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 from early on in pregnancyPelvic floor physioVulvar Varicosa and Spider VeinsSpontaneous LabourPositive homebirth4.5kg babyNo tears only grazesPositive recovery10days Postpartum illness - PRES 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 Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.