welcome

here’s a bit of information about me, Emily and the team that work with me.

hello from emily

As an accredited birth and postnatal doula, doula coach, hypnobirthing teacher and trainer, I am deeply passionate about changing the narrative around birth (in a world where there is so much fear and misinformation) and cultivating positive experiences.

Through my work with parents, I love to share my knowledge, tools and practical tips to support them to feel calm, prepared and empowered in their decision making as they journey towards this most transformational time.

As a doula coach and Hypnobirthing Practitioner Trainer, I nurture ideas and celebrate the unique qualities that everyone brings to this really special work.

Through my work I have seen how positive birth and postnatal experiences really do have an impact that last a lifetime.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a blue patterned blouse and white pants, is sitting cross-legged on a wicker cushion. She is smiling and holding a model of a human pelvis. The background features wooden paneling and a white shelf with a green vase and flowers.

Antenatal & hypnobirthing Course facilitators

Emily Bray

FOUNDER | FACILITATOR
Emily is a doula, doula coach, and hypnobirthing teacher trainer who loves supportive parents through life’s most transformative journey. With deep passion and care, she shares knowledge, tools, and practical tips to help parents feel calm, confident, and empowered, creating positive birth and postnatal experiences that can shape a lifetime.
Svenja Walther

INFANT FEEDING COACH

Svenja is a German mama of one and a passionate postnatal doula and Infant Feeding Coach. Drawing on her experience on the postnatal ward and as a breastfeeding Peer Supporter, she loves helping parents feel confident, nurtured, and truly cared for, offering calm, compassionate guidance through the early stages of parenthood and infant feeding.
Melanie Allcott

REFLEXOLOGIST

Melanie joins the course to share her wealth of knowledge around the benefits of Reflexology in pregnancy, during labour and in the postpartum. Those pregnant can sit back and enjoy a foot massage, given by their birth partner and guided by Melanie.

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Support For Parents

I offer a range of antenatal classes to suit your budget, time and the journey you are on. Please reach out for tailored birth trauma support.

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Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training

I run the Mama Serene programme and can train you to become an Independent Hypnobirthing Practitioner, with both online and in-person courses.

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motherhood, coffee and living by the sea

I was born in Cornwall, moved away to pursue a career working in the arts and when I discovered doula work, I navigated my way back to Cornwall, to the sea, where I am at my happiest. I live in Falmouth with my partner and our two children.

My own motherhood journey has reaffirmed how important it is to have support and that investing in ourselves and our own wellbeing really can help us be the parents we want to be. As the well known phrase goes, you cannot pour from an empty cup. That’s so true isn’t it? Being a mother to my energetic and curious little ones has helped me slow down and discover the world through their eyes. As a family we enjoy exploring the outdoors, baking and popping into a local cafe for cake and of course a strong, hot coffee.

With thanks to my wonderful clients for letting me share their images - photo credit: John Hersey

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MY TRAINING & Experience

Birth and Postnatal Doula Training Course
BirthBliss Academy (2017)

Independent Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training
MamaSerene (2019) (Took over ownership in 2025)

Postnatal Recovery Massage
Sophie Messager (2019)

Three Step Rewind Training
Dani Diosi (MamaSerene) (2021)

LGBTQ+ Competency In Birth and Beyond
AJ Silver, The Queer Birth Club (2021)

Confidence with Multiples Workshop
Michelle Weeks (Doula Shell) (2023)

Doula Breastfeeding Update Training
Kathryn Stagg IBCLC & Miriam Fenn IBCLC (2023)

BirthBliss Academy Doula Coach
2021 to present

THE PILLARS OF MY WORK

CULTIVATING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES

Through knowledge sharing and gaining practical tools and tips, together we can build the foundations for a positive parenting journey.

UNWAVERING SUPPORT

Whether you have a question, a worry or need some evidence based, trusted information, you know you can always reach out to me.

BUILDING YOUR VILLAGE

Friendships made through pregnancy can be so comforting. I also share services that will help you build your village with an holistic approach to mind and body.