Caroline Weeks was hours away from her Maternal Assisted Cesarean with her consultant Dr. McCaffrey when senior hospital staff in Limerick cancelled her cesarean.  Not only was her MAC cancelled - Caroline was refused care at the hospital for a 'standard' cesarean.    Email me at tdonegan@gentlebirth.com for Caroline's contact details if you'd like to connect ..read more

Learn more about an important blood test you may not have been offered in pregnancy and why requesting it can empower you to optimize your health during pregnancy as well as stack the odds in your favor of having a more positive birth and postpartum ..read more

This hypnosis session was created so reduce anxiety for anyone preparing for a Covid test. Use for several days before your test and just before your test is administered. Do not use while driving. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitter.com/GentleBirth https://www ..read more

Reduce stress and support your immune system in pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitter.com/GentleBirth https://www.tiktok.com/@gentlebirth https://www.GentleBirth.com ..read more

Several studies over the last 20 years suggest that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter the immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/grou ..read more

In this episode we meet Kat Roberts who describes her journey as a surrogate for a very excited family. To learn more about Kat's classes visit: http://www.katroberts.com Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitter.com/GentleBirth https://www.GentleBirth.com ..read more

In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth. To learn more about Alex's art work visit https://www.patreon.com/PinwheelArt Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitte ..read more

Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth. Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research sa ..read more

More parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://w ..read more

Meet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user ..read more