In the next episode I chat to Jessica. We spoke when Jessica was 36 weeks pregnant about how she felt, the prep in the lead up to Bonnie's arrival and what her birth preferences were. There was so much excitement in her house with her two little ladies waiting on their sisters arrival. We then spoke a few days after Bonnie came into the world, Jessica was still on such a high. Her waters broke on her due date as per her daughters predictions. She got the epidural she wanted, they decided induction was best and she was also administered antibiotics for GBS. She had such a gorgeous calm birth surrounded by a team of midwives who read her so well."If you don't ask for the birth you want, you get the birth you are given"

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- Story surrounding Infant Loss shared - In this episode Yvonne shares her story of experiencing the loss of her son, Noah at 34 weeks gestation. She received the devastating news that Noah had Edwards Syndrome which is considered a life limiting genetic condition. Yvonne shares details of his birth along with so much more which I'm very grateful for. We then chat about her little girl Ayla who recently celebrated her 2nd birthday. Ayla was diagnosed with both Edwards Syndrome & Down Syndrome after birth. I have followed Yvonne's story for some time and have seen Ayla grow from strength to strength. The early days were incredibly tough but now, she is oozing with personality, sits up unaided, giggles away at her mammy and is very much loved, adored and cherished.Thank you Yvonne for sharing your story, your profound words will stay with me

https://feileacain.ie 

 https://www.softireland.com/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-ireland/ 

https://alittlelifetime.ie 

https://pregnancyandinfantloss.ie 

https://lmcsupport.ie 

https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org 

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I asked some of our previous guests to share what motherhood means to them

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On this episode of AMW I chat to Sue who talks me through the role of a lactation consultant. Being completely honest I initially thought an IBCLC helped you with a poor latch or could help with tongue tie, little did I know.We discuss how a IBCLC can support you both antenatally and also in the days following babies arrival. The continuity of care and follow-up is what makes this service so special. It's amazing to see many other health professionals qualify as lactation consultants to support their patients. It's most certainly no easy task gaining that qualification. Our chat is from the perspective of a private practitioner but I intend on diving into the services of an IBCLC in a hospital environment in the future. There is such a strong community of passionate people providing support for many of us who run bumps in our feeding journeys.Enjoy!

Association  of Lactation Consultants in Ireland - https://www.alcireland.ie

 https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com

https://www.cuidiu.ie

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In this next episode I chat to Rosie and Adam, creators of the @the_irish_mummy podcast. We chat about Rosie's four experiences with pregnancy & birth. Together they share not only intimate details of each birth but we also discuss how mindset can have such a profound impact on your experience.Rosie made a conscious effort to educate herself after her first birth and as a result was so in tune with her body. She understood the environment she needed to help that oxytocin flow and always trusted her instincts. Adam also shares his perspective as a birth partner discussing how and when he could support his wife. It seems the universe created opportunities for them to have a really lovely experience bringing their little boy Ezra into the world."The midwives tied his chord with a piece of string and they asked us to gather round and share our intentions for Ezra. We each shared our intentions including the midwives. It was such a nice moment"Enjoy!

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In this episode I chat to Rosie who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Rosie utilised the birthing pool in the Coombe and delivered her little boy safely with the support of her midwives and husband. She suffered a hemorrhage so immediately had to leave the pool to be treated. She also had difficulty with her placenta which she goes into. Throughout her second pregnancy she suffered anxiety and had various visits to the maternity hospital to investigate a number of bleeds. Rosie also hoped for a waterbirth second time round but this wasn't signed off due to her previous hemorrhage. She is so open about her journey with motherhood and I truly appreciate her honesty and how much detail she shared.

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In our first episode I chat to a homebirth midwife. Áine tells me why she chose to be a midwife and later why she felt being out in the community was where she needed to be. We chat about why the service needs to be considered from early pregnancy when your care options are being discussed.She shares everything you need to know from initial contact if you are considering homebirth, antenatal appointments, the birth itself and those two weeks of postnatal care. The 2020 stats speak for themselves 94% of service users rated the service as excellent, 99% felt their postnatal care was adequate and supportive and 93% of service users were exclusively breastfeeding within 14 days on discharge. You can find further stats & additional information over at Community Midwives Association

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In the next episode I chat to Leanne who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her little boy, James. Leanne planned a homebirth, built a relationship with her midwife and prepared her home but later for reasons which she will go through, it was decided she should birth her baby in hospital.She talks me through her long labour which finally ended with a C-section to bring her boy into the world. It wasn't what she ever envisaged the outcome would be but she had such a positive experience. She was surrounded by a team that enabled her to feel comfortable and most importantly heard.I have to say, her outlook has stayed with me. So calm, positive and an absolute pleasure to chat to 

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In this next episode I chat to Tia who talks me through her pregnancy & the birth of her little girl, Sofia. Tia was diagnosed with a cyst prior to falling pregnant but in the early weeks of conceiving she learned she also had a Subchorionic Hematoma. She left an appointment at 5 weeks feeling as though "This is it, this will be the end of this pregnancy". She was prescribed bed rest for the first three months of her pregnancy and thankfully baby Sofia was just fine. Tia shares such a positive C-section story. She nurtured both her body and mind in preparation for whatever lay ahead in order to avoid disappointment. She has an incredibly positive outlook on life and her story is so uplifting. She pretty much smiles throughout the whole interview, you will hear it. 

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