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PODCAST

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

1:26:38

EP138 - Sinead D, Pregnancy Sickness, Positive Induction

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2024/09/02

Sinead shares her second birth story following her first story in 2021 EP104 - Sinead D. Thankfully this experience was very different. She was surrounded by such a great team also supported by a doula who she was in touch with throughout labour. Sinead also chats about life postnatally which is equally as important to hear. 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

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4:39

Hello Again

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2024/08/14

Just saying hello and sharing and also sharing the date for the next episodeChat soon 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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1:23:26

EP137 - Kate, Three Pregnancies, Two Births,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/03/14

In 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

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1:00:21

EP136 - Claire, Two Births, Multiple Early Pregnancy...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/02/28

In 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 originally

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1:33:15

EP135 - Emma, One Pregnancy & Birth, Gestational...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/02/20

In 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 son. She

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57:12

EP134 - Gillian, Two Pregnancies & Births, PNA

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2023/02/13

In 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 adjusted to life

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1:03:37

EP133 - Aideen, Two Pregnancies & Births, Induction,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/01/23

In 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 Covid with

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1:31:31

EP132 - Shauna, 4 Pregnancies, Two Births, Vaginal...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/01/18

In 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 where

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45:28

EP131 - Alice, Birth Story, Induction, C-Section,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/01/12

In 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 you Alice

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30:17

EP130 - Alice, Pregnancy and Birth Preparation at 38...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2023/01/09

EP130 - Alice, Pregnancy and Birth Preparation at 38 weeksIn 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, her

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1:18:19

EP129 - Rosie, Two Pregnancies & Births, Positive...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/12/26

In 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 awomen’s health physio. Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories.Hosted on Acast

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43:57

EP128 - Danielle, Two Pregnancies, One Twin...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/12/19

In 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 completely

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44:18

EP127 - Ruth, One Pregnancy & Birth, Birth...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/12/12

EP127 - Ruth, One Pregnancy & Birth, Birth Preparation, Induction, BreastfeedingIn 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 the day of

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1:23:47

EP126 - Julie, One Pregnancy & Birth, Forceps, D&C,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/12/07

In 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 got the

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54:24

EP125 - Sarah Louise, One Pregnancy & Birth,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/11/21

In 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 birth. Sarah

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1:29:07

EP124 - Lindsay, Two Pregnancies & Births, Hospital...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/11/07

In 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 service as there

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1:25:19

EP123 - Erin, One Pregnancy & Birth, Anxiety,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/10/12

In 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 supported her at

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1:01:49

EP122 - Kathleen, Two Pregnancies (One single & One...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/10/02

Delighted 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 being

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7:58

Words to Your Postpartum Self

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/09/09

In 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.

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1:13:48

EP120 - Gina, 4 Pregnancies, 3 Births, Epidural,...

Ireland"s Birth Stories ·

2022/08/28

In 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.Gina

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