“Hi, I’m training as a midwife at the University of Västerås and I was pleased to be able to attend the workshop you gave yesterday. Today was my first day back on the labour ward as I started my ten weeks of practical experience. I had to look after a woman who had unfortunately had a ventouse delivery for her first baby, which made her afraid it might happen again. On the hand over from the night shift, I said that this would be the perfect patient for me after the session yesterday :-)) I used the breathing and relaxation techniques in my own, small way but it went so well! It was a vaginal delivery and although it was quite slow, it went well, which I don’t think would have been the case if we hadn’t supported and empowered her through this labour. Thank you once again for an excellent and inspiring workshop. Best wishes.”