Podcasts · Ireland's Birth Stories

EP209 Nancy, 4 Pregnancies, 2 Miscarriages, C-section, Down syndrome Diagnosis, Leukemia, Induction, VBAC

12 Apr 2026 · 1 h 51 min · Episode 209

This week, I share my chat with Nancy, who shares each of her experiences through pregnancy, loss, and motherhood. Nancy suffered two early pregnancy losses, including a missed miscarriage and a chemical pregnancy. Her first birth brought her daughter into the world by c-section. Shortly after her daughter’s arrival, Nancy and her partner, Niall, were told that their baby had Down syndrome. She reflects on how they navigated this diagnosis. In the months that followed, their lives changed dramatically when their daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia following a routine blood test. This devastating news obviously completely changed how life looked ensuring their daughter underwent regular intensive treatment. Nancy, unknown to her at time was carrying her daughters sibling. This news came as a shock, given the circumstances, yet she continued to navigate her pregnancy alongside the challenges of her daughter’s illness. Nancy was determined to have a VBAC second time round which is exactly how her son was born. Today, her family are thriving and healthy.

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