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The Doulaverse — 47 episodes
Public vs Private (obstetric) care
What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?
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