Kathryn Matthews

Sacred Birthkeeper & traditional postpartum care

It would be my honour to walk with you during your transformative journey through the sacred rite of passage that is birth. Whether this is your first birth, & you are preparing to transition from Maiden to Mother or a subsequent birth where you will be reborn as a new Mother & a new family again, I want to be there for you, to guide you as you step into your power. I believe that modern, technological antenatal care lacks the exact things that pregnant women need nowadays - love, nurturing & honouring. I would be delighted to provide these for you; whether it’s through attending your birth outside the system as your birthkeeper, loving on you during your tender immediate postpartum, leading a Mother Blessing or closing the bones ceremony for you, or via one of my virtual support services.

About Me

  • ‘Kathryn was our birth keeper for our free birth at home. I can not recommend her highly enough. The way she held not only me but my husband and my children as well will never be forgotten. I will forever be grateful for her support in creating the birth of my dreams.’

    Nikki

  • ‘ Kathryn helped support me emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. The immediate after care particularly and then postpartum support and yummy meals was particularly appreciated.If you are looking for someone passionate, caring and knowledgeable on all things related to pregnancy, birth and postpartum, this is your lady.’

    Jade

  • ‘I cannot recommend Kathryn enough! We had the pleasure of Kathryn being our Doula. This was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. Kathryn is highly knowledgeable, really friendly and has been an amazing support to us throughout our journey to first time parenthood. Kathryn went above and beyond and we are truly grateful.’

    Lynsey

  • ‘I can't thank Kathryn enough for her expert guidance . She has so much knowledge, personal experience and such an honest and open connection to her firm belief in her work. My birth would not have been the drug free, empowering experience it was without Kathryn and what we learnt and practised on the sessions.’

    Sapphire

  • ‘Kathryn is a wonderful teacher, she gave us so much information and confidence, she changed my perspective on how birthing can be a positive and empowering experience and how I can challenge what I have been told by the medics confidently. I feel prepared, calm and excited for the next steps.’

    Rich