In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 4 children. Some of the topics we cover: 
Birth Centre BirthPositive Birth StoriesUnplanned Homebirth Twin PregnancyVaginal Twin Delivery Assisted second twin birthPositive postpartum experiences
 You can find Charlotte on Instagram @_charlotteburt_
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa  Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
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Charlotte, Boston, Goldie, Teddy + Tulip - Positive Birth Stories, Unplanned Homebirth, Twins

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Courtney. Some of the topics we cover: 
Coming off the pillChanging midwife at 10 weeksLocal Antenatal course Cholestasis of Pregnancy (itchy hands and feet first symptoms) Gestational Diabetes Stretch and Sweep Induction after spontaneous waters breaking EpiduralQuick Pushing Positive Induction stories Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis after newborn checks with Luca 
 Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa  Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
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Courtney, Beau + Luca - Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, 2 Positive Inductions, Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis post 2nd birth

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Selena. Some of the topics we cover: 
EndometriosisMirenaMorning SicknessOndansetron NIPTTravelling in first trimester Keeping sex of baby a surprise Hatched AntenatalYour Birth Project course Antenatal expressing Evening Primrose oil 38 weeks High blood pressure + protein in urine Preeclampsia Induction | Misoprostol, Break waters, SyntocinonLong inductionEpidural Short staffed in hospital Positive birth experience High blood pressure and re-admission to hospital post birth Supply drop post birth Continued breastfeeding | Lactation consultant support 
 Things Selena has loved postpartum:  Noody Skincare for Sloane  Viva La Vulva Pure Mama
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa  Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selena + Sloane - 38 Wks Preeclampsia, Positive Birth Story, Induction, Epidural, Re-admission to Hospital postpartum for High Blood Pressure

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Manaia. Some of the topics we cover: 
Prenatal AnxietyStretch and SweepsEmergency Csection after spontaneous labour VBACBroken ankle in pregnancy Cosleeping Induction Late success with Breastfeeding
 Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa  Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manaia, George, Flynn + Oscar - Prenatal Anxiety, Emergency Csection, VBAC, Induction + Gender Disappointment

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lucie. Some of the topics we cover: 
Easy journey to pregnancy after Copper IUD Overdue (41+4)Braxton Hicks Expressing Colostrum Spontaneous labour at homeMidwife appointment (2cm dilated) Planned Hospital birth 5cm dilated when arrived at HospitalVariable baby heartrate on CTG monitor (190-70)Emergency C-section under General Anaesthetic Meconium AspirationFlat breathing when born SCBU stay (12 days) Waking up from birth under GA Recovery from CsectionBreastfeeding journey Mental health and birth trauma
 Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa  Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucie + Ariki - Spontaneous Labour at 41+4, Meconium Aspiration, Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic, SCBU

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover: 
Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship Not enjoying being pregnant Pregnancy care (acupuncture) Planning a home birth Spontaneous labour at home Home birth Tear / stitches repaired at home Breastfeeding challenges Exclusively pumping Mental healthMum guiltExpressing colostrum
 Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa  Plunket - Dads Mental Health Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte, Boston, Goldie, Teddy + Tulip - Positive Birth Stories, Unplanned Homebirth, Twins

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