Diary Of A Birth

At 38, with no partner but unwavering determination, Bree embarked on a fertility journey that would test her resilience but ultimately fulfill her lifelong dream. After navigating the emotional rollercoaster of two failed IUIs, Bree's persistence led her interstate where she accessed the Seattle sperm bank. From nine retrieved eggs emerged one perfect embryo—her miracle in waiting.  Th...

When Minnie's home birth plans shifted to a hospital delivery after two days of stop-start labor, she didn't just accept her "Plan B" – she got creative. Her unexpected strategy? Dressing "like a celebrity avoiding paparazzi" complete with sunglasses, headphones, and clothes pulled over her head. Despite synthetic oxytocin making contractions feel "like being hit by lightning," Minnie found...

We all know that having a strong support system is vital during pregnancy and birth—but what happens when you're pregnant and your relationship is simultaneously falling apart? In today's episode, Simone Holtznagel discusses how her pregnancy journey coincided with relationship challenges that led to her becoming a single mother when her daughter Gia was just a few weeks old. Simone also sha...

After experiencing a traumatic emergency cesarean with her first child at just 28 weeks, Rikki Lee Calleja shares how her healing VBAC birth experience with daughter Lily five years later was so transformative, it inspired her to become a doula herself. Through education, determination and support from her husband and doula, Rikki's successful vaginal birth after cesarean became a pivotal moment t...

Sam Frost's journey to motherhood is the unfiltered story we all need to hear. From accidentally "baby trapping" her partner Jordy (her words!) to navigating pregnancy on crutches, she never expected her maternal instincts would be tested during a terrifying moment with baby Ted's heartbeat. Sam gets brutally honest about ditching the pressure to breastfeed, why her partner needed more medical att...

Matt and Vince went through a 6 year journey to become parents. With the help of their surrogate and best friend Phoebe, Matt tells the heartwarming story of bringing baby Archer into the world. With heart and humour, Matt gives us his insights into becoming a father as a part of a same sex couple in Australia. Diary Of A Birth  features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life...

Cassi and Scott were sure they were done having kids but unexpectedly fell pregnant with twins, and there were more surprises to come. With a goal to give birth to both vaginally, Cassi went into her labour with a plan. What comes next is a shock sprint down a hospital corridor worthy of Grey's Anatomy and a dramatic entrance into the world. This is Cassi's birth story with Charlie and Luna. Diary...

Today on Diary of a Birth, we hear the remarkable story of how two women came together to bring baby Lily into the world through surrogacy. When Trudy Bateman was down to her last embryo and unable to carry her own child, she found an unexpected angel in Julie - a "retired" surrogate via a Facebook group. This dramatic story shines a light on the altruistic act that is becoming a surrogate through...

When Georgia Inglis suffered a spinal cord injury at age 10, she didn't let it stop her from becoming a Commonwealth Games silver medalist in wheelchair basketball. But her greatest challenge and triumph would be becoming a mother. In this powerful episode of Diary of a Birth, Georgia shares her remarkable journey of adapting to pregnancy and childbirth with a disability. This rare and inspiring s...

Today Charlotte, a nurse living on the Sunshine Coast tells her incredible story of Koa's  premature birth when at 27 weeks, her waters broke. Charlotte's story highlights the tireless work of our NICU doctors and midwives, and also the fascinating mindset she adopted to overcome the challenges having a premature baby present. Diary Of A Birth  features mums telling their miraculous stor...

Lou Brown's journey seemed familiar - three healthy pregnancies with boys had prepared her for what she thought would be another straightforward experience. When she discovered she was expecting a girl, Lou was bursting with joy and confident for the road ahead. However, a rare listeria diagnosis would dramatically alter her path. Isolated on a remote cattle property in rural Queensland, Lou found...

Jules Robinson tells her incredible birth story with Carter. After doing everything ‘right’ in pregnancy, Carter had his own plans and entered the world in an exhausting and dramatic fashion! Jules details how she worked to stay in tune with her own body during a challenging labour and post-partum period, and shares her struggles with pre-eclampsia. Dr Golly explains this condition and...

Monika Radulovic has one of the most dramatic birth stories you can imagine - involving a last-minute breech baby literally hanging out of her and a crazy ambulance dash to hospital. You will not believe how this New Years baby came into the world. Monika tells this story with heart and humour, and we have Dr Golly's advice on dealing with scares and shocks in pregnancy. Diary Of A Birth features...

This birth story involves a cervix that just wouldn’t dilate, an epidural that didn’t quite do its job, and a baby delivered with forceps. But it turned out to be an incredibly positive experience for the mum, Diary Of A Birth’s host  Ksenija Lukich . Ksenija shares her own touching story of birthing Mimi. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of br...

Clare Stephens endured an exhausting and sometimes terrifying birthing experience - and came out of it with an amazing perspective that every pregnant mum needs to hear. Clare’s experience covers pregnancy anxiety, a long labour and a difficult epidural and her story-telling makes this an amazing listen. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into th...

Can a woman really grow a baby without knowing she is pregnant? The answer is YES, as supermum Erin Carty proves! Erin’s story is one of bravery- as she details coming to terms with being an instant mum. You’ll hear about her husband’s heroic actions, their family’s shock and the incredible way Erin grew to bond with her bub. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their mir...

[Part 1 of 2] Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan ’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets. In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF. Plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies. You’ll hear about high-risk p...

[Part 2 of 2] Taylah’s birth is the most organised and choreographed her hospital has ever seen. Plus she shares her challenges and learnings of transitioning to life at home with premature babies. Don’t miss Part 1 which is also out now - detailing Taylah’s roller-coaster fertility struggle, her high-risk pregnancy and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks. If you&rsqu...

If you’ve never considered a birth at home, Casey’s story may just change your mind… For her third baby, Casey was determined to have her dream birth - at home, by the fire, surrounded by her family. Hear Casey’s incredible, touching story of birthing Brodie. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all me...

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea… Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered. The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shares her diary of a birth. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all me...

Right now, women all across the globe are giving birth. It seems like a pretty common thing, but there's nothing common about birth. No two experiences are the same, and we want to celebrate that. Mamamia's new podcast Diary Of A Birth is the place for women to swap stories about one of the most transformative events in life, sharing their extraordinary experiences filled with profound emotions, u...