Birthing with Confidence

26/03/2026

Share, learn and connect with your peers 💞 at this special time in your lives.
Next meet up April 2nd! @1030. Dm me for details.

26/03/2026

For a Mother to find her comfortable position in labour is very important not just for her but for her baby to find the space to turn. I attended a study day in Waterford recently on the use of peanut balls in labour, from bigger balls to small ones! with the amazing peanut midwife alongside my wonderful colleague .emm

These active study days keep us up to date on the research on supporting Mothers through the labour process. I learned alot more layers today!
For me using the 'fire hydrant' (see pic above) is one position I use at homebirth settings. In the hospital setting smaller peanut balls are used to support Moms having an epidural to help support baby's rotation.

I definitely will be using a more of these peanut balls more in my homebirth practice when needed. When we know where baby is in the pelvis we can help baby along by releasing and softening pelvic muscles. Mother also feels supported and a part of her active labour process as she understands the reasoning behind them.

And did you know that use of peanut balls in labour has been found to reduce labour time by an average of 82 mins in the 1st stage of labour and 8 mins average in the 2nd stage.

Also so wonderful to meet midwives from Waterfird, wexford and St lukes in kilkenny, all with a keen interest to support labouring Mothers.

25/03/2026

💞 May 23nd 2026. Midwife led 'active and holistic workshop.
💫This active workshop also includes a refresher class at the end of your pregnancy on zoom from 37 weeks.
💫winnerflow and 'birth comb' free. Course comes with book, folder, information, audios and access to members area.
💫 Access to birth balls and peanut balls on day to practice with at different stages of the labour process.
💫Can be redeemed against your insurance depending on your insurance policy.
💫investment fee 175 euro
💫Limited availability so dm me to secure your place.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all our amazing Mothers in our society today and... every day. Today we celebrate you🥰🥰....Mother's to be, Grandmothers, Step Mums, God Mothers, Guardians and Mother figures and to the Mums for whom it wasn't meant to be...💞💞

Esp to my own Mothers and families that I have worked with in 2025/2926 celebrating for the 1st time💓😘😘

It's a real hard job to say the least...but the rewards are immeasurable. Your love, strength and sacrifices shape families and communities in the most beautiful ways. Thank you for the endless care, patience and guidance you give without expecting anything in return. I salute you 🙌

Be spoiled today with appreciation, joy and the recognition you truly deserve. ❤️

12/03/2026

Hello Kilkenny💗
Having worked and supported Mothers and babies for years at birth and breastfeeding/lactation support (and still at it!) I am excited now to be working as a bio dynamic cranial sacral therapist for Mothers and babies and everyone else🥰

Babies love this nurturing therapy where they get the opportunity to soften and unwind after birth and help regulate their nervous systems.

Suitable for all ages, adults, teenagers, toddlers and esp babies.💞

WHERE- the joyful movement studio R95 RDT3.
Monday appointments available.

So WHY is bio dynamic cranial sacral therapy so great for babies?

👶 It helps baby's re adjust and allign after their birth journey hence allowing them to feel more at ease in their bodies.
👶 It supports the nervous system allowing for a calmer baby
👶 Supports the Digestive tract in decreasing symptoms of colic and reflux.

💓WHY is it great for Mothers?

This therapy offers a deeply gentle and restorative approach that many mothers find helpful for relaxing the body and calming the nervous system.

It provides a quiet space for Mothers to rest and reconnect with their own bodies after the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and birth.

It eases tension in the neck, back and pelvis from pregnancy, labour and from caring for a newborn.

If you are a Mother in the Kilkenny area or surrounding areas or know someone who might benefit and appreciate a calm and supportive therapy space I'd love to connect.

If you have any questions or want to discuss or make an appointment pl DM me on 086 832 8859.

I look forward to connecting with you


Warmest, brenda

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's day 2026💗

Today and everyday we celebrate the strength 💪 and resilience in woman 🥰💯💫

02/03/2026

Had the most wonderful weekend outside Portlaoise facilitating a hypnobirthing/Mindfulness course to new parents and a few.. not so new parents 🥰 but these parents came as they wanted to be more resourced than last time.

The space felt calm and nurturing for the inner explorations we did.

Meditation is essential as we all know labour is an altered state where we transcend the regular of everyday life for this sacred rite of passage.

With practice and knowledge we gift ourselves these resources and effective coping strategies. So I feel privileged and consider it a gift to to teach this beautiful modality to help mothers and partners UNDERSTAND birth and give them resources and tools to support themselves on every potential outcome..

I loved witnessing those "light bulb moments" as parents realised that yes they do have choices and a voice in their own birth journey.

Weekends like this remind me how powerful knowledge, support and mindful preparation can be in shaping positive beginnings for new parents and babies.

If you would like to know more pl dm me or look at www.birthingwithconfidence.ie

24/12/2025

Wishing all my new Mothers, seasoned Mothers, clients, followers, friends a vrry happy Christmas time and a healthy peaceful joyous year in 2026.
Blessings to you all..
It's been a busy year where I have welcomed alot of babies in to the world 💗💗💗💗
It has been an honour to be a part of your birthing journey...whether it was you attended a / course or a Hse homebirth client.
Feeling immense gratitude 💓

17/12/2025

✨️✨️Hypnobirthing/Mindfulness courses 2026✨️

💥CASHEL at the beautiful@cashellodge
💥Portlaoise at the amazing

Dm me for more details-

24/11/2025

Step with me into a calmer, more empowered journey towards meeting your baby with my Hypnobirthing and Mindfulness course, where knowledge becomes confidence and fear gently dissolves. This course offers a deeply holistic pathway to birth, blending mindful hypnobirthing with gentle natural supports like homeopathy, reflexology, body-work, cranial-sacral principles, nutrition, gentle stretching and releasing... to nurture your whole being.

Given by a registered practising midwife with over 30 years experience of birth.

A free winnerflow and demo + a motivational refresher class given at the end or your pregnancy ..plus support during pregnancy if needed...until baby is born.

Through soothing guided practices you will learn to trust your body, regulate your nervous system, understand how your brain works, quieten the mind and welcome birth with strength, clarity and ease.

Hypnobirthing and Mindfulness offers a sanctuary of support, helping you to cultivate inner peace and a deep connection with your growing baby.

Join me and discover how serene and truly transformative your birthing experience can be...💗💗💗
DM me for more details and... in the spirit of community pl share appropriately, with gratitude

Brenda xx
See www.birthingwithconfidence.ie

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03/09/2025

There is so much to this photo that I ❤️ love.

My wonderful client Caoimhe on day of discharge managing to and take a photo at the same time! Their gift to me in appreciation of my care a 🐝 how about that! So much in common as we have a mutual appreciation of the Irish Honey bee!

Such a great family, honoured to have been part of their journey..from trauma to transformation and celebration. This is what 'continuity of care' the midwifery model of care offers and in the evidence based research is the gold standard of care to prepare parents for parenthood. This pathway is trauma informed and evidence based.
So why is this care not standard care in our hospitals for all our mothers?

This pregnancy and subsequent homebirth with me has been a very cathartic and empowering experience for this new family. Out of trauma came integration to transformation to celebration.

When we honour birth as a portal of transformation we honour families stepping in to their deepest strength and when we empower families we shape generations to come.

Photo given kindly with permission to share.

❤️

31/08/2025