Postnatal Visit

It is hard to know what to expect from labour and birth and the immediate postpartum. Sometimes we find ourselves in need of extra support. Having someone whom you can trust and who can support you with any questions you have can enable you to face into early parenting with confidence and piece of mind.

Some of the questions people ask include: Will I be physically and emotionally well? Will there have been circumstances in the birth that affect my capacity to parent the way I want? How does breastfeeding work? What can I expect surrounding my baby’s sleep? How can I carry my baby safely? What if my birth doesn’t go the way I want? What foods should I be eating? How can I make more milk?

Why me and what do I offer?

I am a recognised expert supporting new mothers both emotionally and physically in the postpartum period. I have supported hundreds of mothers and am a regular contributor to conferences, talks and radio shows on supporting yourself and your baby following birth. I am also one of the Journal.ie s parenting experts and I am frequently on the radio and in the media discussing people’s experiences of parenting and giving birth.

I am also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a breastfeeding counsellor and have been for the last fifteen years. I represent breastfeeding women at local regional and national level ensuring that breastfeeding is protected and that women receive adequate support from their health care professionals and their wider communities during this time. In February 2017 I made the case for improved breastfeeding support at an oral submission to the Joint Health Committee at the Oireachtas. In 2019 I joined the team looking to re implement Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Ireland. I also work closely with the Department of Health the HSE and HIQA on ensuring that the experiences new mothers have are listened to and constantly improved. In 2020 and 2024 I represented service users in the design, implementation and roll out of the HIQA National Maternity Experience Survey which focused heavily on the postnatal and breastfeeding experience people have in Ireland. The results of the survey are available here

In 2020 – 2022 I was involved in working with the HSE to ensure a unified postnatal record for Ireland, meaning that everyone who has had a baby will get the same standard and level of care. In 2023 and will lead to safer better postnatal care in the whole of Ireland. In 2021 – present I am working with HIQA on the National Bereavement Experience Survey. 

SINGLE POSTNATAL VISIT MAY ADDRESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:

  • Information and support for self care after your baby is born

  • Full birth story listening and debrief service

  • Homeopathic care for you and your new baby

  • Full referral service to mother and baby supports and networks near you for the next stage of your parenting

  • Information on safe sleep for your baby, carrying your baby and going out with your baby.

  • Information on nutrition to  nourish yourself after your birth and to keep yourself healthy  and well after giving birth and in early parenting.

  • Evidenced based information on early baby care and development.

  • Safe postnatal exercises for you based on postnatal yoga

  • Q and A on any aspect of early parenting for you and your partner if you have one

  • Light housework and shopping to enable you to fully enjoy your baby moon

  • Plus much more . . . . .

The charge for this service is €300 for a two hour session payable in advance. 

If you would like to book your postnatal package email me at hello@krysia.ie

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, 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 West Side: D24, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Firhouse, Blanchardstown, Saggart, Dalky.

Sandymount: No travel costs if within walking distance