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Artwork for Ireland's Birth Stories
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A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail

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Artwork for Ireland's Birth Stories

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This week, I share my chat with Geri, who takes us through each of her two birth stories. Both of Geri's daughters spent time in NICU, with her first daughter spending almost 12 weeks there, followed by her younger sister, who spent 17 days.

Geri sh... more

In this weeks NICU episode I share my chat with Martina who talks me through her two birth stories. Her daughter was born at 34+6 days spending time in the NICU. Martina revisits feeling that primitive pull, wanting to see her baby and visiting her b... more

This week I share my chat with Annmarie who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her son Alex. Annmarie suffered chronic sickness from 7 weeks pregnant feeling increasingly worse as the weeks passed by. It got to a point in her pregnancy t... more

This week I share part two of my conversation with Clare who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Mary. Clare and her husband were told their daughter had Down Syndrome at 16 weeks following scans and a NIPT test. Clare share... more

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Lorna Dwyer
Pre- and postnatal fitness coach and birth world expert featured in the episode
Independent birth/postnatal fitness coach
Episode: EP228 Lorna, TTC, Fertility Journey, Two Pregnancies, C-section, Homebirth, VBAC
Susan Worsland
Guest sharing her birth story
Episode: EP211 Susan, One Pregnancy and Birth, Waiting for Baby to Arrive, C-section, Breastfeeding
Erin O'Brien
A mother who shares her experiences with pregnancy and loss.
Episode: EP202 Erin, 4 Pregnancies (Currently 20 wks Pregnant), Two Births, Miscarriage, Stillbirth
Mairead Gritton
A mother who shares the details of her pregnancy experiences, including losses and challenges.
Episode: Birth Back Then (1980's) - EP186 Mairead, 5 Pregnancies, 3 Early Pregnancy Losses, Unmedicated Birth, Major Surgery 26 WKS Gestation, Unmedicated 2nd Birth Story
Vanessa Cullin
Pediatric rheumatology nurse specialist and mother of four
Cromwell Children's Hospital
Episode: EP171 - Vanessa, Fourth Birth, Navigating Profound Grief Through Pregnancy, VBAC, Unmedicated Birth
Sarah Louise
Mother of four girls, passionate about sharing her birth experiences
Episode: EP166 Sarah Louise PT1/2 Two Pregnancies & Birth, Induction, Forceps, Recovery, Unplanned Homebirth, Breastfeeding
Orlagh Reid
Wellness advocate and mother who discusses her experience with pregnancies and her daughter’s diagnosis of dwarfism.
Episode: EP162 - Orlagh, Two Pregnancies & Births, Caesarean Births, Achondroplasia Diagnosis (Dwarfism), Life with Summer

Hosts

Corah Gernon
Host of Ireland's Birth Stories; guides conversations with warmth and empathy, focusing on personal birth experiences and patient advocacy.
Néon
Co-host appearing across multiple episodes, contributing to the interview format and guest exploration.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 283 ratings
  • Love it!

    I’m in the USA, but this is my favorite podcast as a mom who recently gave birth. The episodes are nicely sorted so that you can see at a glance what happened. I had a scheduled c-section and could easily find positive c-section stories because of the way things are organized. These days I listen to all the stories! It’s a treat to plug in and listen when walking while the baby sleeps every afternoon. It is great when women also share about life after birth, feeding, etc. I appreciate that it’s ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colleeneliz
    United States10 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Such a great resource when expecting a baby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clodaghcv
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Birth Prep Essential

    Started listening in 2020 in my first pregnancy and got addicted to birth stories! I am now in my second pregnancy and still love it and listen all the time. Really made me excited for my labour and to see how my story would unfold. Learned so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eriney07
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Fantastic Resource

    A fantastic resource for Irish pregnant women, especially first time mammies. I loved listening to it throughout my pregnancy. Corah features so many different women - and sometimes partners - with such different pregnancy and birth stories, each one so interesting. So glad I discovered it and I still listen to it now, 12 weeks postpartum. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FianaitDMcC
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Great to hear Irish stories

    Corah really let’s the guests speak freely, telling their story their way. There’s a great range of perspectives in the stories and this is such an important podcast for expectant parents. Great to have Irish stories but the content is relevant to any woman really.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maggyloola
    Ireland5 years ago

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Many regard host style as supportive and non-judgmental, enabling open sharing.
Audience appreciates diverse experiences, from home births to NICU journeys.
Listeners describe it as a welcoming, authentic resource for birth stories that feel real and relatable.

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NICU Series: Martina, Two Births, Vaginal Birth, NICU, PTSD, PNA, Vanishing Twin, Emergency, C-Section, Motherhood
Q: So talk us through that because it was actually an important part of your message when I saw it, that it's kind of led you to the work that you do today, which is completely different.
Martina explains that counselling helped her understand the impact of her first birth and inspired her to train as a psychotherapist focused on perinatal mental health. She now supports women through individual work, community education and a mother-and-baby group.
NICU Series: Martina, Two Births, Vaginal Birth, NICU, PTSD, PNA, Vanishing Twin, Emergency, C-Section, Motherhood
Q: So would you like to give us a little introduction to you and your family, and then we'll talk to you.
Martina says she is from Donegal and lives outside Dublin with her husband and two children, Leila and Tom.
EP238 Clare, PT2/2, Mary's Story, Hydrops & Down syndrome Diagnosis, Vaginal Birth, NICU, Sepsis, Infant Loss
Q: How are you now? Have you been, have you been gotten, have you got support to help you, people to talk to?
Clare says she is doing okay, though she still revisits whether something went wrong or whether a different decision might have changed the outcome. She finds comfort in her children talking about Mary openly.
EP238 Clare, PT2/2, Mary's Story, Hydrops & Down syndrome Diagnosis, Vaginal Birth, NICU, Sepsis, Infant Loss
Q: What do you mean by wait and see?
Clare understood that waiting meant allowing the pregnancy to take its course, with Mary likely to die without intervention. Her doctor also offered to contact specialists in Dublin to see whether they could try a procedure.
EP239 NICU Series: Annmarie, One Pregnancy and Birth, Born at 25 WKS, Suspected NEC, Sepsis, Mental Health
Q: How did you, I suppose, communicate, just for other people with your...?
Annmarie says she and Daniel shared limited updates when they had good news, while their families supported them in the background as Alex's condition changed rapidly.

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What is Ireland's Birth Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on intimate, real-life birth and pregnancy journeys, featuring a wide range of stories from high-risk pregnancies and NICU experiences to home births, VBACs, inductions, and postpartum realities. Guests often recount medical decisions, the role of midwives and support networks, and the emotional terrain of motherhood, infertility, and loss. The host tends to guide conversations with warmth and curiosity, creating a safe space for personal narratives that emphasize resilience, advocacy, and practical insights for listeners planning or undergoing pregnancy and birth in Ireland and beyond.

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Recent guests on Ireland's Birth Stories include:

1. Lorna Dwyer
2. Susan Worsland
3. Erin O'Brien
4. Mairead Gritton
5. Vanessa Cullin
6. Sarah Louise
7. Orlagh Reid

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