In this next episode I chat to Mairead who talks me through her two pregnancies and homebirths. She chats about sickness in early pregnancy, diagnosis of a haematoma and thankfully the ok for her homebirth at 32 weeks.She shares the moments her daughter was born after a short labour and her fierce first latch that she remembers vividly. We then chat about her second pregnancy which was similar to her first in terms on sickness in the early months. Mairead once again decided to have her baby at home and talks me through her sons birth. She suffered a prolapse after her first baby which caused her distress. Mairead said something which I think is so true “Prolapse isn’t just of the body, it’s prolapse of the mind too”!

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You previously asked for episodes that focus on the postpartum period of a woman’s life and this episode is just that. Sinead previously shared her five pregnancies, four births, early pregnancy loss and her experience with sepsis in EP68 Listen here!. This time we chat about life after each baby especially the expectation we have before our first born comes into the world. Sinead shares how she coped each day, accepting that some days (most) you just do what you need whatever is necessary in order to get through the haze. She also shares how she felt retuning to work in the early days versus her decision to utilise childcare after her fourth baby to really lean into that fourth trimester.If you would like to hear more episodes like this bonus chat please get in touch and let me know. Our Monday birth stories are a permanent fixture but I would love to hear your feedback on this one.

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In this next episode I share my chat with Brana who talks me through the birth of her little girl Evie and her very recent pregnancy loss.After undergoing testing due to concerns following a routine 12 week scan, Brana and Ross received the news that their little girl had Trisomy 21 also known as Down Syndrome. She shares much more surrounding Evie’s diagnosis which I know many other parents can relate too. Brana then chats through her induction and the decision to bring Evie into the world via emergency caesarean birth. We chat about the early weeks of Evie’s life and how as partners and parents Brana and Ross support one another.We then chat about pregnancy loss at 10 weeks gestation. Brana mentions this pregnancy “kept us warm” throughout an incredibly tough period of Evie’s life. She also shares some special moments after losing their Bear which I will let you hear for yourself (last picture 🌹)Honoured to share Branas story as a nod to World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March. Thanks Brana

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In this next episode I share my chat with Pam, Phil and of course the star of the show Teddy. Pam shares many aspects of her pregnancy from coping with pregnancy after loss (EP40 Pam shared her previous birth experiences) gestational diabetes, extensive preparation 🙌and the birth of her little boy Teddy at home.I was joined by Phil her love, her husband and an incredible support. I adore chatting with couples, I love watching them reminisce over such an intimate experience. It’s an honour to be invited into such a sacred space as they open up and chat.Although Pam is incredibly well informed and constantly researching evidence based material to ensure she is upto speed, she still invested the time in herself to prepare for Teddy’s birth. I really love that, below I have shared a list of resources Pam shared with me which might be useful to you, including the Anne Summer Vinyl sheetsEnjoy & thank you Pam, Phil & Teddy ❤️Pregnancy after loss- Help with anxiety and counselling @avrilflynn_com - Hypnobirthing @birthfearfree 3 set rewind and Birth doula support @globebabydoula Body work(cranio sacral) for gentle treatment after loss, during pregnancy and for Teddy @jill_myoreflex Acupunture for anxiety and pregnancy support Grainne Conlon Acorn AccupAntenatal breastfeeding course @nicola_lactationconsultant IBCLC support @birth_baby_beyond_ Home birth Liz Halliday @privatemidwivesireland Prenatal yoga, @tummylovewithmelissa , Lydia Sasse-yoga with LydiaChiropractic care @drake_chiropractic Photography Pregnancy, birth and postnatal photos @amandahatton_photography - Books -Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage, Rachel ReedGentle birth, gentle mothering, Dr. Sarah BuckleyIna Mays guide to childbirth, Ina May GaskinBirth your way, Sheila KitzingerReal food for Gestational Diabetes, Lily NicholsThe First 40 days- Post natal -Tongue tie release Jill Smith, Fiona Rae, Fitzwilliam clinic, BrayFood delivery @kaylaskitchen_ie and @eatto_ie and Mamas Golden Food by Ros Drake

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In this weeks episode I share my chat with Jill who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Charlotte. Jill really had to focus on tracking her ovulation, the ovulation sticks (as with many of you) weren’t helping her much so she focused on natural indicators too.She put a lot of time into preparation and stayed active throughout her pregnancy including teaching yoga. I think an important part of Jill’s story is where she chats about passing her estimated due date and just wanting to meet her baby. Although this is the case for all of us, some of us find those last few weeks incredibly hard. Getting to the stage where you wonder if you will ever meet your baby is a real thing, I felt it!!Of course, little Charlotte was born Jill finally got to meet her daughterEnjoy & thanks Jill ❤️

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In this next episode I share my chat with Jane who talks me through her two pregnancy’s and births. Jane’s first baby was brought into the world via emergency c-section as she went into labour at 32 weeks. She thought she could feel a cord prolapse but infact it was her little boys foot!Her second baby also came into the world early at 36 weeks but thankfully she had an experience much closer to what she hoped for, a vaginal birth.She shares her struggles with breastfeeding which led to her recently qualifying as an IBCLC which I personally think is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story @bainne.mama and congratulations on passing those exams!This weeks SME shoutout is @cailiekins Cailiekins is a new family run business. It is run by 2 sisters, Jenny and Jackie, from Mayo. They are focused on creating high quality products for baby and beyond. Visit their page to see their beautiful silk collection from cot sheets to bedsheets.

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In this next episode I chat to Nicola who talks me through her spontaneous triplet pregnancy. Nicola and her husband attended an early scan when they discovered they were expecting twins, they left that appointment shocked as many of us would. They later attended their hospital scan around the 3 month mark when they saw a third little one on the monitor. So much changed from that moment on!Nicola was monitored closely in hospital from the latter stages of her second trimester. Thankfully her three babes arrived safely into the world via Caesarean birth after an uncomplicated pregnancy that was initially uncertain.This episode is the first of many I will be asking my guest to chat further about their postpartum experience. Everything Nicola shares will relate to each of you from sleep deprivation, the fog lifting and much more

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