Ireland's Birth Stories

By Corah Gernon | She Talks Productions

A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail

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October 04, 2020 EP 24 - Siobhán - 3 Pregnancies, 2 Births, HELLP syndrome, Emergency C-section, Miscarriage, Hospital Birth
In this weeks episode I chat to Siobhán who talks me through her experience with pregnancy and birth. She shared many up and downs including a diagnosis of HELLP syndrome, an emergency C-section, isolation and an a tough post partum journey. Siobhán also chats about her experience with miscarriage so openly which I know so many of you will relate to.We then dive into her third pregnancy which she struggled with, a contrast to her first. She really endured so much which you will hear throughout the podcast. A story well told, raw honesty and the detail we all need to hear Enjoy!HDX4GwRjpFWtwCSL77LH Episode sponsored by Discovery Playtime www.discoveryplaytime.ie avail of 10% discount with code BIRTHSTORIES
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October 01, 2020 EP 23 - Maria -2 Pregnancies & Births, Hospital Birth, Arrival En-Route, Birth Trauma Resolution Practitioner
In this episode I chat to Maria who talks through her two pregnancies and births. Maria enjoyed both pregnancies but suffered with cholestasis through her first pregnancy which meant she needed close monitoring. Her first birth wasn't necessarily what she had hoped for. Despite being disappointed that she had an induction and epidural she found found her outlook on birth was a lot more balanced.

Her second little boy made a very swift arrival en-route to the hospital. She describes her experiences and then mentions that she remembers hearing the sound of the rain hitting the car roof....I love that!

Being a Birth Trauma Resolution Practitioner, Maria has provided alot of support to women and shares her views on why we now need experts in this field.

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September 28, 2020 EP 22 - Sarah-Jane - Pregnancy, Loss, Hospital Birth
*Trigger warning* This episode contains sensitive content surrounding loss which may not be suitable for you at this time.In this episode I speak to Sarah-Jane who chats to me about her journey with pregnancy, birth and unfortunately loss. During a routine scan Sarah-Jane and her husband received the devastating news that their little boy was incompatible with life. She brings us through how they navigated life throughout the weeks following Luke's diagnosis. Sarah-Jane also highlights that being open with their circumstances to friends, family & even colleagues helped create a beautiful support system..After much heartache, Sarah-Jane and her husband recently welcomed their beautiful little lady, Frankie.."We couldn't love her any more"

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September 25, 2020 EP 21 - Ellen - 2 Pregnancies & Births, Hospital Births, Perspective of a Young Mother
In this episode I chat to Ellen and she talks me through the birth of her little boy & girl. Ellen had a particularly long labour with her first baby leading her to believe her little girl would follow suit. This wasn't the case. Olivia made her way into the world very quickly. Ellen laboured in the water with her first birth and recalls how it aided her to relax along with the support of her amazing midwives. Ellen is now a Gentle Birth instructor after finding her passion in all things pregnancy & birth. Her honesty when she speaks of life as a young mother is eye opening.Enjoy!
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September 24, 2020 EP 20 - Jen - 3 Pregnancies & Births, Doula, Hospital Birth, Arrival en route to Hospital & Homebirth
In this episode I chat to Jen about her three pregnancies & births. Jen decided to employ a doula on her first pregnancy and she proved to be an amazing support. She helped prepare them for the birth and held their space within the hospital allowing Jen to have that much needed quiet time to really tap into her final stages of labour. She was such an anchor throughout and importantly helped Jen & Mark process the birth which wasn't what they had expected or hoped for. She then chats to us about Juno's birth which was a swift to say the least. Juno was born on the M50 but I will say no more and let Jen tell you all the gorgeous details Her third birth was a homebirth, something, Jen has desired from the start of her pregnancy journey with her first baby. A few bumps in the road in her final weeks may have made it difficult to settle into a HB state of mind but the day of Bills birth was a gorgeous affair. I played it back multiple times. As with all of the stories I hear, I had goosebumps and a smile on my face listening back to Jen's story. I know you will too! Enjoy!
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September 23, 2020 EP 19 - Michelle - 5 Pregnancies & Births, 3 Births in the US, 2 HB
In this episode I chat to Michelle and she talks me through her five pregnancies & births. Her first three babies were born in the US. She was pregnant at 16 with her first baby and very much felt unsupported in the hospital environment. She went on to have a free birth with her third child after an unwanted experience in the hospital with her second pregnancy. Michelle was supported by her close friend (doula - midwife in study) in the hours after her baby arrived. Michelle & her husband welcomed their fourth & fifth babies in their home, here in Ireland with the support of @privatemidwivesireland. She recalls two amazing births and shares some curve balls too aka birthpool trouble! So many gorgeous moments in this episode demonstrating how different each of our births can be. *Important to note that Michelle does touch on a personal experience of a sensitive nature when discussing her second pregnancy* Enjoy!
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September 22, 2020 EP 18 -Tracey - 2 pregnancies & births, Forceps, Unplanned Homebirth
In this episode I chat to Tracey and she talks me through her two pregnancies and births. Tracey's first labour and birth was not what she expected and unfortunately she had a tough experience. The birth of her son Billy was aided with interventions which led to an extended stay in the hospital. .She availed of the birth reflection service which is offered by maternity hospitals as a means of understanding your birth. Tracey gives us an insight to the service and also what she & her husband gained from it..She then talks me through her second pregnancy and the swift birth of her daughter Willow. Traceys description of her daughter's birth had me in tears, not only from laughter but also because I could hear each emotion in her voice and also the absolute pride she still feels of her unplanned homebirth. Enjoy!

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September 21, 2020 EP 17 - Michelle -Two pregnancies, Hospital Births, Twin Vaginal Delivery, Epidural
In this episode I chat to Michelle who talks me through her two pregnancies & births. Michelle is mum to three kids as she found out she was expecting twins on her second pregnancy. She chats to me about her first pregnancy and how she felt throughout her postpartum weeks & months. She then chats about the moment they received the news they were expecting twins and describes her immediate feelings. The level of care she received throughout her pregnancy was second to non with a huge amount of support and preparation provided by the hospital. Michelle opted to have a vaginal delivery with the twins and describes some beautiful details which naturally occur to allow baby number 2 to make their way down and ready for birth. She speaks very openly about coping in those early days and how she, her mum & husband pulled together to lighten the load. The dream team!

A gorgeous interview filled with lots of laughs aswell as touching descriptions of the reality of life!

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September 07, 2020 EP 16 -Ali - Hospital Births. Instrumental Birth, Triplet Birth
In this episode I chat to Ali who talks me through the births of her four kids, Georgia, Ted, Lenny & Bruce. Ali's first experience with birth was tough with a difficult few weeks recovery. She discusses the importance of being honest with women about what to expect in the pregnancy and also what our bodies go through in those few weeks after baby arrives. She then talks us through the shock of discovering they were pregnancy with triplet boys after suffering a miscarriage just months prior. She was prepared so thoroughly by the hospital teams and highlights how available so many services are if you simply ask. Ali then talks us through the birth of her boys in detail which again was tough but she felt so prepared in comparison to her first birth. She touches on the importance of being aware of your mental & emotional health.

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September 04, 2020 EP 15 - Rana -3 Pregnancies & Births, Unsuccessful Epidural, Positive Birth
In the next episode I chat to Rana who talks me through her 3 pregnancies & births Rana gave birth to her first son in Turkey where the culture is C-section strong which wasn't necessarily her preference. Men aren't allowed into the hospital so she laboured and birthed alone after chosing to go with an epidural which failed to take. Unfortunately, this was the case on her second labour too. .Rana felt her level of knowledge and preparation wasn't where it needed to be in order to achieve the natural, medication free birth she desired on her third birth. So, as a team, Rana and her husband prepared with military prescision, ensuring he could be her voice when she needed. He was fully informed of her preferences, what Q's to ask if intervention was needed and he felt confident to say no if needed. Preparation as a couple is key and she discusses this further in the episode. Enjoy
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FAQs about Ireland's Birth Stories:

How many episodes does Ireland's Birth Stories have?

The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.