Hi, I’m Kathryn
I’m a birth and postnatal doula, hypnobirthing practitioner, infant feeding nerd, yoga teacher, designer, and mother of twins.
I support families across Cornwall to feel informed, confident and held throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
My Story
Like many people who work in the birth world, my journey began with my own experience of pregnancy, birth, and becoming a parent. When I was pregnant with my twins, I discovered just how much information, support and reassurance can change the way you experience pregnancy and birth. I became fascinated by birth physiology, informed decision-making, feeding, and the huge emotional transition into parenthood.
What began as something I loved learning about, gradually grew into something much bigger and with the goal to improve outcomes for other families. I trained as a doula, hypnobirthing practitioner and breastfeeding peer supporter because I wanted to hold other families in the way I wish everyone could be supported - with evidence-based information, empathy, genuine care and continuity throughout.
My Approach
I believe support should never be one-size-fits-all. This is what I found frustrating with pregnancy, and why I strive to ensure my clients get an experience that responds to them as individuals.
Every family arrives with a different story, different experiences, different hopes and different fears. My role isn't to tell you how to birth, feed or parent. It's to help you feel informed enough to make decisions that feel right for you. My love language is sharing information, making other people feel comfortable and listened to, and working to ensure you feel confident in your own choices.
I am naturally curious, calm and practical. I listen carefully, and always adapt my support to the people in front of me, and create space for questions, conversations and reflection without judgement.
Whether we're exploring birth prefernces, practising breathing techniques, navigating feeding challenges or simply sharing a cup of something hot (or maybe it was hot before), my aim is always the same: to help you feel supported, understood and less alone in this.
More About Me
Outside of doula work you'll usually find me:
Stomping along the Cornish coast path with my Springer Spaniel
Drinking coffee that's gone cold (I like it this way!)
Having a sauna and a cold dip in the sea on repeat
Running around with my wonderful toddler twins
Practising yoga or pilates followed up with a flat white
Making something, usually crochet or a patchwork project
Reading birth and feeding books I definitely didn't need to buy
Designing! I’ve spent nearly twenty years in the design industry
Training and Qualifications
Birth and Postnatal Doula - Birth Bliss Academy
Hypnobirthing Practitioner - Mama Serene
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter - Cornwall Council
300 hour Yoga Alliance YTT - Falmouth Yoga Space
Enhanced DBS Check
What my clients say about me
"Having Kathryn at our house felt like a wise friend had popped over for a catch up. She is extremely supportive, personal, warm, friendly and attentive."
— Client Testimonial
I'd love to hear your story too. Whether you're exploring birth doula support, hypnobirthing, feeding support or postnatal care, I'd love to chat and see whether I'm the right fit for your family.
No pressure or obligation, just a relaxed conversation