COVID-19, Irish Maternal Services & Support

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 - [email protected] - Sandydoulahttps://www.pennysimkin.com/https://snugglebugs.ie/@_mummyhub_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/DoulaCareIreland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.