Experienced Doula Services

First Time Parents

Pregnant people need to prepare with their mind, their heart their soul and their body. However, preparation is most effective when it is combined with experienced support. Birth partners are most effective when a doula is there to remind them of what they learnt and to advise them how and when to best apply their knowledge.

A birth experience is a once in a lifetime event. A mother remembers how she gave birth forever. No one can guarantee birth outcomes, but an experienced doula can guarantee the best preparation possible. The value of that is priceless. Feeling good about your birth experience leads to more confident parenting and that in turn leads to better mental health for mother and baby. For first time parents everything is new and having continuity of care from a trusted professional can make a huge difference.

I offer two options for first time parents; a deluxe birth doula package and a standard package

Parents birthing again

 Mothers who have given birth before often hire a doula for their subsequent birth. Its not unusual at all! Often it is because their first experience was not what they hoped it would be and they would like for this subsequent birth to be different, more supported and more empowering. Or, its for exactly the opposite reason, and that is that their previous birth(s) went really well and they want to ensure the same experience again. This is especially true if they had a doula before and valued the experience and start to mothering. Sometimes with the need for a partner to take care of older children a doula is invaluable to parents birthing again, especially if there may have been challenges in the early postpartum.

I offer several doula packages for mothers birthing again. These include a deluxe package, two standard packages (one focused on antenatal support and the other on postnatal support), a VBAC package and a basic package.

Parents planning a VBAC

Planning a vaginal birth after a previous c birth requires a lot of support.

A doula is perfectly placed to provide that support to parents. Preparing for a VBAC is in some ways like preparing for a first birth.

Depending on the reason for the original c birth there may be a lot of things to talk about and let go of during the pregnancy and a doula provides a therapeutic space in which to do this and to hopefully let go of any residual fears or anxieties.

I offer two doula packages for parents planning a VBAC, click the link below to find out more.

Parents planning a caesarean

Parents who are planning a c birth also benefit from doula support before the birth of their baby, but in particular after their baby is born, especially if they do not have good familial support in Dublin. Some planned caesarean sections are actively selected and chosen, and others are advised by care providers and not necessarily what people expected or wanted.

Having a doula can help you come to terms with not having the birth options you had wanted or expected. Doulas are of course particularly helpful in the postnatal when breastfeeding and basic baby care can be more challenging following caesarean.

My caesarean section support meets you were you are and supports you to have the most holistic and empowered caesarean birth possible as well as ensuring you have maximum support for the early days of mothering with a new baby or bab(ies).

Lactation Consultancy Services

Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed a healthy full term baby and I know that the majority of mums in Ireland want to breastfeed, but I also know that something that looks so natural and so simple may need professional support and that many mums may not have had the support that they hoped for in the hospital after their baby was born.

Maybe you had an unexpected c birth and things were difficult in those first early days? Maybe your baby did not gain their birth weight within two weeks and you have been advised to keep topping up?

Whatever the reason I am here to help you. When breastfeeding starts to work out again it can be a great feeling, so lets see if we can work together to help you reach your breastfeeding goals!

The Power Hour Doula Support

The Power Hour is a one to one Doula Support Hour with Dr. Krysia Lynch, one of Ireland’s leading doulas, birth advocates and Doula Trainer. its available when you need it and for WHATEVER you need it for.

  • Do you have questions about your labour and birth?

  • Do you have questions about your birth preferences?

  • Do you feel you are being forced into an induction?

  • Are you concerned that you are not being listened to at your appointments?

  • Would you like more evidenced based information?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then maybe the power hour is for you?