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,...
Siobhan Hasner
- Jan 16, 2021
- 3 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 1 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2019
- 2 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, 2019
- 2 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, 2018
- 1 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, 2018
- 1 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, 2018
- 10 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, 2017
- 5 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, 2017
- 2 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, 2017
- 2 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, 2017
- 7 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, 2017
- 1 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, 2017
- 4 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, 2017
- 2 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....