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EP135 - Emma, One Pregnancy & Birth, Gestational Diabetes, Induction, Vaginal Birth, CMPA, Postnatal Depression, Postnatal Anxiety
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In this next episode I share my chat with Emma who talks me through her one pregnancy and the birth of her son. I vividly remember received Emmas email last year, she told me she suffered with PNA & PND but was ok the road to recovery. Although Emma was in a good place at the time she wasn’t aware of how tough the following months would be.
Emma was diagnosed with gestational diabetes but managed this with both diet and exercise. She then talks me through her induction and the birth of her son. She admits she didn’t feel the rush of love that is spoken about so much but in reality not always felt.
I truly appreciate how far Emma brought us into the depts of her depression. I think this honesty is so powerful as I know she isn’t alone in her experience. I do want to highlight she shares feeling suicidal thoughts at the height of her depression.
As Emma said ‘if anyone is listening, you are worth trying to get better for, always!’
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EP145 - Aoife & Ciara, Reciprocal IVF, Water labour, Conversations Navigating Care
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55:14|In this episode I share my chat with Erin who talks me through her second birth story. In Oct 2021 I shared Erins first birth story which was so different. Erin prepared so much for this birth ensuring she was confident in her decisions when creating her birth plan. We also talk about adjusting to life as a mum of two and over coming breastfeeding obstacles. Thanks @vodkatearserinEP143 - Shauna, Two Pregnancies & Births, Traumatic Birth, 3rd Degree Tear, Retained Products, Recovery, Second Birth Positive Story
01:28:17|In this episode I share Shauna's story. Shauna's first story is hard to0 here, she really suffered not only throughout the birth of her son but for months following his arrival. She suffered physically and mentally but finally found the strength to start healing with the support of professionals. Shauna later gave birth to her second child, a little girl. This time her story was very different being supported by so many HCP's that had her best interests at heart. Thank you ShaunaEP142 - Edel, Three Births, One Hospital Birth, One Unplanned Homebirth, One Planned Homebirth
59:44|In this week's episode I share my chat with Edel who talks me though her three birth stories. Edel gave birth to her first little girl in a hospital as planned. She then gave birth unexpectedly at home with her second girl. Although this wasn't the plan, Edel was so calm as she created the perfect environment to lean into labour and enjoy the experience as much has she could. She was supported by her husband as the ambulance made its way to her home. She then decided to opt for a planned homebirth on her third pregnancy. Another gorgeous story shared.Thanks EdelEP141 - Sarah, Birth at 31 Weeks, NICU, Positive Births, Support
01:15:57|In this week's episode I share my chat with Sarah who talks me through her two birth stories. Sarah gave birth to her first little girl at 31 weeks gestation. Despite the worry and stress the birth of her daughter was really positive with the support of a medical team that continued to communicate with her. She then shares her second experience which again she loved but unfortunately she felt the support wasn't there with her midwife. Sarah also shares life in the early days of motherhood.Thanks @sorcha_roseEP140 - Julie, Two Pregnancies, One Birth, Epidural
57:20|In this week's episode I share my chat with Julie who talks me through her two pregnancies and one birth. Julie also shares her level of preparation which thankfully came in handy while giving birth. She also shares how tough it can be in labour in a busy hospital. Her preparation absolutely enabled her to regain focus and also to give her husband the confidence to advocate for her. EnjoyEP139 - Aimee, Four Pregnancies, Three Births, TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons), Miscarriage, Positive C-section
52:07|In this weeks episode I share Aimee's story of four pregnancies and three births. Aimee shares a profoundly sad part of her story surrounding the loss of her baby boy after a diagnosis of fatal fetal abnormalities. She share the day, weeks and months following this incredibly tough period of her life. Aimee then goes on to share her most recent birth story which was a beautiful positive Caesarean birth.Thank you so much Aimee!Within this link are many supports to help not only you but those around you navigating the loss of a child. https://pregnancyandinfantloss.ie/support-links/EP138 - Sinead D, Pregnancy Sickness, Positive Induction
01:26:38|Sinead shares her second birth story following her first story in 2021 EP104 - Sinead D. Thankfully this experience was very different. She was surrounded by such a great team also supported by a doula who she was in touch with throughout labour. Sinead also chats about life postnatally which is equally as important to hear. EnjoyHello Again
04:39|Just saying hello and sharing and also sharing the date for the next episodeChat soon