Ireland's Birth Stories

• EP182 Amber PT1/2 Two Pregnancies, Ectopic Pregnancy, Induction, Haemorrhage, Postpartum Psychosis

  In this weeks episode I share PT1 of my two part chat with Amber. In her early 20's, Amber discovered she was pregnant which was later diagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy. Ambers second pregnancy was hard as she struggled with sickness throughout, mentions of IUGR from doctors and also discovering her baby had a two vessel chord. Following an induction, Ambers first baby was born weighing a healthy 7 pounds into the arms of very happy parents. This is where her story changes dramatically as she suffered a haemorrhage and needed specialised care much quickler than she received it. Amber goes on to share her experience with postpartum psychosis which we chat about in the latter stages of her story but we really dive into in the next part of her story. Thanks Amber This episode is brought to you by Mother Dragon W: www.motherdragon.ieE: [email protected]: @motherdragonireland TikTok: @motherdragon.ie Pinterest: @MotherDragonIreland WhatsApp: Mother DragonProduced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks ProductionsShow Your SupportBuy Me A CoffeePatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP181 Jess, Midwives Perspective, Two Births, TTC, Induction, Grieving Birth

  This week I share my chat with Jess who talks me through each of her two birth stories. Jess discovered she was pregnant in her 20's which although was a suprise, it was more of an adjustment to the plan as having children was always on the trajectory. We revisit her daughters birth who came into the world one day after her due date surrounded by fellow midwives for support. We then chat through her second pregnancy, TTC, the joy in seeing that positive pregnancy test and the reason why Jess opted for an induction.At the end of our chat we both get a little emotional but for the same reason. We all want women to have the experience they want, regardless of how it looks. Grieving the birth Jess didn't and won't have is something we go into.Thanks JessInstagramGive A Little GrubProduced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks ProductionsShow Your SupportBuy Me A CoffeePatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP180 Hannah, Three Pregnancies, Miscarriage, Two Homebirths (SECMs)

  This week I share my chat with Hannah who talks me through each of three pregnancies. Hannah revisits TTC, pregnancy loss and giving birth at home supported by SECMs. After suffering a miscarriage with her first preganancy Hannah was blighted with anxiety throughout the early stages of her subsequent pregnancies. During a routine scan on her second pregnancy it was discovered Hannah was pregnant with twins but one of the twins didn't survive which is described as a "vanishing twin". We talk through her decision to birth each of her babies at home surrounded by her husband and amazing midwives.Thanks HannahInstagram Give A Little GrubProduced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks ProductionsShow Your SupportBuy Me A CoffeePatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP179 Emma, Two Births, Epidural, Unmedicated, Life with a Reflux Baby

  This week I share my chat with Emma who talks me through each of her two births. Emma opted for an epidural with her first labour giving her the much needed relief she was looking for. She then talks us through her second pregnancy which was a shock but very much wanted. At the latter stages of pregnancy she was just ready for baby to join her family and thankfully he decided he was ready too. She went into spontaneous labour and had an unmedicated birth. The days, weeks and months to follow were so tough with her son suffering from reflux. Emma revisits just how tough it was with the sleepless nights, feeling completely helpless, the constant vomiting and more. Together with her husband they attended every practitioner under the sun in sought of help. The cure was time it seems. This episode will resonate with so many of you who have tried to comfort your babies through months of colic or reflux, you certainly aren't alone. Thanks EmmaSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonInstagram Give A Little GrubProduced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks ProductionsShow Your SupportBuy Me A CoffeePatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP178 Aoife PT2/2, Pregnancy Through Grief, Miscarriage, Unmedicated VBAC

  This week I share part two of my chat with @aoifekeogh20 who talks me through life after Ríans major surgery and his passing at 14 months. Aoife also chats through discovering she was pregnant and navigating the loss of your child while watching your bump grow.Aoife took time to focus on the labour and birth of her second baby attending classes again including @urmamastrength and hypnobirthing. She really wanted to avoid another c-section which she did. She had a completely unmedicated VBAC and got to experience that high!Episode LinksLorna DwyerNadia - Labour of LoveA Little LifetimeGive A Little GrubSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonInstagram Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks ProductionsShow Your SupportBuy Me A CoffeePatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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