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?
I support 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. Perhaps you need time to sleep. Or shower. Or both. Or maybe you need guidance on healing. Or someone to listen to you. My aim is to ensure you feel feel held, supported and looked after through offerings including:
- Birth debriefing: listening to your experiences during labour and birth
- Support with breastfeeding
- Guidance with newborn life, such as sleeping arrangements
- Belly wrapping
- Techniques to support your pelvic floor, abdominal separation and breathing
- Recipes for nourishing postpartum meals and snacks
- 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.
I charge £70 per visit, or £200 for 3 visits.
My visits are around 90 minutes each. Pricing is based on around 15 minutes drive from N21. I also offer longer visits - please contact me for pricing.
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.”