Twins Mummy NI Podcast

Some people enter our lives only for a moment yet become part of our story forever.

In this special episode of the Twins Mummy NI Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Donald Chandranath, Speciality Doctor at Antrim Area Hospital, who has supported countless families across Northern Ireland through their twin pregnancies.

What makes this conversation unique is that Donald is a twin himself—a perspective that gives him a deeply personal understanding of what families experience when expecting more than one baby at a time.  

In this episode, we discuss:

•What it's really like growing up as a twin
• Life beyond the delivery room as a Specialist in Obstetrics
• The privilege of supporting families through pregnancy and birth

This episode is also a personal one for me, as Donald was part of the team who delivered all three of my children.

More than a conversation about medicine, this is a reflection on the human side of maternity care and the lasting impact one person can have on a family’s story.

Listen now and step inside the extraordinary world of a twin who delivers twins.

 

Keywords: twin pregnancy, maternity care, obstetrics, Northern Ireland, NHS Northern Ireland, twin parenting, multiples, podcast

 

Music: “A Very Brady Special” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 License
CC BY 4.0 License

Some people enter our lives only for a moment yet become part of our story forever.

In this special episode of the Twins Mummy NI Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Donald Chandranath, Speciality Doctor at Antrim Area Hospital, who has supported countless families across Northern Ireland through their twin pregnancies.

What makes this conversation unique is that Donald is a twin himself—a perspective that gives him a deeply personal understanding of what families experience when expecting more than one baby at a time.  

In this episode, we discuss:

What it's really like growing up as a twin
• Life beyond the delivery room as a Specialist in Obstetrics
• The privilege of supporting families through pregnancy and birth

This episode is also a personal one for me, as Donald was part of the team who delivered all three of my children.

More than a conversation about medicine, this is a reflection on the human side of maternity care and the lasting impact one person can have on a family’s story.

Listen now and step inside the extraordinary world of a twin who delivers twins.

 

Keywords: twin pregnancy, maternity care, obstetrics, Northern Ireland, NHS Northern Ireland, twin parenting, multiples, podcast

 

Music: “A Very Brady Special” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 License
CC BY 4.0 License

Some people enter our lives only for a moment yet become part of our story forever.

In this special episode of the Twins Mummy NI Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Donald Chandranath, Speciality Doctor at Antrim Area Hospital, who has supported countless families across Northern Ireland through their twin pregnancies.

What makes this conversation unique is that Donald is a twin himself—a perspective that gives him a deeply personal understanding of what families experience when expecting more than one baby at a time.  

In this episode, we discuss:

• What it's really like growing up as a twin
• Life beyond the delivery room as a Specialist in Obstetrics
• The privilege of supporting families through pregnancy and birth

This episode is also a personal one for me, as Donald was part of the team who delivered all three of my children.

More than a conversation about medicine, this is a reflection on the human side of maternity care and the lasting impact one person can have on a family’s story.

Listen now and step inside the extraordinary world of a twin who delivers twins.

 

Keywords: twin pregnancy, maternity care, obstetrics, Northern Ireland, NHS Northern Ireland, twin parenting, multiples, podcast

 

Music: “A Very Brady Special” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 License
CC BY 4.0 License

Welcome to the Multiples Mums Group Chat Series on the Twins Mummy NI Podcast.

Carla is joined by three mums of multiples from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and England for a discussion about the realities of raising twins. From the moment they discovered they were expecting multiples to navigating nursery milestones, identity, friendships, mental health, mum guilt, and the cost of childcare, this episode offers a genuine insight into life as a parent of multiples.

Together, Lisa, Mairead, and Jennifer share their personal experiences of twin motherhood — discussing both the joys and the challenges that often remain unseen behind the day-to-day routine. The conversation highlights the importance of support, connection, and open dialogue within the multiples community.

In this episode, we discuss:
 Starting nursery with multiples
 Encouraging individuality and identity in twins
Loneliness, mental health, and mum guilt
 The financial realities of childcare for families with multiples
 Friendships, routines, and navigating the toddler years

This episode is filled with honest reflections, shared experiences, and reassuring reminders that no parent of multiples is alone in their journey.

So grab a coffee, settle in, and join the conversation

I’m fine.”

It’s a phrase so many of us say without even thinking—but how often do we say it without really meaning it?

In this episode of the Twins Mummy NI Podcast, we explore the emotional reality of maternal mental health in motherhood with multiples, and the quiet struggles that often sit beneath the surface of those two words "I'm fine."

From overwhelm and isolation to intrusive thoughts, exhaustion, and survival mode, this episode gently opens up the realities so many mums are quietly carrying behind the scenes.

We’re joined by Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr Rebecca Moore and co-founder of Make Birth Better, to explore this important conversation in depth.

We discuss:

• Why so many mums say “I’m fine” when they’re not
• The hidden loneliness of raising multiples
• Survival mode, exhaustion, and emotional overload
• Intrusive thoughts and anxiety in early motherhood
• The impact of comparison, guilt, and isolation
• How to recognise when you might need support—and how to access it

This episode gently challenges the idea that coping means you’re okay. From the outside, everything can look managed—but internally, many mums are carrying far more than anyone can see.

Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone, your experience is valid, and support is available.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider speaking to your GP, health visitor, or reaching out to organisations such as PANDAS, Bliss, or Tommy’s for support.

Disclaimer:
Please note: listener discretion is advised, as this discussion includes sensitive topics relating to maternal mental health.

Support Services (UK):

PANDAS Foundation (perinatal/postnatal mental health support): 0808 1961 777

Make Birth Better (support for birth trauma): hello@makebirthbetter.org

Tommy’s Midwife Helpline (pregnancy and postnatal mental health): 0800 0147 800

Samaritans (24/7 emotional support): 116 123

BLISS UK Helpline (support for premature and sick babies): 0207 378 1122