Doula Services

I am a DONA trained birth and post partum doula, offering services to clients based in Dublin, parts of Kildare, Wicklow and Meath

As a post partum doula I offer support in your home in the early days, weeks and months following the birth of your baby. The support I offer is non-judgemental, evidenced based care. 

As every family has different needs, the support I offer each family is tailored to them specifically however  this is a list to give you an idea of some of the ways I can support you 

1. Emotional support, when you have a baby although it can be a wonderful time, it can also be a rollercoaster of emotions and I am there to listen and support you

2. Light household chores, including tidying kitchen, laundry etc

3. Baby care, helping with bathing, feeding, changing baby

4. Feeding support: supporting you with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, chestfeeding, combi feeding etc

5. Babywearing advice and information: as a Certified Trageschule babywearing consultant I can teach you how to use a sling/carrier you have or alternatively I can bring lots of slings with me and help you find a sling/carrier that really works for you

6. Talking baby for a walk

7. Support with older siblings

8. Caring for baby while you sleep, shower etc

9. Night support: I care for your baby overnight in your home, while you sleep. If your baby is breastfed/chestfed I can take the baby to you for feeding and then settle the baby afterwards. At night I stay awake so that you have full confidence your baby is being looked after

10. Cooking: its so important to ensure that you are getting well fed during the post partum period and I absolutely love to cook for my clients, filling fridges and freezers with meals and snacks I make in your home makes my heart sing! I have lots of recipes l can suggest but can also use your own recipes

11. Attending appointments with you: following the birth of your baby you may have medical appointments for yourself or baby and would like some support along with you

I have worked with many families since I trained as a Doula back in 2013 and have lots of experience with twins and triplets, babies with additional needs and premature babies. Some people book as little as one post partum doula session others book many hundreds of hours of support, if you would like to ask any questions or to book my services please contact me at info@snugglebugs.ie or by text to 0879981367 and we can arrange to chat