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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.

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All Episodes

48:16

EP86 - Sinead (Pre Baby Chat) Multiple Early...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/12/15

In this bonus episode I share my chat with @sineadhingston who at the time was 35 weeks pregnant. We chat about the last two years of her life suffering multiple pregnancy losses and how she came to the decision to try once more to grow her family. I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling fully invested in Sinead’s pregnancy. I have followed her journey from the very beginning feeling so incredibly sad each time she suffered loss and joy with trepidation when she conceived once again.To see her bump grow

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1:05:23

EP85 - Luca, Two Pregnancies & Births, Unmedicated...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/12/13

In this next episode I share my chat with Luca who talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Luca was frequently scanned and checked for GD throughout her pregnancy with some concerns that baby was measuring big. Thankfully her little girl was born at a very healthy 7+ pounds via an unmedicated vaginal birth.At 11 months postpartum, Luca discovered she was pregnant with baby number two. Her little girl was brought into the world via emergency Caesarean birth due to facial presentation. After

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1:09:12

EP83 - Doris, Two Pregnancies & Births, Induction,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/12/05

In this next episode I share my chat with Doris who birthed her first baby in New Zealand. She talks us through the care system there, being induced and her boy being brought into the world via Caesarean birth.We then chat about her second pregnancy which although was planned still came as a surprise. Doris really wanted her VBAC (Vaginal birth after Caesarean) and that’s exactly how her little girl came into the world. She needed assistance during the final stages and later further assistance to

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1:04:37

EP82 - Maeve, Two Pregnancies & Births, Unmedicated...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/29

In this next episode I share my chat with Maeve who talks me through her two experiences with birth. She welcomed her first boy in hospital with the support of her husband and midwives. Maeve also spoke about her tough breastfeeding journey dealing with oversupply, pumping, a hospital admission due to mastitis and also tongue tie. After an difficult start she went on to breastfeed for 18 months.On Maeve’s second pregnancy she decided to opt for a homebirth. Her life was incredibly busy in the lead

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35:02

A Moment With - Aoife Harvey founder of Womens Health...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/24

I reached out to Aoife, founder of @womenshealthdublin to share her knowledge and fill us all in on the importance of going for even one assessment. We chat about the assessment itself, antenatal and postnatal pelvic floor awareness, correctly returning to fitness and using pelvic floor trainers.Below I have linked a website which you can use to find a women’s health physio in your area. If you can, please take the time to go for an assessment. Various health insurance providers cover part of the

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1:12:09

EP81 - Leanne, Four Births, Multiple Early Pregnancy...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/22

In this next episode I share my chat with Leanne who talks me through her four vaginal births, two of which were twins and one of her twins was born breech. Leanne also spoke about suffering three early pregnancy losses and the shocking physical side of miscarriage. She attended a consultant who carried out various tests which enabled her to carry her fifth pregnancy to term with the support of medication in her first trimester.We then chat about her twin pregnancy, induction and the birth of her

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58:37

EP80 - Fidelma - Three Vaginal Births, Early...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/15

EP80 - Fidelma - Three Vaginal Births, Early Pregnancy Loss, Gentlebirth, Early Labour at 36 weeksIn this weeks episode I chat to Fidelma who talks me through her three positive vaginal experiences. Fidelma also suffered an early pregnancy loss which she touched on but previously she spoke in detail about her loss in this episode Between Us - Early Pregnancy LossShe used @gentlebirthofficial to help her through those sleepless nights during the final stages of pregnancy. She also chats about her

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37:52

A Moment With Tara Whelan (Resilient Emotions)

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/10

In this episode of A Moment With I share my chat with Tara Whelan the founder of @resilientemotionsInitially. Originally, Tara and I planned one chatting solely about her two experiences with birth but our conversation went in a different direction. We chat about her mental health struggles both pre and postnatally and also how her experience has allowed her to find her purpose and create Resilient Emotions ReferencesThe Havening TechniqueAlex Heath Become a supporter at

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1:24:58

EP79 - Niamh, One Pregnancy & Birth, IVF, Labour &...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/08

This week I share my chat with Niamh who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her little boy Jack. Niamh and her husband Barry discovered they had unexplained infertility after a long period of trying to conceive naturally. After attending a clinic and undergoing IVF treatment they were so thrilled to receive the news they were expecting their first baby.Niamh immediately went into birth prep mode, reading books, watching birth videos, looking at birth images online and they attended a

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53:59

EP78 - Dairíona - One Pregnancy & Birth, Induction,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/11/05

In this next episode I share my conversation with Dairíona who talks me through her experience of pregnancy and labouring alone thoughout COVID restrictions. Listening to Dairíonas story in many parts is difficult and for this reason I would consider her episode to be of a sensitive nature.She talks me through conception, her various hospital visits due to concerns of baby’s movement, a bleed and also erratic blood pressure. Her experience was very mixed with some medical staff being nothing but

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56:25

EP77 - Anita - One Pregnancy & Birth, Unmedicated...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/10/24

In this weeks episode I share my chat with Anita who is both a birth & postpartum doula. I love hearing the perspective of someone who works in the world of maternity care. She chats me through early pregnancy, preparation for birth and how she felt in anticipation of giving birth considering she supported women for years prior to her own pregnancy.Anita was respected and supported during labour and birth with the midwives reading her birth preferences thoroughly ensuring she got the birth she

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1:11:22

EP76 - Nicole - One Pregnancy & Birth, Epidural,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/10/18

In this week’s episode I share my chat with Nicole who spoke to me about her pregnancy & the birth of her little boy Brody. We chat about how she felt at various stages throughout her pregnancy and her early signs of labour. After hours of labour the decision was made to birth little Brody via emergency C-section due to meconium in her waters and other indications baby needed help. After her surgery Nicole felt intense pain across her shoulders that she just couldn’t ignore. It was later discovered

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39:55

EP75 - Aoife - One Pregnancy & Birth, Down Syndrome...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/10/11

This next episode I chat to Aoife who created her page last year @down_with_croia and I'm so glad she did. Aoife shares how she felt when she saw that positive test and the early weeks of pregnancy. During a routine 12 week scan the stenographer noticed some markers which indicated the possibility her baby had Down Syndrome. After further tests Aoife & Craig were told they were expecting a baby girl and these tests also confirmed the diagnosis of Down Syndrome. They were beside themselves with the

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36:54

A Moment With Mary Tighe - Co-Founder of...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/10/06

This week I'm sharing my chat with Mary Tighe (@birthingmamas ) who together with Jen created the agency, Doulacare Ireland. We chat about where her love of supporting birthing women originated. We chat about the various roles of a doula. We also dive into how the matches you up with the person that is right for you, this is one of Mary's favourite aspects of the job. She also discusses the process of a doula joining their team which I think is really important.We chatted for well over an hour which

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1:06:53

EP74 - Nessa - Planned Homebirth, Breech Vaginal...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/10/03

In this next episode I share my chat with Nessa who is a wellness coach aswell as hypnobirthing birthing coach and so much more. At the time of our conversation Nessa was living in Australia but was in the process of returning home to Tipperary where she now lives with her family. Nessa planned on birthing her boy at home with the support of her partner, midwife and doula. She prepared mentally aswell as physically staying active throughout. At 38 weeks after an unsuccessful ECV due to baby

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59:19

EP73 - Chelsea, Two Pregnancies & Births, Positive...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/09/27

In this week's episode I share my chat with @chelseahudson_1 who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Chelsea didn't plan on birthing her boy without pain relief but he came so quickly it simply wasn't any other option. She comments on how amazing she felt after his birth and couldn't quiet believe she had experienced birth without pain relief.She was pregnant with her little girl throughout Covid so didn't have the support of her partner while in labour in hospital but once again

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29:46

A Moment With Lorraine Lozano

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/09/21

In this next episode I chat to Lorraine, the founder of Globebaby Doula. Lorraine is a full spectrum doula and has created various workshops to support her clients on their journey into motherhood. Due to her own experiences, Lorraine realised there was a very obvious need to support those about to embark on childbirth! She can help her clients with prepariton for labour, birth, breastfeeding and also help out at home with the seemingly simply tasks like light house work.We chat about a

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1:06:43

EP72 - Amanda - Four Pregnancies, Two Births, Early...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/09/20

In this week's episode I share my chat with @amandarussellryan who talks me through her two experiences with birth. Amanda suffered an early pregnancy loss with her first pregnancy and later a chemical pregnancy on her third pregnancy. Amanda chats about the birth of son which was aided by forceps as he was a stargazer. She also lost a significant volume of blood which impacted her immediate recovery and those first few hours with baby. She recalls how she felt so supported by her medical team and

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44:15

EP71 - Justine - One Pregnancy & Birth, Induction,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/09/13

In this next episode I chat to freelance stylist and a familiar face to most of us @justinekingxx . We spoke about the moment she took that first pregnancy test, attending appointments alone and having COVID-19 at 6 months pregnant.Justine was induced as part of the hospital induction trial and very quickly felt the effects at home. I will let you hear all about her labour, how she coped and her experience in general. Justine's labour progressed quickly leaving little time for her partner to make

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1:01:55

EP70 - Clare - Pre & Post Baby Chat Early Pregnancy...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/09/05

In this week's episode I chat to Clare who at the time was expecting her second baby and in the throws of labour/birth preparation. We also touch on her first birth experience in 2018 bringing her little boy Sean into the world. We then chat about how she was feeling in comparison to her pregnancy with her first boy. She talks me through her level of preparation from attending @pamjdpilates weekly pilates class (and falling asleep each time!), attending a hypnobirthing class with @midwife_aine and

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