Fourth Trimester – Out of the Nest

As a midwife I am sorry.

By RachelBreastfeeding, Fourth Trimester

As a Midwife I am sorry.

When Breastfeeding Awareness weeks are shared on social platforms, I am always so aware that many women may feel triggered by all the sharing around breastfeeding.

Triggered because maybe you tried and feel like you did not meet the feeding objectives you had.

Triggered because you may be wounded by your breastfeeding journey.

Triggered because of how frustrating the misalignment of promotion vs support felt for you.

As a midwife I want to say…. I am Sorry for my part in this. It is not your fault. Read More

August 3, 2022

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Private Midwives and Homebirth- Q&A

By RachelFourth Trimester, Pregnancy, Birth

Are you curious about what a Private Midwife does? Did you even know it was an option for you as you plan to have a baby? What difference will it make to your experience of becoming Mother?

Top 5 things I wish you knew about Breastfeeding before baby is born.

By RachelBreastfeeding, Fourth Trimester

We have all heard that breastfeeding is a learning curve, some of us have experienced more difficulty than others. There are so many variables when it comes to breastfeeding struggles, some of which are really out of our control and require a lot of persistence to improve. If you are one of those mamma’s- there ought to be a trophy for you!!!

What our Physiotherapist has to say on Sexual Pain

By Jo WholohanReal life, Health, Fourth Trimester

Childbirth is a monumental event in a woman’s life with the focus is often directed towards the new bundle of joy.

Birthing however has a huge impact on a woman’s physical and emotional wellbeing.

Birthing often brings changes a woman’s identity, relationships and self-image. Read More

February 27, 2019

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Let’s talk about Sex: Part 3- Mental Obstacles

By RachelFourth Trimester, Real life, Health

Here is the final installment of what I hope has been a helpful series. I have to admit, it’s not exactly comfortable getting so vulnerable with this topic, but I want Out of the Nest to be a place where we can lift the lid on some of these difficult issues. We’ve looked at the physical obstacles, we’ve looked at the social obstacles, and in this last post, I want to look at the mental obstacles. Read More

February 26, 2019

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