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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 Danielle who talks me through her four pregnancies and births. Danielle revisits processing an unplanned pregnancy, the changes that brought to her life and discovering her baby had a rare genetic condition at 4 months ... more

This week I share the first birth story under the new title "Birth Back Then". Mairead revisits each of her three miscarriages followed by her two birth stories. Mairead worked as a nurse all her life so gives us an insight into what that looked like... more

This week I share my chat with Sarah who talks me through her decision to create a family on her own, two pregnancies and two very different birth stories. Sarah chats briefly on her decision to start her family solo with the help of a donor and the ... more

This week I share my chat with Julie who talks me through her second birth story, the birth of Billy. We spoke last year revisiting the birth of her first son but this story is thankfully very different. Julie expected a long labour similar to her fi... more

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Recent Guests

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

Host

Corah Gernon
Host of a platform that encourages women to share their pregnancy and birth experiences in detail. Corah facilitates heartfelt conversations that explore the emotional and physical aspects of motherhood.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    Such a great resource when expecting a baby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clodaghcv
    Ireland3 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
    Ireland3 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
    Ireland4 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
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Fab podcast

    Great podcast to listen to in preparation for birth in Ireland

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aoife_IRL
    Ireland4 years ago

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Many emphasize the importance of sharing women's experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space, highlighting the emotional support they receive from these stories.
Listeners describe the content as a fantastic resource for pregnant women, particularly valuing the diverse personal stories shared.
The show is seen as not only informative but also healing, with several listeners stating that it helps them feel less alone in their journeys through motherhood.

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EP187 Danielle, 4 Births, Rare Genetic Condition (First Baby), Epidural, Unmedicated Birth, Healing Experiences
Q: Knowing that this was more than likely going to be your last experience of labor birth, did you lean into this or were you aware of that feeling?
Yes, I was very much aware and aimed to savor each part of it, even through the pain.
EP187 Danielle, 4 Births, Rare Genetic Condition (First Baby), Epidural, Unmedicated Birth, Healing Experiences
Q: How was John?
John was scared during the births, especially due to the first delivery experiences, but he managed to support me during labor.
EP187 Danielle, 4 Births, Rare Genetic Condition (First Baby), Epidural, Unmedicated Birth, Healing Experiences
Q: Did you still feel nervous when you saw that positive test?
Yes, I felt nervous and immersed myself in the community of where disease to understand the risks.
Birth Back Then (1980's) - EP186 Mairead, 5 Pregnancies, 3 Early Pregnancy Losses, Unmedicated Birth, Major Surgery 26 WKS Gestation, Unmedicated 2nd Birth Story
Q: What was the labor experience like for your first child?
Mairead describes a straightforward labor with limited medical interventions.
Birth Back Then (1980's) - EP186 Mairead, 5 Pregnancies, 3 Early Pregnancy Losses, Unmedicated Birth, Major Surgery 26 WKS Gestation, Unmedicated 2nd Birth Story
Q: How did you feel after your multiple losses?
Mairead reflects on her emotional struggles and the societal expectation to 'get on with it'.

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A platform that focuses on women sharing their diverse experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, offering a safe space to discuss the emotional and physical aspects of motherhood. Episodes feature personal stories from solo mothers, midwives, and women who have navigated challenging pregnancies, encompassing topics such as postpartum recovery, mental health, and the impact of various birth experiences. Unique perspectives are provided, including those from women who have faced difficult circumstances like ectopic pregnancies and postpartum psychosis, making the content relatable to a wide audience of expectant mothers and parents.

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1. Mairead Gritton
2. Vanessa Cullin
3. Sarah Louise
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