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26th Feb 2025

New event launched in Ireland to empower, educate, and celebrate new mums and dads

Sophie Collins

Expecting a baby is a life-changing journey, filled with excitement, questions, and sometimes a little uncertainty 

To support parents through this time, Little Roo is hosting Welcome to the World, an exclusive event.

It’s designed to empower, educate, and celebrate families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.  

Taking place on March 8th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin, this event brings together top experts in maternity, newborn care, and holistic wellness. 

So, whether you’re preparing for birth, embracing the newborn phase, or adjusting to life with a little one, Welcome to the World promises to be a great experience.  

Founded by Karen Prunty, a Neonatal Nurse Specialist and mother of four, Welcome to the World is designed to offer parents a sense of confidence, connection, and community.  

“As a mother of four and a Neonatal Nurse Specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the joys and challenges of welcoming a new baby. 

Welcome to the World is our way of bringing together a community of support, knowledge, and resources to help parents feel confident and connected during this special time.” says Karen. 

This carefully curated event features a host of expert-led panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and interactive workshops covering essential topics, including:  

  • Pregnancy & Birth Preparation – Hypnobirthing, doula support, and labour tips  
  • Postpartum Wellness – Pelvic health, postpartum fitness, and mental health support  
  • Infant Care & Development – Baby sleep, breastfeeding, baby yoga, and weaning  
  • Holistic Therapies – Mindfulness, sound therapy, Reiki, and reflexology  

Those who head along will have the opportunity to chat with top professionals, receive valuable advice, and experience wellness-focused activities to promote relaxation and well-being.  

This year’s event will also have an incredible lineup of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum specialists, including:  

  • Karen Prunty – Paediatric Nurse, Founder of Little Roo
  • Ciara Butler – Lactation Consultant, Midwife & Nurse
  • Elaine Barry – Women’s Health Physiotherapist
  • Aoife Reilly – Pregnancy & Baby Yoga Instructor, Doula
  • Clemmie Tilley – Osteopath specialising in pregnancy & postnatal care
  • Sarahjane Carty –  Mindfulness & Reiki Therapist
  • Elaine Mc Mahon Dossett – Hypnobirthing Coach, Doula & Yoga Instructor
  • Vicky Haugh – Holistic Sleep Coach
  • Karina Fee –  Reiki & Sound Therapist, Cacao Ceremonies
  • Niamh Ni Chongaile – Reflexology for Pregnancy, Fertility & Postnatal Care
  • Michelle Flynn – Psychotherapist & Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
  • Fiona Fox – Women’s Life Coach
  • Georgy Dillon –  Pregnancy & Postnatal Fitness PT
  • Samantha Forrest  – Nutritionist specialising in Weaning & Fussy Eaters
  • Ann Costigan –  “Poo & The Loo” Expert on Potty Training & Constipation
  • Marci Carroll – Psychotherapist specialising in Motherhood Support

The event also features a dedicated exhibitor area, where attendees can have a look at a variety of maternity and baby products, sustainable toys, birth services, and more for special discounts.

Guests will also have the chance to win prizes, including:  

  • €500 Photography Package
  • €200 Dunnes Voucher
  • €100 BabyDoc Gift Card

For more information and to buy tickets, click here.

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