Mama & Me

As a mum of 4, and someone that has worked in the area of birth for over a decade, there are certain investments that I always encourage my clients to make during pregnancy. Some require a financial investment, others require an investment in time, but for all they are ultimately investing in themselves, their baby and their birth 💕

Absolutely delighted to receive this news today!! For the 2nd year running, my little business has been nominated in The Family Edit Awards 🙌🏽

Thank you so much to everyone that nominated me # # #

How are we almost into February already!! Starting the year of the horse off with a gallop, with lots of classes, workshop and clinic spaces. I also have my massage exams so keep your fingers crossed for me 🙏 🤞
As always, all classes and workshops are offered from Our Space, while private antenatals and reflexology sessions are from The Gables at Fishers ☺️

I thought I needed to do a little post for the grid as to the “why” I do what I do! And what brought me here.

Initially I began with baby massage courses because I had two little people and where I was living had no mum and baby classes. So I decided to offer them! I then trained in toddler yoga and taught private classes and also in preschools.

After a while though, I began reflecting on the two births that I had in short succession. And how different they had been to one another. And how that difference had affected me and my babies. And so decided I wanted more. So I did a lot of research and decided I need to train in pregnancy and mum and baby yoga with The Elbowroom. And this training was transformational! I learned so much more than just yoga! I learned about choice, about being informed and about how to have the birth you choose. Soon after this I did my 200hrYTT, to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of the body and movement.

Another baby in 2015 meant life was chaotic, crazy, busy and amazing all at the same time! We moved again, this time with change of schools for the older two. So I paused teaching. I continued to learn, and to read. We welcomed another baby, our last, in 2019. I qualified in reflexology, hypnobirthing and did an advanced pregnancy teacher training. I returned to teaching, with a deeper understanding of birth, of the maternity system. Of how it is not woman or baby centred.

And with a deeper understanding of myself. Which is why after a number of years of people saying I should become a doula, I finally did. Again I researched and I knew that learning under the guidance of Krysia Lynch would be everything. And it was! We went deep, learned so much about birth but also about ourselves. That training healed me from my own negative experiences within the maternity system.

I continue to learn - massage exams are only two weeks away, and 3 Step Rewind training starts next week! Once you are in this work, it is all encompassing and you are forever a student - continuously learning so that you can be better!

My work is vital to my being, and my family - Alan and the family we have created - are the reason for my being

Delighted to announce my first Active Birth Workshop for 2026!!

Because birth is sacred—and you deserve to feel supported every step of the way! Whether you’re planning a home birth or hospital birth; whether you’re expecting your first baby or your fourth; this workshop is about helping you feel strong, informed, and held.

Specifically designed for pregnant women and their birth partners, this day is about you and your partner working together. Learning natural methods to gently encourage and support labour; hands on partner support including acupressure and massage techniques; breath work, mindful movement and optimal positioning; how to advocate for yourself and your partner; what to have in your labour toolkit; and so much more…

When: Saturday February 7th, 11am - 5pm
Where: Our Space Studio, Rathnew
Cost: €200 per couple (discount applies for yoga clients)

Booking can be made by sending me a DM and with a €50 deposit, with balance due by January 30th

The year started on a high, with my last doula client of 2025 welcoming my first doula baby of 2026 on Jan 2nd!!

I am always in such awe of the depths of strength, self-belief, love, and sheer will that women find during their last few days, hours, and minutes of labour. Whether vaginal or c-birth; home-birth or hospital; physiological or induced; no pain relief or everything that’s on offer!; - a birthing woman is an absolute powerhouse 💪
It is my honour and with a deep sense of gratitude that I am blessed to spend part of the journey with them.

I am currently on call for my current client, and then have availability from February.
If you are thinking about a Doula and feel I might be a good fit, please reach out for a no obligation chat 🥰

I know we are just into December, but I am trying to be more prepared as I go into the new year! With that in mind, I will be releasing my January 2026 classes and treatments availability this week 🤞
There will be some changes to times and days for both classes and treatments, as I try to streamline and balance work and home 🏡
Keep an eye here over the next couple of days for more info!

Sending love and light,
Valerie 💕

Hard to believe it’s that time of year again 🎄
We have new 3 week terms of Mama & Me Yoga & Pregnancy Yoga starting, with both drop ins and full term options available 🧘‍♀️
I still have some limited reflexology sessions available this month, and clinic will close on December 21st until the New Year. As always, if you are a fertility or pregnancy client and need a session during this time, please send me a dm and I will organise to see you 👣