Mothers Love - post partum doula services

15/05/2024

Join our FREE holistic group tailored for pregnant and new mums. Gain birthing insights and postpartum guidance from experienced doulas and your fellow mums.

29/04/2024

Join our holistic group tailored for pregnant and new mums. Gain birthing insights and postpartum guidance from experienced doulas.

11/03/2024

Don't mess with Irish Mammies!

No and No

01/02/2024

Lá fheile naomh Bríd shona daoibh. Happy St Bridget's day 💚 Today I begin a walking challenge for the month of February to raise money for lauralynn children's hospice. I would be grateful for you kind support. Wish me luck ☘️

Fionnuala Doherty's Fundraising page

28/06/2023

If you are preparing for the 4th trimester would you like to increase your milk supply and ensure that it is of premium nutrition and quality for your baby. By rebalancing your hormones in postpartum your body will function at its finest productivity of that "liquid gold"

28/06/2023

If you are preparing for the 4th trimester would you like to avoid developing autoimmune disorders like food sensitivities, allergies, skin disorders and possible thyroid issues. With the correct nutrition you can support your hormones to rebalance and strengthen your immune system to avoid these common immune dysfunctions in postpartum

26/06/2023

If you are preparing for your 4th trimester would you like to decrease and optimize your recovery timeso you can enjoy the fullness and sacredness of motherhood as your best most confident self. In postpartum our hormones are in a natural state of flux. By supporting their change and rebalancing the. You can transition into motherhood with joy and serenity

26/06/2023

I used to wonder what happened to mums when they had a child. Where did they go?

Almost symbolically, they seemed to gradually disappear from their own pictures and be replaced instead by baby photos. I don't know why but it used to irk me a bit. I would wonder; how was it possible to get so completely lost in motherhood?

NOW I GET IT.

There IS a loss of identity when you become a mum. Well, there certainly was for me.

You become consumed with all these things that never crossed your mind before; milk intake, nappy output, nap timings, meal plans, teething remedies. And somewhere along the way, you lose yourself a bit.

You forget how to talk about things outside the realm of mothering. You lose touch of the things that used to make you tick. Your repertoire becomes limited, and let's be honest, a little bit dull.

Thankfully you find other mums; people you maybe wouldn't have got on that well with before, but you're all rattling around in this lost property box together.

I know deep down that I have gone awol since becoming a mum. I have almost forgotten that there is a world out there, distinct from motherhood, that I can also subscribe to. And share with Casey. I'm sure he too would like to know the person beyond mum.

And so I am slowly trying to reclaim my me-ness. I'm finding when I do, he actually enjoys it more. It feels more authentic. Just little things like we'll have a dance around to the music that I love rather than the wiggles or taking the time to look half-human in the morning and repainting my old face on again.

It can be a balancing act, trying to help this little person develop their identity, whilst not forgetting your own.

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Words: Karen McMillan (Mother Truths)
Art by: Morgan Casey Art

Words taken from: 'Lessons: Reflections on Early Motherhood' Available to buy worldwide: http://linktr.ee/mother_truths

23/06/2023

If you are preparing for the 4th trimester, would you like to minimise fatigue, brain fog and lack of energy in your post partum so you can enjoy the fullness of motherhood and time with your baby and other children. Rebalancing and supporting your hormones can help you do this. DM me for more information

19/06/2023

Are you in postpartum and experiencing low milk supply? It could be a hormonal imbalance. Regulating your hormones and supporting them in their natural state of flux can help increase your supply as well as the let down of milk so can fully enjoy this sacred bonding experience with your baby.

17/06/2023

If you are preparing for your 4th trimester, would you like to minimise your risk of a postpartum mood disorder.? 1 in 5 women globally will suffer from a postpartum mood disorder. With the correct nutrition and sleep you can rebalance your hormones from the beginning of your journey and enjoy the sacredness and serenity of motherhood. Pm for more info