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Women sharing their unique birth stories
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165. EP165 Nikki - One Pregnancy & Birth, Hospital Birth, PND & Anxiety
01:30:54||Ep. 165EP165 Nikki - One Pregnancy & Birth, Hospital Birth, PND & AnxietyIn this episode I share my chat with Nikki who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son. Nikki loved being pregnant but is also honest about her struggles with anxiety. She attended pregnancy yoga which was transformative as she used tools learned through her instructor (also teaches antenatal classes) throughout her birth. They formed a deep connection giving her that extra level of support.Nikki revisits her son’s birth, the following hours and into the early days of motherhood. She describes feeling a shift in her mood which she was prepared for as she previously met with the mental heath team. Thankfully with the love and support of her family and therapist she navigated her way out of PND. Thanks so much NikkiSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions
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164. EP164 Meghan - Major Surgery (Removal of large mass, ovary & fallopian tube), Recovery, One Pregnancy and Birth, Positive Hospital Birth, Breastfeeding
01:14:15||Ep. 164In this episode I share my chat with Meghan who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son, Ronan. Meghan's birth story is so gorgeous as she was surrounded by nothing but support from her husband and midwives. The years prior to Meghan's pregnancy were incredibly tough as she overcame major surgery just as she was about to start planning her wedding along with other serious and very scary diagnosis in her close family unit.Thank you so much for sharing MeghanSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions163. EP163 Angel, One Pregnancy & Birth, Combined Care, Homebirth, Positive Birth Story
01:05:35||Ep. 163In this next story I share my chat with Angel who revisit the birth of hr son, Barra. Angel opted for homebirth mostly with the support of her local maternity hospital.She is such a great story teller so it was amazing to hear her go back to those moments of sheer disbelief that she was infact in labour followed by acceptance that baby was this was happening, she was giving birth. She shares the vulnerability labour can bring about explaining her experience in such a gorgeous way. Angel birthed her baby with the support of her partner Cathal, midwife Colette and doula Elisha. Support the podcastBuy Me A CoffeePatreonUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions162. EP162 - Orlagh, Two Pregnancies & Births, Caesarean Births, Achondroplasia Diagnosis (Dwarfism), Life with Summer
01:00:36||Ep. 162In this week's episode I share my chat with Orlagh Reid who talks me through her two pregnancies and caesarean births. Orlagh revisits some tough moments in her experience entering into motherhood from discovering there was potentially something "wrong" with her baby at 37 weeks to receiving the news that her daughter Summer had Achondroplasia also known as Dwarfism. Oralgh chats through navigating those early days along with life with Summer know. Thanks so much OrlaghSupport the podcastBuy Me A CoffeeUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions161. EP161 PT2/2 Paige, Third Birth, Severe Vertigo, Induction, Repeated Requested Epidural (Not administered in time)
01:07:04||Ep. 161This week I share part two of Paige's story. This episode is very different to Paige's first two pregnancies and births as she suffered with severe vertigo. Paige was crippled with constant vomiting and dizziness whilst also trying to manage daily life. She revisits multiple hospital trips and doctors appointments to try and find a solution to her illness. At 38 weeks Paige was induced which was a decision made together with her consultant. Unfortunately, her wishes were heard but not listened to as she repeatedly asked for an epidural but it wasn't administered in time. Paige talks us through her experience, the following days and her decision to write a letter of complaint to the hospital . Support the podcastBuy Me A CoffeeUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions160. EP160 PT1/2 Paige, Private Care, Three Births, Positive Induction, Epidural, Breastfeeding
01:00:51||Ep. 160In this week's episode I share part 1 Paige's story. We revisit her first two births both being positive surrounded by support from midwives and consultant. She was induced with her first baby and later opted for an epidural. She also opted of an epidural with her second birth but this time she went into labour herself, feeling her water break for the first time. Paige also chats through her first experience breastfeeding and how tough she found it but took a very different approach with her second baby. Support the podcastBuy Me A CoffeeUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions159. EP159 Sarah Louise, Pregnancy Loss, Second Birth, Planned C-Section, Partner Support
32:22||Ep. 159This week on the Ireland's Birth Stories podcast I share my chat with Sarah Louise. Many of you will remember our first chat in November 2022 which was so tough as she was pregnant going through the breakdown of a relationship. This time her story is very different. She was supported by her fiance, feeling loved and the kindness of a partner not only throughout pregnancy but also in those postpartum days.Sarah Louise chatted through each step of her planned c-section from waiting to go into surgery to her recovery at home.Support the podcastBuy Me A CoffeeUse code BIRTHSTORIES10 to avail of 10% off Áine Hennessy hypnobirthing course staring soon.Produced & edited by Corah Gernon at She Talks Productions