What is a Doula?

The word doula in ancient greek means woman servant.  The role of a birth doula is to support a woman during pregnancy, labour and birth on an emotional, physical, informational and in many ways a spiritual level during this sacred rite of passage.  Holding space while providing support, on whatever level is needed, is key for a woman to feel safe, undisturbed and protected as she drops into herself.  This facilitates her connecting and listening to her own instincts and body wisdom.

What about my birth partner?

Dads or birth partners can often feel worried that they will be excluded if a woman seeks the services of a doula.  The role of the doula is primarily to support the woman, however they also provide support and champion the birth partner to give them confidence in supporting the woman.   It also allows them to take a break if needed to eat or rest and ensure Mom gets continual one to one support.

Birth Doula Package – €900

  • After an initial visit to chat and ensure that we are the right fit for each other, if you choose to book me, I do two in person visits, sometimes more it depends on the client (I am flexible with this, there isn’t an extra fee.  If I feel we need to meet more we will).  Here we go through any questions, birth preferences and get to know each other more and it includes me meeting your birth partner if you have one.
  • Support from when you decide to book me – over the phone, text, email.  This includes any questions, emotional support, evidence based information.
  • I am on-call 24/7 from two weeks before your expected due date until baby is born.  When labour commences I come to support you from whenever you feel you need it and remain with you from active labour until baby arrives.
  • Use of a La Bassine Maxi Professional Birth Pool (additional charge of €20 for a liner)
  • Following the birth I stay to support you at least two hours.  I can assist with establishing breast feeding if that is your preference.
  • I do one post natal visit after you and baby are home.  Usually within the first week.  This is to debrief the birth with you and provide you with emotional and informational support.
  • I offer antenatal workshops – GentleBirth.  The doula fee is €850 if you book a GentleBirth workshop with me.  (If you have health insurance you may be entitled to money towards your antenatal workshop).