Kiwi Birth Tales

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-eclampsia Induction C-Section birth (calm, positive experience) Positive breastfeeding journey Mental Health / Postnatal Depression Planning for a home-birth Not finding out the sex of either baby before birth Positive home-birth exper...

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...

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 pregnancy Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course Scan at 41wks showing 10.4lb baby Induction with oral misoprostol Gas and Air Epidural Long pushi...

Welcome to another bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, this is a listener submission about baby sleep. In the episode I discuss: mental health + lack of sleep relationship sharing the load sleep training gentle sleep techniques sleep environment doing what works best for you and your family two professional resources that have been useful for me in this space (listed below) @thesleepscout - Lucy @c...

In episode 181 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Allie, we talk through her 4 pregnancy and birth stories and cover:  - unexpected pregnancy - induction - postnatal depression - mothercraft - late stage pregnancy loss  - DNA Keepsake business  Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, I answer a question from a listener about navigating grief and loss with a toddler. I am not an expert in this space but having recently gone through similar I thought it was a timely topic to discuss.  If you are not in the space to hear about the loss or grief then skip over this episode x Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

- Pregnancy and Birth Education - Antenatal classes - Birth plans - Spontaneous Labour - Posterior Labour - Emergency C-section - Postpartum recovery  - First 40 days  Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Lara about her pregnancy and birth stories with babies Levi + Harper.  We discuss: - initial pregnancy loss - changing midwife - single umbilical cord artery  - spontaneous waters breaking - epidural - ventouse delivery  - mental health postpartum - hypnobirthing - positive vaginal birth  - foetal maternal haemorrhage  - NICU Thanks so much to Lara...

Today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is brought to you by Everyboobi, in this episode I speak with India about the pregnancy and birth story with daughter Atlas. In the episode we cover: - coming off the pill - falling pregnant with Atlas - NIPT - Positive pregnancy - Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course - Spontaenous labour 40+4 - Epidural - Positive birth - 2nd degree tear - Birth Care tr...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak with Sandra about her 2 pregnancies and the birth of her daughter Rosie. In the episode we cover: - complicated missed miscarriage  - heavy bleeding - DNC - Hysteroscopy - PCOS - Spontaneous pregnancy - Change of midwife in pregnancy  - Active pregnancy  - Planning to birth at birth care - Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course  - Unplanned home-birth ...

This is a bonus episode where I am answering a listener question, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Christina about the birth of her two children, Eleanor & Jasper. In the episode we cover: - moving to city without support - positive birth story - significant blood loss post birth - birth trauma from the post birth bleeding - 2nd degree tear - pregnant again 4m postpartum - decision to keep pregnancy - morning sickness / pregnancy with a baby...

Find out why birth education is so important, how it can make an impact in your postpartum period and where to go for help! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Julia about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Maisie.  In the episode we chat about:  - early pregnancy loss - anxiety in pregnancy - midwifery care - birth education - spontaneous labour before due date - birth centre, ambulance transfer to hospital - quick active labour, long pushing phase - 2nd degree tear - latching difficulties - nip...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Julia about the birth of her twins Delilah & Clementine. In the episode we discuss: - previous pregnancy and birth - csection - multiples pregnancy - threatened miscarriage - coming to terms with having multiples - pregnancy mental health - elective csection - toddler behaviour with new baby - work and mum life This episode is sponsored by @Pure...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Cortney about her pregnancy and birth stories. In the episode we cover: - Endometriosis - Clomiphene support - Late ovulation - Pregnancy yoga - Fast first labour and birth  - Grazing but no tearing - Breastfeeding journey: 11m - Tracking cycles - Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage - Another fast birth in hospital  This episode is brought to you by Your Bi...

In this bonus episode brought to you by Your Birth Project I work through some signs of Early Labour, tips to navigate through this time and how to keep labour progressing.  Check back next week for the next part of this series where we work through Active Labour. Thanks for joining me! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Beck about the pregnancy and birth story of her daughter Isabella.  In this episode we cover: - Ectopic pregnancies - OBGYN Care - Elective CSection - CSection recovery  - Business owner and working Mum life - Postnatal mental health  Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Britt about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods with her daughter Fox.  In the episode we cover:  - Copper IUD  - Pregnant after 1 cycle - Midwifery care - Birth Education: Bethlehem Birth Centre, Peaceful Pregnancy Circle, Your Birth Project - Covid Level 3 / 4 - 42+5 (overdue)  - Induction  - Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic -...

In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rebecca about her pregnancy and birth with son Leo. In this episode we discuss: - Being on the pill from a young age - Fertility Health - Low AMH levels - Spontaneous Pregnancy - Subchorionic Hematoma - Perinatal Anxiety - Pregnancy and Birth Mindset - Hypnobirthing - Positive Affirmations - Hospital Birth - Group B Strep positive - Positive...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I use Your Birth Project to inform & educate you about the Fear, Tension, Pain Cycle. Your Birth Project is my online hypnobirthing course designed to help you create YOUR best birth, no matter what that means to you.  Listen to this episode with an open mind and let it help guide you in your birth preparation journey. You've got this Mama! x Than...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I use Your Birth Project to support you through deciding to have a birth plan or go with the flow. Your Birth Project is my online hypnobirthing course designed to help you create YOUR best birth, no matter what that means to you.  Listen to this episode with an open mind and let it help guide you in your birth preparation journey. You've got this Mam...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hanna about the birth of her daughter Mila.  In this episode we cover: - IUD removal - fast journey to pregnancy - telling family and friends at 20 weeks - OBGYN care  - Trauma / Anxiety about birth from attending her sisters difficult birth  - Antenatal classes - Your Birth Project course  - Spontaneous labour after stretch and sweep  - Labour in h...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Claud about the birth of her daughter Elodie. In the episode we cover:  - PCOS - Nutrition and lifestyle with Sara @yourmonthly - Missed miscarriage - Letrozole - Fear about another pregnancy loss - Birth education  - Changing midwife @ 30 weeks - Doula - Homebirth - Long pushing phase - Episiotomy - SCBU for infection Thanks so much for joining me...