This episode has the midwives discussing all things PPP - post partum period return! When does it happen? What are those hormones up to? Is it an absolute disaster?Also discussed is the midwives love of menstrual cycle awareness, a concept

Yonic Boom - Episode 16 - Breastfeeding

Mar 31st, 2022 1h 17m

This episode the midwives are discussing breastfeeding (also called chestfeeding or whichever term you want to use yourself). As it is such a broad topic it would be impossible to cover every element in one episode (or even one series) and so w

Yonic Boom - Episode 15 - The Fourth Trimester

Mar 16th, 2022 59m 48s

This episode sees the midwives discuss the fourth trimester - the first twelve weeks of a new baby’s life and all that goes with it. Gizmos, gadgets, how to “ruin” your baby, the influence of capitalism and the “momfluencer body”. Roisin di

Yonic Boom - Episode 14 -We’re Baaack!

Feb 22nd, 2022 27m 6s

Hello……. Is there anybody out there???The midwives are back with this intro episode and a promise of more regular publications in Season 2!!We have lots of plans made but always want to hear from you too.Find us on Instagram @yonic_boo

Yonic Boom - Episode 13 - Initial Postnatal Period

May 12th, 2021 56m 53s

This episode sees the midwives discussing the very early postnatal period, from the birthing/recovery room to time of discharge from hospital (for hospital births).We answer a Dear Fanny question about emotional trauma post birth. Please send

Yonic Boom - Episode 12 - Caesarean Birth

Feb 19th, 2021 58m 2s

The midwives are back... and perhaps a tad rusty!! Lots of laughs along the way in this informative episode!In this episode caesarean birth is discussed, why it happens, how often it happens, prepping and recovering too.A great question from

Yonic Boom - Episode 11 - Birth Part 1

May 7th, 2020 1h 31m

Show notes:Get cosy, it's a bumper edition of Yonic Boom!This episode hears the midwives discussing birth (part 1), vaginal birth is covered, right up until the birth of the placenta and what you might do with it…. A few of your Dear Fanny q

Yonic Boom - COVID-19 Self Isolation

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 33m

This episode comes to you from the comfort of our own homes, yep, the midwives have faced their tech fears (with a little help) and are recording via the world wide web! In this episode the midwives discuss Covid 19, what is known, what are t

Yonic Boom - Episode 10 - Labour

Feb 21st, 2020 1h 36m

This episode sees the midwives discuss labour - onset of labour, ways to cope and what to do if someone wants to intervene.Our Feminist of the Episode is Milli Hill - a journalist, author and founder of Positive Birth Movement. Her new boo

Yonic Boom - Episode 9 - Second and Third Trimester

Nov 28th, 2019 1h 27m

In this episode the midwives are hyper and consider themselves to be decidedly hilarious - hope you laugh along too!Second and third trimester are discussed, in general what to expect, what to plan and do.The FEMINIST OF THE EPISODE is Sheila

Yonic Boom - Episode 8 - National Breastfeeding Week

Oct 17th, 2019 46m 11s

The midwives have returned from hiatus and are easing themselves back in with a chilled out chat that centres around National Breastfeeding WeekGive us a follow on Insta @boomyonic or contact us [email protected]:www.hse.ie

Yonic Boom - Episode 7 - Early Pregnancy

Aug 12th, 2019 1h 8m

This episode sees the midwives discuss early pregnancy for people who choose to continue with their pregnancy - there will be a full episode focusing on termination of pregnancy later in the series.Morning sickness, hyperemesis, what is happen

Yonic Boom - Episode 6

Jul 30th, 2019 46m 58s

This episode sees the midwives return from an unexpected sabbatical and try to get back into the swing of podcast life!We discuss pre conceptual health and care. No Dear Fanny questions on this episode, as always we welcome any questions t

Yonic Boom - Episode 5 - Contraception and STD's

May 21st, 2019 1h 36m

This episode sees the midwives discussing contraception and STDs, it is an information packed episode so buckle up!!! They also manage to answer two questions sent to the agony aunt Dear Fanny.Mary Robinson is our Feminist of the Fortnight, m

Yonic Boom - Bonus Episode - International Day of the Midwife

May 5th, 2019 50m 36s

Yonic Boom - Bonus Episode - International Day of the Midwife by Yonic Boom

Yonic Boom - Episode 4 - Sex

Apr 29th, 2019 59m 49s

This episode sees the midwives discussing sex, the science of sex, how much of it people are having, sex in pregnancy and beyond! Feminist of the fortnight is Sex Siopa sexpert Shawna Scott! References http://teenhealthsource.com/definitions/ h

Yonic Boom - Episode 3 - Boobs

Apr 15th, 2019 40m 16s

This week the midwives discuss boobs. All you need to know about how to do a breast check at home and when to go to your doctor. References: breastcheck.ie https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/b/breast-reduction/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar

Yonic Boom - Episode 2 - Periods

Apr 1st, 2019 49m 59s

In this episode the midwives discuss periods, period products and period poverty! Find us on Instagram @boomyonic and contact us [email protected] References:https://www.facebook.com/homelessperiodIreland/ https://www.thecup.org/ https

Yonic Boom - Episode 1 - Puberty

Mar 18th, 2019 34m 50s

In the first episode of Yonic Boom the three deadly feminist midwives give an intro to the pod in general, including the rules and info about themselves. Puberty is discussed, along with some info on sex education in Ireland today. We also reve

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