Here I answer some common questions that are currenly being raised by mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic around pregnancy and homebirths.

I am very happy to tell you that our home birth service is operating as usual...but, like everyone else, we had to put a few extra measures in place to keep ...

I'm always so delighted to hear positive stories from the wonderful women that I am lucky to meet. Thank you to Irene for sharing her birth story of the beau...

In the midst of the current Covid-19 virus crisis we are discovering that the one safe place for us and others to be is ….Home. Who knew? Actually we did - a...

I just had breakfast on this beautiful sunny Mother's day in my home here in Ireland. Sitting outside in the, somewhat chilly, Irish spring sunshine I'm take...

It is surprising how many health care professionals still underestimate the importance of breastfeeding. If a mother has problems feeding her baby, those dif...

1) Consider your birth preferences. In Cork you have so many different options. You can choose between hospital/Domino or Home birth service. Be informed and...

This year was my first year taking part in the Townlands Festival near Macroom and I enjoyed every second of it. I set up my tent on Thursday evening and on ...

On a beautiful Saturday morning in April this year we welcomed baby Luca at his own home in Macroom. Little Luca is my 500th Irish home birth baby :) 500 bab...

Below is a guest post by the lovely Kama which appeared also on her website Having your own baby. What a life changing experience. What a transformation! I'd...

Guest Blog Post I woke up during the night, because my toddler wasn’t feeling well, she was waking up, which is usually not the case for us anymore. As soon ...

1) Consider your birth preferences. In Cork you have so many different options. You can choose between hospital/Domino or Home birth service. Be informed and...

Guest Blog Post My name is Eimear, a 4th year direct entry midwifery student. As part of my training, it is mandatory to complete an 'elective' placement of ...

Guest Blog Post THE PREGNANCY With my second baby I had a very challenging pregnancy. All day sickness throughout the pregnancy except 6 weeks in the middle,...

I had the pleasure of having Breda join me for a week during her work experience at UCC. She's very kindly shared her thoughts on the experience... My Work E...

I had never contemplated volunteering for an NGO before. I had donated and bought thoughtful gifts for family and friends that helped people in need but I ne...

I never thought I would look back on 27 years of community home birth experience when I started midwifery in 1981 in Hannover, Germany. Even after qualifying...