In this week's episode I share my chat with @chelseahudson_1 who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Chelsea didn't plan on birthing her boy without pain relief but he came so quickly it simply wasn't any other option. She comments on how amazing she felt after his birth and couldn't quiet believe she had experienced birth without pain relief.She was pregnant with her little girl throughout Covid so didn't have the support of her partner while in labour in hospital but once again everything happened so quickly so it wasn't long before he could join her. She knew this time around that she wanted to keep everything natural and she did just that.This episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle-fed babies, right through to learning to eat. NUK products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @@dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide

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In this next episode I chat to Lorraine, the founder of Globebaby Doula. Lorraine is a full spectrum doula and has created various workshops to support her clients on their journey into motherhood. Due to her own experiences, Lorraine realised there was a very obvious need to support those about to embark on childbirth! She can help her clients with prepariton for labour, birth, breastfeeding and also help out at home with the seemingly simply tasks like light house work.We chat about a 3-Step-Rewind process that Lorraine offers, which can help lift heavy symptoms or thoughts linked with a difficult birth experience. So interesting and a tool so necessary at the moment. https://www.globebabydoula.com

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In this week's episode I share my chat with @amandarussellryan who talks me through her two experiences with birth. Amanda suffered an early pregnancy loss with her first pregnancy and later a chemical pregnancy on her third pregnancy. Amanda chats about the birth of son which was aided by forceps as he was a stargazer. She also lost a significant volume of blood which impacted her immediate recovery and those first few hours with baby. She recalls how she felt so supported by her medical team and speaks of them so fondly. She then dives into the details surrounding her induction and the birth of her little girl during the Covid restrictions. Amanda comments on how much support the general staff at the hospital showed her. As she paced the floors ,each person she passed, greeted her, had a little chat and just let her know they saw her.Although she didn't feel as supported by her medical team throughout her second birth experience, she still has such fond memories despite Covid threatening to get in the way.Enjoy & thanks for sharing AmandaThis episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle-fed babies, right through to learning to eat. NUK products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide

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In this next episode I chat to freelance stylist and a familiar face to most of us @justinekingxx . We spoke about the moment she took that first pregnancy test, attending appointments alone and having COVID-19 at 6 months pregnant.Justine was induced as part of the hospital induction trial and very quickly felt the effects at home. I will let you hear all about her labour, how she coped and her experience in general. Justine's labour progressed quickly leaving little time for her partner to make his way to the hospital, despite living minutes away. Unfortunately, due to the restrictions Conor missed the birth of their boy but walked in meet a healthy mum & baby.Justine then chats about early motherhood, dipping her toes back into work and breastfeeding.Thank you for sharing your story Justine 🖤This episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle-fed babies, right through to learning to eat. NUK products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @llucybyrne , @dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide

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In this week's episode I chat to Clare who at the time was expecting her second baby and in the throws of labour/birth preparation. We also touch on her first birth experience in 2018 bringing her little boy Sean into the world. We then chat about how she was feeling in comparison to her pregnancy with her first boy. She talks me through her level of preparation from attending @pamjdpilates weekly pilates class (and falling asleep each time!), attending a hypnobirthing class with @midwife_aine and using her @gentlebirthofficial app to help calm her mind in the evenings. Although her experience was very different to what she hoped for, the tools she learned in her preparation helped her throughout. Her little boy Rían was brought into the world via an emergency C-section after she suffered a placental abruption. Clare shares so much detail which I know which I know you will appreciate.This episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle-fed babies, right through to learning to eat. NUK products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @llucybyrne , @dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide

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In this week's episode I share my chat with Tanja who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Tanja came to Ireland as a student 18 years ago and fell pregnant with her little girl in her first year of college. Although she was supported by her friend she had a tough birthing experience. She was completely unaware of the birthing process and how her body would feel, she was petrified. Unfortunately, despite being so scared and alone, the hospital didn't support her as much as she felt she needed.Her second experience was poles apart. She chats to me about her recent homebirth and her level of preparation. She reads books, watched films and spent time connecting with baby in her tummy. Tanja was supported by midwife Caroline who made her feel comfortable, safe and capable. She was exactly what Tanja needed. A beautiful story, I can't wait for you to hear it. Thank you @yogawithtanja ❤️---------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle-fed babies, right through to learning to eat. NUK products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @llucybyrne , @dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide

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In this week's episode I chat to Sinead who talks me through her five pregnancies & four births. She chats about pregnancy for the first time, feeling guilt for her first child whilst pregnant with her second baby and we then chat about her third pregnancy.Sinead suffered early pregnancy loss on her fourth pregnancy. She talks us through how devasting it was but also the physical aspect. Her symptoms became increasingly severe and she spiked a temperature which was later associated with a sepsis diagnosis. A strong message from Sineads's story is that of realising you're not the only person who can run the fort. It wasn't until Sinead surrendered to the signals her body was sending her to heal, that she fully recovered.We then chat about her fourth experience with birth at the height of Covid. She arrived at the hospital waving hello to the midwives and her babe was in her arms 30 minutes later. Thank you @mammymummymamawifefor sharing your story-----------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle-fed babies right through to learning to eat. NUL products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @lloydspharmirl , @dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide.

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In this episode I chat to Ailish, founder of @thebumproom which I'm sure many of you know well. Ailish chats to me about her first pregnancy and trying to remain somewhat focused on labour and birth after the passing of her dad. We then chat about her second pregnancy which again was a hospital birth and finally her third pregnancy which was a homebirth.Ailish is so passionate about pregnancy, labour and birth, infact it's nearly palpable when you speak to her. Her love and intense thirst for knowledge on how to best support women, not only through pregnancy but into motherhood, came through at various stages of our conversation.I know I should have shared her beautiful pictures in sequence but the first image is just gorgeous. On the lined couch, calling friends and family, holding her babe with siblings excitedly studying their new sister and in her own home 🤍I love it!!!Enjoy --------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by @nukireland NUK have great products available from soothers for both breast and bottle fed babies right through to learning to eat. You can view the full range of NUK products and stockists over at www.NUK.co.uk

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Many of you have been asking for another twin birth story, so here it is. Nadia gave birth to her first little girl at the age of 19 and unfortunately her experience was quite traumatic. She mentions how she carried those feeling of trauma through to the birth of her second little girl but thankfully she had a gorgeous, positive vaginal birth.Nadia and her partner decided they wanted to add to their family once again but to their surprise and delighted they discovered they were expecting twins. Nadia shares a funny moment during the scan when her partner thought there was a mirror image.......nope, just twins 😂She chats about her positive vaginal birth, her supportive midwife and how they have adjusted as a family.This episode is brought to you by @nukireland. NUK have great products available from learning to eat right through to soothers for both breast & bottle-fed babies. NUK products are available in @mccauleypharmacy , @lloydspharmirl and selected @dunnesstores and other pharmacies nationwide.

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