HSE Women's Health Podcast - Your Body, Mind and Baby

In this episode of the HSE Women’s Health Podcast – Your Body, Mind and Baby, Clinical Nurse Specialist Susan Vaughan and Neonatal Clinical Psychologist Dr Roisín Reid join Dr Doireann O’Leary to explore care in the neonatal unit and life after discharge. Together, they share how the team supports the tiniest patients and their families, from understanding a baby’s cues and promoting bonding, to h...

In this episode of the HSE Women’s Health Podcast –  Your Body, Mind and Baby , Professor Barry O’Reilly, Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a subspecialty in Urogynaecology, joins Dr Doireann O’Leary to discuss pelvic floor dysfunction, a topic that affects many women, yet often remains surrounded by silence and stigma. Professor O’Reilly explains that pelvic floor dysfunction...

In this episode of the HSE Women's Health Podcast –  Your Body, Mind and Baby , Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Aenne Helps, joins Dr Doireann O'Leary to discuss heavy periods, a common concern that can have a profound impact on women's lives. Heavy periods, also known as menorrhagia, may affect women in different ways, from disrupting work and family life to taking a tol...

In this week's episode, University Hospital Kerry's Infant Feeding Coordinator, Mairead O'Sullivan, joins Dr Doireann O'Leary to explore all aspects of breastfeeding and the support available to new mothers. Mairead discusses practical topics such as breastfeeding positions and techniques, as well as emerging approaches like the use of red light therapy in managing mastitis. She emphasises the val...

Perinatal mental health covers the time from the preconception period right through to twelve months after birth. Planning a pregnancy, being pregnant, and becoming a parent can all trigger feelings of anxiety or depression, and women can experience mental health challenges regardless of their circumstances. Perinatal mental health services are available to support women with mild to moderate diff...

In this episode of the HSE Women’s Health Podcast – Your Body, Mind and Baby , Dr. Brenda Moran joins Dr. Doireann O’Leary to discuss the need for a specialist complex menopause clinic. While most patients can be assessed and treated by their GP, some women, particularly those who cannot take HRT or have other complex conditions, require the expertise of a dedicated complex menopause service. Dr....

In episode 2, Ms Gillian Walsh and Alex Campbell, Senior Midwives from CUMH sit with Dr Doireann O' Leary to highlight the positive impact the Birth Reflections service can have for women in the post natal period. Perinatal events may affect women in different ways. The research and evidence advocates supporting the emotional wellbeing of the mother, and this may have a positive impact on neonatal...

Dr Aisling Garvey and Dr Neidin Bussmann, Consultant Neonatologists at CUMH, join Dr Doireann O'Leary to share their personal experiences during the first few weeks of parenthood. As neonatal consultants, Aisling and Neidin spend their working lives caring for newborn babies at their most vulnerable, supporting families through some of the most difficult moments in the NICU. Yet, despite their pro...