Welcome to Hug & Hold

Postpartum Doula Support in Ireland

Where every New parent ~ and supporter ~ is seen, heard & held.

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Featured Service ~ The Grounded Partner

The grounded partner services is an online digital platform to help you feel more prepared and confident. I’ll walk you through what to expect in each trimester, how pregnancy might affect your partner, and how you can support them ~ physically, emotionally, and practically. I’ll also show you how to care for yourself, because you matter in this too.

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The Heart of My Practice

In your home, I bring a sense of gentle calm and reassurance. Like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day, my presence is designed to soothe both parent and child during those precious yet sometimes overwhelming early days. I believe in creating a sanctuary of support around new families~where questions are welcomed, tears are understood, and small victories are celebrated.

​When I work with families, I weave myself seamlessly into your daily rhythms, from peaceful bedtime routines to playful afternoon activities. I’ve helped countless little ones discover the joy of sensory play, prepared nourishing meals that comfort the whole family, and held space for parents to simply breathe when they needed it most.

​I look forward to supporting you and your family during this precious time.

About Me

Hello, I’m Audrey, founder of Hug & Hold Postpartum Doula Support. I’m here to support you as you nurture and nourish your new baby.

​I’m a wife to Fran and a proud mother to three wonderful boys: JJ and twins Eddie and Billy. If it wasn’t for the invaluable support my own mother gave me after having my firstborn JJ, I don’t know how I would have excelled in my new role as a mother. I am one of seven children, so my mum Helen remains an important source of wisdom for everything related to infant care and postpartum recovery ~ I always consult her first!

My Qualifications & Experience

Services

offered by Hug and Hold Doula

Postpartum Support

I provide physical, practical and emotional support, as well as information and guidance to help you to effectively manage the change in your circumstance that a new baby brings with it.

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Infant Massage

Massage promotes bonding and attachment, and provides reassurance for newborns. With developmental routines for babies, these techniques can aid digestion and sleep, boost immunity, and support growth, development and flexibilty.

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Holistic Sleep Support

My coaching provides guidance, support, and customized strategies to encourage better sleep patterns while considering your baby’s developmental needs.

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Testimonials

Audrey was my post-partum doula and helped me adjust to the life as a new mother by offering much needed breastfeeding and emotional support as it took a long time to establish breastfeeding with my baby. Since she is extremely knowledgeable and professional, I felt incredibly safe and comfortable in Audrey’s care.

Audrey’s 1st visit was when our baby was 1 week old…She was wonderful. She helped us to get started as 1st time parents with a lot of helpful information. Every visit, she reminded us that we are doing a great job. She listened to our concerns and enlightened with laughter. She gave me confidence in my role as a new mama

Audrey worked with us after the birth of our second and was a great help in those early weeks. She was kind and generous with the baby and our older son and gave lots of great advice about breastfeeding and sleep

I can’t express enough gratitude for the incredible care and support we received from Audrey. She was not only warm and caring, but also highly respectful of our family’s needs and always maintained a professional and compassionate demeanor. Her kindness and dedication were a comfort during a challenging time, and we will always be thankful for her exceptional care

We had the pleasure of hiring Audrey as our doula for almost 4 months after the birth of our second son.

Audrey is immediately warm, maternal and caring. Her experience coupled with her affable nature is just what you need in those newborn months. She can read the room and knows innately what you, your baby and your family require on a particular day. Something that is simple invaluable when you are unable to think with the exhaustion. She provided us with much needed guidance and support when it came to any concerns we had with our baby (be that colic or reflux etc).

The service she provides goes far beyond just caring for your precious newborn. Audrey is always one step ahead when it comes to housework and preparation for the baby, from restocking the baby’s things, sterilising bottles and folding the baby’s laundry. Audrey was also quick to notice when myself or my husband were particularly tired or stressed and offered us emotional support in those more vulnerable moments…

Audrey’s care, expertise and passion for her profession means we knew our baby was in the safest of hands. She cared for him as if he was her own and this is something that meant everything to us. There is no one I would recommend more.

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If you need any help understanding your needs or would like to set up a chat with me, I would be more than happy to help. ~ Audrey

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