Meet the face of Mamogs
Michelle Doherty
Supporting you, your baby, and your journey into parenthood
Michelle is a Sligo native, a mother, and a DONA International–trained Postpartum Doula with over 30 years of experience supporting babies, young children, and families. Her approach is nurturing, practical, and grounded in both professional training and real-life understanding of early parenthood.
Alongside her work as a Postpartum Doula, Michelle is a qualified Early Years Educator and Special Educational Needs Educator and is a certified IAIM Infant Massage Instructor. She is committed to ongoing learning and has completed additional training in breastfeeding support, pregnancy and infant loss, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), PHEC First AID to name a few.
Michelle also works beyond the home, delivering parenting programmes and informative talks within the community, collaborating with corporate organisations to support employers, employees, and families, and guest lecturing at ATU Sligo. These roles reflect her passion for education, prevention, and empowering parents with knowledge they can trust.
Garda vetted and fully insured, Michelle offers calm, compassionate, and evidence-based support during one of life’s most tender transitions. Her care centres not just on babies, but on the wellbeing of the whole family — because every parent deserves to feel supported, informed, and confident as they find their feet.
Michelle in her own words
“I have lived in Sligo all my life and have worked in childcare and with families for over 30 years. I have spent time in pre school, special needs and as a childminder with the last eight years focused and dedicated to supporting families with babies and young children. My goal is to empower you the parents to be the best you can be while ensuring you are supported and cared for on this parenting journey.
As I grew and learned more through study, experience, reading and meeting families I knew that supporting the family as a unit was vital. Providing the right support that empowers parents in the choices they make allows them to grow in confidence and so leads to positive parenting and a happy family unit.
When I started Mamogs in 2013 I saw a need for a mum to be given the opportunity to take a little time out as she grew into parenthood. The early weeks of what some mums call total madness was settling a bit and she needed some head space but who could she trust with her baby. For some parents it was getting time to spend with baby while older siblings were cared for or visa versa. I knew this was something I could do with a passion and without judgment, while following the parents direction fully. Sometimes that time out was just to have a long bath, or a lunch date with a partner, an exercise class, a walk on the beach, a sleep or all of the above. Whatever it was it worked and everyone was happy.
As I grew into Mamogs I found myself extending my service and supporting parents even more in the home. Many were asking for help earlier and I found myself performing the role of a Postpartum Doula. Providing peer support in breastfeeding, cooking meals, helping with light household chores and providing informative support. This has led me to train with Dona International as a Postpartum Doula and now providing these two sides to Mamogs. I look forward to supporting you and your family on your parenting journey and helping you to have your needs met from the start.”
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Doula Association Ireland
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