About Me
Katerina “ Kathy” Reid-Shirley is a urogynaecology specialist nurse who brings both
professional expertise and personal experience to women's pelvic health.Clinical Expertise
• Urogynaecology Specialist Nurse, University Hospitals Birmingham Trust
• 20 years nursing experience: ICU, Emergency Medicine, Surgical Care, Women Health
• Specialist in pelvic floor disorders, prolapse, and urinary incontinence
• Advanced urodynamic training
• Pessary fitting and non-surgical prolapse management
Qualifications
• BSc Nursing
• Registered Midwife
• NMC Registered (UK Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
What I Do
I work within the NHS , specializing in women's pelvic health.
My days involve:
• Assessing women with prolapse, incontinence, and bladder conditions
• Performing urodynamic studies to diagnose bladder problems
• Fitting and managing pessaries for prolapse
• Teaching women about catheter care and self-management
• Working with doctors and physiotherapists to create personalized care plans.
Before specializing in urogynaecology five years ago, I worked in intensive care,
emergency medicine, and surgical nursing—experiences that taught me to see the whole person, not just the condition.
Why This Matters
When I say; I understand; I genuinely do, not just from textbooks,
but from living it.
I know what it is like to toilet-map before leaving the house. I know the emotional weight of fertility struggles. I know the relief of finding a treatment that works and the devastation when it does not. I know what it is like to advocate for yourself when you are exhausted and in pain.
That lived experience, combined with professional training, means I can offer both accurate medical information and genuine empathy.
That is what you will find here: evidence-based guidance delivered with compassion, because I have been where you are.
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