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Childbirth. You do the hard yards for three whole trimesters and hey presto, the baby is here. YAY! But what now and what about you? The fourth trimester starts immediately after your baby is born and lasts for around three months. It's a time of immense


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    COVID-19, Irish Maternal Services & Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 49:21


    Throughout this discussion, Sandy Connolly (Post-partum Doula based in Wicklow) and I acknowledge what happened and how different groups have been effected.Equally as important, we talk about how she and some of her peers have adapted and how women and families can still get the support they need on their post-partum journeys.Thanks to the tireless efforts of community focused healthcare individuals such as Sandy Connolly, we can get on the right track. We just have to look for the signpost - and hopefully with this episode, if you need it, you will find yours.Recorded remotely 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Editing by Alexandra Cullen, 2020. Final Mix by Raygun Studios, 2020.Additional LinksInstagram handle @sandydoulaPhone - 00 353 86 043 8642Email - sandyconnolly@gmail.comFacebook - Sandydoulahttps://www.pennysimkin.com/https://snugglebugs.ie/@_mummyhub_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Post partum Doula care with Mary Tighe of Doula Care Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 57:29


    Doula Care - What every new parent needs and what we should all have access too in our fourth trimesters! In this episode, we hope to explain the role of a modern Irish Doula, in the hopes that it will encourage those listeners who are in any question about needing help, to reach out. These days, there are Doula's all over Ireland specialising in different areas of maternal care, for women & families going through at any stage or phase. However, over the course of this discussion we focus mainly on post-partum Doula Care and support in the 4th Trimester. Recorded remotely 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Editing by Alexandra Cullen, 2020. Final Mix by Raygun Studios, 2020.Additional LinksBOOKSThe Fourth Trimester Companion - Cynthia GabrielWhat Mothers Do - Naomi StadlenThe Positive Breast Feeding Book - Amy BrownBreast Feeding Made Simple - Nancy MohrbacherPODCASTSFor all mum kindMotherboardMum Tribe IrelandNew Born MothersInstagram handle @doulacareirelandWebsite - https://www.doulacare.ie/Email - info@doulacare.ieFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DoulaCareIreland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fitness with Emer Burke from Food Fitness Fertility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 62:09


    In this Ep we talk about Fitness, well…. we talk in & around fitness & more about how to mind our bodies through Acceptance & Balance.Emer Burke, the other half of Food_Fitness_Fertility offers a ton of advice based on a wealth of experience, as a trainer and mother to 3+ (one on the way). This Ep is seriously JAM-PACKED Recorded remotely 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Editing by Alexandra Cullen, 2020. Final Mix by Raygun Studios, 2020.Additional LinksInstagram handle @food_fitness_fertilityWebsite - https://www.foodfitnessfertility.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nutrition with Siobhan Hennelly from Food Fitness Fertility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 63:13


    Ep 3 is all about Nutrition. Siobhan Hennelly, one half of @Food_Fitness_Fertility, is super passionate about women's relationships & perspectives on nutrition. Her work at Food Fitness Fertility, focus' on educating and empowering women and families to follow their Fertility dreams & become aware of how great nourishment can positively impact your body & mind. In this episode, she offers some seriously grounding insights and advice on how food impacts our bodies and minds. Recorded remotely 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Editing by Alexandra Cullen, 2020. Final Mix by Raygun Studios, 2020.Additional LinksInstagram handle @food_fitness_fertilityWebsite - https://www.foodfitnessfertility.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Yoga & Mindfulness with Sinead Mooney aka Moonsyoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 56:25


    In this episode Sinead shares her yoga & mindfulness journey, from her first experience on the mat through to the opening of her own studio in Dublin. She is passionate about all things yoga, meditation & of course women's health. In this episode she offers a refreshing approach to yoga & mindfulness, with a pre and post-natal twist!Recorded partly in Raygun Studios and partly in own homes, 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Editing by Alexandra Cullen, 2020. Final Mix by Raygun Studios, 2020.Additional LinksSinead's Instagram handle @moonsyogaWebsite - https://www.moonsyoga.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/1257642565?si=ikpoEt1oQRqmt-s5ezPpGAMeditation Apphttps://insighttimer.com/Yoga Nidra Websitehttps://www.yoganidranetwork.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The early days of Breast Feeding with Nicola O'Byrne IBCLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 63:07


    Breast feeding can be a rollercoaster to navigate, especially in the early days & particularly for brand new mums. In this episode, Nicola offers compassion, advice and support to everyone involved (including partners) and insight into some of the wider & lesser known issues around breast feeding in Ireland today.Recorded remotely in our own homes, 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Editing by Alexandra Cullen, 2020. Final Mix by Raygun Studios, 2020. Additional LinksNicola's Instagram handle @nicola_lactationconsultantWebsite - https://www.breastfeedingsupport.ie/The Womenly Art of Breast Feeding Bookhttps://www.easons.com/the-womanly-art-of-breastfeeding-diane-wiessinger-9781905177400Phillipa Pearson Glaze, Lactation consultant Websitehttps://breastfeeding.support/HSE, My Child - Breast Feeding Websitehttps://www2.hse.ie/babies-and-toddlers/breastfeeding/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Series 2, Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 0:30


    Each guest recorded from the comfort of their own home, taking great leaps of faith in themselves and me to overcome technical constraints. We are all so grateful to be able to share this information and advice, while taking care to stay safe!As you look back or head into your own Fourth Trimesters, please continue to subscribe and share this podcast :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tongue Tie chats with GP, Dr Vanessa Stitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 36:58


    Vanessa is a practicing Family GP & Tongue Tie Practitioner, based in Galway. In this episode we chat about how this condition can effect the breast feeding relationship, especially in the early days. As a GP & mother of two, Vanessa also shares some practical advise for new families in this phase, and some words of wisdom of her own. Recorded at Raygun Studios, February 2020. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Special LinksVanessa Stitt Instagram - @tonguetiegalwayWhy Breast Feeding Grief & Trauma Matter - Amy BrownTongue Tied - Richard Baxterhttps://www.alcireland.ie/http://www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Osteopathy explained with Jennifer Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 32:40


    Osteopathy is a gentle yet very effective approach to treating a wide range of physical & mental healthcare problems. In this episode, Jennifer offers an overview on the practice and underlines the benefits for Women's Health, Babies and Children.Recorded at Raygun Studios, 2019. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Additional Linkswww.osteo.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pilates for Life with Laurie Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 42:35


    Laurie Schneider from Live & Breathe Pilates talks about Pilates for all generations of women with particular focus on those in the pre & post natal phases of life.Recorded at Raygun Studios, 2019. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Additional Linksinstagram handle @liveandbreathepilateswww.liveandbreathepilates.com*Special Note:Listeners, please be advised this episode does include references to domestic abuse.If you are, or know of anyone affected by any of these issues, please see below list of organisations that can help here in Ireland.Women's Aid Ph 1800 341 900https://www.womensaid.ie/Rape Crisis Centre Ph 1800 778 888https://www.rapecrisishelp.ie/Male Domestic Abuse Ph 1800 816 588https://www.mensaid.ie/Department of Justice and Equalityhttps://www.stillhere.ie/COSChttps://whatwouldyoudo.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Women's Health Physio with Elaine Barry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 54:28


    Elaine Barry, Chartered Physiotherapist, Women's Health Physio & Pre/ Postnatal Pilates Instructor explains the importance of taking care of our bodies now, for the future. Elaine has over 20 years experience, three children of her own and practices alongside a large team of Physiotherapists at Milltown Physiotherapy Dublin, owned by Maeve Whelan & Helen McDevitt.Recorded at Raygun Studios, 2019. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020.Additional LinksElaine's Instagram handle @elainebarryphysiowww.milltownphysiotherapy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Midwifery in Ireland with Aleanbh Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 34:39


    Mid-wife & Birthfit entreprenure Aleanbh Cox explains what Midwife care means these days in Ireland, the different types of care & also some alternative approaches to child birth. Recorded at Raygun Studios, 2019. Music by Simon Cullen, 2020. Additional Links:https://www.cuidiu.ie/https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/https://privatemidwives.com/https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/3/maternity/homebirth-services.htmlhttps://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health_services/women_s_health/maternity_and_infant_welfare_services.htmlhttps://www.birthfit.ie/https://healthservice.hse.ie/about-us/onmsd/onmsd/specific-programmes/phn-community-registered-general-nurses.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Series 1 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 0:47


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