Birthing and Bonding
I am a big fan of the saying "Watch your baby not the clock"...or the app, or even the book! But sometimes its just nice to read up on WHY your baby wants/needs to feed so often, WHEN is the best time to start solids, and HOW am I ever going to get any sleep?!… Continue reading Baby Book Club!
Here is some information on Bottle Feeding. The video I am sharing is useful no matter what you have in the bottle, and it can also help with introducing a bottle to a primarily breastfed baby. I will also share some links to bottles and pumps that come recommended from other parents. I intend to… Continue reading Bottle Feeding
I'm going to keep adding ideas to this page for things to get for Christmas! If something says that it doesn't deliver to Ireland and you are lucky enough to live in Donegal, Strabane or Monaghan, you are able to avail of The Postal Store's services. This might also help reduce postage costs. Click on… Continue reading Xmas!
Hi! You wanted a practical guide to using cloth nappies, so here it is! There is also some tips and tricks in there too, and maybe some info that may sway your other halves if that's where you're having trouble. Watch the video down the page to see how they work! I discovered cloth nappies… Continue reading Cloth Nappies!
Here's a short montage of pictures that were sent in to me, and if you continue reading below are the pics with a little bit of a description of what's going on in them! https://youtu.be/lGVC-_kEsTM This was the first time I used a wrap, and I rented it from BWI Donegal. I was so… Continue reading Wrap Skills!
Would you like to become a Parent To Parent (P2P) Supporter through Cuidiú? Do you live in the Carlow, Leitrim, Donegal, Sligo, Monaghan or Clare areas? We have funding to train members in P2P - Starting October in the Cavan/leitrim area. At Cuidiú P2P Supporter training yiu learn about yourself and how to help parents… Continue reading Become a P2P Supporter!
Hey everyone! This is a sneak peek at what to expect from Doula Dee's Dancing for Birth class in Letterkenny! Here's a quick rundown. relaxation inspiration/affirmations inversions dancing more inspiration birth knowledge closing dance So you can see that it's not just about the actual dancing, you learn a lot about yourself and birth along… Continue reading Dancing for Birth Demo vid
During my most recent visit to the maternity ward with my doula client, I got the opportunity to witness her giving birth while standing up! We done loads together during her labour to keep the baby in optimal position, to remain upright, and to avoid the epidural. One midwife commented "You're coping beautifully", this was… Continue reading Stand up for Birth
Co-sleeping has a bad rep in the media, but it's how mothers get more sleep! Mothers who breastfeed their baby and keep them close at night, have been shown to get the best quality of sleep. Part of the reason is, they don't have to fetch the baby, they don't have to sit up and… Continue reading Co-Sleeping
If you're waiting for a nice day to go for a walk in Ireland, then you might never get out of the house. Maybe you have a small baby, and a toddler who is mad to get out with his wellies on (thanks peppa pig). Maybe you're feeling a bit cooped up yourself, but it… Continue reading Slingin’ in the Rain
Check out Doula Dee's Dancing for Birth classes now available in Donegal! Dismiss