About
Hi, I’m Deirdre and I am a qualified Birth Doula based in Co. Donegal, Ireland. I provide parents with information as well as physical and emotional support during labour to help them feel confident and safe, which enables them to feel less afraid about their birth experience
Birthing and Bonding Education
Birthing Education
These sessions are aimed at helping you to understand the birthing process, working on coping techniques with your birth partner, and shortening your labour. They are usually tailored to individual needs, for example if your baby’s breech. These classes form part of our meetings when you hire me as your Birth Doula.
Breastfeeding Education
Doula Dee’s Antenatal Breastfeeding Class doesn’t cover the ‘benefits of breastfeeding’. What it does cover though is the practicalities of life with a newborn. We talk about normal newborn behaviour, how to get more sleep, how often babies feed, nappy output. We cover breastfeeding positions, latch and attachment, how to know they’re getting enough, and what to do when it’s all going wrong. Because there may be days you feel that way. Real life, Real practical information. Book Here.
Babywearing Education
Slings offer increased physical contact between the child and their caregiver which in turn increases the bonding experience. Babies who are carried in a sling tend to sleep better at night. There are also many practical benefits such as, being able to move about the house while baby is happily secured to your chest, easier shopping trips, off road walks are easily accessible, and better posture is experienced by the wearer as they don’t have to carry the child on their hip, or in the car seat which is only going to get heavier.
Book your Birthing or Bonding Education Here
What are the details of your meet ups?
Park Walk! Monday mornings, 10am, Letterkenny Town Park.
Cuidiu Breastfeeding Support Group
Thursdays 12pm – 2pm; The Happy Camper Cafe, Cooneys, Letterkenny
Who is this for?
Anyone who has an interest in breastfeeding! Pregnant women are welcomed warmly, and lots of tips and tricks passed on. This group runs right through the holidays so jump in at any time.
Babywearing Ireland
Monthly Sling Meet
First Friday of the Month, Alternating between Letterkenny and Stranorlor, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Upcoming dates and venues:
Friday 3rd November: The Letterkenny Community Centre
Friday 1st December: The Base, Stranorlor
Who is this for?
Anyone with an interest in carrying their child with their hands free! Wide range of carriers available for rent. €10 for one month.
Doula Dee’s Continuing Education
Conferences, Training and Seminars attended:
2010 – 2012 Cuidiu Breastfeeding Counsellor (10 full Days over 18 Months, led by IBCLC’S)
2015 Cuidiu Train the Trainer Ante-Natal Breastfeeding Course
2015 Health Service Executive 2 Day Breastfeeding Course with Lorraine O’Hagan IBCLC
2015 Nicola O’Byrne IBCLL Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding Seminar
2016 Slingababy Training School Babywearing Consultant Course
2016 Birth Know How Birth Doula Course
2016 La Leche League Health Professional Seminar
2016 Midwifery Today 3 Day Conference, Strasbourg
2016 Rebozo Workshop One Day Workshop, Strasbourg
’12-‘16 Cuidiu Conference Annual Two Day Conference
’14-’16 Le Leche League Conference Annual Two Day Conference
’12-’17 Cuidiu Continuing Educational training days in Breastfeeding Support
April 2017 Dancing For Birth Instructor Training, Zurich
