All Episodes

How can I help you breastfeed?

Gaps in maternity care: The Amos review with Niamh Griffin

Claire’s Freebirth story

The Closure of Private Midwives Ireland and what this means for choice

Ayurveda and the postnatal

Special announcement podcast: Lets get Ireland breastfeeding

Obstetric Violence

Routine Induction of labour: why continue to be pregnant?

Ding dong induction time: What are the risks?

Exclusive Breastfeeding rates 2024 and medicalised births

What do doulas do?

Krysia and Melissa reflect on the Irish Maternity System

How doula training changed my life: In conversation with new doula Claire

Becoming a doula: A conversation with new doula Anke Roth

How I became a doula

Ask me anything

Induction at 39 weeks for uncomplicated pregnancies

Coping with pain in labour

Do I need an epidural if I get an induction?

Connecting to our ancient birthing wisdom

What is a pregnancy retreat?

How I became a doula: Michelle’s story

Three life lessons I learnt as a doula

Five things a doula does

Doula Training

Routine induction of labour: Risks and benefits

Planning to give birth after previous caesarean section

Institutional Racism in our maternity services

Forced c section in Ireland

Rhesus negative: What does that mean for my pregnancy?

Fast labour: What it is and how you can cope

Slow Labour: Tips and perspectives

Placenta Encapsulation: Research benefits and risks

Preparing for labour and birth: The basics

Giving Birth for the first time in Ireland

Making a postnatal plan: Part 2

Making a postnatal plan: Part 1

The first days after giving birth

The need for postnatal support

Christmas Induction Coercion

VBAC - the risks and joys

All about Caesarean Birth

Medical Induction of Labour

Homebirth as a choice in maternity care

Your choices in maternity care