Mum, GentleBirth teacher, aromatherapist, Cuidiu breastfeeding counsellor, CD(DONA) doula, feminist. Co owner @doulacareeire Ireland's National Doula Agency
Cork, Ireland
Joined November 2010
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I am over the moon to have been nominated for Doula of the Year with the Mama awards 2018. The voting closes soon so if you have a minute I would really appreciate a vote. For the form you'll need my mobile 087 629 2577 and email is [email protected]
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Preparing to return to work can bring up strong emotions for many parents. Extending yourself some grace and self compassion as you navigate these challenges can help make the transition a little easier. #gentlebirthapp #compassion
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20 mins until #PNDHour which I am hosting tonight at 8pm, here on Twitter. We will be discussing Postnatal / Postpartum Rage. Often not talked about, overwhelming feelings of anger can be very distressing. Join us for a chat for info & support.
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Very upsetting
Mother & Baby Homes inquiry discounted hundreds of survivors' testimonies irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
Interested in training as a birth or postpartum doula? @DoulaCareEire are running workshops this year. You can email [email protected] if interested - we are currently taking names for the waiting list before we open for bookings
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New Zealand brings in bereavement leave for miscarriages and stillbirths theguardian.com/world/2021/m…
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Let just put it out there- the infographic decision tool on #covid19 #vaccine in #pregnancy isn’t just useful fits also so *beautiful* fair dues @RCPI_news @RCPI_ObsGyn @clearyb1 @drjendonnelly
This is fantastic to see
Today, we got the green light to begin opening sites in the #OptiBreech 1 study. Babies continue to present breech despite the pandemic, so we continue work to keep them and the women who give birth to them as safe as possible. optibreech.uk
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Was there ever a point that it was grand being a woman in Ireland? Even in the 20th century - no contraception, no divorce, no proper reproductive healthcare. Mother and baby homes. Symphysiotomy. Thalidomide. Marital rape. Ban on working after marriage. Am I missing anything?
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18 institutions out of over 100 chosen. Despite several appeals, St. Patrick's Guild, the biggest adoption agency, which also arranged US and illegal adoptions, was excluded. Illegal adoption was excluded. 500 people testified out of over 100k #motherandbabyhomes @AdoptionStories
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In 1998 I used to visit a teenage friend from home who’d been placed in a catholic home for pregnant girls so the family wouldn’t have to deal with the shame. I was her only visitor. I ended up being with her for the birth. 1988. Not 1940. Not 1930. 1988.
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One thing that should be kept in mind about the Mother and Baby home report is that it only covered a sample of 18 institutions.
There were many more in Ireland.
There were thousands more victims who weren’t included in the report and will likely never have their stories told.