Twins Mummy NI Podcast

Episode 16: "Do twins run in the family?": Olympian Kerry on Twin Motherhood

Having twin boys feels like an ultra-marathon, says Olympian Kerry O’Flaherty who took part in the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Nowadays Kerry is getting back on track running the roads in County Down with her twin pram.
Kerry may have competed in the Olympics, but she says her twin boys are her Olympic medals.

Episode 15: Twin Mums Around the World: Canada

We have arrived at our final destination of our summer road trip visiting the homes of twin mums across the world.This week we are in Canada to meet twin mum Meghan.
Meghan shares her experience of NICU which sparked an idea that is now helping many families with babies in NICU in Ottawa.Also, Meghan and I discuss the many twists and turns we have experienced in twin motherhood.So why not grab yourself a cup of your favourite beverage and join us as we discuss all things multiples motherhood.

Episode 14: Twin Mums Around the World: USA

We are back on the road for our summer road trip visiting the homes of twin mums across the world.This week we are in America to meet Niki who shares a snapshot of what family life is like living on a farm in Florida.So why not grab yourself a cup of tea and join us as we discuss all things multiples motherhood across the Atlantic Ocean.

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.