We Are Mothers.

In this episode, Kirsten shares the story of her two very different births. Her first birth with her son Ernest unfolded in the public hospital system, marked by rising blood pressure, repeated interventions, and an induction she initially resisted. After a long labour, Kirsten experienced a caesarean birth that left her physically safe but emotionally disappointed, followed by a challenging postp...

In this episode of We Are Mothers , Mikayla shares the full spectrum of her motherhood journey, from a traumatic first birth to a deeply healing VBAC. We explore Mikayla’s first pregnancy and emergency C-section, including gestational diabetes, induction, infection, and the emotional impact of feeling isolated and unprepared. She opens up about how that experience shaped her postpartum period and...

In this episode of We Are Mothers , Taylor shares her birth story, one shaped by education, intuition, and the environment she chose to give birth in. We talk about how learning more about physiological birth influenced her decisions, why safety and support were central to her choices, and how letting go of expectations allowed her to meet birth with calm and trust. Taylor reflects on navigating d...

In this episode of We Are Mothers , Jaime shares the story of welcoming her daughter, Lilith, through a planned home birth, including navigating pregnancy after miscarriage and discovering her baby was breech late in pregnancy. We talk about conception after loss, trusting the body through uncertainty, choosing private midwifery care, and how education and support shaped Jaime's confidence leading...

Welcome to We Are Mothers . In this opening episode, host Sarah shares how her own birth experience and a deep love of listening to birth stories led to the creation of this podcast. We explore why storytelling can be healing, how hearing all kinds of births can help women process, learn, and prepare, and why every experience deserves space to be shared without judgement. This episode is an invita...

In this episode of We Are Mothers , Sarah shares her full birth story. This conversation includes experiences of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, silent endometriosis, IVF, and pregnancy after loss. Sarah reflects on navigating fertility challenges, discovering stage three endometriosis without symptoms, and conceiving through IVF. She also shares her experience of a planned home birth at 40+, a rapid...

In this episode of We Are Mothers , Sarah is joined by her husband, Brett, as he shares a dad’s perspective on pregnancy, birth, and becoming a parent. Brett reflects on supporting his partner through miscarriage, IVF, pregnancy after loss, and labour -  including what it was like to witness a fast birth and be present through moments of uncertainty. This conversation offers an honest look at how...