About me
I'm a self confessed birth nerd!
Steph Flynn
(BA Hons Midwifery & KGH Hypnobirthing, Breastfeeding Counsellor)
Hello, I'm Steph! I’m the founder of Birth Nerd, mum to Lucas, Isaac and Oliver and married to my wonderful and very patient husband Rory. We live in Shrewsbury, and exploring the beauty of the Shropshire countryside is one of our favourite things to do together.
To go back to the very beginning, my love for all things birthing came long before I started my midwifery degree. I come from a family with a strong history in both nursing and midwifery.
From a very young age, I remember thinking
"Wow, a woman's body can do that!!".
My passion for 'birth' was ignited and it has only grown stronger.
Throughout my time as a midwife, I learnt and witnessed that women who had a solid understanding of their birthing body during pregnancy and birth, who knew they had options and choices, who had learnt what labour and birth can look and feel like in all of its various forms and consolidated it all, went onto have a powerful positive birthing experience.
My Journey
I trained as a midwife before leaving in 2018 to follow my heart and intuition in antenatal education, hypnobirthing and birth doula. This is where my heart and passion truly belongs and without sounding cheesy I feel like it is my calling. The word 'midwife' means being with woman and this is what I can do now! Without the barriers, red tape and politics.
I can now be at women's sides. Holding space, providing continuity, advocating and truly having the time to listen to their concerns, wants and needs.
I want to provide positive, realistic and non-judgemental antenatal classes for a confident and informed birth experience.
I’m an experienced certified Katharine Graves hypnobirthing teacher and Yes Mum Birth Project affiliated teacher. This, combined with the experience and skills acquired during my time as a midwife, has given me a solid understanding of the birthing process and the maternity system. I know exactly what it takes to help you on your own positive birth journey.
Steph x
