Katie the Birthworker

Have a Happy Family

Support for tired parents

  • Doula, baby sleep support & calm family parenting for toddlers and older children.
  • Evidence based, gentle support – online and in-person in Cambridgeshire. 
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Better Sleep
Confident Births
Calmer Families
Tired mum

Life with a new baby can be a struggle

  • Overwhelmed by conflicting advice?
  • Worried about sleep?
  • Finding your toddler challenging?
  • Trying to overcome a difficult birth?

Being a parent can be overwhelming but it really doesn’t need to be as bad as some people would have you believe.

Some gentle support and good, evidence based information can go a long way

Book a free doula discovery call

Hi, I’m Katie, Doula, Sleep Consultant and Family Support Practitioner

I’ve been supporting families since 2012 to trust themselves and the direction in their parenting. Whether you're anxious about birth, haven't slept properly in months, or wondering if family life will ever feel calm again, I offer evidence based, gentle and non-judgemental support that fits your family’s unique needs.

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Credit: Emma Brown Photography

Services to Support your Parenting

  • Doula Services

    Pregnancy, birth and parenthood can be exciting but overwhelming. I’ll provide continuity of support and guide you to feel confident in your own ability to do things your way.

    Get Support

  • Sleep Better

    I support families with sleep throughout childhood from 0 months right up to 7+ years of age with a particular interest in baby and toddler sleep.

    Sleep Better

  • Calmer Families

    Evidence and research based support such as understanding your baby’s brain development, confident baby handling, feeding your baby and having realistic expectations around infant sleep.

    Calm Family

  • Birth Trauma

    Has your birth experience left you feeling sad, anxious, upset, confused?

    I offer birth reflections, rewind sessions and support healing after baby loss.

    Feel Better

Testimonials

Some of my clients have said lovely things about my birth & parenting support

Birth Reflections

My birth experience was not entirely straightforward, and there were aspects of the aftercare that were traumatic and left a lasting impression on me just when I was learning how to be a mum for the first time. Talking to Katie about my experiences, and being allowed the time to...

Erika

Parenting

I just wanted to say thank you so much for today. Parenthood is difficult at the best of times, but to have someone talk to you about options, approaches and the psyche of a toddler is very helpful. The information you provided was so helpful to allow me to reflect...

Toddler Parent

Birth Doula

Choosing to have a doula was one of the best decisions we made for our family. We were fortunate enough to have two doulas, including Katie, leading up to and at the birth of our baby in late October. Katie has a wealth of knowledge about babies, breastfeeding, and birth;...

Alison Clasper

Birth Doula

After a fairly traumatic first birth, I was adamant I wanted to feel more prepared and relaxed second time around. We were lucky enough to have the support of two brilliant doulas, and I instantly felt connected and comfortable with Katie. Not only is she warm and caring, but she’s...

Lisa Durant

Postnatal Doula, Sleep Support

Katie provided me with invaluable emotional and practical support during a very challenging time with my unsettled newborn. She is incredibly warm and empathetic as well as knowledgeable.
Thank you, Katie for all you did for our family. x

Jessica Fisher

Sleep Support

After meeting many sleep consultants for my child’s sleep who sent me to various checkups for my child and implied many ways it’s my fault, finding Katie was a delight.

For starters, she gave me a peace of mind by explaining when children really do need medical attention and made...

Anna Panna

Sleep Support

We had a one on one phonecall with Katie about our baby’s sleep. Katie took the time to listen to how we are feeling and what we were looking to achieve with his sleep. She then explained where he is currently with his development which helped us to understand what...

Evlyn Shadlock

Birth Doula, Postnatal Doula

Katie came highly recommended through both of my sisters so we were delighted when she was available to support with our first baby. From the moment we met her, through the pregnancy, birth and during the first stages of parenthood Katie was an amazing support. Katie is incredibly knowledgeable and...

Victoria Manning

Birth Doula

Choosing to have a doula for my second pregnancy after a long difficult first birth and shortly after losing my mum was the best decision we made. We will always be grateful for Katie’s support throughout the pregnancy and on the day of delivery. Katie is so caring and warm...

Natalie Barker

Birth Doula, Postnatal Doula

Katie was my doula when I gave birth to my son in October 2012. When I think of Katie, the first word that comes into my mind is “patience.” It was my first pregnancy, and I spent two sleepless nights at the hospital to deliver the baby. The progress was...

New mum – SK