DOULA ANTENATAL HYPNOBIRTHING NOTTINGHAM

HONEST INFORMED EMPOWERING

"We honestly cannot recommend Kerry highly enough. She helped make one of the most important days of our lives feel calm, empowering, and truly magical, and we will always be grateful for the role she played in our daughter’s birth”

Jenny & Tom

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Supporting you through pregnancy, birth & beyond

  • 1:1 Antenatal Classes

  • Birth Planning

  • Home Birth Support

  • Hospital Birth Support

  • Caesarean Birth Support

  • Virtual Support

  • Birth Advocacy

  • Postpartum Support

  • Birth Debrief

  • Birth Trauma Healing

Hi, I’m Kerry

FULLY ACCREDITED DOULA NOTTINGHAM

Kerry Doula Nottingham
Kerry Doula Nottingham

It’s lovely to meet you. I am a pregnancy, birth and postnatal doula supporting families through this monumental and transformative journey that pregnancy, birth and postpartum brings. I support women and their families by offering personalised continuity of care, helping you to feel empowered and caring for your emotional well-being.

Have you found yourself here because you want your birth to be a positive experience for you and your family. You believe that you deserve continuity of care and personalised support. You want someone who knows they system, who is independent and will walk alongside you and help you to navigate the current maternity system to have the birth that you want and deserve.

Imagine a birth where you are the sole focus. You feel safe and your birth preferences are respected.  You birth your baby the way you want to, feeling in control of your choices, empowered, strong and proud.

I'm the type of doula who provides compassionate and evidence based support. I'm really good at helping others to keep calm and helping to feel safe and grounded. I love to support women feel to confident in their birth choices and I really care about your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.  

I will be there to listen to you without judgement, validate your feelings as they are important. I will be there to hold your hand when you need a moment, cry with you, laugh with you and I will be there to cheer you on and remind you how incredible you are.

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Kind Words…

  • "My baby is now three months old, and I’ve wanted to write this review since the day he was born. I’ll be honest though, I’ve struggled to find the right words to truly describe how amazing, blessed, and fortunate we feel to have had Amy and Kerry as our doulas (shared care). This was my fourth baby. Although I’d had “straightforward” births with my other children, particularly with my third I felt I really had to advocate for myself. Knowing this would be my last baby, I didn’t want to spend my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period feeling like I was battling everything alone. My partner is incredible and supportive in every way imaginable, but I needed someone firmly in our corner - someone who could be that steady, knowledgeable voice so he could focus fully on supporting me. Having Amy and Kerry at the end of the phone whenever I was weighing up decisions was invaluable. They always came back with research based information and provided a completely judgement free space for me to talk things through".

  • "We had planned a home birth, but Derbyshire suspended the service when I called to request midwives. That was one of my biggest fears and definitely sent me into a mini spiral. However, I felt fully supported in every decision that followed. Kerry arrived and was immediately so reassuring. Without going into my full birth story, it ended in an unintentional freebirth and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. It did feel scary at times (thank you to the NHS and the media for all the constant scaremongering), but Kerry brought such a deep sense of calm to the situation. That calm radiated to my partner and my sister, who was also present".

  • "Kerry was incredibly proactive with whatever needed doing. When I felt nauseous, she brought out essential oils. She gently guided my partner when it was time for him to catch our baby. She instinctively knew what to do afterwards - warming the water again (I should mention we had a water birth), placing a hat and towel on baby, supporting me in those first precious moments, helping me out of the pool, and offering tips to encourage the placenta to birth. She handled communication with medical staff so I could stay fully present in that golden time with my baby. Afterwards, she cleaned everything. You would never have known I’d given birth in our living room if you’d walked in a couple of hours later. She got us settled into bed with our baby, comfortable and cared for".

  • "Postpartum, I was completely spoilt with heartwarming meals (and even during pregnancy with the most incredible dates!). I truly wish I could put into words how special it was to have Amy and Kerry by our side. Kerry attended my birth, but Amy supported me throughout pregnancy and postpartum as well. They really are the best duo. If you’re considering hiring a doula - especially Amy and Kerry - I cannot recommend it enough. Forget the unnecessary baby items. Invest in something that will shape your entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience".

  • “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 🙏❤️”

  • "We hired Kerry for doula support for the birth of our son in April... It's hard to put into words how invaluable having her at our birth was, especially as I ended up needing an unplanned c section. Kerry advocated for us, and made us feel in control in a situation where without her, I think it could have felt traumatic and easily become a birth experience I don't look back at with fondness. Before and after the birth Kerry was there to help with any questions we had, nothing felt like too much and she created a relaxed, judgement free environment and provided me with the confidence I needed going into birth. I look back at my birth with so much joy and having Kerry there is absolutely a part of that - Thank you for everything❤️"

  • "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"

  • Six months ago, we welcomed our baby girl into the world, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without Kerry. Kerry is amazing, knowledgeable, calm, and a true advocate for the birth experience we wanted. During labour, we had many different midwives, and she adapted her approach to each of their personalities so seamlessly, always ensuring we were supported and that our wishes were followed. Our labour was long (36 hours!) and had a few unexpected twists, (we were initially sent home and then had to return to the hospital), but she was there through it all. She came back to the hospital again and stayed with us the entire time until our baby was born. Throughout labour, she kept bringing out new techniques to support me, (from the Rebozo to massage balls and combs), helping me manage each stage and stay as comfortable and focused on the moment. She ensured my husband and I could stay grounded and present, taking care of everything around us so we could fully focus on the moment. After our baby arrived, her support didn’t stop. She stayed with us and watched over our baby while I received aftercare. Having someone we trust with us meant so much in those first vulnerable but precious moments. We are so grateful for Kerry’s support and care. She was truly an unforgettable part of our journey.

  • We cannot recommend Kerry highly enough. She took so much anxiety out of my pregnancy and was instrumental in helping us have such a positive birth experience through an elective C-section. My pregnancy started out straightforward, but after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, things became more complicated. Kerry was incredible in helping me navigate my options, providing evidence-based information and always being a calm, supportive listening ear. She empowered us to make informed decisions and advocated for us throughout our hospital experience. Because of Kerry’s support, my birth plan was respected, and my husband was able to focus entirely on supporting me, knowing Kerry was there to ensure our wishes were heard and that we received the best possible care — especially on the busy postnatal wards afterwards. She’s not just there to help the mother, but also take stress away from a birth partner too creating a more positive experience all round.

My Services

Doula Support

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Birth is incredible and I love to support all births and all families.

Doula birth packages include pregnancy support, I will be on hand from the moment you book with me for any questions or worries you may have. Birth preparation including antenatal information, birth planning and support to prepare for birth. Birth attendance, I will support you from the moment your labour starts until your baby is born. Postpartum support, supporting you as you heal from birth.

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Antenatal Classes

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

My 5* rated doula birth preparation course blends evidence based antenatal education, practical tools and my experiences and knowledge of the NHS maternity system as a doula to help you mentally and physically prepare for birth.

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Birth Trauma Support

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Three Step Rewind Process to help you heal from your birth or perinatal experience in a safe and non-judgmental space. In three sessions, we work together to debrief your experience, help you to process what happened and ease any symptoms you have been experiencing.

3 Step Rewind

Birth Debrief

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Sometimes you just need a safe space to talk.

Your birth may not have gone how you planned. You might have questions about what happened, feel disappointed by your experience, or find yourself thinking about your birth more than you expected.

Or perhaps you felt your birth was a positive experience, but there are still things you'd like to understand or talk through.

A birth debrief gives you time and space to talk about your experience without judgement on your own time.

Birth debrief

“We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong”

— Laura Stavoe Harm.

ABOUT ME

My happy place is at home relaxing with my family either baking, watching a film or reading a good book (I am a bit of book worm whether its fantasy, a mystery or good birthy book).  I am quite creative and love to make things which I bring into my doula support; making gifts for little ones or blending aromatherapy to make bespoke aromatherapy gifts to help my clients or baking you some good food!

Barefaced Birth was created from my belief that every family deserves honest, informed and empowering support. My role isn't to make decisions for you—it's to make sure you have the knowledge, confidence and unwavering support to make your own.

How you experience birth matters. It's about feeling informed, respected, heard and empowered every step of the way. This is what good continuity of care and individualised support should feel like.

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