding. LuckiIy I got in touch with Annerley and Susan(Sue) became my Lactation Consultant. Sue has been an angel to me from the first day.  Extremely calm, composed, gentle and most importantly highly experienced. The minute I took my baby in my arms she could tell me what I had been doing wrong. From holding the baby correctly, how to latch on, un-latch, teaching me different holding positions, monitoring the growth of baby, she also instilled confidence in me and made sure I wouldn't give up again. I would look forward to her visits everytime as apart from guiding me professionally she was also like a friend who discussed various topics of breastfeeding and my general well being. Always a call away she is there to help even after the visits are over. I truly feel blessed to have her at the right time. I highly recommend Annerley to all mothers.
Thanks to Sue and Annerley for helping me to breastfeed successfully.

We found the midwife home visits an invaluable experience and are very grateful to Annerley for the wonderful service they provide. As new first time parents away from our home country and family, the reassurance and advice provided by Sue the midwife helped us enormously in the first few weeks of settling at home with our new baby. We would highly recommend Annerley's antenatal course and midwife visits as a professional, informative and caring service to assist new parents.

We cannot begin to thank you enough for all that you have done for us! You have been there for the good times and the bad and supported us all the way. We are so grateful for how helpful and accommodating you have been with what we have needed when Avalyn arrived unexpectedly. You really saved our lives by pointing out the health issues and we are so grateful.... We cannot wait to have you on our team with the next little one!

It was a hard decision to go with a private or public system before we decided to seek help with Annerley. Our first consultation gave us all the information we needed to know about the public system and they are certainly very helpful. Of course, we went with the public system in the end, and throughout my 9-month pregnancy, Annerley provided me with all those teachings and prepared us for the actual birth and being a new parent. They taught us so much, and in all honesty I was absolutely stress-free all the way because Annerley is always there when you have a question. And no question is a silly question for them as they understand your excitement and concerns. The nurses at the hospital were all very impressed after I have shared with them the courses offered by Annerley.
We are even MORE appreciative after little Laura was born. We had problems trying to feed her and it was really challenging. But Annerley was always there and still is. Never far, just a phone call away at any time of the day and from the bottom of my heart I thank them for it or we would have been very lost and extremely stressful parents in the first two weeks.

Best of Both package with Annerley is a personal and caring service I don't believe you will find anywhere else in HK. The support from the team during my pregnancy and beyond was incredible. They are all mothers who simply love their jobs and care. As most expats living in HK we don't have the family network like we would back home but Annerley provided familiar faces that educated, helped and reassured my husband and I through various stages.
With the support of Annerley check ups, scans and classes we happily decided to deliver at Queen Mary hospital. Minus the fluffy towels and ensuite room I couldn't fault the team there. Whilst I did have my concerns over cultural differences, they offered the best medical care and reassurance that should any complications happen we were in the right place.
We ended up having to deliver via C-section due to breech presentation, this was not of course how I thought my birth would be, it was an emotional time but Annerley supported me through this and everything went smoothly and we welcomed our little boy into the world.
The home care visits were invaluable and they were always at the end of the phone or quick to reply to any messages. The first week is a whirlwind of learning and....hormones! Our midwife became a friend as well as our midwife and she filled us with reassurance and positive energy.
We continue to stay in touch and should we have another baby in HK,  I'm confident we would follow the same route.

 Last night we had our final antenatal class and I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you so much to you all for making the classes fun, useful, engaging and a great chance to build community with other couples.
At the beginning I questioned what we would be doing in class as I felt the videos gave all the info we needed, but on reflection it became clear that the videos were just a starting point - the beauty of the classes was 2 whole hours of questions answered by experts who were honest and warm. As I'm sure you hear all the time, doctors appointments in HK are rushed and I never really feel like they have time for all my questions - let alone the 'silly' ones I don't even dare to ask. Yet at the Annerley classes these questions were never deemed as silly or time wasting - and attention was paid to every question or concern, no matter how trivial we may have thought it was.
Jeff came out of the final class really excited and I am so so glad that there was the Dad's class - he got so much out of it and we had loads to talk about when we went home - including some really thoughtful things that he had considered as a result of what he had heard.
We can't wait to get this labour-party started now and meet our little guy!

It's hard to sum up Annerley's services.  To me, they have been midwife, counsellor, friend, saviour all at different times during my pregnancy and more importantly now the baby has arrived.
 
Most of us in Hong Kong are here without close friends and family around us and are also faced with a different health care system than the one we are familiar with from back home.
Annerley provides healthcare expertise along with a friendly, caring, honest, common sense approach to birth and childcare.
 
They helped to give me the confidence I needed when talking to doctors about my choices for pregnancy and birth.  Without my weekly chats with them to reassure me that I was doing the right thing I would have ended up with an unnecessary induction at my doctor's convenience.
 
The home visits after delivery are a lifesaver and something I would highly recommend to every new mum, whether they have gone through the private or public system.  To have a friendly and knowledgeable face show up at your door when you're having some of your toughest days is an invaluable service.  My husband and I both benefited massively from our midwife visits in the early days after we brought baby home from the hospital. 
 
The thing I love most about Annerley is how relaxed and friendly they all are and how genuinely interested they are in you and your baby.  Now I have a 3month old I often go to the well-baby clinic to meet up with other mums, but to also catch up with the staff.  I tend to pop in whenever I am out and about in Central to feed bubs, change a nappy or just to say hi!  They are never too busy for me and I am always welcome there. 
 
When you are having a difficult day on your own with a small baby in tow, learning everything as you go along, having the folks at Annerley there to support you is truly a blessing.  I am hugely grateful for the role they played and are still playing in my parenthood journey.

Thanks you so much for all your support and guidance throughout our pregnancy, labour and beyond! We can't speak highly enough of the brilliant services we received. Thanks to you our first pregnancy and birth in Hong Kong wasn't as daunting as we first thought it might be.

The Best of Both package was fantastic. Having a team of midwives that I could call on any time was hugely reassuring. My discussions with the Annerley team helped me to feel fully prepared for the issues I might face at the public hospital and to deal with them appropriately when the time came. Having Hulda with me on the big day with her wonderfully calm demeanor was just so comforting - I was very sorry to have to leave her at the doors to the delivery room!
I have very fond memories of Hafdis's visits to my house when Adelinde was born - the home visit is just such a wonderful part of the package - and so much safer/nicer than getting your baby into Central. Overall I would highly recommend Best of Both to anyone considering giving birth in the public hospital system in Hong Kong. You get excellent medical care in HK Hospitals - but you don't get the emotional support, breastfeeding knowledge, reassuring advice and personalised attention that you get with Annerley.

As an ex-pat living in Hong Kong, it can be quite unsettling dealing with a foreign medical system where processes are different, language can be a barrier and naturally your confidence in 'the system' a cause for angst.  When you become pregnant these feelings can escalate and trying to navigate and make sense of the maternal health system and review your options quite confusing and sometimes confronting.  Last year I fell pregnant and went through the public system.  Annerley's 'Best of Both' package provided me with the absolute peace of mind not only navigating the public hospital system but also provided professional support, advice, and great chats throughout my entire pregnancy - at any time of the day.  I had some complications at the end of my pregnancy and Hulda and Olafia went above and beyond to advise me on what I should do. What's more, after a fairly difficult birth which resulted in an emergency C-sec, I relied so much on Annerley after delivery with home visits and other check-ups and I honestly could not have survived this time without Olafia and Conchita's incredible caring approach especially with breastfeeding and post-birth counselling.   This was all-inclusive of their package which ends up being such amazing value.  Above all else, Hulda and her whole team are some of the loveliest, nurturing and caring women I have ever met!  I have now referred so many friends on to Annerley, they are a Godsend and this package is perfect for those going through the Public Hospital system in HK.

I moved to HK just over 30 weeks pregnant with my first child, knowing no one and not knowing anything about labour, with not a clue what to do with babies or even where to start. I needed a zillion things covered and I didn't want to traipse all over town trying to find what I wanted.
Seeing an interview with Hulda’s online in a magazine, I decided to go to an info session at Annerley. Best decision ever! I signed up for the Best of Both package and I can say everything miraculously got taken care of by Hulda and her team, from the prenatal classes with Hafdis, all the way to getting insider tips of how to manage the public health system, through to labour, breastfeeding with Conchita, and introducing solids to my now nearly 6month old!
I felt more than supported and extremely happy with what we got out of the package, I even feel like family each time I visit now for the Baby Clinics! In particular however, I like their personal but gently-matter‎-of-fact approach to the billions of questions that come with being a mum for the first time. The bedside manner/approach alone makes it all worth the money, something that was very important to me and what I feared I would not get from the Drs and hospital staff. And I loved that I could get everything sorted in just one place, Kristrun kind of waved her magic wand for me and it was all sorted.
I can’t recommend them enough, you will be more than well taken care of. Hulda and her team are brilliant :)

The public system, whilst medically great is so clinical and impersonal and it is great to come to Annerley and know that I will be treated like a person, rather than a number and that I will get ' proper' answers to my questions, from people whose opinions I value. I feel I get a 'real world' answer from Annerley which is both medically sound but also consistent with my lifestyle, rather than a 'no middle ground' yes or no from the public Drs & nurses. (Do you get what I am trying to say there - not sure how to put it more eloquently).
Above all Annerley is welcoming and friendly and everyone seems genuinely excited and interested about my baby (despite the fact that it must be mundane as you guys see hundreds of pregnant ladies)
There is a good balance between checkups, antenatal course and Belly to Belly talks so I now feel informed and as prepared as I can be. I think the part that I will find the most invaluable are the home visits and I feel completely reassured knowing that I will have some advice and support once the baby is born. I would be feeling much more nervous if I knew that I was going to have to rely on the public system. I don't doubt them medically, but I have little faith in the mental wellbeing that they can offer and I don't know which bits of advice or rules I need to listen to and which I don't.
I think there are significant differences between Chinese & Western advice when it comes to babies and certainly appreciate getting a western point of view.

This is a belated thank-you for all the wonderful support I have received from you through both my pregnancies.  For my second pregnancy, we took the Best of Both package and we couldn't have been happier!  I only wish it had been available during my first pregnancy.  Tamara's breathing classes were fantastic and so helpful and my sessions with Eugenie and Olafia over the course of the pregnancy were wonderful.  And my first ever experience of acupuncture with Hulda was astonishingly relaxing and did the trick - Joe arrived the day after his due date!  My first child was delivered by emergency caesarian at Queen Mary Hospital but with both the Queen Mary and the team at Annerley supporting me, I felt very confidant in my decision to go ahead with a VBAC for my second child.  The Queen Mary staff discussed all my options with me and gave me a great deal of flexibility at all times.  Everything went very well!  The labour went smoothly and the post-labour recovery was brilliant!  I am so glad that I made the decision to go ahead with the VBAC.  Thank you again for all your amazing support.

I just wanted to say thank you so much for your visit yesterday, it really did make me feel so much better. When you live away from your family and your Mum it really is amazing to have a friendly face and some kind words, not to mention the invaluable advice. The whole Annerley experience has been fantastic, from the pre-natal check ups to the antenatal classes and the lunchtime talks. You have all provided me with great support and prepared me well for giving birth in the public system.

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the help and guidance you have provided for  Géraldine, Alba and me. Géraldine was brilliant in bringing Alba into the world on Friday after just three or so hours in the labour ward.
Thank you so much for giving us the knowledge and confidence to go through with natural birth.
G. got her breathing pretty much spot on - we didn't make it to the safe place but there was little swearing and Alba emerged pretty easily after around 12 minutes during the final phase.
Many many thanks once again for everything.
P.S. After Olafia's emergency visit this afternoon - pleased to report that the breastfeeding is going much better than yesterday, hopefully, this will continue.

My husband and I wanted to say a huge thank you for our wonderful 4D scan experience. We absolutely love the pictures and videos you managed to capture for us! It was very generous of you to invite us back for a second chance to see our shy baby. Friends and relatives were stunned with the quality of the pics and already feel like they have met him!

Conchita was structured in her approach and relayed a huge amount of information. Sitting on the couch with me, she had one eye on baby Sam, one on my helper Gina, and one on the dog - provided advice to us all!
I loved the fact she used all manner of props to give examples from youtube videos to reading materials she left with me to review later.
She has a hands-on approach going into the kitchen to show me how to prepare avocado and cheese for baby-led weaning. I was most impressed with her knowledge around health and nutrition in line with the latest food pyramids etc. A wealth of information!!
And after all that, we moved on to sleep training.
I will definitely be having Conchita back for a 4-hour visit a month after I start work to do baby safety assessment, helper assessment, etc.
This woman is a powerhouse of information, delivered in a manner that left a sometimes jittery first-time mom feeling empowered and looking forward to going back to work.

We can't express enough our appreciation for the peace of mind your time with us has given us. Thanks for being our voice of sanity and reassurance during this exciting but slightly overwhelming time!!

Thank you for all your help, kindness, and advice. I want to thank my midwife Conchita Amende who helped me gain confidence.  Having her was a positive experience and also made my life easier. She was very cheerful and a good mentor.
A heartfelt thanks to Fiona and Donna who helped in initials days after my pregnancy.

You guys are the best.
Thank you for the service.

Having my first baby in Hong Kong was very daunting. I arrived 25 weeks pregnant, so had only my sisters UK experience to call upon. The midwives at Annerley were fantastic at putting my mind at rest, particularly about giving birth in a public hospital.
I wanted to have the same aftercare that I would receive in the UK, so opted for the postnatal midwife home visits. Not only did Rowena and Eugenie make sure that Holly was doing well, by checking her weight and general well being, but they also reassured us as first-time parents. Rowena was like having a mum around, who not only told me honestly what she thought but gave me fantastic advice that I still use now, 9 months on. I cannot recommend the home visits highly enough for taking care of both baby and a new family.

Thank you Hulda and the Annerley team for your amazing support before, during and after the birth of our baby girl. Despite being ten days overdue, your knowledge and advice enabled me to very confidently navigate Hong Kong's public hospital system and I had a wonderful natural birth at Queen Mary.
Although this was our second baby, I was extremely thankful for your advice and support on breastfeeding issues as they arose. In my opinion, getting the feeding right from the outset is the cornerstone of achieving a happy baby, and I was so grateful to have been able to have your support to achieve this in the comfort of my own home.
I am always telling friends about Annerley, and cannot speak highly enough of your services. Thank you, thank you thank you!

 I just wanted to let you know how supportive the staff at Annerley have been during my pregnancy & now in caring for my daughter. When I moved to Hong Kong, I was 12 weeks pregnant. It was a bit daunting to be pregnant in a foreign country where I wasn't familiar with the medical system and had limited social support. From the start, through Belly to Belly Workshops and antenatal classes, the staff at Annerley provided me with opportunities to learn about the maternity system in Hong Kong, gave me the tools help me to advocate for myself within the system, and provided me with all the information I needed for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. In working with Sofie during Belly to Belly workshops, one to one meetings, and the positioning class, I had a very fast labour and was able to have the non medicalized, drug-free birth I wanted. Given my history as a brain tumour survivor, it would have been easy for the highly medicalized physicians in Hong Kong to convince me that I needed a scheduled c-section. However, the staff at Annerley taught me what questions to ask the physicians, how to express my wishes, and how I would know if and when medical interventions would be necessary. It was very useful when Sofie taught me about the importance of posture during pregnancy to help with the baby's position. I was thrilled with my labour and birth, being able to labour in the different positions Sofie taught and even deliver standing up.
The midwife visits after returning home from the hospital with my daughter helped my husband and I feel more comfortable caring for our daughter and more confident in our parenting. The night we arrived home, my daughter was having some difficulty eating and it was very comforting to know that Rowena would be visiting the next morning to help sort us out. During those early weeks, having Rowena and Conchita visit helped us get through difficult days and nights. Breastfeeding was difficult for me due to my medical history and without the support of Annerley and the visiting midwives, I would not have been able to breastfeed at all. With proper planning before my daughter's birth and support afterwards, I was able to provide breast milk to my daughter for 10 weeks. While that might seem like a short time for many mothers, for me, it was a major accomplishment. During those 10 weeks, when things got difficult & I wasn't sure I could continue, support from Conchita helped very much. Her family-centred and strengths-based approach helped me to think through what the goal was for me, my baby and my family and what was going to make for a happy mom and happy baby, without any pressure to continue breastfeeding. Since giving birth, I have come to the clinic, had home visits, and one to one meetings with Conchita. I appreciate that I can ask any parenting, childcare or medical question, no matter how big or small. And unlike visits with paediatricians, Conchita focuses on our entire family's wellness and happiness, not just our baby's. It is very comforting to know that Conchita and the staff at Annerley are available through all the stages of my daughter's development. I am looking forward to discussing the next milestone with Conchita, starting solids. Conchita has been able to provide the medical support and emotional support that all new parents need.
My helper took Conchita's course, "Caring for 0-12-month-old babies" in the spring. My helper has over 20 years raising Western children but my husband and I felt strongly that she take a course from the same professionals who were teaching our antenatal and childcare classes. When my helper came home from the course each day, she was energized and shared with me the different things that she learned. It was fantastic that Conchita taught her new things and sent her home with "homework assignments". It encouraged her to have conversations with me about what she was learning. Some of the highlights for both of us included baby proofing the house, how to encourage language development, and starting solids. It was wonderful that Conchita could make this information exciting to such a seasoned child care provider. Additionally, Conchita stressed to helpers in the class the importance of communication with employers. This ended up being a helpful reinforcement for both my helper and myself when after the baby arrived we realized we needed to communicate differently than we had before. I would highly recommend the course to all helpers who will be working with infants regardless of how much experience they have.  
The services at Annerley fill the gap many of us feel without local family and give new parents the opportunity to get support on childcare and parenting, which is something the medical system does not routinely provide.

Tired, confused, feeling a little vulnerable and in healing mode - all the above is not just a facebook status but what happens to us right after giving birth.  The best thing about home visits is as stated, they are in the comfort of your very own home.  For one, that's great as I was lying in my bed in my pjs and the midwife made herself at home - not just figuratively.  With a new born baby at hand, there are a million and one questions and feelings going through my head.  Eugenie was warm and super friendly.  She is also very young which might make one think that that could mean less experience, but she made sure she covered everything thoroughly-patiently and lovingly.  From bathing, to body weight, to jaundice, to wounds that are healing, umbilical cord and everything else.
I didn't think I would really need home visits when I initially signed up for them.  To be honest, I was saving so much money giving birth at the Queen Mary that I thought, why not get myself some home visits.  I also have my mother living very close by.  Little did I know it's so easy to forget, she didn't remember many things. You just don't realise actually how much guidance and comfort one needs after delivery.  I had terrible pains from the growing mastitis as I was basically breastfeeding incorrectly and very uncomfortably.  Eugenie made it all ok.  She was very professional and best of all, it was like having a friend over every time.

All of the books in the world can't replace the personal interaction of someone seeing you with your baby face to face, and having support in our home during the first few months was really vital.   It was also a great way for my husband and I and our helper to discuss practical baby issues with a professional and ensure we were all on the same page following the same advice.

It was the best support I could've given myself, even though this was the second baby I couldn't believe how much I had forgotten! Breastfeeding had been a real struggle for me the first time around so having amazing support right from the beginning (whilst still in hospital) gave me the confidence I needed to get it right this time. Rowena really listened to all my concerns and answered my thousand questions. She remembered all the small details which made the follow-up home visits a real pleasure as it was so personalised.
It's such a rollercoaster of emotions after giving birth, it's really important to never feel alone throughout the process. Thank you for offering a great after-care service.

Fiona was an absolute star over the first few days/weeks of leaving the hospital with our firstborn. I had trouble breastfeeding and my son was losing weight so Fiona made herself available by text and by phone throughout the first few weeks of his life and offered lots of practical advice and support. We can't thank her enough for her help.

After a number of friends recommended the ante-natal classes and midwife visits arranged by the Annerley I booked a package, and 6 weeks after our daughter arrived, I look back and think how glad I am that I followed their advice!  The classes were useful at preparing for the birth, and a good opportunity to get to know some other mums to be and the team at the Annerley.  Sofie took one of our classes and I requested her for our home visits.  She was an absolute star!  She provided practical advice on everything from breastfeeding positions, expressing, burping, sleeping etc for our daughter, and also helpful tips for mum such as exercises to help with recovery from the birth.  I really looked forward to Sofie's visits, and in-between she was only too happy to respond to questions.  Sofie was tremendous support and her guidance really helped me through the first few weeks.

While no birth or baby is the same, I'm sure all mothers can relate to both the happy times and the challenges that come with being a new parent. I have found such relief, comfort and confidence when I started coming to see Donna at Annerley's well baby clinic when Atticus was 5 weeks old. Since then, she has guided us through everything from breastfeeding, sleep, and starting solids; everything a new mum is unsure of. Donna's knack for troubleshooting sleep issues- and all issues regarding baby- has been amazing. Her support and compassion have been truly wonderful and have put this new mum's mind at ease. I will always be thankful for finding Donna at Annerley, she has made the transition to being a mum so much easier for me. Thank you Donna, and all the best.

The first night I took my son home I hardly slept at all, I was not confident that he was ok and that I was doing all that I should for him as a mother.  I left a message at Annerley, was called back as soon as they opened and by that afternoon Donna was at my home.  The mother and baby package equipped me with confidence as a mother by giving me practical advice and support. Realising that I was not alone in how I felt was also emotionally a big help.  There were no awkward moments with Donna and I felt that I could ask her anything.  I felt at ease with her and she made me feel totally comfortable.  I could tell that she was very experienced and also cared for the well being of my newborn son.  When he was admitted to hospital with jaundice she advised me on how to keep my milk production strong and as soon as he was him visited. I looked forward to her visits. Without Donna, I could not have been as confident, as organised or as calm. Donna was worth her weight in gold.  In fact, everyone at Annerley has been so helpful.  The breathing classes, the breastfeeding workshop, the home visits and the osteopath; all vital for building my confidence and helping to ensure my baby and I are well.

I would like to send you a note to say thank you so much for all the help and support from Rowena! She spent so much time to help me and Francesco the first weeks at home. Rowena is fantastic with the baby, but she also takes care of the very nervous mother who needs some down to earth advice to cope with the challenging first days at home! Thank you for answering late evening calls and staying long with me to help us settle here at home for the first weeks!

Hi, I have been meaning to write this letter of thanks for the longest time but as any new mum knows, time seems to go into a vortex when a baby arrives! However, here I am with a spare moment and so I'm finally writing the long overdue but most heartfelt thank you to Donna, who was my absolute saviour and shining light when I recently gave birth to my baby Stella 8 weeks prematurely. After calling Annerley in a bit of a panic on a particularly difficult morning soon after Stella was born, Donna arrived on my doorstep with a hug and some wonderfully reassuring words of wisdom.  She gave me lots of great advice on what to do with feeding especially as Stella was still in the neonatal unit at QMH and sat with me while I went
thru all the usual new mum anxieties which were exacerbated tenfold by the trauma of such an early birth. When Stella came home a mere 10 days later, Donna was again on hand almost immediately to help us adjust to life with a newborn and also with amazing support and advice on preemie babies. Each week I looked forward to Donna coming around and I honestly feel that if it hadn't been for her support and kindness the transition would have been much harder. The service that you provide at Annerley is one that you can't put a price on. For new mums like me without our own mums here for support and love, when someone like Donna arrives you automatically feel like your own mum is there!!
Thank you Donna from the bottom of my heart.  You helped us thru a very hard time and I'll be forever grateful for everything you did for us.

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. Deborah creates a lovely atmosphere in the classroom and the tuition is always relaxed and informal. As the course runs over 5 weeks, it is a perfect opportunity to get to know the other mums & babies in attendance.

During the daunting but exciting days of my first pregnancy, Annerley was great at being there every step of the way.   I was impressed with their professional but caring approach in their ante-natal & infant CPR classes, which helped my husband and I prepare for labour and what to expect in the first few days following our son’s birth.  They also provided training to my new domestic helper to ensure we all had the same understanding of how to care for a newborn baby.
 
I have especially appreciated the time spent post the birth with Donna Watts, a wonderful maternity nurse, in helping me with all sorts of questions on breastfeeding, feeding schedules, sleep routines, my son’s growth, our families wellbeing and all of the other new items that arise in those first few months.  This was then supported by meeting other new Mum’s in the Annerley baby clinic which resulted in even more great support.
 
Annerley and Donna have helped make the transition from my hectic travel & work lifestyle to the wonderful yet chaotic first months of motherhood so much easier and even more special.

After hearing such positive feedback about Hulda and the team at Annerley I had no hesitation in booking my package when finding out I was pregnant. The antenatal classes with Fiona were perfect in preparing us for the birth of our baby. It also gave us an opportunity to meet other parents, who in fact have become great friends. When Olivia was born I had a tricky time with breastfeeding. The first stages of motherhood were quite daunting and the visits from Fiona and then Hulda were amazing support. The help and advice were incredible and I can really say it is what got me through the first few months. It really is such a great comfort to know there is someone there to reassure and guide you. I felt much calmer when Hulda arrived and so did Olivia! Watching her with Olivia was very special and I learnt so much. It really is like you’re sitting with a member of your family and how amazing to have that when your family are so far away. Thank you so much for everything; I don’t know what we would have done without you and the whole team at Annerley.  What is so special is that you always feel there is somewhere to go to and even at 3 months I am still reassured to know that Hulda and her team are only a phone call away. I will continue to enjoy the expertise and courses that Annerley have to offer now and in the future.  I recommend Annerley to all new parents. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed but just ecstatic that you have found the best support network in HK to see you through your pregnancy, birth and first stages of motherhood!

Thanks for your help and support.  I really doubt if I would have come this far with breastfeeding if not for your encouragement! 

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! We are now going around recommending Hypno to anyone and everyone that listens! Louise, thank you so much for your support during the course and in answering all our questions thereafter.

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. Everything went really well and smoothly and I am so happy, that I did the course and had Hulda with us.

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.

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, I can honestly say that the ladies at Annerley should be rated alongside your own Mum for most fellas!

I have used Annerley's services from the time I knew I was expecting right through to my son being born and all the issues and worries a new mum has. I have done the CPR & First Aid course there as well as the Hypnobirthing (natural birthing) course which was both great. My wonderful doula Hulda who taught the hypnobirthing course helped bring my son into the world with no drugs and in about 20minutes! After Jayan's birth, I was struggling with breastfeeding and though am I extremely pro-breastfeeding, was ready to quit when I called Annerley to arrange a home visit from one of their staff. I was lucky to get Donna who corrected my latch, weighed my son (another concern- he was born weighing only 2.5kg) and told me I was doing really well and he was putting on weight, to keep it up. Without that encouragement, I don't know if I'd have lasted the week out with breastfeeding! On Mondays and Tuesdays Annerley also runs baby clinics where anyone can come along, get their baby measured and ask any questions they have. Donna typically ran these sessions too and was the most invaluable resource I could have. Tips to get Jayan napping, to break the habit of being rocked to sleep, how much to feed him when he started solids etc were always excellent and I could count on Donna to remember him and his little ways and genuinely care about him. Of course, you can get a lot of advice from the internet or a book, but if it fails, you're stuck. I remember calling Donna because I was at my wit's end and she provided great advice as well as calling back a day or so later to check all was ok. All in all, Annerley, Hulda and Donna and inseparable from a great Hong Kong new mother experience, for me at least.

As an expatriate in Hong Kong, Annerley has been an invaluable source of support for my first pregnancy and birth. Both my husband and I felt well prepared for the birth thanks to the excellent parentcraft classes. After Mary's birth, I have found the weekly midwife clinics an essential resource for monitoring Mary's health, gaining confidence with breastfeeding, answering newborn health questions and also meeting other mothers. We also had two lifesaving home visits from Fiona shortly after birth to help with breastfeeding after Mary. The care we have received from Fiona has been an empowering mixture of compassion and common sense and has really equipped me for motherhood in a foreign country away from my family. I heartily recommend Annerley to any expectant parents - and will continue to do so. I look forward to continuing to enjoy the centre's services.