Twin Birth Stories

In this episode I speak to Lorraine. Lorraine speaks about how and when she found out she was expecting her twin girls. Lorraine talks about the difficulties at the beginning of her pregnancy and how she went into hospital at 29 weeks which resulted in the delivery of her girls a few days later. Lorraine talks about the horrific experience she had the endure during her c-section. Lorraine then talks us through her NICU journey and life as a twin mom now. I admire her so much for what she had to go through. It was a pleasure speaking to her. Enjoy her episode. Instagram: twinbirthstories

In this episode I speak to Sarah. Sarah introduces her family of four. Sarah talks about her difficult journey in becoming pregnant and later talks us through her pregnancy when things changed at 28 weeks whereby she spent the remainder of her pregnancy in hospital. Sarah talks us through her labour and delivery at 32 weeks & 6 days via C-Section which was a very positive experience but speaks about the difficulty of NICU. Sarah is an extremely positive woman who was so lovely to chat to. She speaks about the challenges she felt during the first 4 months of motherhood but how now things have changed all for the better.Enjoy her episode.

In this episode Michelle introduces herself, her husband Brian and their 5 children. Michelle talks about how she got the 'shock of her life' when she found out she was pregnant with twins, at 37 years of age and 3 other children at home. Michelle talks about her tough pregnancy and spoke very truthfully and honestly. Michelle talks us through her labour and delivery whereby she gave birth at 37 weeks via c-section. Michelle being a well experienced mother gives amazing advice to other moms while sharing her story. What a lovely positive woman she is. Enjoy her episode.

In this episode I speak to Lizzy. Lizzy talks about when she got pregnant while living in the UK and moved back with her then partner to Ireland. Lizzy talks us through changing her hospital care back in Ireland and talks us through her pregnancy which was very difficult as she had a tumour growing on her ovaries. Lizzy talks us through her labour and delivery, whereby she had one of her boys vaginally and her other baby boy by emergency section. Lizzy then tells us how herself and her then partner moved across the world when the boys were only 3 months old. Lizzy shares how her partner decided that fatherhood wasn't for him. Lizzy emotionally talks about how she travelled back home to Ireland and began life as a single twin mom. Lizzy is an absolutely amazing woman who I have so much respect for with her admirable strength. Lizzy talks about how she got sad news to share with her boys last year about their dad. Lizzy shares her very unique story so openly, what an amazing mother you are. Enjoy her story. Instagram @twinbirthstories

In this episode we are joined by Victoria. Victoria talks about how she got pregnant with her twin girls. Victoria talks about the mental health struggles she experienced before and during her pregnancy. Victoria is extremely open and honest about how she felt during these times which I must applaud her for. Victoria talks us through her emergency section and how hard it is to experience NICU. Victoria is a very strong woman who has been through a lot during her pregnancy and I admire her honesty during our chat. If you are currently suffering with your mental health please reach out to a friend, a loved one or seek professional help. Enjoy her episode.

In this episode Siobhan introduces her family of 5. Siobhan compares her singleton and twin pregnancies. After postponing her wedding not once but four times during covid times, Siobhan was pregnant on her wedding day which ended up being her twin girls. Siobhan dreamt of having twins many times & her dream then came through. Siobhan talks us through her pregnancy and amazing vaginal delivery of both her girls. Siobhan gives amazing advice from a twin mom but also a midwife's perspective. Siobhan was so lovely to chat to, her positive outlook was contagious.Enjoy her episode.

In this special episode we are joined by not only a mother of two but a homebirth midwife specialist and a woman of so much knowledge. Aleanbh joined the Twin Birth Stories podcast to answer questions as a midwife which were asked by you the listeners . Aleanbh talks about the difference between IVF and IUI. Aleanbh talks about and compares vaginal twin deliveries and C-section deliveries. Aleanbh talks about her areas of expertise being breastfeeding & home delivery and advice she would give to twin moms to be. If you are pregnant and want support with breastfeeding, toungue-tie or are considering a home birth and are living in the Dublin area, you can find her on Instagram @birthfit_ireland . Enjoy her episode.

In this episode Jennifer introduces her family of four. Jennifer talks about her conception journey where she had not one but three rounds of IVF. Jennifer envisioned her twins and thankfully was blessed with her girls. Jennifer talks us through her pregnancy, birth & delivery and discusses the difficulties of not getting to hold her babies after their arrival. Jennifer talks about how hard the NICU journey was. Jennifer is such a lovely bubbly woman who I really enjoyed talking to. Enjoy her episode. Instagram: twinbirthstories