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You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together.
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Kiwi Birth Tales Jordyn Kayes

    • Kids & Family
    • 3.7 • 3 Ratings

You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shannon + Elsie - Unplanned Pregnancy, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story, Breastfeeding Challenges

    Shannon + Elsie - Unplanned Pregnancy, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story, Breastfeeding Challenges

    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, 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

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    • 43 min
    Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, BEHR Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births

    Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, BEHR Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births

    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
    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Lauren + Ardie - 2 Early Pregnancy Losses, PROM Labour, Misoprostol Induction, Positive end of Birth Story

    Lauren + Ardie - 2 Early Pregnancy Losses, PROM Labour, Misoprostol Induction, Positive end of Birth Story

    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 labour not progressing Mindset in labour Quick progression after no progression Positive birth story Silverette cups Relationship adjustments with newbornBirth Centre stay
    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 56 min
    Bonus: Birth Library - MUST LISTEN

    Bonus: Birth Library - MUST LISTEN

    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 @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 16 min
    Gemma, Coco + Belle: 2 Positive Birth Stories at Birth Centre

    Gemma, Coco + Belle: 2 Positive Birth Stories at Birth Centre

    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 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 50 min
    Jess + Kai: Weight Loss Surgery, Endometriosis + PCOS, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, PUPPPS Rash, Emergency Csection

    Jess + Kai: Weight Loss Surgery, Endometriosis + PCOS, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, PUPPPS Rash, Emergency Csection

    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 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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