Jennifer and her husband were overjoyed — and more than a little stunned — to find out they were expecting after just one try. Determined to pursue a more holistic approach to birth, Jennifer found the path challenging while living in Ireland, where options like that weren’t widely supported at the time. Navigating a complex healthcare system without the support of her family made the journey even more difficult. But after finding an incredible hypnobirthing instructor, she began to feel empowered and ready for what lay ahead.
Things were cruising along pretty smoothly… until her baby threw a curveball by suddenly not growing as expected. Cue an unexpected induction. Once her waters were broken; it was all systems go — and fast. Without an epidural, and powered by breath and a few curse words, Jennifer delivered her tiny but mighty daughter, Roisín, weighing just 5lbs 6oz.
Jennifer Dennehy Bio
Jennifer lives in North County Dublin with her husband Ciarán, their two children, Róisín and Donnchadh, and their newest (and fluffiest) family member — a 12-week-old puppy named Féile. Originally from a small rural town in Idaho, Jennifer met Ciarán while living in Australia in 2011 and has called Ireland home for the past 13 years.
She works with Tourism Ireland, the government agency responsible for marketing the island of Ireland to the world — a job that aligns perfectly with her love for travel and the outdoors. When she’s not wrangling small humans or planning travel campaigns, Jennifer enjoys camping, boating, and escaping into the beauty of Irish nature.
You can follow her adventures on Instagram at @amateur_travelers.Connect with her on Instagram at @amateur_travelers.
Resources
- Hypnobirthing
- The Birth Hour Birth Stories
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