Doula Donna

31/03/2025

How did this storyline make you feel?? We need improve Irish maternity care 😞

30/10/2024

We have got this.

You have got this.

Your baby has definitely got this.

You can birth your baby your way, whatever way that might be.

Please feel free to DM for support

29/10/2024

St. Lukes Kilkenny latest figures.

August 2024 58.8% of first time Mother’s had a c-birth.

51.6% of first time Mother’s have had a section this year to date.

My last client had her baby in St. Luke’s, she was very well informed with evidence based research. She had a detailed birth plan. She had a doula with her during appointments and birth. I can’t help wonder if things could have been different for her if this wasn’t the case. And it shouldn’t have to be the case.

Please be informed and reach out if I can help.

28/10/2024

Most recent figures from Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, July 2024.

Rate of c-section for first time m**s is 53%. Over half of women had a c-birth.

WHO recommends a 10-15% c-section rate, anything above this shows overuse of the procedure. A major abdominal surgery.

We have a serious problem.

We are letting our women, babies and families down.

Am I against c-section, absolutely not. I required one on my son and it saved him.

Do I think that 53% need a c-section, absolutely not.

If it is your choice, brilliant.

But it’s not a choice for many.

What do you think? What do we need to do?

14/10/2024

Continuing my education with

20/11/2023

Research included data from trials at Cork University Maternity Hospital

17/11/2023

13/11/2023

Just shocking!!

More than 40% of women who gave birth in eight Irish hospitals have had a caesarean section, sparking concern that the procedure is becoming the 'accepted norm'

05/11/2023

I have had a lot of new followers on my page so I just want to say welcome and please feel free to contact me if I can be of any support ❤️

04/11/2023

Doula Donna & Doting M**s coffee morning.

Coffee, chats and support for m**s and m**s to be. All welcome and kiddies welcome.

See you then x

03/11/2023

Absolutely 👍

Let’s talk about pregnancy and birth affirmations. Short and inspiring statements help reinforce a positive mindset and bring about confidence within yourself, when a matching emotion creates a positive physical response in your body. It is the body sense empowering the words that gives you the power to get through each moment. Through breath and movement we bring our affirmations into our body memory.

What are your favorite affirmations?

03/11/2023

My top tip for fertility treatment - Manifesting!

One of my favorite quotes is
‘What follows I am will always come looking for you’ Joel Osteen.

Your healthcare provider will have the medical side of things covered. You concentrate on the emotional and spiritual side of this journey.

I know that it’s scary to believe that this will work as you are terrified of the fall if it doesn’t….but trust me, you will fall just the same anyway. So give yourself every chance with positive beliefs ❤️

DM me for any support on your journey x