Doula and Hypnobirthing in Cornwall

Private and small group hypnobirthing, antenatal education, and doula support across Cornwall.

Calm, informed and continuous support through pregnancy, birth and early postpartum.

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Held offers antenatal and hypnobirthing education, birth doula support, and postnatal doula care for families across Cornwall.

My approach is calm, evidence-based and deeply supportive - helping you feel more confident and held through your journey into parenthood.

Hi, I’m Kathryn.

I’m a hypnobirthing practitioner, birth and postnatal doula, mother of twins, infant feeding supporter, yoga teacher and designer.

After experiencing a high risk pregnancy, difficult birth and a challenging postpartum myself, I now support families through this transition with calm, grounded care.

My work is about helping you feel informed, supported and emotionally held - whatever path your journey takes.

About Me

What do I offer?

Hypnobirthing in Cornwall

Private and small group courses in Penzance and online.
Calm, practical antenatal education to help you feel informed and confident for birth. Learn more →

Birth Doula Support

Continuous emotional and practical support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Learn more →

Postnatal Doula Support

Gentle support in the early weeks with feeding, rest, recovery, and newborn care. Learn more →

What People Are Saying

  • "As someone who has already had 3 children, I thought I knew everything I needed to know about being a birth partner. Kathryn’s sessions were relaxing and highly informative. They taught me things I wish I knew for my other children’s births. Can't recommend her enough."

    — Client Testimonial

  • "I feel this course has been the most important thing we’ve done during our pregnancy. It has helped me feel confident and empowered for my birthing experience, whatever journey it may take. It’s incredibly informative and Kathryn tailors the experience to you."

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  • "Extremely supportive, personal, warm, friendly, full of wisdom, attentive, 10/10, 5 stars, just wonderful.”

    — Client Testimonial

  • "Having Kathryn at our house felt like a wise friend had popped over for a catch up. The sessions were relaxed, informative and perfectly balanced between learning, discussion and practical tools."

    — Client Testimonial

  • "Kathryn is a wonderful woman and an exceptional teacher. Her Hypnobirthing course is practical, incredibly informative, well-balanced and she is full of wisdom. She is extremely attentive, sharing her knowledge whilst tailoring the course experience personally to you and your birth partner."

    — Client Testimonial

  • "I highly recommend this course to anyone who is approaching birth. It has helped me hugely to feel calm, confident and empowered for my birthing experience, whatever journey it may take."

    — Client Testimonial

Supporting families across West Cornwall

I work with families across Cornwall, including: Penzance, Marazion, St Ives, Hayle, Helston, Redruth, Falmouth, Penryn and surrounding areas.

Online hypnobirthing support is also available wherever you are. This can be tailored to suit you.

Birth and postnatal doula support services are offered within an hours drive from Penzance.

Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood can feel exciting, overwhelming, and completely unfamiliar all at once.

You don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right support, this transition can feel calmer, more grounded, and more held - whatever your birth journey looks like.

If you’d like to explore support for your pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey, I’d love to hear from you.

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No pressure or obligation, just a relaxed conversation