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Fanny Zakrisson

Mentored Birth Doula & Mentored Postnatal Doula

Hi! I'm Fanny, a full spectrum doula and birth keeper, based in Walthamstow. I am passionate about all things birth, and a defender of birth rights and informed choice.

Hej! 

I’m Fanny, a full spectrum doula and birth keeper, passionate about all things birth.

For as long as I can remember I dreamt of working within the birthing world - but it took me a while to make it reality!

Originally from Sweden, with a stint in France, I now call London home.
I live in East London with my partner, our two children, and our furry friend, Margaret Scratcher.

I’ve always been passionate about birth and matrescence. After briefly dipping my toes in birthwork, working in a midwife led unit, life took me onto a different path. I ended up working in fashion and talent management for many years - but the birth world remained a quiet but constant presence in the back of my mind. It wasn’t until I had my second child that I felt ready to finally explore making this work a reality.

My own experiences of two very different births shaped not only my journey into motherhood, but also my desire to support others through theirs. I’m particularly passionate about supporting those considering VBAC, homebirth, and those navigating birth after trauma.


I believe our experience of birth can shape who we become.


Feeling respected, informed, and heard can have a profound impact - not only on the postnatal period, but on our wider lives and our relationship with our baby.

Accessible maternity care and birth rights are deeply important to me. I believe everyone deserves the same standard of care, regardless of background or circumstance. I work in a person-centred way and am a strong advocate for informed choice.

The transition into parenthood is not linear, and it looks different for each of us. My role is to support you in feeling confident, informed, and held - and to advocate for your wishes, whatever twists and turns your journey may take.

When I am not working you're most likely to find me gardening with the kids, experimenting in the kitchen, or in the sofa, lost in a book next to a glass of wine.

If you feel we might be a good match, don’t hesitate to reach out here or via my website: www.e17birthhouse.com.

Fanny x


What others have said about working together with me:


"Fanny is an excellent doula. She is always on top of things, consistently available, very well prepared and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of doula support" - A.C

“Fanny was excellent. She arrived promptly and was supportive with different techniques and coping strategies. She advocated for us when doctors wanted to do interventions we did not want. She helped me stay calm and I believe that due to her support we avoided another instrumental birth. She made what would have been another overly medicalised birth a positive and empowering experience” - V&J


“Such a blessing to have Fanny with us. Supportive, tough, considerate and effective advice. Always fighting our corner and wanting what is best for baby and mama. Fanny’s support was invaluable” - L&B


"I simply wouldn’t have had the restorative, healing home birth I longed for without Fanny’s help. The importance of having Fanny, as a champion, an advocate and a research fountain cannot be overstated. She understands how to successfully navigate the maternity system. She was also unwavering in her confidence in my ability to HBAC and know how to push through. I’m so grateful to have had Fanny’s help in my birth journey." - L&J


"Fanny gave us holistic and comprehensive support - before, during and after the birth. She provided much-needed reassurance and advice when I needed it, and gave me confidence in advocating for my preferences. It was wonderful to have her walk alongside us on our birth journey." - C.B


"From the moment I connected with Fanny, I knew I had found someone special. She made me feel safe, supported, and completely validated every step of the way. Her calm, grounded energy helped me trust my body and my choices — I’ve never felt more heard or seen. Fanny’s presence, wisdom, and compassion transformed my birth experience. I cannot recommend her enough" - M.S


"Thank you so much for all the support and giving me the strength to feel like I was able to birth the way I wanted to. I still couldn’t believe it — it felt like a dream, especially because of how quickly it went. Even in the midst of the chaos and pain, I felt relief and happiness. I will forever be grateful." - S



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