Doula na mara Galway Birth Services

15/10/2021

Thinking of all of those that have lost a baby or babies and those who will never be seen as parents because their babies didn't make it. I see you and I am here.

27/08/2021

While we have not been very active here on social media we are all very active in our Doula work.

We are a collective of birth and post birth Doulas covering a very large area from Donegal to Clare, bringing in Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon. Our role is to support you on the journey you choose however that looks. We will provide evidence based information and empower you along the way.

To learn more about us and all our work as birth Doulas, be it for a hospital or home birth, and our in home and virtual post birth support see http://www.westcoastdoulas.ie/ Feel free to email or DM us here too.
Aine, Ann, Bairbre, Mairead, Michelle and Tara. 💙

30/06/2020

I am asking my friends to please sign and share this so we can get back to doing what women need us to do.
Thanks.

Birth Doulas must be granted access to support their clients in Irish Maternity hospitals.

30/06/2020

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCJoVZH1pc/?igshid=10cba4vdz96hb
Doulas are no visitors. We are professionally trained birth support workers. Please sign and share.

22/06/2020

This is exactly how I felt at my last birth!

14/03/2020

To help you through this uncertain time, .ie & it's members have come together to offer a Virtual Doula Service for pregnant people & those in their postpartum period.

The aim of this service is to allow you to access doula supportregardless of your location, financial situation or health condition.
As doulas, who are non-medical birth & postpartum professionals, we will not be providing any medical advice or replacing any medical or antenatal services
deemed necessary for you.
We are currently working on our on-line booking service. However, in the meantime, feel free to drop us a DM & we'll be back in touch as soon as we can.

11/03/2020

Love these ladies! They support and inspire me every day.

We love our meet ups and today was no different. Being part of West Coast Doulas means we are there to not just support you but also support each other. This is our Doula village.

Of course we have lots of chit chat, catching up on what's happening in each other's lives. We then enjoy hearing about how we're all getting on with our clients.

It was exciting to hear about all the births that the birth Doulas were honoured to be part of including twins and a home birth.

Talking through how the postpartum Doulas are supporting clients post birth is important too and seeing if there is more we can do for each other and you.

The morning always goes too fast with a quick photo at the end.
Doula Association of Ireland

05/01/2020

It is quite common to wonder if your baby is truly drinking enough milk at the breast. It’s nearly impossible to measure the milk, because it can’t be seen. So, how do you tell if your baby is getting enough? This is a great infographic with everything you need to know.

Click here for more info on how to know whether your baby is getting enough milk —> bit.ly/2IzG4lC

05/01/2020

From the article...
"Get louder, get bigger and surround yourself with extraordinary love when choosing your birth team. It might be the first time you’ve ever done such a thing, but I promise it won’t be the last."

Doula Domino Kirke on why your birth providers are so important, and how to choose them wisely.

19/08/2019

Try to listen to your body when in labour and avoid the bed unless absolutely necessary.

Midwife slams practice of making women give birth on their backs in bed.

09/05/2019

So excited to be in this month's Galway Now magazine with my fabulous doula family!

12/04/2019

Baby Bonding Course, Naduir, Furbo Wednesdays 11.00 to 12.30 6-week course for parents and carers 1 May to 12 June (one week break on the 22 May) Course Cost: €85. Payment in full due by start of course. To register for this course, please complete this form and pay €20 deposit to hold your plac...