Kiwi Birth Tales

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project - the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create your best birth. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover: Coming off the pill Open minded about birth preferences Partial break in waters Extra lobe on placenta Unmedicated water birth in hospital Messy 2nd degree tear wit...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Eve Wellness - supplements that become your body's new best friend. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Beatrice. Some of the topics we cover: Trying to conceive for 2 years Fertility Therapist Spontaneous pregnancy Midwifery Care NIPT Your Birth Project and Antenatal Classes Waters broke at home, labour didn't start Misopro...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Mads. Some of the topics we cover: Concerns at scan - perforated bowel Cystic Fibrosis screening, testing and confirmation Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch Putting life on hold waiting for next steps Navigating work w...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Alexis. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise pregnancy Challenges finding a midwife Positive family birth stories Induction Language use from care providers not supportive Induction Large postpartum haemorrhage + 3B Tear...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Cass. Some of the topics we cover: Miscarriage when 4 months postpartum with her son Starting a marketing agency with Fiance Nic Cass's Dad passed away during her pregnancy Pregnancy and grief Homebirth Midwife Didn't do a...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte. Some of the topics we cover: Falling pregnant at 16 Miscarriage and not telling family Endometriosis and surgery Miscarriage, suspected Ectopic pregnancy (but was not) Pregnant with Allie LGA baby Waters leaking...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kristy. Some of the topics we cover: Coming off the pill and starting to "try" for a baby Running a business and thinking about having a baby Tracking cycles Setting up business for parental leave NEST Antenatal No birth p...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Brooklyn . Some of the topics we cover: Surprise pregnancy Finding a Midwife in NZ when not living here Pregnancy in London Spontaneous labour (contractions began in her back) Midwife check at home No pain relief Water bir...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte. Some of the topics we cover: 3 early pregnancy losses (called chemical pregnancy) Hyperthyroidism Anxiety in pregnancy Travel in early pregnancy Parent Centre antenatal 2 stretch and sweeps Lost mucus plug on du...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Brittany. Some of the topics we cover: Fertility journey Challenges with GP, advocating for herself Self referral online to Fertility Associates Saline infusion scan Spontaneous pregnancy High blood pressure Change of midw...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kelsi. Some of the topics we cover: Placenta Previa at 12 week scan Birth Centre Birth Tear that needed repairing in Hospital Baby Blues Infection in stitches Challenging first 3 months postpartum Cyst in ovary Bleeding in...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Devon. Some of the topics we cover: TTC Fertility Support meetings COVID birth Induction Early waters breaking PCOS Gas not turned on Chemical pregnancy Fast transition stage in 2nd birth Birth Centre Your Birth Project On...

Listen to me ramble on about what's going on for me in 2025. I share about pregnancy loss in this episode so if that doesn't feel like something you are in the place to listen to right now, skip this episode. Jordyn x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gennady (@gennadylacey). Some of the topics we cover: TTC for 2 years Pregnancy + Missed Miscarriage 12 week scan no heartbeat Pregnancy Loss Anxiety after pregnancy loss Pregnant again Bleeding in the first trimester Hypn...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Zoe. Some of the topics we cover: Coming off the pill after many years Covid pregnancy LMC stopped practicing due to Covid Vaccination mandate Antenatal Course, Hapū Wānanga, Hypnobirthing Planning homebirth Preeclampsia I...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to That Mama Farming who doesn't share her name or her babies name on Social Media. Some of the topics we cover: Coming off the pill Cystic Acne post coming off pill Tracking ovulation Early pregnancy test She Moves (Exercise...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Hypnobirthing Planning a homebirth (Bloom Birth Pools) Birth Mindset Positive Pregnancy journey Spontaneous labour at home 20hr labour and homebirth Tear during birth Post birth at home T...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Georgia. Some of the topics we cover: 2 pregnancy and birth stories Hypnobirthing and Antenatal courses Birth Plans Hospital Birth Significant meconium in waters Emergency Csection Resuscitation for Thomas after birth Cord...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Abby. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy found out at 22 weeks Breech baby Planned Csection Challenging recovery Blended family Placenta Previa Placenta Accreta Difficultly with feelings of fear of dying in p...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy at 20 years old Induction Lack of birth education Emergency Csection Birth Trauma Poor hospital experience Breastfeeding challenges Postnatal Depression Pregnancy los...

My first solo episode in a while! But feels like a good place to start - if you are about to go into your postpartum journey, you're there right now or you know someone who is, this ep is for you! Some of the items mentioned in this episode: Finger Food Nails (Stick on nails you can do at home + they look amazing) Pure Mama Belly Oil Skin Care (my fave is Emma Lewisham ) Your Birth Project course...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project , if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sam. Some of the topics we cover: Autoimmune conditions AMH Level testing Low AMH Egg Retrieval Spontaneous pregnancy Twin Pregnancy OBGYN care Balloon Catheter Induction Epidural Twin 2 in distress (Louie) Emergency Csect...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by the InfaGroup who make my favourite Carseats for children. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna. Some of the topics we cover: SGA babies Induction Births Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course PICU Breastfeeding challenges Postpartum Depression Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are b...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Hotmilk save 20% off full priced items with code kiwibirthtales In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Makenzie. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise Pregnancy NIPT Gender reveal Inter-cranial Hypertension Your Birth Project (online and in person) Stretch and sweeps 41+6 birth Induction using Misoprostol Hormone drip, breaking...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Abby. Some of the topics we cover: Pregnancy symptoms 42 week Induction Stretch and sweeps Quick Dilation minimal pain Long pushing stage Cam caught Elsie Birth similarities to Abby's Mum Retained Placenta Blood Loss / Haemorrhage up to 3L Breastfeeding challenges Postp...