Meet Germaine at Creacon Wellness Retreat where she runs her pregnancy classes

Germaine's passion is supporting a mother's wellbeing, rite of passage, and bonding with the newborn during this special and fleeting time.

She has two decades of doula experience spanning several years working abroad in San Francisco and is a long-standing member of the Doula Association of Ireland since 2007. She was well informed when having her own baby at 37 years of age in Waterford University Hospital and as a mother she learned that what helps the most is connecting with one's own intuition. Germaine's gentle nature assists her clients find their voice and advocate for their wishes in a supportive environment. In the early weeks, Germaine assists in the home after birth so a new mother can rest and recuperate and feel confident with new-born care and breastfeeding if desired.

In her doula and holistic therapist roles she helps to fill the gaps in maternity services, very often over-stretched to capacity. Germaine promotes physiological birth and also provides evidence-based information to assist women navigate the various local maternity services and options available. Germaine also volunteers with Cuidiú, teaches group or 1:1 antenatal education including weekly Relax Stretch Breathe for Pregnancy & Baby Massage classes and sees clients privately for pregnancy and Ayurvedic massage therapy.

Germaine is fully insured, garda-vetted, certified in Pediatric First Aid. She is based in a wellness centre in New Ross and travels to visit clients in the South East.