Kiwi Birth Tales

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Tahlia about the pregnancy and birth of Oakley. In this episode we cover: - Same sex couple - Sperm Donor - IUI - Abnormal Nuchal Fold @ 12 week scan - CVS test - Epidural - Vaginal Birth  - Hip issues diagnosed post 1 year This episode is sponsored by @yourbirthproject the Online Hypnobirthing Course to help you create your best birth, and the onli...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with @Zaziplays is proudly sponsored by Edwards and Co.  In this episode we discuss: - miscarriage - emergency csection - postpartum mental health  - elective csection & SO much more.  Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hayley about her pregnancy and birth stories with Cooper and Evie.  In this episode we discuss: - Pregnancy Loss | Still Birth  - Grief - Trauma - Miscarriage - Fertility Support - Induction - Emergency C Section 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 Jade who takes us through her journey to her two boys Leo and Max. In the episode we discuss: - Infertility  - IVF - PCOS - Clomid / Letrozole  - Sub Chronic Haematoma - Emergency CSection - Miscarriage  - Surrogacy - Uterine AVM - Spontaneous Conception - Plaenta Accreta  - Elective CSection - COVID Lockdown - Hysterectomy  Thanks for listening! @K...

In this episode I speak with Rebecca about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum story with baby Aggy.  In this episode we cover:  - previous births - previous surrogacy birth - falling pregnant quickly after birth  - planned homebirth  - mastitis - endometritis  - older children at the birth  - bigger age gap Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Sera about her pregnancy and birth stories with Meika and Rome.  In this episode we cover:  - gestational diabetes - birth trauma - relationship strain - birth anxiety  - hypnobirthing - water birth  - healing birth  Thanks for joining me on the podcast Sera! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

In this episode I speak with Meg about the birth of he daughter Daisy. In the episode we cover: - Midwifery Care - Gestational Diabetes - Your Birth Project / Hypnobirthing - Spontaneous labour - Epidural turned spinal tap - Empowering birth experience - Spinal tap headache and blood patch - Breast reduction  - Postpartum experience so far This episode in sponsored by Your Birth Project , the onli...

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Morgan Penn, Somatic Sexologist, about all things post partum intimacy.  In the episode we cover:  - What is 'normal' when it comes to our sex lives after a baby? - Hormonal shifts  - What does intimacy mean - Ways to find the spark again with your partner  - Self love and pleasure  - Vaginismus  - Body confidence  - Boundaries and co...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Liv and she takes us through her pregnancies and birth story with son Blake.  In the episode we discuss:  - Miscarriage  - Covid / Lockdown  - Midwifery Care - Kidney infection at 30 weeks (not discussed)  - Planned epidural - Hospital birth without epidural - Birth Trauma  - Sepsis - Breastfeeding Journey  - Mental Health  I loved speaking with Liv...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Bekkie about the birth of her beautiful daughter Vienna. In the episode we discuss: - unexpected pregnancy - pre natal depression - separation from partner / single mum - covid lockdown - homebirth - tongue tie - anal fissure This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here   Tha...

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Gabby about the birth of her daughter Sia. In this episode we cover: - Active Pregnancy - Midwifery Care - Birth Education and Preparation - Your Birth Project Course - Spontaneous Labour - Birth Centre Water Birth - 2nd Degree Tear - Breastfeeding oversupply This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplem...

In this episode I talk through my own birth experience with my son Ali, in this episode I cover: - Pregnancy - Preparing for birth - VBAC (vaginal birth after csection) - Epidural - Long Latent Labour - Hospital Birth - Episiotomy - Postpartum period - Breastfeeding Journey This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project , the online Hypnobirthing course with everything you need to prepare for you...

In episode 137 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Carolyn about the birth of her son Jasper. In this episode we cover:  AMH Testing Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (AMH Test Diagnosis)  Pregnancy in 40's  Spontaneous Conception Waters Leak 36 weeks  Preterm labour 36 weeks  Epidural (low dose)  Posterior Labour  Postpartum Navigation Thanks for joining me Carolyn! @carolyntaylor_ Thanks for lis...

In episode 136 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Robyn about her pregnancy and birth story with Twins Cora and Cooper. In this episode we cover: - Ectopic Pregnancy - Fertility Difficulties - Chemical pregnancy - IVF treatments - Triplet pregnancy - Loss of 1 baby, Twin pregnancy - Health concerns - Emergency CSection 29 weeks - NICU / SCBU stay - Breastfeeding journey This episode is proudly broug...

In episode 135 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Lisa about her 4 pregnancies and birth stories.  In this episode we cover:  - birth in Australia and New Zealand - 4 different vaginal births  - hypnobirthing / calm birthing  - family dynamics with 4 children - earthquake after birth  - reflux  Thanks for joining me Lisa, it was my pleasure!  Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject H...

In episode 134 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Tamarah about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Taya. In this episode we cover:  - T21 / Down Syndrome Diagnosis during pregnant - Hospital birth  - Epidural  - Heart condition - Heart Surgery  - Support networks  I am so grateful Tamarah was willing to come on the podcast and share her story with us, if you'd like to find her and her beauti...

In episode 133 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Alice about her pregnancy and birth story with son Leo. In this episode we cover: - Lockdown Level 4 birth (2020) - Elective CSection - LGA baby - Umbilical hernia - Dad has to leave an hour after birth - Birth Care - Positives of Level 4 lockdown postpartum - Breastfeeding issues - Baby Blues - Secondary Infertility - Csection Scar Defect ( isthmocel...

In episode 132 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rosie about her pregnancies, birth story with Daughter Heidi and blended family. In this episode we cover: - Difficulty falling pregnant - Natural fertility advice - Miscarriage - Falling pregnant again - Birth preparation - Postpartum preparation - Surprise Polydactyly - Postpartum Doula - Blended Families - Older Dad (50 years old) This episode is...

In Episode 131 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hayley about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories.  In this episode we cover:  - Eating disorder (anorexia) at 20 years old  - Amenorrhea from eating disorder, not ovulating  - Fertility Associates public waiting list 2.5 years - IVF to stimulate production of follicles - Unsuccessful first round, successful second round  - Sickness in pregnancy  - 11th...

In episode 130 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Santarna about the pregnancy and birth with her daughter Pheonix.  In the episode we cover:  - Young, Single Mum  - Birth Anxiety  - Unexpected Pregnancy  - Lockdown Pregnancy  - IUGR / Small baby  - Spontaneous Labour  - Birth in Hospital  - Baby Blues Thanks for joining me this week Santarna! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject...

In episode 129 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hannah about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories. In this episode we cover: - Not finding out the sex of baby - Being active in pregnancy - Planned hospital birth - Episiotomy & Ventouse - Hypnobirthing / Your Birth Project   - Planned homebirth  - Sibling at delivery  - Positive postpartum periods  Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Hann...

In episode 128 I speak with Olivia about her 2 birth stories. In the episode we cover: - Unexpected pregnancy - Vaginal Birth - Long first labour - Post partum depression - Healing Post Partum experience - Birth Empowerment - Asking for help This episode is proudly sponsored by @yourbirthproject the online Hypnobirthing course with everything you need to create your best birth - inclusive of all b...

In episode 127 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Nikki Clarke about her 5 pregnancy and birth stories. In the episode we cover: - 5 different Vaginal births - Juggling a growing business with young children  - Choosing to have a large family  - Support networks  Thanks for joining me on the podcast Nikki!  Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In episode 126 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jacqui about her pregnancy, birth and post partum journey with son Haize.  In the episode we discuss:  - Hypnobirthing using the Your Birth Project course  - Spontaneous waters breaking before due date - Induction - Warm compress to reduce tearing - Vaginal Birth  - Breastfeeding Issues Jacqui shares with us her lovely birth story and I am grateful s...

In todays episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Maxene about the birth of Arthur only 9 weeks ago. In the episode we cover:  - PCOS and metformin use - Gender Disappointment - Gestational Diabetes - Preeclampsia  - Induction (oral)  - Precipitous Labour  - Prolapse  - Processing of fast birth Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...