All of your life, you’ve been told that birth is something to fear, that our bodies are unreliable or fail. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Birth is a rite of passage, and you can approach it feeling empowered - it’s not just a medical event to grit your teeth and “get through.”
Rooted in the warmth and safety of Held by the Hearth, I support women and all those preparing for birth to quiet the overwhelm, trust their bodies, reclaim their power, and approach birth with confidence and clarity — however it unfolds.
How I help
Heart-led and evidence-based, I offer holistic antenatal education with hypnobirthing techniques. You’ll gain practical tools to work with your body, not against it, and I’ll help you navigate the maternity system with confidence and steadiness, so you feel informed, prepared, and empowered. No conveyor belt birth education or tick-box exercises — I strip birth prep back to what truly matters. My interactive sessions spark real, honest conversations, with some laughs and a good brew. You’ll gain clear knowledge of your rights, your options, and how birth actually works, all without the overwhelm.
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS, OWN YOUR CHOICES
Knowledge is power. I help you understand your body, your options, your rights, and the maternity system so you can make confident decisions that are right for you and your baby. You and your birth partner will leave feeling informed, empowered, and ready to advocate for what truly matters to you.
TOOLS THAT SUPPORT YOU, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Birth and early parenthood bring surprises—but with the right strategies and preparation, you’ll feel ready to handle whatever comes your way. I provide practical techniques and tools and signpost you to resources, which will support you throughout your journey.
MEETING YOU, EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE
You are seen, heard, and held. No rushing, no dismissal. Birth is transformative, and you deserve a supportive presence who meets you exactly where you are—without judgment, pressure, or expectation.
If you've ever thought...
'When the hell am I supposed to fit in birth prep?'
'I'm sick of feeling rushed and unheard'
​'I wish I felt calmer and not terrified about birth'
'Surely there's more to it than just going with the flow?'
'How do I know I'm making the right decisions for me and my baby?"
MY STORY
The Journey That Brought Me Here
Hi, I’m Sam — a nurse, mum of two boys, and birth nerd based in West Cumbria.
Like many women, I grew up surrounded by negative birth stories — stories of births that felt traumatic, out of control, and frightening. So when I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted something different. I wanted to feel calm. In control. Capable.
When I planned on taking a hypnobirthing course, I got the eye rolls. But as a former catastrophiser and perfectionist, I just wanted tools to help me relax and trust my body.
The course blew my mind. It completely reshaped how I viewed birth.
I went on to have an incredibly intense but positive physiological hospital birth. During my second pregnancy, I fell deep down the birth rabbit hole and planned a home birth: twinkly lights, birth pool, my husband and midwives by my side. But my baby and body had other plans. My labour built steadily throughout the day. Then within half an hour of my husband arriving home, everything dialled up to 100. My arms were draped over the bath, knees on the mat — I birthed my son into my husband’s hands. Some people describe that story as chaotic. To me, it was perfect. I felt powerful.
So what did both my births have in common? I felt safe.
Birth isn’t about how it looks on paper. It’s about how you feel at your core.
I left my nursing role and trained as a hypnobirthing instructor. My years working in A&E and Occupational Health gave me a deep understanding of hospital systems, risk, and how policies are applied in practice. I’ve seen how quickly individuality can be lost in busy clinical settings — and how powerful it is when someone feels confident enough to ask questions and make informed choices. I now use that knowledge to help families navigate maternity care feeling calm and ready to meet birth as it unfolds.
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When I’m not running birth preparation sessions (or unexpectedly birthing children in bathrooms), you’ll find me outdoors with my family, drinking good coffee, or singing along to Fleetwood Mac. If you want to feel held, supported and informed — if you want a good laugh, maybe a good cry, and someone firmly in your corner — you’re in the right place.