My name is Gemma and I trained with DoulaCare Ireland to become their first fully Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. I then went on to specialise in VBAC support (vaginal births after caesarean) and love working with families at many different stages of their journeys into parenthood.
My interest in becoming a Doula was sparked when I had my first little one overseas in Australia. With family back home, I missed that support so thankfully I found a wonderful Doula to help me through the pregnancy and birth. After a previous loss I was nervous and was so thankful for that additional emotional support and knowledge I now had.
I am also a qualified Antenatal Ireland Educator and run group and private classes. I am a Birth reflections facilitator and feel that this is so important as I believe the healing of any previous pregnancy losses, fears or trauma truly helps in opening up the way for positive future pregnancies and an enjoyable birth experience. I sometimes tie this in with my 3-Step Rewind resolution sessions or this can be a standalone service.
I believe that women should be supported in whatever decisions they make in regards to their birth and as a Doula I want to help make every birth a special and positive one where parents feel confident, heard and respected.
Contact: info@gemmathedoula.ie , www.GemmaTheDoula.ie , Facebook: https://fb.me/DoulaGemmaIreland , Instagram: doula_gemma , WhatsApp 0857272717