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
I am a qualified:
- Postpartum Doula
- Maternity Night Nanny
- International Certified Infant Massage Instructor
- Early Years Educator
My Experience
I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in childcare, including:
- Working in a crèche environment
- 15 years as a Professional Nanny
- 6 years as a Doula
- Caring for children from newborn to 13 years old
My credentials include:
- QQI Level 5 & 6 Diplomas in Early Childhood Education & Care
- ONC Level 4 Maternity Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Paediatric First Aid certification
- Breastfeeding Counsellor certification
- Children First certification
- Garda vetting as a Doula
- Carrot Approved Doula
Current Training, it never stops!
I am currently pursuing additional training;
Holistic Sleep Coach Training programme under Dr Lynsey Hookway & BabyEm.
Antenatal Educator Training with Antenatal Ireland
