EP166 Sarah Louise PT1/2 Two Pregnancies & Birth, Induction, Forceps, Recovery, Unplanned Homebirth, Breastfeeding
This week I share my chat with Sarah Louise who talks me through two of her four birth stories. Each of her first two experiences were completely different. She was induced with her first baby followed by assistance with a forceps . Sarah Louise revisits the hours following her first daughter’s birth which included being put under general anaesthetic.Her second experience was completely different. She gave birth to her second baby at home, unplanned. Her baby was coming and waiting for nobody. Thankfully all was well and she came into the world surrounded by so much joy and laughter.Thanks so much Sarah Louise xBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon. Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories.
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EP165 Nikki - One Pregnancy & Birth, Hospital Birth, PND & AnxietyIn this episode I share my chat with Nikki who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son. Nikki loved being pregnant but is also honest about her struggles with anxiety. She attended pregnancy yoga which was transformative as she used tools learned through her instructor (also teaches antenatal classes) throughout her birth. They formed a deep connection giving her that extra level of support.Nikki revisits her son’s birth, the following hours and into the early days of motherhood. She describes feeling a shift in her mood which she was prepared for as she previously met with the mental heath team. Thankfully with the love and support of her family and therapist she navigated her way out of PND. Thanks so much NikkiSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories.
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EP164 Meghan - Major Surgery (Removal of large mass, ovary & fallopian tube), Recovery, One Pregnancy and Birth, Positive Hospital Birth, Breastfeeding
In this episode I share my chat with Meghan who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son, Ronan. Meghan's birth story is so gorgeous as she was surrounded by nothing but support from her husband and midwives. The years prior to Meghan's pregnancy were incredibly tough as she overcame major surgery just as she was about to start planning her wedding along with other serious and very scary diagnosis in her close family unit.Thank you so much for sharing MeghanSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories.
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EP163 Angel, One Pregnancy & Birth, Combined Care, Homebirth, Positive Birth Story
In this next story I share my chat with Angel who revisit the birth of hr son, Barra. Angel opted for homebirth mostly with the support of her local maternity hospital.She is such a great story teller so it was amazing to hear her go back to those moments of sheer disbelief that she was infact in labour followed by acceptance that baby was this was happening, she was giving birth. She shares the vulnerability labour can bring about explaining her experience in such a gorgeous way. Angel birthed her baby with the support of her partner Cathal, midwife Colette and doula Elisha. Support the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories.
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EP162 - Orlagh, Two Pregnancies & Births, Caesarean Births, Achondroplasia Diagnosis (Dwarfism), Life with Summer
In this week's episode I share my chat with Orlagh Reid who talks me through her two pregnancies and caesarean births. Orlagh revisits some tough moments in her experience entering into motherhood from discovering there was potentially something "wrong" with her baby at 37 weeks to receiving the news that her daughter Summer had Achondroplasia also known as Dwarfism. Oralgh chats through navigating those early days along with life with Summer know. Thanks so much OrlaghSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeeUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories.
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