Twins Mummy NI Podcast

Episode 13: Twin Mums Around the World: Ireland

We are back on the road this week visiting the homes of some twin mums around the world. This week we are in Dublin to meet Mairead who takes us through her inspiring journey of twin motherhood.Like all things in life there are can be a lot of unpredictability and motherhood is no exception. During this episode Isla and Aria decided nap time was up and crash landed into our podcast.So why not grab yourself a cup of tea and join all 4 of us as we discuss the realities of twin family life!

Episode 12: Twin Mums Around the World: Bahrain

We are off on our travels around the world again. This week we are in Bahrain to meet mum of 5 Caroline who talks to us about family life with two sets of twins!

Episode 11: Twin Mums Around the World: Australia

Motherhood is a life changing journey no matter where in the world we are, it transcends countries and cultures bringing with it a range of stories from right across the globe.
Throughout this series, I will take you into the homes of some twin mums that I have had the privilege to connect with from around the world.
So, why not grab yourself a little cup of tea and join me as we travel around the world to spend some time with an inspirational group of multiples mums. 
Our first stop on our world tour is Australia to meet twin mum Marni.

Episode 10: Navigating the First Year of Twin Motherhood

Carla reflects on her first year of twin motherhood.***DISCLAIMER*** In this episode, Carla talks briefly about grief and the loss of a parent shortly after becoming one.Also, Carla spoke to some mums of multiples who share their experience of their first year of multiples motherhood.So why not grab yourself a little cup of tea and join us on this whirlwindjourney navigating the first year of motherhood.

Episode 9: Twin Mum Hannah: Life with formerly Conjoined Twins

Imagine moving to London on your own, when you are 26 weeks pregnant with conjoined twins.That was the reality for local Twin Mum Hannah who embarked on a remarkable journey exuding resilience and strength to bring her two little girls Annie and Issie into the world.In this week’s episode, Hannah shares her experience of how she navigated that incredible journey that both herself and her husband Dan lived through.Also, Hannah shares helpful tips and advice on Twin Motherhood and what life is like now in their family home.

Episode 8: Fear of Pregnancy and Childbirth: The Lonely Journey

Pregnancy and childbirth can be perceived as a time of excitement and real joy, but for some women and their partners this is not the case, instead their  experience is fuelled with anxiety and an intense fear of pregnancy and giving birth.
The question is how can we break down the stigma around fear of pregnancy and childbirth and how can we better support these women and their partners who experience this debilitating fear?
Jean Greer is a Midwife based in the Belfast Health Trust. Around 15 years ago, Jean carried out a study to investigate these concerns raised among some women and their partners at The Royal Maternity Jubilee Hospital in Belfast.
In this episode Jean talks to Carla about what fear in pregnancy and childbirth really means for some women and their families.

Episode 7: Birth Trauma

Birth and Trauma are two words that aren’t often associated together.Birth is often described as one of the happiest experiences of our lives. However, this is not the case for some women and their families.Ahead of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, I have been speaking to Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr Rebecca Moore who is an expert on Birth Trauma.

Episode 6: Childbirth: Never Give Up Hope

Childbirth is often described as one of the happiest moments of your life. But for some people it can be a journey filled with fear of the unknown. I was one of those people!
With the kindness and support of a wonderful team at the Maternity Unit at Antrim Area Hospital, I was able to face my fear and Isla and Aria are here today to help me share my story with you for the very first time.
I hope it helps someone listening to feel less alone.
On this International Caesarean Awareness Month, this is my story…

Episode 5: Twin Mums Meet Up

This week the Twins Mummy NI Podcast was on the road!
Carla takes you along to one of the Multiples Parents Meet Ups that she organises in Northern Ireland.
Grab yourself a little cup of coffee and join us as we discuss all things Multiples Motherhood.

Episode 4: Mothering Ourselves

On the podcast this week, Carla discusses Mothering ourselves as well as our little ones during the challenging times in Motherhood.Self care is so important and shouldn’t be treated as an afterthought. But how do we manage to cope as parents when we are all feeling under the weather?