Mamogs Postpartum Doula

Supporting mum, baby & the family unit in the days, weeks and months after the arrival of your baby. Providing practical, Informative & emotional support. Making the difference between surviving and enjoying the journey through parenthood with your baby. 

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What is a Postpartum Doula?

 A doula is a trained and qualified professional who provides emotional, physical, and informative support to new and expectant parents before, during, and after birth, adoption, and surrogacy.  Your Doula will help you as a family with the adjustment to this new life and is aware of all your needs. A Doula offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, and emotional & physical recovery from childbirth along with practical support and other issues related to the postpartum period. A postpartum Doula will be by your side working with you at your pace.

Giving birth and becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest experiences and bringing baby home can be met with excitement, joy and possibly a little trepidation. This new road can take time to get used to.

Tasks that you never thought about before or
took for granted like cooking, eating, bathing, and sleeping now may seem nonexistent and you may wonder when will normality return.   

Having good support surrounding you can make all the difference. Let me be your strength, allow me to wrap you in cotton wool and guide you safely to the other side. A Doula is also a wonderful support for families welcoming their baby through surrogacy or adoption. The transition into parenthood or extending your family is the same. Caring for your baby is full time and having support in your home, with your parenting choices respected and bouncing off a non-judgmental ear can make all the difference on your parenting journey.

A Postpartum Doula Do’s

  • Tips on baby care, soothing baby, winding, feeding positions and techniques

  • Care of baby while mum rests, showers, etc.

  • Prep or cook meals in your home

  • Laundry and organisation of baby items

  • light household tasks

  • Interaction and play with older siblings

  • Babywearing, sling demonstration

  • Tips for bonding for other family members

  • Provide evidence based information

  • A listening ear, and reassurance on what is ‘normal’

  • Peer support in breastfeeding

  • Support with combination feeding and formula feeding

  • Non judgmental support for mum, dad and family unit

A Postnatal Doula Don’ts

  • Take over the care of the baby
  • Give medical advice or perform clinical/ medical tasks
  • Become a cleaner

 

 “The true doula magic that Michelle weaved was giving us the confidence to trust our instincts as first-time parents. Our last day with Michelle felt like a graduation! She had equipped us with the confidence that we could do it! I couldn’t recommend Michelle more to any parents-to-be themselves or to friends wondering what to get expecting parents!”

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Packages tailored to your own needs

Have a package designed around you and your family’s needs. Arrange a call today to learn how I can support you on this journey. You can also book a consultation where we can discuss in detail what supports you anticipate. We can discuss a plan that works for you and your family. It is never too early to book your Doula, it is advised you book no later than the 25 – 30 week mark leaving you confident in the support you have secured. If you decide after your baby has arrived that you would like Doula support do still get in contact, reaching out is the first step and we can still aim to put a plan in place.  

For those adopting and planning for support, you can also arrange a call or consultation session. These can be arranged in your home, or over zoom. Just send me an email, message or call and we will fix a date and time that works for us all.

 

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Online Parental Guidance and support sessions are also available

You can now access support no matter where in the world you live.

Areas of cover for in-home support

Michelle covers Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal, North Mayo, and Roscommon, for in-home support. Online and phone calls covering worldwide.

Gift Vouchers. 

They make a great gift, and beet having way too many outfits or products for your baby. Ask your family and friends to purchase a gift voucher for Doula support, online or contact me. You can add vouchers together and book the days and times that suit you. You can also use vouchers for any of my services including parenting classes and baby massage classes. 

See Gift Vouchers to purchase on line. No lower or upper limit on amount purchased. Vouchers can be used for any of my services.

 

 

Fees

In-home Doula support €30 per hour with a minimum of three hours session. Packages are tailored to suit you, and your family’s needs. A minimum of 12 hours to secure a contract is needed, with no maximum limit. It is advised to book early to secure the days and times you want and to avoid disappointment. Single sessions are also available, on request.     

T&C apply

Some insurance companies may offer Doula cover or post-birth support in their packages. Do check with me if I can add this to your package.                          

Travel fee may apply