Postpartum Care and Support

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What is a postpartum doula?

These compassionate individuals offer support beyond childbirth, focusing on the well-being of both the mother and the newborn.

These services encompass maternal care, including emotional support, advice on postpartum health and recovery, and breast feeding support. Doulas also assist with newborn care, including tasks like bathing, changing, feeding, and providing comfort.

They work to facilitate a smoother transition for the new family. This can include lending a helping hand with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping. They also ensure that mothers have opportunities for undisturbed rest while keeping a watchful eye on the baby's well-being. If specific concerns or health-related issues arise, timely referrals to trusted professionals will be provided.

Services

  • In-Home Support

    In-home care, tailored to your requirements. From birth and extending up to three months, depending on your needs and preferences.

  • Pre-Due Date Meeting

    Discuss your preferences, expectations, and any specific requests you may have with your doula before your due date

  • On-call Availability

    Your doula will be on-call and ready to begin her services within 48 hours of birth. This on-call status starts two weeks before your due date.

  • Customized Packages

    A customized support package that aligns with your unique needs and circumstances. Choose the number of hours per day or the frequency of visits to ensure support is tailored to your individual requirements.

Pricing

  • Custom Packages

    Tailored to your needs, prices depend on what services you require and for what length of time.

    Introductory Offers are available and all packages come with unlimited text and phone support.

    We offer free consultations. Get in touch so we can talk you through the various options and work out a package and price that's best for you.

  • Per Hour

    For those not requiring a full package we offer services priced at €25 per hour. This could, for example, be suitable for a new mom who needs support with baby care such as feeding, soothing, bathing, etc.

Contact Emma

If you would like to book a free consultation, request a quote, or simply need more information send us an email:

About Me

My name is Emma and I'm a birth and postpartum doula from Galway, with over twenty years experience working with children and families. After having my own two children I realized how important it is for new mums and families to have emotional, physical, practical, and non-judgemental support during this precious time.

This passion for supporting new mums and partners lead me to become a birth and postpartum doula to help offer this service to families.

I aim to ensure that the transition and the wellbeing of both parents, families and the newborn are as smooth and enjoyable as possible. With a deep understanding of the doula role I aim to enhance the birth and postnatal experience and offer valuable assistance during this period.