My prenatal doula package is designed to offer consistent support, education and information from the time you book me to the time you have your baby, and includes a free postnatal visit from an IBCLC (Lactation Consultant).
I am a leading source of information and support and have been active in the Irish media drawing attention to the needs of pregnant people at this time.
I am also a Pregnancy Yoga teacher and I will help you stay focused fit healthy prepared and empowered for your birth what ever the circumstances.
First time Parent Birth Mentoring Package
My first time parent Birth Mentoring and Birth Coaching Service is designed for people looking for support guidance and information form a trusted source all the way through their pregnancy.
Our maternity service is highly fragmented and often pregnant people find that they do not get to see the same person at each visit. Having an antenatal doula or a birth mentor enables you to have one person always there for your all the way through your pregnancy. My birth mentoring service enables you to feel confident in your birth preparation, and also to feel empowered ready for your parenting journey.
My service includes:
- A free consultation on the phone to decide whether I am a good match for you and your partner(if you have one).
- Four antenatal sessions to discuss your needs in labour and to help you draw up your birth preferences and to focus on birth preparation. These may be done in the comfort of your home or depending on government guidelines online.
Topics covered in these sessions include
- How to support early labour at home
- Proven Pain coping and breathing techniques for early labour
- How to recognize labour is becoming active
- How to create a toolbox of physical support items you might use during early and active labour
- When to go to the hospital
- How to advocate for your partner
- How to understand information on the benefits and risks of procedures and interventions
- Looking at the evidence base surrounding birth interventions and knowing how to avoid unnecessary routine interventions
- How to best manage an induction
- How to create an effective birth preference sheet
- Effective massage and affirmation techniques
- Looking at the transformative nature of birth and preparing to become parents.
- Exploring the time line of birth and how we move through from early labour to active labour to birthing our babies and our placenta,
- Creating and using your own visualisation tools
- Exploring strategies to cope with the intensity and sensations of labour and birth. including physical, emotional and visualisation strategies and finding your individual inherent coping skills
- Examining anxieties and fears
- Understanding what pharmacological pain medications are available during labour in a hospital setting,
- Exploring how to work with midwives and other staff you may meet on your journey,
- Identifying what happens to your body and your baby as you move through labour and birth
- Ensuring you are prepared for a cesarean birth should one occur.
Antenatal sessions last approximately two hours.
- Phone and email Support from time of booking to birth to discuss and issues or queries you might have about your pregnancy and labour
- Two zoom calls of 45 minutes each to discuss your needs and questions as labour comes closer. Extra zoom calls can be added at €125 each.
- One postnatal visit online or phone consultation valued at €300 as part of the package to ensure that any issues associated with breastfeeding or sleep can be answered and also to address any questions you might have about your birth and how you are feeling.
The charge for this service is €1350, of which a non-refundable €750 deposit is due at booking. The remaining balance of €500 is due at the first antenatal session. All fees to be paid by 36 weeks. To book, please contact me at hello@krysia.ie
Birthing Again Birth Mentoring Package
My Birthing again Birth Mentoring Package is a highly economical offering designed to offer birth coaching and support to parents who have already had a baby and would like the support of a consistent trusted individual during the antenatal period, helping them to identify their own supports and strengths. Some parents look for support because they have had a previous difficult experience and want to ensure that they are better prepared and supported this time. Alternatively, many of my clients choose antenatal doula support because they had a wonderful experience the previous time round and they want this experience to be equally as empowering.
The birthing again package includes:
- A free consultation on the phone to decide whether I am a good match for you and your partner (if you have one).
- Email and phone support offering you guidance and support during your entire pregnancy
- Two check in zoom sessions of 45 minutes each, usually taken towards the end of your pregnancy. Extra zoom sessions can be added at €125 each.
- Two bespoke tailor made antenatal visits in your own home to discuss your needs in labour and to help you draw up your birth preferences and to focus on birth preparation. Topics covered will include some of the following depending on your needs:
- How to support early labour at home
- Proven Pain coping and breathing techniques for early labour
- How to recognize labour is becoming active
- How to create a toolbox of physical support items you might use during early and active labour
- When to go to the hospital
- How to advocate for your partner
- How to understand information on the benefits and risks of procedures and interventions
- How to avoid unnecessary routine interventions
- How to best manage an induction
- How to create an effective birth preference sheet
- Strategies to cope with the unexpected such as a c birth
- Effective massage and affirmation techniques
- Exploring birth as a rite of passage
- Exploring the time line of birth and how we move through from early labour to birthing the placenta and what this looks and feels like
- Creating and using your own visualisation tools and pain coping mechanisms for both physical and emotional support
- Looking at residual fears from previous births
- De briefing previous experiences
- Building a tool kit for this birth
- Preparing for a VBAC
Antenatal sessions last approximately two hours each.
In addition this package has:
- One free postnatal visit valued at €300 to support you in the early days at home with breastfeeding infant sleeping and early baby care.
The charge for this service is €850, of which a non-refundable €550 deposit is due at booking. The remaining balance of €300 is due at the first antenatal session. All payments to be cleared by 36 weeks. For more information and to discuss your needs please email me at hello@krysia.ie
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
Any visits to your home incur a transportation cost.
Transport costs per visit €15 – €25 per visit extra depending on where you live.
City Centre €15
North side D1, 3, South Side D2, 4, Ringsend, Irishtown, Ranelgh, Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Booterstown,
Outer Central €20
North Side D5, D7, 9, 11, 13, Cabra, Raheny, Clontarf South Side Blackrock, D8, 10, 12, 14, 16, Harold’s Cross, Milltown, Terenure, Templeogue, Stillorgan, Leopardstown Balinteer, Dundrum, Sandyford, Dun Laoghoire. Stepaside, Monkstown, Glenageary, Foxrock.
Greater Dublin Area €25
North Side D15, Malahide, Sutton, Howth South Side: D18, Rathfarnham, Shankhill, Bray, Killiney, Sallynoggin, Greystones Dalky. West Side: D24, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Firhouse, Blanchardstown, Saggart
Sandymount: No Charge if within walking distance
