A mother's experience, a doula's calling
Why I support families in Cork, and the training behind it.
My story
I'm Deirdre, a mum of two and a certified birth and postpartum doula. I got interested in doula work following my own personal postpartum experiences. It was difficult to find consistent, expert, evidence-based advice.
Whether it's meeting you and your birth partner at home to talk through your birth plan, supporting you through the fourth trimester, or teaching you to massage your baby, everything is tailored to your family: practical, emotional and physical support, no judgement attached. Doula support is entirely non-medical — I work alongside your healthcare team, not instead of it, and my nursing background simply informs the care I bring.
- Certified Birth Doula (trained with Jen Crawford)
- Certified Postpartum Doula (DoulaCare Academy)
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)
- Garda vetted & fully insured
- GDPR compliant
- Paediatric First Aid & Children's First trained
- BLS (CPR) certified
- Paediatric & General Nurse (background, non-medical doula role)
