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...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Winn. In this episode, we discuss: Loss of period Tracking cycles and ovulationSarah from My MonthlyOpting out of Gestational Diabetes testSelling Real Rad Food Hatched AntenatalYour Birth ProjectBirth manifestationWaters breaking at home, spontaneous labour Slow dilation Emergency Csection Postpartum experienceCsection recoveryBreastfeeding journeyLow weight gain for a...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her children Hugo + Lucia. In this episode, we discuss: Midwife based in a different townPelvic painPregnancy MassageSpontaneous labourMeconium in watersSterile water injectionsGasTransitionEpisiotomyBreastfeeding challenges Tongue and lip tie MastitisOvulation sticks 2nd pregnancy Marginal cord insertionAntepartum HaemorrhagesBirth centre birth Waterbirth Covid Positive Please seek...

An episode with Mother, Unrefined. If you or someone you know is preparing to give birth or even if you want a chance to reflect on your own birth experience this episode is a must-listen! Episode Breakdown: What is hypnobirthing and how does it work? Why did you create Your Birth Project? What is covered in the course? Is it suitable for all births? what is the golden hour? Best ways for us to incorporate our partner? Main tips for those preparing to give birth? Interventions - how can we...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Taylor about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Hadley. In this episode, we discuss: Coming off pillOvulation trackingPositive pregnancy experienceMidwifery care SCBU nurse Antenatal ClassesYour Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Planned Birth Centre birth Spontaneous labour 39+4Waters breaking Labouring at homeTens MachineBirth CentreWater Birth 2nd Degree Tear Antenatal Colostrum Expressing Things that Taylor found...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Clare about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Florence. In this episode, we discuss: PCOS LLETZ procedure First trimester food aversionsInsulin resistance Obstetric care Pregnancy at 36 years old 41 weeks induction Failed inductionEmergency C-section Covid Low Supply Exclusively pumpingCsection recovery You can find Clare The PCOS Nutritionist Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Angel about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Vienna. In this episode, we discuss: Trying to fall pregnant Pregnancy symptoms Initial thoughts about birth Planning a home birth Gender disappointmentYour Birth Project Course Spontaneous labour Long early labour Epidural EpisiotomyForceps Baby BluesFeeling "love" for your baby Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Perinatal...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Savannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Jai. In this episode, we discuss: Changing mind, didn't want children and turned 30 then decided to think about itGestational DiabetesAntenatal ClassesYour Birth Project online course Stretch and Sweeps Raspberry Leaf Tea + Antenatal ExpressionSpontaneous Labour Drug Free waterbirth 3rd Degree TearSilverettesBaby Blues Open communication with partnerMale Postnatal...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I give you tips and tricks you can use as a birth partner to support someone during their labour + birth. Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jaime about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Tāne. In this episode, we discuss: Surprise pregnancyStudying and being pregnantHigh blood pressure at end of pregnancy Slowing down and giving in to changes in lifestyleSpontaneous labour Assisted Delivery No drugs or pain relief in labour Episiotomy Forceps Postpartum recoveryPostpartum Mental Health Sharing the load with partner Tips and recommendations for other Mums Find...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I talk about the Cascade of Interventions when it comes to labour and birth. In the episode I discuss: cascade of interventionsreframing / mindsetunderstanding the labour and birth processthe podcast I went on where we discussed this more mother,unrefinedthe B.R.A.I.N acronym and how you can use it in birth Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Rachelle about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Boston. In this episode, we discuss: Low AMH testingIVFFacebook group: Fertility Family Planned to have an epidural, birth in the hospitalSpontaneous labour, 7cm at homeFailed epiduralVaginal tearBirth Trauma from failed epidural Red spider-like markings on Boston's body post birth Birth-careMental health challenges Postpartum depression Postpartum Anxiety Mental health support...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Becca about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Miller. In this episode, we discuss: Note - previous sexual assault is mentioned but not discussed in depth in this episode. Male Factor InfertilityIVFBecca is a Midwife herselfPelvic PainPlanning rural homebirthAntenatal classesYour Birth Project courseTens Machine, Birth Combs, Birth Pool (hire)AcupunctureStretch and SweepSpontaneous labour at 40+3HomebirthPositive birth...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I share a question that was asked on the KBT Instagram, which I then shared as a post for others to give their experiences on. I found this so interesting as it isn't something I have experience with. In this episode I share a question about weaning from breastfeeding and experiencing a massive drop in hormones and mental health challenges, it was SO eye-opening to hear different experiences with this and I hope this is useful to you in some way....

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Karlie about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with daughter Leynie. In this episode, we discuss: Planned cultural birth approach (Maori Tikanga) with woven a Wahakura, an ipu whenua, had a Muka tie and the birth plan was centred in Te Ao Maori.Ina May Gaskin, Guide to ChildbirthHomebirth / Birth centre planned birthPost-birth complaints and changes in hospital policy as a resultLong early labour phase, 6 days of on and off...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and life postpartum with her Son Max. In the episode, we cover: Hyperemesis GravidarumBirth Anxiety + fear about having to give birth Bonding in pregnancy Your Birth Project (birth education) Didn't find out sex of baby in pregnancyTens MachineFast spontaneous labour at 38+2 weeks Involuntary pushing Birth combTearing during birth, anxiety about thisSCBU stay due to mucus in lungs Mini pump bottle while going...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Kate about her pregnancy and birth stories with her two sons Ted and Reggie. In the episode, we discuss: Pregnancy after Gastric Sleeve SurgeryMental health with weight gain in pregnancyAntenatal courseInductionEpiduralVentouse that fell off repeatedlyForcep and Episiotomy deliveryNeonatal stay for breathing difficultiesJaundiceBirth TraumaLockdown + Mental HealthFormula feeding / Breastfeeding journeyUnexplained secondary infertilityChinese...

In this bonus episode I use the Your Birth Project course to share tips to overcome birth anxiety. This episode will be useful if you have feelings of fearfulness, anxiety or just general concerns around giving birth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Sophie about her experience with pregnancy, birth and postpartum after giving birth to Lucy. In the episode we discuss: Surprise pregnancyDecision to keep the pregnancyInsomniaPlanned birth care birthHospital birth with an epiduralSmall perineal tearMental healthPostnatal Depression and AnxietyLockdown postpartum periodMaternal Mental Health Clinic Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In this episode, I use the Your Birth Project course to give you 3 relaxation tips for birth that you can implement right now. These include ways to relax your body, to stay away from the fear tension pain cycle and allow your body to breathe and move freely. Find out more about these tips and a whole lot more through the Your Birth Project course, it is an online hypnobirthing course available worldwide that will support you to create your best birth. Find me @kiwibirthtales and...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Claudia, in the episode we discuss: Twin Pregnancy + MiscarriageDNCAnxiety in early pregnancyPlanned birth centre birthPositive birth experienceGrazing but no tearsFlat nipples + nipple shields, low supplyInfected lymph node that required surgery at 3m for ElsieFamily Centre support in Hamilton Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview mama Ashleigh about her pregnancies and births with her daughters Anakiwa and Kānoa. In the episode we discuss: Pre-eclampsiaInductionC-Section birth (calm, positive experience) Positive breastfeeding journey Mental Health / Postnatal DepressionPlanning for a home-birthNot finding out the sex of either baby before birth Positive home-birth experience Knot in intestine post birth Startship transfer (9 day stay)Surgery at 2 days old NICU \...

In this bonus episode I give some tips you can implement straight away to begin your preparation for VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), if you want to know more head to the Kiwi Birth Tales + Your Birth Project instagram or straight to the Your Birth Project course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's bonus episode, I talk about the products I would be using for postpartum recovery if I was giving birth again soon, these are mostly vaginal birth specific however a few are relevant for C-section births as well! Find these and more on the Your Birth Project store https://www.yourbirthproject.com/store Find me @kiwibirthtales or @yourbirthproject on social media Thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 182 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jess about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Bohdi. In this episode we cover: Crohn's disease, including surgery, medications and any complications in pregnancy / postpartum Spontaneous pregnancyYour Birth Project Hypnobirthing course Scan at 41wks showing 10.4lb babyInduction with oral misoprostol Gas and AirEpiduralLong pushing stageEpisiotomy and Forcep delivery 10.4lb babyWarkworth Birth Centre transferPositive...