Hi, I’m Kathryn
I’m an independent hypnobirthing practitioner, a pregnancy yoga teacher, and a birth + postnatal doula. I am also a breastfeeding peer supporter, a mother to twins, and a designer.
I support families across Cornwall to feel informed, confident + held through pregnancy, birth + into your own journey of parenthood.
My Story
Like many folks who work in the birth world, my journey began with my own lived experience of pregnancy, birth, and becoming a mother. When I was pregnant with my twins, I discovered just how much information, support + reassurance can change the way you experience pregnancy + birth. I became fascinated by birth physiology, understanding alllllll my options, infant feeding, as well as the emotional transition into parenthood.
What began as something I loved learning about, gradually grew into something much bigger + with the fire in my belly to improve mental health outcomes for other families, I trained as a birth and postnatal doula, hypnobirthing practitioner + 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, calm, + continuity .
I believe support should never be one-size-fits-all. This is what I found frustrating in pregnancy + why I work hard to ensure my clients get support that responds to them as individuals.
Every family arrives with a different story, different experiences, different hopes + 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 + listened to, + working to ensure you feel confident in your own choices + options.
I am naturally curious, calm + practical. I listen carefully, care deeply + always adapt my support to the people in front of me. I create space for questions, conversations + reflection without judgement. Much of this stems from working as a designer!
Whether we're exploring your birth preferences, practising breathing techniques, navigating feeding challenges or simply sharing a cup of something hot (mine is a coffee), my aim is always the same: to help you feel supported, understood + less alone in this hugely transformational period of your life.
My Approach
More About Me
Outside of my work with pregnant folks + families you'll usually find me:
Stomping along the Cornish coast path with my joyous Springer Spaniel
Drinking coffee that's gone cold (it’s ok, I like it this way!)
Having a sauna + a cold dip in the sea to reset
Running around with my wonderful toddler twins
Practising yoga or pilates followed up with a flat white
Making something, usually drawing, crochet or a patchwork project
Reading birth + 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 (FEDANT)
Hypnobirthing Practitioner - Mama Serene (FEDANT)
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter - Cornwall Council
300 h Yoga Teacher Training - Falmouth Yoga Space (YA)
Enhanced DBS Check
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter - Royal Cornwall Hospital
What my clients say
"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, pregnancy yoga or postnatal care, I'd love to chat + see how I can make you feel held.
No pressure or obligation, just a relaxed chat.