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 your best birth. 

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Jordyn & Ali - LGA Baby, VBAC, Hypnobirthing, Epidural, Episiotomy

In episode 137 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Carolyn about the birth of her son Jasper. In this episode we cover: AMH TestingPremature Ovarian Insufficiency (AMH Test Diagnosis) Pregnancy in 40&apos;s Spontaneous ConceptionWaters Leak 36 weeks Preterm labour 36 weeks Epidural (low dose) Posterior Labour Postpartum NavigationThanks for joining me Carolyn! @carolyntaylor_

Carolyn & Jasper - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (AMH Test), Pregnancy in 40's, Spontaneous Conception, Posterior Labour, Preterm Labour (36 weeks)

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 brought to you by Mini Kiwis First Aid - the online First Aid course for Parents with children under 5. The course is designed for anyone wanting to get up to scratch on their emergency first aid knowledge for children and is delivered by a lovely Kiwi Mum Hannah who is an extended care paramedic and mum of 2 under 5. To get $10 off the course use the code PODDY valid for 3 months from episode release. Find out more about Mini Kiwis First Aid here. 

Robyn, Kora & Cooper - Ectopic Pregnancy, IVF, Triplets (with loss) to Twin Pregnancy, 29 Week Emergency CSection, NICU

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! 

Lisa - 4 Vaginal Births in Hospital, Calm Birthing, Kaikōura Earthquake after Birth

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&apos;d like to find her and her beautiful family online you can do that @tamarah.whittaker

Tamarah & Taya - T21 / Down Syndrome Diagnosis, Vaginal Birth, Epidural, Heart Condition

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 (isthmocele)

Ep133: Alice & Leo - Level 4 Lockdown Birth, Elective CSection, Secondary Infertility - CSection Scar Defect

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 proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project - the online Hypnobirthing Course you need to create YOUR best birth. Find out what all the hype is about @yourbirthproject on Instagram or www.yourbirthproject.com  

Ep132 - Rosie & Heidi: Miscarriage, Positive Hospital Birth, Polydactyly, Post Partum Doula, Step Children

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 percentile baby, extra growth scans- Gender Disappointment - 38 week spontaneous labour - Positive hospital birth with episiotomy - Positive Breastfeeding journey - IVF to fall pregnant again, successful first round - Subchronic Haematoma at 13 weeks (large bleed) - Bleeding at 31 weeks - Hypnobirthing education - Due date spontaneous labour - Drug free water birth in hospital - Shift in dynamic being a Mum of 2 I loved recording this episode with Hayley @hayleyw_nz and hope you enjoy it too! If you&apos;d like to get in touch about the episode or anything we have discussed please find me on Instagram @kiwibirthtales or on email kiwibirthtales@gmail.com 

Ep131 - Hayley, Ruby & Ivy - Amenorrhea from Eating Disorder, 2 IVF Babies, Positive Hospital Births, Subchronic Haematoma

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 BluesThanks for joining me this week Santarna!

Ep130 - Santarna & Pheonix - Young Single Mum, Birth Anxiety, Vaginal Birth in Hospital

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 Hannah!

Ep129: Hannah, Albie & Miller - Assisted Delivery in Hospital, Hypnobirthing, Homebirth

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 birth types. Head to www.yourbirthproject.com to hear more. 

Ep128: Olivia, Luca & Coco - 2 Positive Vaginal Births, Birth Centre, Post Natal Depression

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! 

Ep127: Nikki - 5 Vaginal Birth Stories in Hospital

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 IssuesJacqui shares with us her lovely birth story and I am grateful she took the time to talk with me. Enjoy the episode! @kiwibirthtales@yourbirthproject@jacquianne6

Ep126: Jacqui & Haize - Hypnobirthing, Induction after Spontaneous Waters Breaking, Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding Struggles

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

Ep125: Maxene & Arthur - PCOS, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, Gender Disappointment, Induction, Precipitous Labour

In episode 124 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Laura about the birth of her son Anderson (Anders). In this episode we cover: - Endometriosis - AMH testing- Egg Retrieval- Natural Conception- LGA - Elective C Section- Maternal Mental Health - Postnatal Depression Laura is open and honest in our conversation and shares her experiences with Motherhood so far, she covers many important and sometimes confronting topics and I am grateful she was so open to sharing with us all. Enjoy the episode. 

Ep124: Laura & Anderson - Endometriosis, Egg Retrieval, Elective CSection, Postnatal Depression / Maternal Mental Health

A collection of Kiwi Mums & Dads sharing their Pregnancy and Birth tales, giving a snapshot of birthing experiences in New Zealand. This podcast has been created to share a range of birth stories informing, supporting and comforting families - to be, new or seasoned. You'll likely laugh, cry and learn something new while finding common experiences with these Kiwi Families.

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