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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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31:51

A Moment With - Eva Rose - Birth Photographer & Doula

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/04/07

In this episode of AMW I chat to @evarosebirth. What she has created has given me the opportunity to see birth in it's rawest form. The images she captures and shares strike so much emotion in me and I know I'm not alone. Seeing a woman in the height of possibly the most transformative experience of her life is so very special.We all know Eva as the incredible birth photographer she is but she is also working tirelessly to try bring about change in maternity care. I ask Eva where her interest in

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45:04

EP 51 - PT2 - Alice - One Pregnancy & Birth,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/04/05

In last week's episode we ended our conversation just after this little man's arrival into the world. How peaceful and gorgeous does he look in this photo!In part two of Alice's story she speaks of the postpartum hemorrhage she suffered soon after she was settled into the ward. Alice was hemorraging for a long period before it was finally recognised and action was taken. She deteriorated quickly and spent sometime in the high dependency unit. So much happened in such a short space of time.Awareness

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52:55

EP51 - PT 1 - Alice - One Pregnancy & Birth,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/29

With Alice's support I have decided to share her story across two episodes. In part 1 of her story she talks me through her pregnancy during Covid-19, her long labour and the birth of her son.Alice shares so much detail of her experience and I know it will be of such value to many of you. After a long labour it was discovered there was meconium in her waters. She decided to opt for an epidural to give her body time to rest before birthing her baby vaginally.We touch on the first few hours postpartum

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31:46

A Moment With - Tracy Donegan, Midwife, Author and...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/25

In this episode of AMW I chat to Tracy Donegan the creator of @gentlebirthofficial. We chat about the origins of her idea that has now developed into a tool used by people worldwide. She chats to me in detail about why she created various aspects of Gentlebirth with a particular focus on brain science.I know so many of you have utilised the Gentlebirth app not only for birth preparation but also through loss and postnatally. Tracy's voice very often puts me to sleep or dilutes the stress of my day

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50:31

EP 50 - Jessica - Pre & Post Baby Chat, Third Birth,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/22

In the next episode I chat to Jessica. We spoke when Jessica was 36 weeks pregnant about how she felt, the prep in the lead up to Bonnie's arrival and what her birth preferences were. There was so much excitement in her house with her two little ladies waiting on their sisters arrival. We then spoke a few days after Bonnie came into the world, Jessica was still on such a high. Her waters broke on her due date as per her daughters predictions. She got the epidural she wanted, they decided induction

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48:11

EP 49 - Yvonne - 3 Pregnancies, Two Births, Infant...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/15

- Story surrounding Infant Loss shared - In this episode Yvonne shares her story of experiencing the loss of her son, Noah at 34 weeks gestation. She received the devastating news that Noah had Edwards Syndrome which is considered a life limiting genetic condition. Yvonne shares details of his birth along with so much more which I'm very grateful for. We then chat about her little girl Ayla who recently celebrated her 2nd birthday. Ayla was diagnosed with both Edwards Syndrome & Down Syndrome after

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11:50

Motherhood

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/14

I asked some of our previous guests to share what motherhood means to them 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.

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27:59

A Moment With - Sue Jameson, President of the...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/10

On this episode of AMW I chat to Sue who talks me through the role of a lactation consultant. Being completely honest I initially thought an IBCLC helped you with a poor latch or could help with tongue tie, little did I know.We discuss how a IBCLC can support you both antenatally and also in the days following babies arrival. The continuity of care and follow-up is what makes this service so special. It's amazing to see many other health professionals qualify as lactation consultants to support

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1:02:22

EP 48 - Rosie & Adam - 4 Pregnancies & Births,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/08

In this next episode I chat to Rosie and Adam, creators of the @the_irish_mummy podcast. We chat about Rosie's four experiences with pregnancy & birth. Together they share not only intimate details of each birth but we also discuss how mindset can have such a profound impact on your experience.Rosie made a conscious effort to educate herself after her first birth and as a result was so in tune with her body. She understood the environment she needed to help that oxytocin flow and always trusted her

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1:00:02

EP 47 - Rosie - 2 Pregnancies & Births, Hospital...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/03/01

In this episode I chat to Rosie who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Rosie utilised the birthing pool in the Coombe and delivered her little boy safely with the support of her midwives and husband. She suffered a hemorrhage so immediately had to leave the pool to be treated. She also had difficulty with her placenta which she goes into. Throughout her second pregnancy she suffered anxiety and had various visits to the maternity hospital to investigate a number of bleeds. Rosie also

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43:57

A Moment With -Áine Hennessy Community Midwife

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/02/24

In our first episode I chat to a homebirth midwife. Áine tells me why she chose to be a midwife and later why she felt being out in the community was where she needed to be. We chat about why the service needs to be considered from early pregnancy when your care options are being discussed.She shares everything you need to know from initial contact if you are considering homebirth, antenatal appointments, the birth itself and those two weeks of postnatal care. The 2020 stats speak for themselves 94%

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EP 46 - Leanne - One Pregnancy & Birth, Planned...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/02/22

In the next episode I chat to Leanne 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 she had such a positive experience

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46:53

EP 45 - Tia - One Pregnancy & Birth, Subchorionic...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/02/15

In this next episode I chat to Tia who talks me through her pregnancy & the birth of her little girl, Sofia. Tia was diagnosed with a cyst prior to falling pregnant but in the early weeks of conceiving she learned she also had a Subchorionic Hematoma. She left an appointment at 5 weeks feeling as though "This is it, this will be the end of this pregnancy". She was prescribed bed rest for the first three months of her pregnancy and thankfully baby Sofia was just fine. Tia shares such a positive

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50:24

EP 44 - Georgina - One Pregnancy & Birth, Preparation...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/02/08

In the next episode I chat to 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 world with the aid of her 900 song playlist, a husband who she recalls reminded her of a gym coach

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55:55

EP 43 - Sinead - Grief, 4th Degree Tear, Rectovaginal...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/02/01

In our next episode I chat to Sinead who talks me through her two experiences with birth. Sinead gave birth to her little girl Lily 9 years ago shortly after the sudden loss of her husband, Geoff..Sinead talks us through giving birth with the support of her family and the days following Lily's arrival. Although her medical team were aware she suffered a 4th degree tear it wasn't until later, after a scope that they found the rectovaginal fistula. Essentially, there was a small tear between the

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57:44

EP 42 - Julie - One pregnancy & Birth, Mother with...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/01/25

"We have to stop underestimating people!"In the next episode I chat to Julie who talks me through her pregnancy & the birth of her son, Ricky. Julie has cerebral palsy as does her husband David and together embarked on the journey into parenthood with a solid plan in place.She discusses how she commenced her preparation for pregnancy two years prior to concieveing. She focused on being physically strong, creating a strong team around her and also has an exceptional family unit to support them.Julie

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59:08

EP 41 - Megan - 3 Pregnancies, 2 Births, Epidural,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/01/18

In this episode I chat to Megan who talks me through her three pregnancies & two births. Unfortunately Megan had a miscarriage early on with her first pregnancy. She conceived quickly with her little girl Aylla and she goes into all the details surrounding her pregnancy and birth. She speaks of her experience with PND which I know will resonate with many of you. I asked Megan to share her story on the podcast due to how honest and forthcoming she has been in sharing such a private time of her life

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1:23:43

EP 40 - Pamela - 5 Pregnancies, 3 Births, Epidural,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2021/01/11

Trigger warning : In this episode we chat about the loss of Pam's little girl Rosie at 18 weeks gestation. Pam goes into details surrounding Rosie's birth which some may find difficult to listen too. I am so grateful to Pam for sharing her story, as loss is still very much unspoken. Thank you Pam ❤️In this episode Pam chats about her 4 pregnancies & 3 Births. During her first experience with birth Pam required an episiotomy to aid with her little man's arrival as he had shoulder dystocia and she was

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45:52

EP 39 - Jen - One pregnancy & Birth, Induction,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2020/12/30

In the last EP of 2021 I chat to Jen (@irishmamabuys ) about her pregnancy & the birth of her son Ben. Jen welcomed her niece into her life when she was 18 months old so Ben was very lucky to have his sister waiting for him when he arrived home.Jen discovered she was pregnant at nearly 3 months, although it was a shock they welcomed the lovely surprise. She was living in Spain at the time but decided to move home during her third trimester. Jens estimated due date came and went and she was later

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38:51

EP 38 - Nicole - 2 Pregnancies & Births, Positive...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2020/12/28

In this week's episode I chat to Nicole who talks e through her two pregnancies & births. Nicole's first little girl was delivered via C-section after she was lying breech transverse and remained pretty comfortable where she was. Nicole suffers from low platelets therefore attempting to move her little lady in utero wasn't an option due to the risk of hemorrhage. We then chat about Nicole's second pregnancy where she continued to feel great, if anything just a little slower. She requested a full

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