In this episode I chat to Clare about her pregnancy and the birth of  her little boy, Teddy. As a midwife, Clare understood the importance of preparing for her birth so took various classes to ensure she was ready for what lay ahead. Unfortunately her labour was tough and a difficult birth followed. Clare also talks about her breastfeeding journey and struggles and how she decided to re-lactate with success. 

Although Clare's story is tough to listen to at times, it's still so evident that her passion lies with mum & baby. She remains dedicated to her calling as a midwife but maybe now on more acute level as a lactation consultant, infant massage instructor and various other roles of support.

Thank you for sharing your story Clare!

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In this weeks episode I chat to Emma and her husband Mikey. They talk me through Emmas two pregnancies and births. Emma initially wanted a homebirth on her first pregnancy but the location was unsuitable as they were in the process of building their home. They talk me through Emmas experience with an induction and her hospital birth. Emmas refers to one of her midwives and an "angel", I love how she connected with her immediately. On Emmas second pregnancy she knew homebirth was the route she wanted to go down, home is where she felt most comfortable. Together they tell a gorgeous story of the birth of their son Bo. I loved hearing Mikey view on various bits & pieces we discussed.

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In this episode I chat to Ciara about her four pregnancies & births. Ciara had three hospital births and chose to birth her last little girl at home in a birth pool. Ciara & here husband lived in Russia throughout her second and third pregnancy but decided to travel home on both occasions to birth her babies in Ireland. Ciara was determined to have a natural birth on Hannah and prepared as much as possible to allow this to happen. Not only did she train to ensure she was physically strong but she also used Gentlebirth tracks and positive stories to keep focused. 

"I trained for this, I prayed for this, there was no fear" I just loved when she said this.

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In this week episode Katie talks us through the pregnancies & births of her four gorgeous  kids. Although Katie had various interventions throughout her labours and birth she stills sees her experiences in such a positive light which is fantastic. She also discusses miscarriage which she was unfortunate to suffer on more than one occasion. 

Katie is a PHN and a paediatric nurse and also run her private lactation consultancy clinic so has lots of experience with new mums and their postpartum journeys

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In this episode I chat to Kitty who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her son Atticus. Kitty is a doula, nurse, lactation consultant and hypnobirthing practitioner amongst other things. It great to get the perspective from a women in the industry of expecting mums, postpartum care and breastfeeding. Kitty had planned for a homebirth but was transferred to a hospital for the final stages of her labour.

Despite the change in plan she adjusts incredibly well and uses her hypnobirthing techniques to really help her adapt to her new surroundings.

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Lorraine chats to me about her 3 pregnancies and births. All births were in a hospital environment but each very different. Lorraine & her family suffered the loss of her dad after the arrival of her first baby. She recalls those first few weeks and I will let you hear how she coped with other stresses that they were going through at the time. So much strength! She also chats about suffering with PND after her second baby and how she overcame that with medication and the support of professionals. 

I love her story and how she tells it.

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Carol talks us through her journey with four pregnancies and births. She has had four very positive experiences and speaks so fondly of each.Carol had decided she wanted a waterbirth at the at of 16, you can imagine the reception she received 20 years ago. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be at that moment but despite this she speaks of her experience with passion. Carol also had a waterbirth in a hospital environment, birthed an OP baby at home in NZ and birthed her son Zach unassisted due to his calm but very swift arrival.

Four beautiful stories, you can hear Carol smile as she reminisces.

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Carol talks us through her journey with four pregnancies and births. She has had four very positive experiences and speaks so fondly of each.Carol had decided she wanted a waterbirth at the at of 16, you can imagine the reception she received 20 years ago. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be at that moment but despite this she speaks of her experience with passion. Carol also had a waterbirth in a hospital environment, birthed an OP baby at home in NZ and birthed her son Zach unassisted due to his calm but very swift arrival.

Four beautiful stories, you can hear Carol smile as she reminisces.

Enjoy!