Postpartum Doula Support
Birth is a rite of passage. The days and weeks after a baby is born is a time for love, bonding and recovery - for the family and in particular the mother.
It is a time when your baby is exploring life outside of your womb - their first home. It is a time for you and your baby to get to know each other.
And you? It is a time for you to be held, supported and nourished after birthing your baby. Your body, mind and soul are going through an incredible transition - a metamorphosis.
This is often undervalued in our society, yet we don’t have to look very far to see its roots. In other times and in other places, this postpartum period of deep rest and healing was planned for and expected. Our grandmothers and ancestors were wise women.
We’re not supposed to do it alone.
So what do I offer?
A Postpartum Doula supports you through your recovery after birth, usually during the first 6 weeks. As a traditional postpartum doula and yoga teacher, my offerings are wide and very dependent on your needs. My aim is to ensure you feel feel held, supported and looked after through offerings including:
- Education on your physical and emotional experiences during labour and birth & ways to support your recovery
- Support with breastfeeding
- Guidance with newborn life, such as sleeping arrangements
- Belly wrapping
- Abdominal and foot massage using specific oils
- Techniques to support your pelvic floor, abdominal separation and breathing
- Recipes for nourishing postpartum meals and snacks
- Nourishing teas and herbs
- Local support and information via A Mother Space
And perhaps most importantly, a space where you are listened to and heard, and time to land after your baby is born.
My visits are around 90 minutes each. Pricing below is based on around 15 minutes drive from N21.
You can book individual visits or a postpartum package:
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1 hour planning session before 37 weeks
3 x visits in week 1
2 x visits in week 2
1 x visit in week 3
+ What's App support during this time + various resources£900
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1 hour planning session before 37 weeks
2 x visits in week 1
1 x visits in week 2
1 x visit in week 3
+ What's App support during this time + various resources£650
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1 hour planning session before 37 weeks
1 x visit in week 1
1 x visit in week 2
+ ongoing What's App support during this time + various resources£360
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£110-£130 depending on location
Recent Feedback
“Once our baby had arrived, we were so grateful for Ro’s wisdom and support - both over WhatsApp and in person. Her trademark warmth, calmness and pragmatism were such a welcome presence in our home. She brought delicious, nourishing and nutritious snacks on her visits, as well as lovely oils to promote rest and relaxation. At the risk of yet more clichés - Ro’s brilliant at what she does, and we can’t thank her enough for all her help, support and guidance.”
“Róisín’s support during our postpartum sessions was nothing short of transformative. She cared for me physically through gentle stretching, wrapping, massage, and monitoring my healing process. Her knowledge, compassion, and presence made all the difference in our experience, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone preparing for and navigating the postpartum journey.”