In the next episode I chat to Triona who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Triona had two very different experiences, both in a hospital environment. She opted for an epidural with the birth of her little girl and thankfully she was up and walking quiet soon afterwards.It took her 7 months to conceive her little boy. Triona second experience was so animalistic. She was completely unaware that her body and mind were guiding her to prepare for labour and the birth of her baby. She went inwards, wanted quiet, comfort and warmth, everything you need to allow the love hormone to flow through your body.Triona wasn't examined in the hospital so it came as a huge surprise to everyone when it was discovered her little baby's head was crowning while she was on the labour ward. She was rushed down to delivery where she welcomed her little bit peacefully. He came into the world into quietly to soft hands and low voices. A gorgeous environment for a new baby.Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------------------*This month the podcast is sponsored by @ergobabyuk who have just released their new Omni Breeze carrier. To avail of a 10% discount off all carriers and wraps, use the code IBSERGO10 valid from the 17th - 24th May. Excl apply #omnibreeze*

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𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩In this next episode I chat to Kirtsy who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her little girl Mia in a UK hospital. Kirsty conceived quickly and had an smooth pregnancy. On one occasion it appeared her placenta was low lying but thankfully this resolved itself with no intervention.At 38 weeks, Kirsty lost a severe amount of blood but was sent home from the hospital after all appeared ok. She then lost a considerable amount of blood on a second occasion, immediately went to the hospital and refused to leave until it was fully examined.In a very short space of time her situation changed dramatically. She experienced a severe placental abruption which resulted in an emergency cesarean section, an 11 hour surgery, 28 units of blood and also a hysterectomy to save her life. What Kirsty went through is extremely rare but thankfully the right person stepped in at the right time to save her life.We also chat about her recovery throughout the months and years following her daughters birth. Many changes have since been implemented in the hospital as a result of what Kirsty's story. On the website, I will detail all of the changes and how Kirsty has been so active in supporting others with similar traumatic births. Thank you Kirsty -------------------------------------------------------------------*This month the podcast is sponsored by @ergobabyuk who have just released their new Omni Breeze carrier. To avail of a 10% discount off all carriers and wraps, use the code IBSERGO10 valid from the 17th - 24th May. Excl apply #omnibreeze*

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In the next episode I chat to @sarah_tobin who talks me through her three experiences with pregnancy & birth. Before we go into her birth stories I ask Sarah to give us an insight into Tapping (EFT). I've spoken to several women throughout the past year who have gained so much from their sessions with Sarah..We then go into Sarah's birth story. Her little girl Alice passed away days after birth which Sarah says was the result of negligence at the maternity hospital in the UK. She then talks us through the weeks and months following Alice's passing and how she coped with grief. .Sarah fell pregnant a couple of months later and sought guidance to help her deal with anxiety throughout those early months. This is where her therapist Kate and EFT came into her life. Sarah opted for an elective Cesarean section to bring her little boy into the world .We then chat about her third pregnancy which she says "felt just like the first". She settled into pregnancy and enjoyed growing her baby. Her little boy was delivered via VBAC with the support of her partner. She shares a gorgeous moment when the midwives helped her catch her little boy. The birth experience she hoped for and needed..Enjoy!

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In this next episode Claire talks me through her two pregnancies and one birth. Claire suffered a missed miscarriage which was discovered at 13 weeks. It wasn't until her subsequent pregnancy that she realised there was unresolved feelings attached to her previous experience. She worked with @sarah_tobin early on which enabled her to really settle in and enjoy her pregnancy. Infact, she mentions that despite being in lockdown her second trimester was one of the most enjoyable periods of her life..Claire went into spontaneous labour but did need an induction due to the presence of meconium in her waters. She then talks us through the events that followed which include various interventions and later a postpartum hemorrhage. She had nothing but support from her medical team and also family who came together to help her heal throughout the weeks that followed..Thank you for sharing Claire.*This month the podcast is sponsored by @ergobabyuk who have just released the new Omni Breeze carrier. To available of a 10% discount off all carriers and wraps use the code IBSERGO10 valid from 17th - 24th May - Excl apply*

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In the next episode I chat to Orla who talks me through her 4 pregnancies and 3 births. She experienced so much throughout her journey into motherhood. Her first little boy arrived into the world spontaneously at 26 and spent 93 days in hospital before coming home. She suffered a missed miscarriage on her second pregnancy and late miscarriage at 16 weeks on her third pregnancy. Orla chats to me about Liam's birth and those immediate decisions you have to make after the loss of a baby..Throughout her fourth pregnancy she was expectedly nervous but was supported with regular scans by the medical team. She was scheduled for a section and welcomed her little boy into the wod during the pandemic. Despite Covid she speaks of the last few months so fondly..Enjoy!*This week's episode is brought to you by @babysensorykildarecarlow *

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In this episode I chat to Mairead who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. She planned for a homebirth with her first boy but was transferred as her waters had broken past the 24 hour time frame. She opted for an epidural which she mentions was the best decision at the time. It allowed her body to rest and recharge for her boys birth.

We then speak about her second pregnancy, again she opted for a homebirth. I love how Mairead speaks of the day she went into labour and she mentions her "labour project" which is a fantastic idea. Her little boy arrived quickly into the world leaving everyone in shock but Mairead, she felt powerful and elated. This was the birth he wanted!We also chat about motherhood, especially first time round. Filling that role of mother can be daunting, especially when each experience is a first.Enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by @babysensorykildarecarlow voted Best Baby Class in Ireland in the Mums & Tots Awards

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In this episode of AMW I chat to @evarosebirth. What she has created has given me the opportunity to see birth in it's rawest form. The images she captures and shares strike so much emotion in me and I know I'm not alone. Seeing a woman in the height of possibly the most transformative experience of her life is so very special.We all know Eva as the incredible birth photographer she is but she is also working tirelessly to try bring about change in maternity care. I ask Eva where her interest in birth photography originated, we chat about her plans to travel the world and also discuss the differences in our health systems.Enjoy!

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In last week's episode we ended our conversation just after this little man's arrival into the world. How peaceful and gorgeous does he look in this photo!In part two of Alice's story she speaks of the postpartum hemorrhage she suffered soon after she was settled into the ward. Alice was hemorraging for a long period before it was finally recognised and action was taken. She deteriorated quickly and spent sometime in the high dependency unit. So much happened in such a short space of time.Awareness of postpartum blood loss, what's considered normal and what's not is so so important. Please let someone know if you experience any of the below 24 hours after birth. Secondary PPH can occur up to 12 weeks afterbirth although less common.📍You are soaking a pad every 1-2 hours 📍Blood loss suddenly increases📍Blood loss suddenly changes to bright red📍You feel dizzy or weak📍You simply feel you are losing too much bloodAlice also makes a really valid point surrounding PTSD and PND which I know lots of you can relate to. Thank you Alice for sharing & bringing this conversation to the forefront

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With Alice's support I have decided to share her story across two episodes. In part 1 of her story she talks me through her pregnancy during Covid-19, her long labour and the birth of her son.Alice shares so much detail of her experience and I know it will be of such value to many of you. After a long labour it was discovered there was meconium in her waters. She decided to opt for an epidural to give her body time to rest before birthing her baby vaginally.We touch on the first few hours postpartum but I will share her experience with PPH in part 2 as I feel it really needs it own episode.Enjoy!

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In this episode of AMW I chat to Tracy Donegan the creator of @gentlebirthofficial. We chat about the origins of her idea that has now developed into a tool used by people worldwide. She chats to me in detail about why she created various aspects of Gentlebirth with a particular focus on brain science.I know so many of you have utilised the Gentlebirth app not only for birth preparation but also through loss and postnatally. Tracy's voice very often puts me to sleep or dilutes the stress of my day while I listen to the Wellness track on repeat. Enjoy!

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