Helen Quinn

Helen has been working in the area of birth for some years, as a registered Medical Herbalist.  After being asked  by many patients for herbal medicines to use during pregnancy and birth, she decided to go a step further and train as a doula.   

Helen has a strong commitment to natural health methods but also has a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of conventional medicine.  She helps her doula clients to find their way through all the information and choices that are presented to them during pregnancy.  She firmly believes that the birthing couple need to  feel comfortable with the decisions they make.

She works closely with her clients to explore their relationship with birth and look at different aspects that they may hold fear about. 

Throughout pregancy Helen is available for advice and support and she offers continual support for both parents during birth.  

Helen believes that during pregnancy it is of great importance that the mother "come home to herself", and that this process of awareness can make birth and motherhood much more easy and enjoyable.  Helen offers her doula clients a framework for self-empowerment, connecting them back to nature and their natural rhythms. She works with clients to come to a place of stillness at the centre of their lives.

After the birth, Helen helps the new family to integrate by offering help with emotional needs and also practicalities like shopping.   

She also offers herbal support for every aspect pregnancy, birth and baby's and mother's health.

Sharing the journey of pregnancy, to birth and beyond is a joy for Helen. 

To contact Helen about Doula services and pre- and post-natal herbal support, please contact us.

Testimonials

“Working with Helen reminded me about myself and how I knew I could cope”  Kate

“I was surprised at the strength of the pain relief bottle – at the time it was amazing!  It gave me ten minutes respite from the pain”  Jodie

“The post-natal tonic worked wonders on leveling me out.  I was anxious about having little ones to worry about.  The medicine meant that I could stop worrying about myself too”  Touhy

“Helen really helped me to focus on what was ahead of me. She also gave me insight into the ways my own psyche might help or hinder my birthing process. At the birth I felt empowered to make the choices I felt would be right for me, which was especially useful within a hospital setting.” Emily 

“The tiredness post-birth hit me suddenly and my post-natal tonic helped make me feel normal again and able to cope.” Cathy