Hi there! I'm Merrewyn, a mentored doula offering birth and postnatal support in Cornwall. I live in mid-Cornwall with my husband, two young children and three very beloved animals! My training was with Kate Woods of Conscious Birthing and I am lucky enough to be mentored by Samsara Tanner. I am … [Read more...]
Rachel Coverson
Hi, I’m Rachel, a Trauma-informed Birth & Postnatal Doula, with a career background in childcare, mental health and therapeutic support. I completed my training with Conscious Birthing at the beginning of 2023, and am currently engaging with a Birth-Doula Mentor, Jo. I believe that all … [Read more...]
Letizia Facenda
Hi! My name is Letizia , i'm a mentored doula based in Cornwall;mother of 2year old child and sister of four! I know how life looks like with children running around the house and that's why I love support women and families during and after their transition into parenthood- especially during their … [Read more...]
Gabrielle Hogg
Hi! I am a mother of two teenage boys. I enjoy cold water swims, foraging and going on big hikes in the wilderness. I love spending time with my family and see them as the biggest joy and support in my life. I am an artist with a studio at the Old Bakery in Truro. I run life drawing classes and … [Read more...]
Jo Kidman
Hello! I’m Jo, a 49 year old experienced Mum of three lovely and lively children aged 8, 11 and 12. I live just outside Wadebridge in North Cornwall with my family and Apple the cat. I love to bake sourdough bread and enjoy nourishing those around me with food, love and my time. Becoming a parent … [Read more...]
Reba Guest
I believe the journey to parenthood is where some of the fastest and greatest changes occur to us as adults. As women our bodies grow rapidly and our brains must adapt to this. As hormones alter our functions, and perceptions of ourselves and the world around us change, we face a rate of growth … [Read more...]
Claire Davies
Returning to Cornwall in early 2018, was a special time for me and my family, as my three children were born here. I have felt drawn to birth work for many years and completed my initial doula training course in May 2016. It was an incredible experience which confirmed my feelings that every … [Read more...]
Nikki Barrow (Barile)
I have been a Birth and Post-Natal Doula in Surrey for the past 7+ years, I now live in Cornwall on the north coast. I am a mother to 2 beautiful children. I know what its like to go through the pregnancy and birth thing alone....I had my two babies over in Sydney, Australia, without the support of … [Read more...]
Gillian Nevin
After my undergraduate studies, I completed an MA in Art History at the Courtauld Institute. Shortly afterwards , I became pregnant with my first child. Knowing very little about birth and babies, I was fortunate enough to come across Janet Balaskas and the Active Birth Centre. I found that the … [Read more...]
