- Postnatal (Recognised since March 2024)Postnatal (Mentored)
- Birth (Recognised since March 2023)
Lives in: Hanham BS15
Local info and availability:
Bristol, Bath and surrounds - I have a full clean driving license and will travel up to 1 hour radius from BS15
Other services:
Hypnobirthing,
Pregnancy yoga,
Post natal yoga,
Breastfeeding peer supporter,
Aromatherapy for childbirth
How to contact Kim:
Use the Contact form below or:
http://www.birthbodybreath.co.uk
kim.mousley@birthbodybreath.co.uk
07766524652
About Me
Welcome, I’m Kim, and I am a champion of the wonder of human bodies… and the human experience all round, actually! I’m a Bristol-based doula and also a Women’s yoga teacher specialising in pregnancy and post natal yoga. I offer Hypnobirthing courses (groups and 121s), volunteer as a Project Mama mother companion and am a breastfeeding peer supporter.
I am a shameless coffee snob (very easy to become in Bristol!) A feminist. Spiritual… without often having the words to explain it! I can’t stop reading good books. I can’t understand people who can’t see other people as equal humans. I’m a deep thinker (a recovering over-thinker) and will encourage you to think about things deeply, too.
What’s important to me as a doula?
I believe continuity of care is key as you transition to motherhood – and the magic ingredient that is usually lacking from standard NHS care.
I’m not just a doula who will be there just for your birth. I offer wraparound, person-centred care so that you are held through the whole experience.
What do I bring?
Unconditional support, love and confidence. I’ll be your champion, your friend, your mirror, your rock.
I know most bodies work beautifully in birth, and Mother Nature is wise, and I’ll help you feel and trust that too.
I’ve got practical birth support skills under my belt too: I’ve trained in Aromatherapy for Childbirth, Biomechanics, Hypnobirthing, Pregnancy and Post Natal Yoga, Breastfeeding Peer Support, Trauma Awareness and Birth Debriefing.
What does my support look like?
I will work with you (and your partner, if applicable) during pregnancy, birth and then in to new parenthood. I offer consistent, continuous, in-depth support.
Spending more time together in pregnancy enables us to get to know each other really well: to build a trusting relationship and a strong birth team. Birth is often the pivotal moment of the journey – but the support and care you receive before and afterwards is just as important.
I will not tell you how to birth or what decisions to make at any point, this journey is yours. I will remind you how incredible human bodies are and support you in the way you need. I will ensure you have every opportunity to have the birth YOU want and deserve. The birth your BABY deserves.
We will use our time together in pregnancy to explore the options available to you, your hopes and your fears. We’ll look at your birth preferences and how to stack the odds in your favour of having a birth that feels empowering, transformative and totally amazing (whatever that looks like for you). We will consider post-natal plans too (vital but often overlooked!) I will ensure you and your partner feel confident, safe and understood before, during and after birth.
I offer 3 ‘levels’ of support:
The Full Continuum Package, £2250
(6 sessions in pregnancy, birth support, 12 post natal hours)
The Mini-Continuum Package, £1800
(3 sessions in pregnancy, birth support, 6 post natal hours)
The Birth Support Package, £1600
(2 sessions in pregnancy, birth support, 1 post natal debrief session)
You can read about my offerings in more depth on my website – or book a connection call to discuss how my support can work for you.
Kind words:
“Working with Kim before, during and after the birth of our second daughter was the best decision we could have made. She is very non-judgemental, knowledgeable and validating. Having her on our team gave us the confidence to plan the home birth that we wanted (even when the system seemed stacked against us). Her unwavering support helped us keep our cool when navigating choices and decisions during the long days after our ‘due date’ and before baby’s arrival. She was a calm presence during the birth, contributing to what was a completely positive and empowering experience. She continued to provide fantastic practical and emotional support in the weeks post partum. Once you start working with Kim, she is always on hand for a chat or a text, responding to your worries or talking through your concerns. We feel the benefits of having sought the extra level of support that Kim brought to us as a family, during this precious and challenging transition in our life, and would wholeheartedly recommend her to others looking for a doula” KN.
“Kim was utterly fantastic as our Doula! We had a home birth and having Kim there in the weeks before and after has been no end of help in making us feel supported with our new baby. She was such a calm and reassuring presence during the birth. It was just such a relief to know that she was there and had our backs! Plus she made us the best bacon sandwich of our lives just after our baby girl was born! Thank you Kim!” JLJ
Volunteer roles
- Breastfeeding Peer Supporter in Staple Hill, South Glos (Barnardos)
- Mother Companion with Project Mama