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Welcome to West Cork Midwifery Care, maternity care provided by midwife Deirdre O’Leary Vos. If you are pregnant and would like personal prenatal care or wish to have a home birth- feel free to contact Deirdre.

Deirdre provides one-to-one personal care, including antenatal visits and postnatal visits at home. All care for the HSE Home Birth Service is fully funded by the HSE.

Additional care and services are also available for clients with private Health Insurance, including: Extra maternity care package, Birth preparation classes, Rebozo classes, Extra post partum care & Lactation support, Tongue Tie release.

“Deirdre was my midwife for both my home births. She was so calming and empowering. She helped eliminate all my fears around birthing. My husband and I will be eternally grateful for her help and support.”

“Imagine giving birth in the comfort of your own home, with only loved ones around you. Now imagine going to sleep in your own bed after you shower and enjoy your favorite snack. Your sheets, your home smells, your family. That’s what birthing at home was for my family. And all with Deirdre’s help. Thank you!”

Intermittent Fetal Monitoring

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 by westcorkmidwiferycare

This is my sonicaid or fetal Doppler that I use at every antenatal visit and birth. It is gentle, trusted, non intrusive, it’s water proof so you don’t even need to get out of the pool or be disturbed during Labour when we hear the baby’s heart. Intermittent fetal monitoring means that in active labour I’ll … Continue reading Intermittent Fetal Monitoring

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by westcorkmidwiferycare

Scissors or Laser I did both scissors and laser training so that I could find out which is the best treatment for babies with tongue and lip ties. The scissors is fast, just a few seconds, seems less upsetting for the baby and when done correctly creates a clean and full release of the tight … Continue reading

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December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 by westcorkmidwiferycare

10 Things I wish you knew before you give birth

November 23, 2017November 30, 2017 by westcorkmidwiferycare

Do not disturb. When birth is undisturbed and the mother feels safe, the body releases hormones that help labour to progress efficiently and also releases endorphins that provide natural pain relief. This also reduces stress and increases feelings of pleasure. However, when birth is disturbed, interrupted or the mother feels unsafe; this causes fear and … Continue reading 10 Things I wish you knew before you give birth

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