Happy New Year to everyone. I took a bit of a break and spend Christmas in Germany for the first time in 4 years.While the weather was not great it was lovely to unite with my family. Now back in Ireland I am preparing for yet another year as a home-birth midwife with my 10 year anniversary as a midwife coming up at the end of March. Unbelievable that it has been so long and amazing which path I went after only planning to be in Ireland for a maximum of 2 years! I finished my

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Last week Ciara called me in the early hours to come and attend another birth. I had met the woman before for an acupuncture appointment so it was easy for me to get into the situation. Together we encouraged the woman to follow her urges. It was beautiful to observe a physiological latent state before pushing as well and in the end we welcomed a 8lb 10oz baby girl. It was a wonderful experience and I look forward to all the future homebirth babies! #midwife #HomeBirth #Birth