2021 in review
The year 2021 was difficult in so many aspects and I think we are all glad to see it go and welcome the new Year 2022. Professionally,...
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Siobhan Hasner
Jan 16, 20213 min
My Mum the Midwife
Having a Mum who is a Homebirth Midwife never seemed particularly special to me growing up. There were positives and negatives like every...
Elke Hasner
May 18, 20203 min
Advice on Pregnancy and Birth during a Pandemic
Here I answer some common questions that are currenly being raised by mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic around pregnancy and homebirths.
Elke Hasner
Apr 8, 20201 min
Coronavirus COVID 19 Homebirth Service Update
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...
Elke Hasner
Mar 28, 20203 min
Harry's Birth Story
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...
Elke Hasner
Mar 24, 20202 min
Birth Options - Coronavirus Crisis
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?...
Elke Hasner
Mar 22, 20202 min
Mother's Day
I just had breakfast on this beautiful sunny Mother's day in my home here in Ireland. Sitting outside in the, somewhat chilly, Irish...
Elke Hasner
Feb 20, 20192 min
What to do when breastfeeding is difficult - 3 easy steps
It is surprising how many health care professionals still underestimate the importance of breastfeeding. If a mother has problems feeding...
Elke Hasner
Feb 20, 20192 min
5 good things to do when you are pregnant
1) Consider your birth preferences. In Cork you have so many different options. You can choose between hospital/Domino or Home birth...
Elke Hasner
Aug 5, 20181 min
Townlands Festival - We are Family
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...
Elke Hasner
May 30, 20181 min
500 babies
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...
Elke Hasner
Feb 14, 201810 min
CALL THE MIDWIFE: HOME BIRTH EXPERIENCES
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...
Elke Hasner
Dec 12, 20175 min
Emma's Birth Story
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...
Elke Hasner
Nov 28, 20172 min
5 good things to do when you are pregnant
1) Consider your birth preferences. In Cork you have so many different options. You can choose between hospital/Domino or Home birth...
Elke Hasner
Nov 20, 20172 min
Work Experience
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...
Elke Hasner
Nov 10, 20177 min
A MAGICAL HOME BIRTH, MEETING MY SECOND BABY, AIDAN
Guest Blog Post THE PREGNANCY With my second baby I had a very challenging pregnancy. All day sickness throughout the pregnancy except 6...
Elke Hasner
Nov 1, 20171 min
Midwifery Work Experience
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...
Elke Hasner
Jul 27, 20174 min
Volunteering in Greece
I had never contemplated volunteering for an NGO before. I had donated and bought thoughtful gifts for family and friends that helped...
Elke Hasner
Mar 7, 20172 min
My Story
I never thought I would look back on 27 years of community home birth experience when I started midwifery in 1981 in Hannover, Germany....
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