Hello, I’m Kelly, I live in a small village right on the Essex/Suffolk border with my husband, two wonderful teenagers and Slim Shady our black and white cat.
I was very fortunate to be a stay at home mum and enjoy those challenging yet very special early years watching them both grow. When they started school I trained to support teaching and learning in schools and worked with many children and their families over several years within my local primary school.
Through the school I discovered a charity called Homestart who provide support to families that are in need for a wide variety of reasons; I have been volunteering with them and working alongside families for over four years now. Working with new parents in those early weeks ignited a spark and when my sister in law suggested I train to be a doula....... Well, I haven't looked back!
I gained my doula certification with the award winning author and renowned doula Kicki Hansard at the Birth Bliss Academy and also gained my accredited/recognised doula certification through their fabulous accreditation programme.
To support you and your partner at this exciting and special time is my absolute privilege.
As your doula, I will provide both emotional and practical support alongside up to date evidence-based information to enable you to make informed choices about your maternity care that suit you and your family. Everyone’s pregnancy, birth and family situations are unique and I will tailor my support to meet your individual needs, wishes and desires to help you achieve a positive birth experience – whatever that looks like for you.
I am able to support you and your partner wherever you decide to birth your baby- in a midwife lead unit, in hospital or at home. I am also able to support Caesarean births.
I also provide emotional and practical support following the birth of your baby to support your transition into parenthood. I can assist with breast/bottle feeding offer guidance and encouragement on newborn care, run errands, look after baby whilst you rest/ sleep or shower or simply make a cup of tea and provide a listening ear.
My aim is to make sure new and expectant parent(s) feel safe, knowledgeable and looked after as they embark on all the ups and downs that being a new parent brings.
