Held • Doula Support and Hypnobirthing in Cornwall

I’d love to hear from you

Whether you’re using considering hypnobirthing, doula support or just have questions, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

Or send a message

What happens next?

After you get in touch, I’ll respond as soon as I can.

If you’ve booked a call, we’ll have a relaxed chat about your needs and how I might support you. There’s no pressure and no obligation - just space to explore your options.

If it feels like a good fit, we’ll talk about next steps together.

Supporting families across West Cornwall

I offer antenatal, hypnobirthing and doula support in Cornwall, supporting families in and around Penzance, St Ives, Hayle, Redruth, Helston, the Lizard and surrounding areas.

For birth and postnatal doula support, I am able to travel within an hour of Penzance to your home, birth centre, or hospital.

There’s a lot of misconceptions around hypnobirthing.

It’s is often associated with a very specific kind of birth or a certain way of doing things. BUT, that’s not really what it’s about. Honestly, so much of hypnobirthing is

A little more about me.

Hi! I’m Kathryn. Hypnobirthing practitioner, designer, yoga teacher, and mum to toddler twins. Before doing this kind of work, I spent nearly two decades in the design industry, crafting, making, and quietly obsessing o

What’s my why?

From the moment the sonographer’s screen showed two sacs, two babies… and a few spicy words from me, my path completely shifted. I went from being a full-time designer to fully immersed in all things pregnancy and b

What exactly is ‘Held’ then?
Well, it’s what I needed.

Not unsolicited advice. Not pressure.
Not opinions or fear.
 Just support and practical tools that would have helped to feel calm, informed, and not alone.

That’s what

Most people think hypnobirthing is about having the ‘perfect birth.

But that’s not really it.

Don’t get me wrong, your birth is a big deal, but we will get to that another day! And in terms of perfect. there is no such thing (also

Hi (and an awkward hello 👋) as I peek out from behind the scenes and onto the grid.

Welcome to Held. I’m so happy to see you here 💙

I’m Kathryn, a Hypnobirthing practitioner, yoga teacher, and mum to toddler twins. Most of my work hap

Pregnancy and parenthood can bring excitement, uncertainty, joy and a tonne of questions. Wherever you are on your journey, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.

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