Ireland's Birth Stories
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail
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EP137 - Kate, Three Pregnancies, Two Births, Spontaneous Labour, Epidural, Miscarriage, Homebirth (Transfer)
March 14, 2023 08:41 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with @kate.canavan who talks me through her three pregnancies and two births. Kate opted for private care with her first pregnancy. She shares her experience which wasn’t one she expected in terms of support from her HCP and those around her during the birth of her son. Kate made the decision to give birth to her second baby in the comfort of her own home. She laboured with the support of her midwife and husband but the decision was made to transfer to ...
EP136 - Claire, Two Births, Multiple Early Pregnancy Losses, Fertility Treatment, Induction, NICU
February 28, 2023 23:12 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Claire who talks me through her two birth experiences. She was induced at 42 weeks with her first little boy and underwent and emergency c-section to bring her second baby into the world safely. At the latter stages of her second pregnancy it was discovery her baby was surrounded by a significant amount of fluid which led doctors to make the decision to bring her little boy into the world at 32 weeks. Thankfully the diagnosis wasn’t as severe as ori...
EP135 - Emma, One Pregnancy & Birth, Gestational Diabetes, Induction, Vaginal Birth, CMPA, Postnatal Depression, Postnatal Anxiety
February 20, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Emma who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son. I vividly remember received Emmas email last year, she told me she suffered with PNA & PND but was ok the road to recovery. Although Emma was in a good place at the time she wasn’t aware of how tough the following months would be. Emma was diagnosed with gestational diabetes but managed this with both diet and exercise. She then talks me through her induction and the birth of her ...
EP134 - Gillian, Two Pregnancies & Births, PNA
February 13, 2023 08:21 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Gillian who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Both Gillian’s boys have come into the world quickly, especially her second little man who was born in the assessment unit much to everyone’s suprise. Gillian knew the birth of her baby was imminent so put all her energy into staying calm and focusing on what was about to come. She then talks me through her diagnosis of PNA. She shares how she felt, the support she received and she adjust...
EP133 - Aideen, Two Pregnancies & Births, Induction, Homesbirth (Perspective of a midwife)
January 23, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn this episode I share my chat with Aideen who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Aideen is a nurse, midwife and most recently and IBCLC so it's really nice to hear her perspective. She gave birth to her first son in hospital quiet quickly after an induction. Both she and those supporting her were surprised at how quickly she progress from 4cm to baby arriving into the world. We then chat through her second pregnancy after overcoming a tough postpartum period through early Cov...
EP132 - Shauna, 4 Pregnancies, Two Births, Vaginal Births, Forceps, Postpartum, Positive Birth (Paris)
January 18, 2023 21:55 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this episode I share my chat with Shauna who talks me through her four pregnancies and three births. The birth of her first son was incredibly tough resulting in a due to the lack of support and communication within the hospital. Her son was birthed with the assistance of a forceps which hugely impacted her postpartum healing process for a number of reasons. Although the care within the hospital was poor, she was supported by a midwife for a number of days when she returned home. This is ...
EP131 - Alice, Birth Story, Induction, C-Section, Early Motherhood
January 12, 2023 15:59 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode I share my chat with Alice who talks me through part two of her story, the birth of her son. Alice got to the the very familiar stage in her pregnancy where she felt so ready to meet her baby. She went into labour spontaneously but was later induced for reasons which I will let Alice share. After some time the decision was made to bring her son into the world via C-section Alice also chats through her early days as a mother including solo parenting and breastfeeding. Thank ...
EP130 - Alice, Pregnancy and Birth Preparation at 38 weeks
January 09, 2023 13:19 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBEP130 - Alice, Pregnancy and Birth Preparation at 38 weeks In this next episode I share my chat with Alice who I spoke to in April last year as she prepared to give birth to her first baby. Alice was also preparing to enter motherhood as a solo mum with her sister as her birth partner. She talks me through coming to terms with the prospect of motherhood as a single person and how she was shown amazing support from the team in the maternity hospital. She also talks about birth preparation,...
EP129 - Rosie, Two Pregnancies & Births, Positive Hospital Birth, Postpartum, Positive Homebirth
December 26, 2022 09:24 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Rosie who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Rosie had two beautiful, positive experiences, one in hospital and one at home supported by her husband and her midwife. She also shared a tough couple of weeks following the birth of her first baby highlighting the importance of visiting a women’s health physio. Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. Host...
EP128 - Danielle, Two Pregnancies, One Twin Pregnancy, Pre- Eclampsia, Caesarean Birth, VBAC
December 19, 2022 08:15 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this weeks episode I share may chat with Danielle who talks me through her twin pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, c-section and VBAC. Danielle was admitted to hospital at 30 weeks due to pre-eclampsia, her girls were brought into the world at 34 weeks. Her girls spent some time in special care before going home around 36 weeks. Danielle then goes on to chat about her second pregnancy. She opted for an elective section but things turned out very different. She had an incredible VBAC which was comp...
EP127 - Ruth, One Pregnancy & Birth, Birth Preparation, Induction, Breastfeeding
December 12, 2022 06:08 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBEP127 - Ruth, One Pregnancy & Birth, Birth Preparation, Induction, Breastfeeding In this weeks episode I share my chat with Ruth who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her daughter. Ruth discovered she was pregnant while living in Japan, moved to the UK and later back home to Ireland when she was 22 weeks pregnant. A busy time! She invested lots of time preparing for birth from attending pregnancy yoga, antenatal classes and also hypnobirthing which played a huge roll on t...
EP126 - Julie, One Pregnancy & Birth, Forceps, D&C, PND, 2nd Pregnancy (Due March 2023)
December 07, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Julie who talks me through her one pregnancy and there birth of her son. Julie's experience is tough to hear in parts as both her recovery from a physical and emotional perspective wasn't an easy road. She was admitted to hospital twice in the early postpartum days, shares her experience with breastfeeding and importantly, chats openly about suffering with PND. Thankfully Julie sought the help she needed but I think the action she took to ensure she...
EP125 - Sarah Louise, One Pregnancy & Birth, Gestational Diabetes, Positive Induction, Relationship Breakdown
November 21, 2022 00:18 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Sarah Louise who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her little girl. Sarah Louise talks openly about her 10 year relationship coming to an end in the early weeks of her pregnancy. She shares how she not only navigated pregnancy during Covid but also coping with the unexpected end to such a huge chapter of her life. She had a really positive induction and was supported by some incredible midwives and doctors throughout labour and bi...
EP124 - Lindsay, Two Pregnancies & Births, Hospital Birth, Homebirth
November 07, 2022 11:16 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Lindsay who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Lindsay gave birth to her first baby in hospital with the support of her husband and midwives. She remarks on how supported she felt by the midwives who spent time helping her breastfeed her little boy in those first few hours. She then shares the birth of her daughter who was born at home with the support of @privatemidwivesireland and her husband. Her midwife called the ambulance servic...
EP123 - Erin, One Pregnancy & Birth, Anxiety, Epidural, Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding
October 12, 2022 13:18 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn this weeks episode I share Erin’s story who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son Jorge. Erin completely opened up sharing so much of her life throughout her pregnancy. She chats about the reality of an unplanned pregnancy, how she felt sharing her news with her family and how she was supported by the mental health services in the maternity hospital to help her through anxiety. Throughout Erin’s story she speaks so fondly of specific people from midwives that suppo...
EP123 - Erin, One Pregnancy & Birth, Anxiety, Epidural, Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding
October 12, 2022 13:18 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn this weeks episode I share Erin’s story who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son Jorge. Erin completely opened up sharing so much of her life throughout her pregnancy. She chats about the reality of an unplanned pregnancy, how she felt sharing her news with her family and how she was supported by the mental health services in the maternity hospital to help her through anxiety. Throughout Erin’s story she speaks so fondly of specific people from midwives that suppo...
EP122 - Kathleen, Two Pregnancies (One single & One twin), Induction, Epidural, Twin Pregnancy, Emergency Caesarean Birth, Birth Trauma
October 02, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBDelighted to be back in action after a few weeks off. I have so many birth stories to share with you and grateful to each and everyone of you who support the pod here, it’s honestly keeps the podcast afloat. In this episode I share my chat with Kathleen who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Kathleen welcomed her first baby, little Charlie, nearly three years ago with the support of some incredible midwives who she speaks so fondly of. She gave birth to Charlie vaginally after...
Words to Your Postpartum Self
September 09, 2022 08:14 - 7 minutes - 6.39 MBIn this short recording I share the words you would say to your postpartum self, shared by you. The over riding message, ask for help! Enjoy Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP121 - Corah Postpartum, Unknown Territory, Pregnancy After Loss, Post Natal Anxiety, Family of 4
September 02, 2022 17:22 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode I share my two postpartum experiences, each very different. I chat about entering the unknown, motherhood! I share my very first experience from those very early days which were just shocked the shit out of me (no preparation!), being diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 4 months postpartum to pregnancy after loss when Oliver was 12 months old. I then share my second story which was amazing in parts but also blighted with crippling anxiety which was later diagnosed as PNA. I rec...
EP120 - Gina, 4 Pregnancies, 3 Births, Epidural, Episiotomy, Unmedicated Births
August 28, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Gina who talks me through her four pregnancies and three very different births. At 9 weeks gestation Gina suffered early pregnancy loss with her first pregnancy. Soon after Gina conceived again, shares the details surrounding the birth of her first child. Her experience wasn't one that she envisioned which impacted those early postpartum days as a first time mother. Gina then shares two further vaginal births both unmedicated but each very different...
EP119 - Maria, Two Pregnancies & Births (18 Years apart), Trauma, Postivie Vaginal Birth
August 21, 2022 23:20 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat ith Maria who talks me through her two pregnancies and birth. Maria discovered she was pregnant in her early 20's after a short relationship. She shares how she navigated life from keeping her pregnancy hidden for nearly 18 weeks to adapting to such a huge change in her life during those early months of motherhood. She suffered birth trauma in her first experience with little or no support from both her partner at the time and also the medical team she w...
EP118 - Gráinne, 3 Pregnancies, 2 Births, Partial Molar Pregnancy, Early Pregnancy Loss, Caesarean Births
August 15, 2022 08:06 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this episode I share my chat with Gráinne who talks me through her three pregnancies and two births. Both of Gráinnes boy were brought into the world by Caesarean birth (one emergency and under general anaesthetic) but each very different. Gráinne suffered an early pregnancy loss with her second pregnancy. It was later discovered after she underwent a DNC that she had a partial molar pregnancy which she shares more detail about. As Gráinne shared her second birth story I could see this h...
EP117 - Rachael Two Pregnancies & Births, Maternity Care Advocate, Hyperemesis, Vaginal Breech Birth, Birth During Covid
August 07, 2022 23:57 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this next episode I chat to Rachael who shares her two pregnancies and births. Rachael who is a maternity care advocate amongst other things shares her experience in detail from suffering with HG throughout the early stages of both pregnancies, attending appointments alone and navigating the restrictions as she was in the height of labour with her second daughter. So much in this episode! I know Rachael is happy for you to reach out if you have any Q’s relating to any of the topics brou...
EP116 - Michelle , One Pregnancy and Birth, Anxiety, Birth Trauma, PND
July 24, 2022 23:11 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Michelle who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son. Michelle suffered from anxiety very early on in her pregnancy that crippled her everyday, impacting her sleep and general ability to function. She was completely consumed with worry, fear and guilt to mention just a few emotions. She talks me through the birth of her son which wasn't what she hoped for leaving her in a very vulnerable place. Michelles son was admitted to hospit...
EP115 - Fiona, Two Pregnancies & Births, Episiotomy, Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding
July 17, 2022 23:09 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Fiona, founder of @feed.me.mother breastfeeding clothing. Fiona’s shares her two pregnancies and births both of which were vaginal births but very different experiences. Fiona went into labour with her first baby while attending a wedding. She gave birth in an unfamiliar hospital. She shares much more and how this possibly contributed to how she felt in early motherhood. She then shared her second birth experience, this time she prepared as much as ...
EP115 - Fiona, Two Pregnancies & Births, Episiotomy, Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding
July 17, 2022 23:09 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Fiona, founder of @feed.me.mother breastfeeding clothing. Fiona’s shares her two pregnancies and births both of which were vaginal births but very different experiences. Fiona went into labour with her first baby while attending a wedding. She gave birth in an unfamiliar hospital. She shares much more and how this possibly contributed to how she felt in early motherhood. She then shared her second birth experience, this time she prepared as much as ...
Leanne - Feb 2021
July 10, 2022 23:32 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn the next episode share my chat with Leanne back in Feb 2021 who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her little boy, James. Leanne planned a homebirth, built a relationship with her midwife and prepared her home but later for reasons which she will go through, it was decided she should birth her baby in hospital.She talks me through her long labour which finally ended with a C-section to bring her boy into the world. It wasn't what she ever envisaged the outcome would be but sh...
EP114 - Ruth-Ann, TTC 4 years, One Pregnancy and Birth, Vaginal Birth
July 03, 2022 23:54 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat Ruth-Ann who talks me through her one pregnancy and birth. Ruth-Ann struggled to conceive for almost 5 years. She found a really supportive HCP who led her to another HCP. Together they gave her the treatment and guidance she needed. She fell pregnant within a matter of weeks and shares her struggle to process seeing a positive test. Ruth-Ann then shares her daughters birth which wasn’t the experience she hoped for. She talks me through the hours that f...
EP113 - Celine, Three Pregnancies, Emergency Caesarean Birth, PNA, Stillbirth, Vaginal Birth
June 26, 2022 22:59 - 2 hours - 105 MBBefore I share details of Celine’s story I want to mention that parts of our conversation surround stillbirth. I know lots of you won’t be in a position to listen to an incredibly difficult story but from speaking to you, I also know many of you need to hear Celine’s story. Celine shares her first experience which resulted in an emergency caesarean birth. She then chats about suffering from PNA and the struggles that brought. We then chat about her daughter Izzy’s birth who was stillborn a...
EP112 - Stephanie, One Pregnancy & Birth, Hospital Admission (Unstable Lie), Planned Homebirth
June 19, 2022 09:54 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Stephanie who talks me through the birth of her little girl Morgan. I previously spoke to Steph in EP37,she had a planned homebirth and welcomed her first girl Ada with the support of @midwife_aine who was also present for her most recent birth.Stephs pregnancy was pretty uneventful until the 30 week mark. She caught Covid. She was admitted to hospital for one week due to an unstable lie. She was blighted with severe pelvic girdle pain and she was di...
EP111 - Jessica, Three Birth Stories, Early Pregnancy Loss, Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Disorder, Caesarean Birth, Two Positive Vaginal Births
June 13, 2022 04:55 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBThis week I share my chat with Jess who talks me through the birth of her three girls. I have to say, Jess bared all and shared so much of her journey over the past 8 years. At the age of 20 she discovered she was pregnant with her first little girl who was born via caesarean birth and later diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. She talks me through those first few weeks of Georgias life who is now a happy, healthy 8 year old. In the podcast show notes I have linked a Facebook page Jess cr...
Jan 2022 - Jo &Katie, IVF, Induction, Unmedicated Birth
June 06, 2022 01:14 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThere is no new episode but I’m re-releasing EP92 as a nod to Pride month. This conversation is so important, it highlights what’s possible, a family for same sex couples. I just sat back and enjoyed watching Katie & Jo reminisce over the birth over their son, Sonny.They were supported by their doula @pamjdpilates and really invested in birth preparation. They share some truly beautiful moments. Our conversation didn’t end there but in time Jo and I will continue our chat which we will no do...
EP110 - Jennifer, One Pregnancy & Birth, Induction, Chord Prolapse, Caesarean Birth (General Anaesthetic)
May 29, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Jennifer who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son Jimmy. Jen was induced at 37 weeks as they suspected her son was measuring small. Jena water were artificially broken by a midwife, it was then discovered she has chord prolapses. Within moments Jen was on all fours being whisked to theatre for an emergency caesarean birth. Jen woke up soon after feeling her stomach and realising quickly her boy was born. It all happened so qu...
EP109 - Aisling, One Pregnancy & Birth, Epidural, Vaginal Birth, Midwife Support (England)
May 22, 2022 22:16 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Aisling (@mellow_mindfulness) who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Olivia. Within this episode you will hear such amazing examples of midwife care. One midwife in particular stood out, she ensured Aisling was cared for when she wasn’t receiving the attention she needed.Olivia’s birth was such a positive experience and as a someone who meditates Aisling definitely tapped into hypnobirthing tools to help her through lab...
EP108 - Kathleen, Two Pregnancies & Births, Pre-eclampsia , Birth at 30 weeks Caesarean Births
May 16, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Kathleen who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. After Kathleen underwent cancer treatment she feared her fertility would be impacted but thankfully she concieved her little boy quite quickly. An uneventful pregnancy took a drastic turn of events as she was diagnosed with Pre-eclampsia. Her little boy was born via Caesarean birth at just 30 weeks weighing under 2kg. Kathleen went on to conceive again and spent a lot of time researching ...
EP107 - Jennifer, Two Pregnancies, Difficult First Birth, Twin Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding (Oversupply)
May 08, 2022 23:36 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Jennifer who talks me through her two pregnancies and three births. Jennifers experiences were so different, she felt fearful and a complete lack of control throughout her first labour. In her words she felt defeated after birthing her little girl which is a feeling she carried throughout her transition into early motherhood. Jennifer then shares the moment she discovered she was expecting twins, the shock but also her decision to educate herself as...
EP106 - Tjarda (Young Mother), Two Pregnancies & Births, Positive Hospital and Homebirth
May 01, 2022 23:39 - 2 hours - 100 MBThis week I’m sharing my chat with Tjarda who talks me through her journey to motherhood from discovering she was pregnant at 19 to having the most incredible support bringing each of her babes into the world. Tjardas experience in the hospital gave me goosebumps. She was surrounded by women who showed her respect, compassion and love. Her experience with birth the second time around was similar, nothing by support from everyone she was surrounded by.On both occasions she stayed in her postp...
EP105 - Brenda, Homebirths, Transfers, Two Unmedicated Vaginal Births, Early Pregnancy Loss, perspective from mother who is hard of hearing
April 24, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Brenda who talks me through her two birth experiences and one early pregnancy loss. Brenda’s perspective as someone who is hard of hearing is an important listen. She talks me through suffering from what she calls “deaf anxiety” worrying that she will miss her name being called at appointments, can she lip read or can she understand everything she has been told. For this reason along with others she opted for homebirths with both of her babes. She re...
EP104 - Sinead D, One Pregnancy & Birth, PCOS, Endometriosis, Forceps, PPH, Early Motherhood
April 18, 2022 08:24 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Sinead, this is a long episode but I found it hard to edit any of our chat as I felt each stage of her journey to motherhood was so important to hear. She was diagnosed with endometriosis after years of excruciating periods and uncomfortable situations. When the time felt right, Sinead along with the support of her fertility doctor discovered she was pregnant. Many highs and lows were to follow!Her labour and birth story is certainly not linear. She...
EP103 - Yasmine, Two Pregnancies & Births, Hospital Birth, Epidural, Homebirth
April 11, 2022 00:08 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Yasmine who talks me through her two very different birth experiences. Yasmines experience in hospital birthing her little girl wasn’t one where she felt very supported for various reasons. Her little girl arrived into the world making her presence known with her cry but Yasmine didn’t feel that immediate rush of love. She was exhausted, unsure as to what just happened and needed some tlc which she received when they returned to the comfort of their ...
EP102 - Mairead, Two Homebirths, Haematoma, Prolapse, Mastitis
April 04, 2022 02:58 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this next episode I chat to Mairead who talks me through her two pregnancies and homebirths. She chats about sickness in early pregnancy, diagnosis of a haematoma and thankfully the ok for her homebirth at 32 weeks.She shares the moments her daughter was born after a short labour and her fierce first latch that she remembers vividly. We then chat about her second pregnancy which was similar to her first in terms on sickness in the early months. Mairead once again decided to have her baby ...
EP101 - Sinead (Postpartum Chat), Expectation v Reality, Getting By, Returning to Work
March 31, 2022 23:02 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBYou previously asked for episodes that focus on the postpartum period of a woman’s life and this episode is just that. Sinead previously shared her five pregnancies, four births, early pregnancy loss and her experience with sepsis in EP68 Listen here!. This time we chat about life after each baby especially the expectation we have before our first born comes into the world. Sinead shares how she coped each day, accepting that some days (most) you just do what you need whatever is necessary in...
EP100 - Lorraine, Infant Loss, Grief, Quad Pregnancy, Caesarean Birth
March 27, 2022 23:30 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with @fairy.quad.mother who talks me through the loss of her first son Dylan, coping with grief, the overwhelming need to get pregnant once again and the spontaneous conception of her quadruplet’s. The first 20 mins of our chat is incredibly tough to hear as Lorraine shares the loss of her son Dylan. Within the episode intro I will give you the exact moment to tune in if you aren’t in a place to listen to such heartbreaking story. In saying this, I know Lo...
EP99 - Brana (@shouting_eviesworth ), Two Pregnancies, Down Syndrome Diagnosis, Induction, Emergency Caesarean Birth, Missed Miscarriage
March 21, 2022 00:40 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Brana who talks me through the birth of her little girl Evie and her very recent pregnancy loss.After undergoing testing due to concerns following a routine 12 week scan, Brana and Ross received the news that their little girl had Trisomy 21 also known as Down Syndrome. She shares much more surrounding Evie’s diagnosis which I know many other parents can relate too. Brana then chats through her induction and the decision to bring Evie into the world v...
EP98 - Pam & Phil, One Pregnancy & Birth, Pregnancy After Loss, Gestational Diabetes, Homebirth
March 14, 2022 05:26 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Pam, Phil and of course the star of the show Teddy. Pam shares many aspects of her pregnancy from coping with pregnancy after loss (EP40 Pam shared her previous birth experiences) gestational diabetes, extensive preparation 🙌and the birth of her little boy Teddy at home.I was joined by Phil her love, her husband and an incredible support. I adore chatting with couples, I love watching them reminisce over such an intimate experience. It’s an honour to ...
EP97 - Amy, One Pregnancy & Birth, Preparation, Positive Induction, Epidural, Newborn Meningitis
March 07, 2022 07:51 - 1 hour - 52 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Amy who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son Cooper. Amy read books, attended classes, watched YouTube videos and listened to podcasts as part of her preparation for birth and motherhood. She spent time educating herself to ensure she knew the risks and benefits of various interventions.Amy shares her positive induction story and the moment her son Cooper came into the world. Twelve days later everything changed Amy and her husb...
EP96 - Jill, One Pregnancy & Birth, Epidural, Vaginal Birth
February 28, 2022 01:19 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this weeks episode I share my chat with Jill who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Charlotte. Jill really had to focus on tracking her ovulation, the ovulation sticks (as with many of you) weren’t helping her much so she focused on natural indicators too.She put a lot of time into preparation and stayed active throughout her pregnancy including teaching yoga. I think an important part of Jill’s story is where she chats about passing her estimated due date an...
EP96 - Aisling, Two Pregnancies & Births, Vaginal, Unmedicated Births, Breastfeeding, Early Motherhood
February 21, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn this episode I share my chat with Aisling who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. I recently asked if you wanted me to keep conversations surrounding early motherhood in the podcast and there was a resounding yes! I have done just that with this episode, I know so many of you will relate to some if not all of what Aisling speaks about. She chats about the initial overwhelm when discovering she was pregnant, her preparation for birth, her experiences (so similar but different ...
EP95 - Aisling, Two Pregnancies & Births, Vaginal, Unmedicated Births, Breastfeeding, Early Motherhood
February 21, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn this episode I share my chat with Aisling who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. I recently asked if you wanted me to keep conversations surrounding early motherhood in the podcast and there was a resounding yes! I have done just that with this episode, I know so many of you will relate to some if not all of what Aisling speaks about.She chats about the initial overwhelm when discovering she was pregnant, her preparation for birth, her experiences (so similar but different in...
EP94 - Jane, Two Pregnancies & Births, Premature Babies (32 and 36 weeks), Emergency Caesarean under General Anesthetic, Unmedicated Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding
February 13, 2022 23:54 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this next episode I share my chat with Jane who talks me through her two pregnancy’s and births. Jane’s first baby was brought into the world via emergency c-section as she went into labour at 32 weeks. She thought she could feel a cord prolapse but infact it was her little boys foot!Her second baby also came into the world early at 36 weeks but thankfully she had an experience much closer to what she hoped for, a vaginal birth.She shares her struggles with breastfeeding which led to her r...