This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship Not enjoying being pregnant Pregnancy care (acupuncture) Planning a home birth Spontaneous labour at home Home birth Tear / stitches repaired at home Breastfeeding challenges Exclusively pumping Mental healthMum guiltExpressing colostrum Please seek support for any mental health concerns,...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kate. Some of the topics we cover: Miscarriage / Pregnancy LossOBGYN care Midwifery careInduction - reduced movementEmergency C-sectionBreastfeeding challenges Failure to thrive Low Muscle tone Roving eye movements Genetic testingIVF Embryo transfersElective C-sectionsTwisted Uterus Put under General Anaesthetic post-birthCosleeping...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lauren. Some of the topics we cover: Tracking Cycles Early Pregnancy Losses Low HCG on blood testsNIPTEarly pregnancy symptomsAcupunture Birth PlansIna May Gaskin - A Guide to Childbirth Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Hatched Antenatal in-person course Spontaneous water breaking - 38 weeks (PROM)Misoprostol induction due to...

This bonus episode is all about your Birth Library - what that means and why it matters. Hear from host Jordyn in this solo episode where she uses the Your Birth Project course to help you have a better birth. Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course Find me...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover: Positive Birth StoriesBirth Centre BirthsStretch and SweepsSpontaneous labour MoxibustionAcupuncture Youngest Cosmetic Injection in NZ Returning to work postpartumBreastfeeding experiences Family supportMoving from Auckland to Tauranga Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Weight Loss Surgery EndometriosisPCOSHyperemesis gravidarumPregnancy Challenges PUPPPS RashSpontaneous Labour Baby in distressEmergency CsectionCsection RecoveryBreastfeeding challenges Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Luxe Care NZ you can find them on Instagram @luxecarenz In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Madison. Some of the topics we cover: Hyperemesis gravidarumOBGYN maternity careInductionEpiduralSmall for gestational age (SGA) babiesComplications in second pregnancy Fetal medicine referral Positive hospital births Birth Care for postpartum support 21-month age gap Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah. Some of the topics we cover: First birth in Australia under Hospital midwifery system Raspberry leaf tea Spontaneous labour 38 weeksEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby Blues Audio Hallucinations Pumping for 5 months / Breastfeeding challenges Started trying for next baby at 14m Postpartum Pregnancy loss Severe bleeding post pregnancy loss Infection in...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales hear from host Jordyn about life updates, trying for a baby and postpartum tips ahead of this week's birth story ep! Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Asha. Some of the topics we cover: Trying to fall pregnantTracking cyclesEm Snell / Online PilatesYour Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Spontaneous water breakingMisoprostol inductionBirth PoolNo tearingLactation Consultant Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Bloom Birth Pools, In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tegan. Some of the topics we cover: Antenatal course: NestHypnobirthing Course: Your Birth ProjectBook: Ina May Gaskin a Guide to ChildbirthInitially planning a Hospital Birth, changed mind to HomebirthCovid LockdownsSpontaneous labourBirth in Pool at HomeBreastfeeding challengesNipple ShieldBloom Birth Pools (Business) Find Tegan and Bloom Birth Pools on social...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Pure Mama, my absolute favourite pregnancy skincare brand (that I haven't stopped using 2 years after our second baby). In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Rotationplasty Amputation as a childEndometriosisEndometriosis removal surgeryMiscarriage in first pregnancyHeavy bleeding with pregnancy lossAnxiety in pregnancy after lossTTC journeyOBGYN careNIPTAntenatal course:...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Cassidy. Some of the topics we cover: Midwifery CareQuick conceptionRaspberry Leaf Tea, DatesPregnancy MassageYour Birth Project | HypnobirthingPlanning HomebirthReduced Fetal MovementsTens MachineSpontaneous LabourPlanned water birthPositive Birth StoryInverted NipplesViva La VulvaNipple ShieldsMoving to Melbourne with a Newborn Find Cass on Tiktok @cassidyskelton and Instagram @cassidyskelton Please seek support for any mental health...

In this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through how to push your baby out in a Vaginal birth, lets have the open conversation about where to direct your pushing so you aren't wasting energy when it comes to it! You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover: Implantation Bleeding Midwifery CareAnxiety in pregnancyGender Disappointment Your Birth Project | HypnobirthingSpontaneous Labour Tens MachineEpidural Covid LockdownPost Partum Anxiety / Post Partum DepressionPlanned water birth Positive Birth StoryExpressing ColostrumToddler and baby - jealousy Find Sophie on Tiktok @sophieannstapleton and Instagram @miss_sophieann Please seek support for any mental...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Olivia. Some of the topics we cover: Genetic Testing / GAND DiagnosisSudden onset pre-eclampsia OBGYN careInductionEpiduralEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby in distress Floppy uterus / Postpartum haemorrhage Feeding challenges 2nd pregnancy Genetic Testing Spontaneous labour (booked for elective csection)Vaginal Birth no medicationBaby born in amniotic sac / encaul Breast Crawl Grazing tear Please seek support for any mental health...

In this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through why I don't like Birth Plans and what you can do to prepare for your best birth instead. You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Milly. Some of the topics we cover: EndometriosisFertility Support - ClomophineHypnobirthingPositive PregnancySpontaneous labourLabour at homeFast second half of labourQuick delivery at birth careFetal Ejection ReflexShock post-birthDifficulty latching | Tongue tieBaby Blues2.5years breastfeedingLetrozole for pregnancy 2nd timeBleeding in pregnancyHyperemesis GravidarumPlacenta PreviaPremature birth due to Haemorrhage at 33 weeksEmergency...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sinead. Some of the topics we cover: IVFBlended familiesHyperemesis Gravidarum Mental IllnessMedication and pregnancy Depression and AnxietyOBGYN careElective Csection under General AnaestheticBreastfeeding challenges Formula feeding Loss of a parent and the impact that has on your own parenting journey Postpartum psychiatric care Surrogacy Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kristie. Some of the topics we cover: Unexpected pregnancyMiscarriage Spontaneous labourEpiduralEmergency CsectionBreastfeeding strugglesNipple ShieldsElective CsectionPositive Breastfeeding journey Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ Your Birth Project Online...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tayla about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her son Finn and daughter Maeve. Some of the topics we cover: EndometriosisInductionCervical lip Birth traumaPostpartum mental healthHealing second birth Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ Your...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kelsey about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her daughter Blake. Some of the topics we cover: Fertility journey IUI / IVF Endometriosis Antenatal classesPremature waters breakingPremature labour Premature birth 33 weeks NICU stayPumpingBreastfeeding journeyNipple Shield Surgery to remove placenta Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Haidee about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 2 children. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise PregnancyCareer focus and mental loadNo LMC available, community midwifery care at the local HospitalSpontaneous LabourEpiduralSyntocinEpisiotomyForcepsInitial latching difficultiesPositive Breastfeeding JourneyPelvic Floor IssuesStarting own business - Wine Label (Halite Wines)Surprise second pregnancyLMCPlanned homebirth...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 4 children. Some of the topics we cover: Birth Centre BirthPositive Birth StoriesUnplanned Homebirth Twin PregnancyVaginal Twin Delivery Assisted second twin birthPositive postpartum experiences You can find Charlotte on Instagram @_charlotteburt_ Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa...