Name: Mum Talks Baby Club
Start: 2026-06-09 10:00:00
End: 2026-06-30 11:00:00

Mum Talks Baby Club is back this June!

If you’re expecting a baby or have a little one aged 0–6 months, our online FREE Mum Talks Baby Club is the perfect place to feel supported, informed and connected.

We’ll be covering a different topic each week, 10–11am (online)
9th June: Minding Mum and Baby with Aisling Finnegan
16th June: Weaning with Cathy Monaghan
23rd June: Breastfeeding with Ciara Butler
30th June: First Aid with Karen Prunty

Whether you’re preparing for baby’s arrival or finding your feet in the early months, you are so welcome here

Mum Talks Baby Club is FREE to register (you must register to receive the link) and is kindly supported by Penneys.

Meet Your Host

Lucy O'Driscoll Edge

Lucy is the founder of Mum Talks, a community dedicated to supporting and connecting mothers. Passionate about helping women navigate motherhood, she has spent over nine years bringing mums together through events and conversations. Lucy has interviewed more than 100 experts and speakers who work with mothers and families, and loves creating spaces where women feel supported, informed, and connected.

Date & Time

9 Jun 2026

10:00 - 11:00

Speakers

Ciara Butler

A qualified Registered General Nurse, Midwife, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Ciara is proud mum to four daughters aged 8 to 19—each with their own unique personalities—she is kept firmly on her toes both at home and in her work.

Originally from South County Dublin, Ciara trained as a nurse in London in the 1990s and qualified as a midwife at Holles Street in the early 2000s. She went on to work as a midwife for many years, a role she loved . In 2011, at 37 weeks pregnant with her third child, she sat—and passed—the IBCLC exam, marking the start of her specialist career in breastfeeding support.

Now working in private practice as an IBCLC, Ciara is passionate about helping families navigate the early days of parenthood. She believes that the road to a successful breastfeeding journey lies in quality support and education, empowering parents to make informed feeding choices that are right for them. Her approach is rooted in meeting each family where they are and supporting them in their individual journey.

Beyond her professional life, exercise and yoga are a big part of Ciara’s world. She is also a qualified Vinyasa and Pregnancy Yoga teacher, blending her love of movement with her dedication to maternal and infant wellbeing.
Aisling Finnegan

Aisling, Beyond Birth, is a birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting parents to be and new parents through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With a compassionate and informed approach, Aisling believes that everyone deserves to feel supported and empowered during this time. Her care is fully inclusive, honoring each family’s unique journey and choices. Aisling is passionate about holding space, offering support, and walking alongside families as they move beyond birth and into parenthood with confidence.
Cathy Monaghan

Cathy is a Mum of 3 with over 15 years experience in CHI @ Temple Street as a senior Paediatric Dietitian.
As a senior Paediatric Dietitian her work is dedicated to educating, empowering and enabling parents to feed their children what they need without unnecessary cost, time, tantrums or guilt. Why? Because weaning is the foundation of nurturing a lifelong positive relationship with food.
Karen Prunty

Karen Prunty is a Paediatric Nurse with 14 years of experience, a mum of four, and founder of Little Roo. Drawing on her extensive medical background and firsthand parenting experience, Karen has created a space supporting families through pregnancy and new parenthood.

At Little Roo, Karen empowers parents with the tools, confidence, and community. From baby massage and sensory play to antenatal classes and first aid workshops, she combines professional expertise with a nurturing approach to address the unique challenges of parenting.

Karen’s mission is to create a “village” where families feel supported, understood and confident.

First Aid education is an essential skill to learn. Karen educates families about common childhood illnesses and emergency situations such as choking and CPR.

This Event Is

Kindly Supported By

Penneys offer a wide range of baby products, clothing, accessories, maternity products, nursery items, baby care and more.

You can shop newborn items to prepare for your hospital checklist, or pick up mini must haves with fashionable sets and separates in cute cosy styles, or check out our thoughtfully designed clever baby clothing which was made to adapt to each stage of your little one’s growth, making it the smart and value-driven choice for your family.