Birth and Postnatal Doula Support Nottingham

Hi I am Kerry-

I am a birth and postnatal Doula based in Mapperley, Nottingham supporting families through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Birth can be an incredible empowering and transformative experience when women and birthing people are supported, informed and empowered.

Barefaced birth is about providing honest, informative and empowering birth and postnatal support; no matter what path your birth takes, I will be with you every step, supporting you and your partner to have a positive birth experience.

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“The most amazing person!I cannot express enough how incredible Kerry was as my doula.I am so grateful for the incredible support she provided during my challenging birth experience. I had initially planned for a water birth at home, but after being induced, 4 days of hospital issues, intense contractions I then needed an emergency C-section, she was there every step of the way for. Her calm presence, encouragement, and guidance helped me stay focused and empowered, even when things didn’t go as planned.Her support during pregnancy and labour was beyond anything I could have imagined.She truly made a difficult and emotional experience much more manageable, and I’m so thankful for all her help in bringing my baby girl into the world 🙏❤️”
"Kerry was the perfect doula from our first antenatal session to our final post natal session. I only wish I had an angel like Kerry for the birth of my first son!! Kerry was cool and collected throughout every obstacle we faced ( which in the last 2 weeks was a few as I became "overdue") but equally always ready to advocate for me and my needs. She empowered me to listen to my gut and speak my truth throughout my pregnancy and really trust to my instincts. Armed with the facts and so much experience, we navigated every twist, and turn was so much more ease, thanks to Kerry's expertise and care. The day of the birth itself, I genuinely don't know what I would have done without her support practically with our homebirth, but most importantly, mentally. She was there for me and my fiancé at very moment. We feel so blessed to have met Kerry, and I can not recommend her enough!"
"Kerry is a fantastic hypnobirthing teacher who gives you all the information you need, backed with data in a non judgemental way. Even though it was my 3rd birth, I learned so much and felt like I had all the information I needed to make informed and safe decisions. Kerry was always on hand for advice and information, I don’t know what I would have done without her. She was also my postnatal doula, and she helped me with feeding myself and my other two children, advice with feeding my baby and someone to talk through my birth with. Kerry played such a huge part in my preparation, decision making and early post natal period and had a huge impact in making the experience as positive and wonderful as possible"
"I was looking for a doula specifically for postnatal support and came across Kerry - it ended up being the best decision working with her! During a period that can be completely overwhelming, she was there to help, both practically (making meals, helping set things up) and emotionally. If you are considering a doula, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her, she made the world of difference to me and my partner".
"I can't recommend Kerry's services as a doula enough! I didn't realise it before that she was such an important part to my birthing team, she was a huge support to me during labour but also to my husband, helping us both navigate the system but also helping my husband to be the best support. Kerry was so kind, she encouraged me when I needed it and also asked a consultant to leave the room, when I needed it! Hehe. If you're considering having a doula, I'd say do it!! It was the best decision we made, even though the birth wasn't exactly as I'd hoped, with Kerry's support, I was really confident with the decisions I made in the moment. Thank you!"
"Thanks sooo much for everything. I definitely wouldn't have got through any of it without you being there. You really did make a difference in how we were feeling through the whole process and allowed for Ash to really help with emotional support I needed at the time. Also your cake has been a godsend! It's sooo lovely and I'm still making my way through it. It gave me a 3am energy hit this morning when I was struggling"

Birth & Postnatal Doula Support

As certified full spectrum doula I provide birth and postnatal support across Nottingham. This includes support during pregnancy, birth attendance and postnatal support after birth. I also offer standalone postnatal only support if you are looking for support in the postnatal period after your baby is born.

I live in Mapperley, Nottingham which means I am conveniently located to support families throughout Nottingham choosing to birth at your home, NUH (Queens & City) and Kingsmill, (Sherwood Trust). I offer a full birth and postnatal birth packages which includes antenatal sessions, birth attendance, postnatal support and continuity of care throughout.

I am passionate about supporting women and birthing people to give birth the way they choose to. Birth is incredible and I love to support all kinds of birth whether you choose a hospital birth, home birth, caesarean birth, VBAC, first time birth and subsequent births!

I will work with you and you partner to prepare for and plan the birth that you want!

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"Birth is an experience that demonstrates that life is not merely function and utility, but form and beauty"

— Christopher Largen

Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Classes

Preparing for birth can be incredibly empowering and can support you and your partner to feel confident, excited and prepared for birth.

My 5* rated hypnobirthing hypnobirthing course covers both antenatal information and hypnobirthing tools and skills you can use throughout pregnancy and birth. My course is evidence based using the most up to date information to help you make those important birth decisions.

I also offer hypnobirthing refreshers, caesarean birth course, power hours.

Available in person at your home or online.

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It may sound a bit cliche but I just fell in love with birth! Birth changed me forever, it showed me what it was to feel truly empowered. It is the most transformative moment in a woman or birthing a person's life and being able to be there for another person and care and support them in the way that changes their life is such an honor. I feel so lucky to work with families in lots of different ways, whether it is helping them to learn about birth, supporting them during birth, caring from them postnatally or helping them to overcome trauma.

Birth Trauma Support

If you or your partner have experienced a traumatic or difficult birth, please know it is not your fault and I am here to help.

Pregnancy and birth can be a beautiful, empowering and transformative experience for some and for others it may be traumatic, distressing or a scary experience which can result in feelings of pain, anger, grief or even shame.

This could be as a result of interventions, birth plans changing, feelings of fear, helplessness, not feeling listened to, heard or supported, obstetric violence and sometimes loss of control during birth. It may also be a difficult pregnancy or breast feeding experience that has remained with you.

We will work together to help you heal from your birth or perinatal experience in a safe and non-judgmental space.

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