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Ireland"s Birth Stories

Corah Gernon | She Talks Productions

A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

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EP101 - Sinead (Postpartum Chat), Expectation v...

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2022/03/31

You 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 order

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57:06

EP100 - Lorraine, Infant Loss, Grief, Quad Pregnancy,...

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2022/03/27

In 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 Lorraine

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1:06:56

EP99 - Brana (@shouting_eviesworth ), Two...

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2022/03/21

In 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 via

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1:35:57

EP98 - Pam & Phil, One Pregnancy & Birth, Pregnancy...

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2022/03/14

In 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 be

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1:04:55

EP97 - Amy, One Pregnancy & Birth, Preparation,...

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2022/03/07

In 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 husband

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1:14:25

EP96 - Jill, One Pregnancy & Birth, Epidural, Vaginal...

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2022/02/28

In 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 and just

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1:31:37

EP95 - Aisling, Two Pregnancies & Births, Vaginal,...

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2022/02/21

In 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 many

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EP94 - Jane, Two Pregnancies & Births, Premature...

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2022/02/13

In 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 recently

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54:19

EP93 - (Postpartum Focus) Nicola, Spontaneous...

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2022/02/07

In this next episode I chat to Nicola who talks me through her spontaneous triplet pregnancy. Nicola and her husband attended an early scan when they discovered they were expecting twins, they left that appointment shocked as many of us would. They later attended their hospital scan around the 3 month mark when they saw a third little one on the monitor. So much changed from that moment on!Nicola was monitored closely in hospital from the latter stages of her second trimester. Thankfully her three

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1:14:45

EP92 - Jo & Katie, IVF, Doula Support, Induction,...

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2022/01/31

EP92 - Jo & Katie, IVF, Doula Support, Induction, Unmedicated Positive BirthIn this next episode I share my chat with Jo and her wife Katie. I love chatting with couples, watching their faces as they speak about one of the most significant milestones in their lives is pretty special.I wanted to speak to a same sex couple for so long, the wait was so worth it. This is such an important conversation and demonstrates becoming parents as an LGBT couple is possible. They chat about making the decision to

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1:15:16

EP91 - Laura, Two Pregnancies & Births, Induction,...

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2022/01/24

In this next episode I share my chat with Laura who talks me through her two experiences with birth. Laura not only shares her two birth stories but she also chats about other aspects of early motherhood and pregnancy too. The birth of her first little girl definitely wasn’t what Laura expected which she feels contributed to some tough moments as a first time mother.Laura was diagnosed with pregnancy depression while expecting her second baby. She chats about her symptoms, support and how “the

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EP90 - Katie - Loss, Emergency Caesarean Birth, Two...

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2022/01/17

In this next episode I share my chat with Katie who talks me through her journey to motherhood. Katie suffered loss, experienced trauma due to an emergency caesarean birth, underwent two positive elective caesarean births and received a PCOS diagnosis. There is so much more in Katie's story but I will let her tell you everything in between from being admitted to hospital for 6 weeks whilst pregnant with her first boy, each of her breastfeeding journeys and constant issues with her blood pressure

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1:28:53

EP89 - Fiona, Four Pregnancies, Three Births,...

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2022/01/10

I just adored listening to Fiona’s three births. Her first homebirth was 10 years ago when we knew very little about the service and her most recent homebirth was in 2018.Her first babe arrived at home by the fire in the birth pool, her second on the landing as her little girl listened to her mama from her bed and her third beneath a tree with the sun on her skin in the arms of her husband.Fiona also shared her experience with early pregnancy loss during the pandemic. As a family they took the time

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Feb 2020 - Georgina - One Pregnancy & Birth,...

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2022/01/06

Feb 21 - Georgina, One Pregnancy & BirthI love this episode and I’m so fond of Georgina. In this episode I share my chat with Georgina who talks me through her experience with pregnancy and the birth of her little girl Rua. She had such a group of supportive women surrounding her which is so beautiful. They guided her through her preparation into motherhood and in those weeks following Rua's arrival. George wasn't opposed to having an epidural but in the end she brought her little girl into the

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Sept 2020 - Ali - EP 16 - Two Pregnancies, Hospital...

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2022/01/06

EP 16 - Two Pregnancies, Hospital Births, Triplet Pregnancy, Caesarean BirthIn this episode I chat to Ali @alidee_g_plus3 who talks me through the births of her four kids, Georgia, Ted, Lenny & Bruce. Ali's first experience with birth was tough with a difficult few weeks recovery. She discusses the importance of being honest with women about what to expect in the pregnancy and also what our bodies go through in those few weeks after baby arrives. She then talks us through the shock of discovering

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1:12:34

Nov 2020 - A VBAC birth story EP 31 - Catherine, 3...

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2022/01/05

In this episode I chat to Catherine (Play at Home Mammy)ho talks me through her three very different births. On her first pregnancy, second stage of labour was so quick with her little man entering the world swiftly. She talks us through a rough few weeks of breastfeeding and the support she availed of to help her alleviate the constant discomfort.She had a C-section with her second pregnancy due to the presence of meconium in her waters and also inconsistencies inconsistencies on the monitor

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Oct 2020 - Siobhán - 3 Pregnancies, 2 Births, HELLP...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/01/04

In this episode I chat to Siobhán who talks me through her experience with pregnancy and birth. She shared many up and downs including a diagnosis of HELLP syndrome, an emergency C-section, isolation and a tough post partum journey. Siobhán also chats about her experience with miscarriage so openly which I know so many of you will relate to.We then dive into her third pregnancy which she struggled with, a contrast to her first. She really endured so much which you will hear throughout the podcast. A

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1:10:47

Aug 2020 - Emma & Mikey - Two Pregnancies & Births,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/01/03

This week from Monday - Friday I will re-release episodes from the early days which I think will be a nice distraction from life at the minute. This week from Monday - Friday I will re-release episodes from the early days which I think will be a nice distraction from life at the minute. Emma & Mikey - Two Pregnancies & Births, Hospital Birth, Induction, HomebirthIn my first couples interview, way back in August 2020 I spoke to Emma & Mikey about the birth of their two boys. Emma’s first experience

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1:06:21

EP88 - Paula, Three Pregnancies & Births, Epidural,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/12/27

In this next episode I share my chat with Paula who talks me through her three very different birth experiences. She also chats openly about each breastfeeding journey, each babes issues with tongue tie and motherhood.Paula then brings me through her third experience with labour and birth and why the decision was made to bring her little boy into the world via emergency caesarean birth. She chats about the level of preparation she did throughout her third pregnancy both reading and using

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1:22:45

EP87 - Caroline, Infertility, IVF, Twin Pregnancy,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/12/20

In this next episode I share my chat with Caroline who talks me through her journey to conceiving twins. We chat about infertility, IVF, discovering she was pregnant and also early pregnancy. Although Caroline truly wanted a vaginal birth, at 32 weeks she surrendered to the fact she would likely birth her babies via Caesarean section due to breech presentation. Her pregnancy took a dramatic turn 5 weeks from the twins birth date leading to an emergency section.Caroline was diagnosed with HELLP

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