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Welcome to the Irish Doula Directory – the most comprehensive Doula Directory for Ireland

This directory lists doulas who are currently known to work in Ireland, offering support to mothers and families during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Doulas are listed by province.

It is a place for women and their families to access a comprehensive list of doulas from all trainings across Ireland and also a place to enable doulas from various backgrounds to connect with other doulas in Ireland.

The directory lists doulas that have been trained through a wide variety of courses and CPD; its up to you to find the doula that best suits your needs and the needs of your family. We suggest that you arrange to meet or talk through your needs with a doula before hiring her.

Some doulas specialise in supporting the mother only during the birth, others just during pregnancy and others just during the postpartum period. Some doulas offer much more than basic emotional support, for example some offer homeopathy, reflexology, aromatherapy or acupressure. Other doulas offer specific pain coping techniques such as visualisation techniques, hypnotherapy or antenatal services. Check what each doula in your area offers, how much they are charging and then make your decision.

All doulas should provide you with a contract that details their services. You should be happy with the contract before you sign it.

Doulas serving Connacht

Galway University Hospital
Letterkenny General Hospital
Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar
Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe
Sligo General Hospital

Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
University Maternity Hospital, Limerick

Home Birth

Doulas serving Dublin

Coombe Women’s Hospital
National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street
Rotunda Hospital

Home Birth

Doulas serving Leinster and Greater Dublin

Coombe Women’s Hospital
National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street
Rotunda Hospital

Cavan / Monaghan Hospital Group
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda

St Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny
Waterford Regional Hospital
Wexford General Hospital

Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Home Birth

Doulas serving Munster

Cork University Maternity Hospital
Kerry General Hospital, Tralee
South Tipperary General Hospital
St Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny
Waterford Regional Hospital

University Maternity Hospital, Limerick

Home Birth

Doulas serving Ulster

Daisy Hill Hospital (Newry)
Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (Belfast)
Mater Infirmorum Hospital (Belfast)
Craigavon Area Hospital (Portadown)
Ulster Hospital Dundonald (Belfast)
Lagan Valley Hospital
Antrim Hospital
Causeway Hospital (Coleraine)

Cavan / Monaghan Hospital Group
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda

Home Birth

Doula Facts and FAQs

Can a doula speak for me?

Do I have to tell my carer that I am bringing in a doula?

Does a doula provide me with any medical care?

How much does a doula cost?

What does a doula do?

What training does a doula have?

Are there any benefits to hiring a doula?

Doula Training

For those seeking to train as a doula, we list the latest doula training courses in Ireland that are known to us, and if you have a training course coming up please let us know!

Not on the directory and practising as a doula?

Please email irishdouladirectory@gmail.com

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