60 acast.com The Nurse and The Midwife https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/thenurseandthemidwife en Grace McManamon and Marie Flannery Birth,Preparation,Education,Babies,Children,Friendship,Family,The Craic,Life Marie Flannery and Grace McManamon Meet Marie and Grace Two healthcare professionals (the nurse and the midwife) who struck up an amazing friendship talk honestly about birth, healthcare, motherhood, family life, relationships and all the fun that goes with it!

Drawing from our lives in healthcare and our own experiences, we chat about the realities and moments that don't always make it into the textbooks. So whether you're a parent, expecting, work in healthcare or curious about the journey, we're here to remind you that you're never alone in the chaos and joy of it all!!

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]]> Two healthcare professionals (the nurse and the midwife) who struck up an amazing friendship talk honestly about birth, healthcare, motherhood, family life, relationships and all the fun that goes with it!

Drawing from our lives in healthcare and our own experiences, we chat about the realities and moments that don't always make it into the textbooks. So whether you're a parent, expecting, work in healthcare or curious about the journey, we're here to remind you that you're never alone in the chaos and joy of it all!!

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]]> true Marie Flannery and Grace McManamon thenurseandthemidwife@hotmail.com 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 thenurseandthemidwife episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566/1774557864536-2ba02489-f738-40a7-b0c5-3fa8bfe25fda.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/thenurseandthemidwife The Nurse and The Midwife Small baby, big protection Small baby, big protection Fri, 08 May 2026 13:23:07 GMT 32:59 69fde3bb2ba0ef2ccae08053 true https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/small-baby-big-protection 69fde3bb2ba0ef2ccae08053 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 small-baby-big-protection full 1 8 In this episode, we explore how immunisations help protect babies during pregnancy, after birth, and throughout the early months of life. We discuss which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, and how they help pass protection to your baby.


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]]> In this episode, we explore how immunisations help protect babies during pregnancy, after birth, and throughout the early months of life. We discuss which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, and how they help pass protection to your baby.


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]]> ‘Ouch!!! … Now what?’ ‘Ouch!!! … Now what?’ Fri, 01 May 2026 13:12:08 GMT 32:51 69f4a6a9ad98579289a4adf7 true https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/ouch-now-what 69f4a6a9ad98579289a4adf7 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 ouch-now-what full 7 Every birth is different—and so is every approach to pain relief. In this episode, we talk through your options so you can feel prepared, supported, and empowered.

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]]> Every birth is different—and so is every approach to pain relief. In this episode, we talk through your options so you can feel prepared, supported, and empowered.

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]]> From Push to Assist From Push to Assist Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:26:18 GMT 30:05 69ebdffaae8bc4f377d0ca06 true https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/from-push-to-assist 69ebdffaae8bc4f377d0ca06 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 from-push-to-assist full 1 6 Childbirth doesn’t always go exactly as planned — and sometimes, a little extra help makes all the difference. In this episode, we take a gentle, informative look at the instruments doctors and midwives use to assist delivery, like forceps and vacuum devices. You’ll learn how these tools work, why they’re used, and how they help ensure both mother and baby stay safe.



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]]> Childbirth doesn’t always go exactly as planned — and sometimes, a little extra help makes all the difference. In this episode, we take a gentle, informative look at the instruments doctors and midwives use to assist delivery, like forceps and vacuum devices. You’ll learn how these tools work, why they’re used, and how they help ensure both mother and baby stay safe.



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]]> Exit through the Sunroof Exit through the Sunroof Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:20:57 GMT 31:06 69e1fb79d2febdbec98b79ba true https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/exit-through-the-sunroof 69e1fb79d2febdbec98b79ba 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 exit-through-the-sunroof full 1 5 This episode is all about C-sections — the unexpected twists, the real talk, and why “the easy way out” is the biggest myth of all.


Whether you planned it or it chose you, this one’s for every mum with a scar and a story.

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]]> This episode is all about C-sections — the unexpected twists, the real talk, and why “the easy way out” is the biggest myth of all.


Whether you planned it or it chose you, this one’s for every mum with a scar and a story.

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]]> The Great Uterine Nudge The Great Uterine Nudge Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:22:10 GMT 30:05 69d931c397d78f9e2b669cde true https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/the-great-uterine-nudge 69d931c397d78f9e2b669cde 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 the-great-uterine-nudge full 1 4 Join us as we discuss the different methods used in the induction of labour. Quite a heavy subject but it’s offloaded with some Easter chuckles 🐣

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]]> Join us as we discuss the different methods used in the induction of labour. Quite a heavy subject but it’s offloaded with some Easter chuckles 🐣

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]]> Whose horse is that? Whose horse is that? Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:04:42 GMT 29:42 69d0013af57702d2d98bab77 true https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/69d0013af57702d2d98bab77 69d0013af57702d2d98bab77 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 full 3 Come join us as we debrief following our Cheltenham Gold Cup debut, and we dip our toes into discussing interventions in childbirth.

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]]> Come join us as we debrief following our Cheltenham Gold Cup debut, and we dip our toes into discussing interventions in childbirth.

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]]> <![CDATA[Prawn Pil Pil & Natural Birth]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:52:04 GMT 27:31 69c6999426c1fb9c07d91641 false https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/69c6999426c1fb9c07d91641 69c6999426c1fb9c07d91641 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 full 1 2 This week we explore what to expect in a textbook natural birth with no complications!

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]]> This week we explore what to expect in a textbook natural birth with no complications!

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]]> Howa ya! Howa ya! Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:20:40 GMT 18:23 69c68d23b991732771d0a6fe false https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/69c68d23b991732771d0a6fe 69c68d23b991732771d0a6fe 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 full 1 1 Welcome to episode 1! Here we dive into who we are, how we met and why we decided to delve into the world of podcasting.

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]]> Welcome to episode 1! Here we dive into who we are, how we met and why we decided to delve into the world of podcasting.

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]]> The Nurse and The Midwife The Nurse and The Midwife Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:39:35 GMT 0:52 698b1f555fc77c93277607d9 false https://shows.acast.com/thenurseandthemidwife/episodes/698b1f555fc77c93277607d9 698b1f555fc77c93277607d9 698b0bebba80cf1ecbea9566 Intro trailer Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a parent, or just here for good conversation, check out The Nurse and the Midwife podcast—where care is at the heart of it all, and the craic is always mighty!


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]]> Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a parent, or just here for good conversation, check out The Nurse and the Midwife podcast—where care is at the heart of it all, and the craic is always mighty!


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