The Doulaverse

Krysia Lynch Dublin Doula
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Everything you need to know about supported evidenced based birth in Ireland today

  1. Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care

    14 MAY

    Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care

    What’s the difference between a midwife and a doula? Listen in to find out,.

  2. Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care

    21 APR

    Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care

    Unbelievably for Ireland studies show that about ¾ mothers interviewed antenatally actually want and plan to breastfeed their babies, but somewhere along that continuum from antenatal visit to coming home from hospital with their newborn baby things change, and we know that only about 35% of women actually do breastfeed their baby exclusively after giving birth. What influences this decline in breastfeeding and how can we as doulas and other birth workers and health care specialists reverse it and support mothers in their feeding journeys to achieve their own goals rather than those set by a medicalised birthing culture? If you want to find out listen in. If you genuinely want to be part of the change and offer support to breastfeeding families then maybe my Lactation Doula Training is for you? Next in person training is 25th to 26th April in Dublin But of course the training is also offered live on zoom and by playback! More details here:https://www.dublindoula.com/breastfeeding-support-training-for-doulas PS this is a unique training offered by an IBCLC specifically to suit doulas and other postnatal care givers. It is not a generic breastfeeding course you will find anywhere else. It is entirely bespoke founded on the 20 years of experience I have in working with postnatal mothers. It specifically focuses on solving problems and identifying solutions to the most common issues you will encounter. It also offers a Lactation Doula Certification if you choose. Series 3 Episode 5 How can I help you breastfeed? Krysia

  3. Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care

    13 APR

    Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care

    Baroness Amos spoke to over 8,000 people in the UK about maternity care. Many of the aspects that she highlighted as gaps also feature in the Irish Maternity Services. Listen in to hear Niamh Griffin Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and myself discuss some of these in more detail including institutional racism, lack of choice in care options, poor communication, maternal death, coercion, over medicalisation of labour and birth, poor working conditions and understaffing Series 3 Episode 4 Gaps in Maternity Care Krysia

  4. Series 3 Episode 3 Claire's Freebirth story

    25/08/2025

    Series 3 Episode 3 Claire's Freebirth story

    With the closure of PMI there has been an increased spotlight on Freebirth. There are a a lot of rumours surrounding freebirth; for example that it is illegal(it is not), that it is reckless (it is not), that it is not a real choice (it is). On this episode of the Doulaverse I speak with Claire Kerin about her decision to freebirth and also about her freebirth experience - what it felt like, what they had to do to prepare and how they interacted with midwives and the hospital . Listen in to find out more. If you are interested in supporting women in their choices, then maybe doula training is for you. Find out about the next doula training here There are two fabulous bonuses worth 600 Euros available if you sign up before the 31st August Series 3 Episode 3 Claire's freebirth story Krysia

  5. Series 3 Episode 2 The Closure of PMI

    25/08/2025

    Series 3 Episode 2 The Closure of PMI

    Private Midwives Ireland were the sister company of Private Midwives UK In Ireland they were the only care provider offering a HBAC service (Home Birth After Caesarean Section). Prior to their inception in 2015, women who were looking for a home birth following a c section remained unable to access this choice in the Republic of Ireland. Choices in home births and what midwives could deliver in terms of home birth services became severely restricted in 2011 following the Nurses and Midwives Act. This Act set out that it was illegal to attend a birth without insurance. Meanwhile insurance could only be provided to midwives practicing in the community in Ireland by the state. So the State indemnity authority drew up a list of things they would not insure midwives for; attending someone with a previous caesarean section was one of these things . So we had a situation where women could not access individual assessment, instead a blanket assessment (dictated by insurance brokers) was imposed unilaterally on all women and on all midwives. This appalling situation continued for four years until the emergence of PMI. PMI was a game changer for so many women and their demise will leave a big hole to be filled in Ireland. Listen in to myself and Claire Kerin talk about the loss of PMI and what it will mean in terms of birth choices in Ireland and also what people who were booked in with them could do. If you would like to know more about choices and supporting women in maternity services in Ireland, then maybe my doula training is for you. Find out more here There are two fabulous bonuses available until 31st August 2025 worth 600 Euro! The Closure of PMI and what it means for birth choices in Ireland Krysia

  6. Series 3 Episode 1 Ayurveda and the Postnatal

    16/05/2025

    Series 3 Episode 1 Ayurveda and the Postnatal

    The postpartum is still treated as a sacred time in many cultures. The full 42 days are honoured and special food and care are provided to the mother and the baby.Aine from @ostara_and_co discusses some of these approaches with me in this podcast which was originally recorded as a n Instal Live in May 2025.Aine is a guest speaker at my Lactation Doula Training Course this year. If you would like to find out more about this training and join us see link in bio or see https://www.dublindoula.com/breastfeeding-support-training-for-doulasAvailable:Live in person in DublinLive by zoom all over the worldOn demand by playbackCost €395You get16 hours of instruction75 page manualLifetime access to recordingsGuest speaker session on Ayurveda and the postnatal with Aine O SullivanMembership of peer support groupLactation Doula CertificateThe confidence to support people in their breastfeeding journeyPayment plan available. Email me at drkrysia@gmail.com to join or for more info

  7. Special announcement podcast on breastfeeding

    15/05/2025

    Special announcement podcast on breastfeeding

    My Breastfeeding Training is coming up on the 17th and 18th May 2025 at Insight Matters in Capel St in the heart of Dubli as well as live online by zoom and by playback for whenever you want and need it, so I am sharing this podcast again! To find out more head over to Breastfeeding Training for Doulas Midwives and Complementary Therapists If you haven’t signed up yet, then the time is now! If you have been sitting on the fence then the time is now! This training will not be repeated this year and is a must for all people who are working with postnatal mothers but who have had no formal breastfeeding training, or limited breastfeeding training. Here are six things this training will enable you to do 1. Feel confident in supporting your breastfeeding clients 2. Understand and know how to respond to common breastfeeding questions 3. Have a range of tools to prepare your clients for breastfeeding 4. Understand the importance of the baby and giving the baby autonomy in successful breastfeeding 5. Gain a holistic view and perception of breastfeeding as a process of biological value to mother and baby in addition to the nutritive properties in breastmilk 6. Know when and where to refer your clients for more support And this training doesn’t stop at those six! Lots more beyond that! Looking forward so much to giving this training and also to meeting you Two month payment plan availabe Four month payment plan available Email me at drkrysia@gmail.com for more details

  8. Series 2 Episode 20 Obstetric Violence

    26/02/2025

    Series 2 Episode 20 Obstetric Violence

    Obstetric Violence contributes to birth trauma, and difficult birth experiences which in turn contribute to difficult early parenting experiences. Some of the categories of obstetric violence include: Physical abuse Non consensual care Non Confidential care Non dignified care Abandoned or neglected care Discrimination Detention against the person’s will Lack of privacy Postnatal Doulas can help new mothers by listening and validating their birth story and experiences and offering much need physical and emotional support in the early parenting days.If you would like to join this year's postnatal doula training then read on.

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    Krysia Lynch Dublin Doula
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