Domino Midwives NMH

01/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome another Roisin to our team as Administrative Team Manager. She will work alongside Lisa Rosie, Jane and Amanda.

Roisin helps oversee the smooth running of the Postnatal Hubs, External Clinics, ETHP Team, Homebirth and Domino Team.

With a background in patient advocacy, Roisin is really dedicated to ensuring that every family feels heard, supported, and cared for throughout their maternity journey.

She is a true gem and always has a lovely smile and We are delighted to welcome another Roisin to our team as the Administrative Team Manager.
Roisin helps oversee the smooth running of the Postnatal Hubs, External Clinics, ETHP Team, Homebirth and Domino Team.
With a background in patient advocacy, Roisin is really dedicated to ensuring that every family feels heard, supported, and cared for throughout their maternity journey.
She is a true gem and always has a lovely smile and CAN DO attitude.
We are so delighted she has joined our team and will certainly help us grow. attitude.

We are so delighted she has joined our team and will certainly help us all grow to enhance care for us all! Welcome Roisin. 💯

27/03/2026

Vitamin K is essential for helping your baby’s blood clot properly 🩸 and supporting healthy bone development 🦴
👶 Why it matters:
Babies are born with very low vitamin K levels, which puts them at risk of Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding — a rare but serious condition that can cause internal bleeding.
💉 At birth:
That’s why newborns are routinely given a vitamin K injection soon after birth — it’s safe, quick, and highly effective protection.

Save this post and refresh your memory you can refresh your memory on why we recommend it is necessary.

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

Hormones! Some helpful and indeed some not.....
This post describes the hormones and then explains useful tips to heighten OXYTOCIN
Comment below on what helped ypur labour.

20/03/2026

Colostrum is the first milk produced in late pregnancy — rich in antibodies and nutrients that protect newborns.

We talk alot about colostrum in recent years as it supports babies needing extra feeding after birth

It also stabilizes blood sugar (especially for mothers with gestational diabetes).
We could talk for hours on how great colostrum harvesting can be but it's very important to remember don't stress if you haven't expressed antenatally.

We will be at your side during the early days.

The top tip is always check with a midwife or healthcare provider before starting.

18/03/2026

We want to give a big shout out to the staff in our Emergency room. This team work exceptionally hard to give the best care in a timely fashion to you.
They triage women to be seen like any emergency room depending on the available of doctors and the clinical need presented to them.
As a Domino woman, and believe you need to be seen in between appointments bleep 090 to talk to a one of our senior midwifery team.
We may advise you to attend the emergency department
The staff here are superb and certainly work so hard to meet the needs of all mothers. They care so much for many women with any kind of non routine issue in pregnancy and after. Thanks team!

Here is a short reel on where you will be taken after a trip to the admissions desk.

13/03/2026

Feedback Friday!
It's cold outside 😩 but this feedback certainly warms our 💕. Thanks .patii for giving us a lovely Friday feeling.

🫶 Patii tells us of a really special part of the service.... she knew Sarah from her antenatal appointments so felt calm during her labour and birth.

🫶She also recognises the importance of the support at home in the home visits by experienced midwives

❓️if you would like to explore this option, read about the service using the qr code or send us an email on commw1@nmh.ie and your queries will be answered.

10/03/2026

Reading to your newborn is a beautiful way to bond and support their early development.

Even though they can’t understand words yet, your voice, tone, and rhythm help them feel safe and connected.

Here are some ideas to make reading time special:

Choose simple, rhythmic books: Look for stories with gentle rhymes, repetition, and soothing sounds.

Use board or cloth books: These are durable and safe for little hands to explore.

Focus on contrast and color: Newborns see high-contrast images best, so black-and-white or bold-colored books are great.

Make it part of your routine: Read during quiet moments—before naps, bedtime, or after feeding.

Engage with your voice: Use soft tones, sing parts of the story, or emphasize rhythm to keep your baby’s attention.

Even a few minutes a day helps your baby associate reading with comfort and love.
Comment with some 💡 for good reads

06/03/2026

🤗 Oh, Thank crunchie it's Friday!
Mind you in the world of mothers, babies and midwives it still business as normal...

🤓So, here is some weekend reading /information on Perineal massage.

🥳 its important to remember the main benefits are:

🔅make you less likely to tear or need an episiotomy (a cut to the birth canal) during the birth of your baby

🔅help to reduce the stinging sensation during the birth of your baby’s head

🔅help you get familiar with the stretching sensation of birth

🔅help you to relax your muscles when birthing your baby

‼️Comment below if you need more information or if you had a positive experience with perineal massage

04/03/2026

Domino Storytime ✏️
🫶Well, certainly get yourself comfortable for this extra special story. It truely shows what a strong mama and baby we have at the center of a hard pregnancy and birth with plenty of ups and downs....
🫶Thank you so much for all your beautiful kind words to our fabulous labour and birthing midwifery and medical team

🫶Also shout out to our high risk ( maternal medicine team) who deemed you suitable to continue your care with us after a wee hee cup in your pregnancy

❣️If you would like midwifery led care and are unsure if suitable email commw1@nmh.ie and ask?
The midwives can check you history and chat to you about you options.

02/03/2026

😍A baby’s due date is the special day marked on the calendar when your little one is expected to arrive.

😍But like all things babies..... this is where the unpredictable nature of them start! Only 5% (approx) of them arrive on this date.

🥰This date is usually about 40 weeks from the start of your last period, but think of it more as a fun countdown than an exact deadline.

🥰Babies love surprises, and many decide to show up a little earlier or later than planned.
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🤩A baby’s due date is the special day marked on the calendar when your little one is expected to arrive.

27/02/2026

Fun Fact Friday.....
🫶The placenta begins forming at implantation (approx. 7-14 days post-conception).

❣️It starts its growth with rapid, tree-like branching of villi to support fetal growth.

💌It grows throughout the first and second trimesters, usually maturing by 12 weeks to take over nutrient/oxygen transfer.

So, your body has lots of work to do in the first trimester. Rest, eat and sleep well knowing what a big job your achieving!