Kiwi Birth Tales

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I talk about the Cascade of Interventions when it comes to labour and birth.

In the episode I discuss:

• cascade of interventions
• reframing / mindset
• understanding the labour and birth process
• the podcast I went on where we discussed this more mother,unrefined
• the B.R.A.I.N acronym and how you can use it in birth

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Rachelle about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Boston. In this episode, we discuss:

• Low AMH testing
• IVF
• Facebook group: Fertility Family
• Planned to have an epidural, birth in the hospital
• Spontaneous labour, 7cm at home
• Failed epidural
• Vaginal tear
• Birth Trauma from failed epidural
• Red spider-like markings on Boston's body post birth
• Birth-care
• Mental health challenges
• Postpartum depression
• Postpartum Anxiety
• Mental health support

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Becca about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Miller. In this episode, we discuss:

Note - previous sexual assault is mentioned but not discussed in depth in this episode.

• Male Factor Infertility
• IVF
• Becca is a Midwife herself
• Pelvic Pain
• Planning rural homebirth
• Antenatal classes
• Your Birth Project course
• Tens Machine, Birth Combs, Birth Pool (hire)
• Acupuncture
• Stretch and Sweep
• Spontaneous labour at 40+3
• Homebirth
• Positive birth story
• Positive recovery postpartum
• Returning to work

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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I share a question that was asked on the KBT Instagram, which I then shared as a post for others to give their experiences on. I found this so interesting as it isn't something I have experience with.

In this episode I share a question about weaning from breastfeeding and experiencing a massive drop in hormones and mental health challenges, it was SO eye-opening to hear different experiences with this and I hope this is useful to you in some way.

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Karlie about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with daughter Leynie. In this episode, we discuss:

• Planned cultural birth approach (Maori Tikanga) with woven a Wahakura, an ipu whenua, had a Muka tie and the birth plan was centred in Te Ao Maori.
• Ina May Gaskin, Guide to Childbirth
• Homebirth / Birth centre planned birth
• Post-birth complaints and changes in hospital policy as a result
• Long early labour phase, 6 days of on and off labour
• Epidural
• Traverse position in labour
• Emergency C-section
• Birth Trauma
• Vertical uterus tear
• Sepsis
• Domperidone for breastmilk supply

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and life postpartum with her Son Max. In the episode, we cover:

• Hyperemesis Gravidarum
• Birth Anxiety + fear about having to give birth
• Bonding in pregnancy
• Your Birth Project (birth education)
• Didn't find out sex of baby in pregnancy
• Tens Machine
• Fast spontaneous labour at 38+2 weeks
• Involuntary pushing
• Birth comb
• Tearing during birth, anxiety about this
• SCBU stay due to mucus in lungs
• Mini pump bottle while going to the toilet
• Viva La Vula Kit, Witch Hazel
• Silverette Cups for breastfeeding
• Mum2Mum Swaddles

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Kate about her pregnancy and birth stories with her two sons Ted and Reggie. In the episode, we discuss:

• Pregnancy after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• Mental health with weight gain in pregnancy
• Antenatal course
• Induction
• Epidural
• Ventouse that fell off repeatedly
• Forcep and Episiotomy delivery
• Neonatal stay for breathing difficulties
• Jaundice
• Birth Trauma
• Lockdown + Mental Health
• Formula feeding / Breastfeeding journey
• Unexplained secondary infertility
• Chinese Acupuncture
• IVF
• Hypnobirthing / Calm Birthing
• Ina May Gaskin - A guide to childbirth
• Gender disappointment
• Spontaneous labour
• Birth combs
• Positive, fast second birth
• Neonatal transfer - Viral Meningitis

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Sophie about her experience with pregnancy, birth and postpartum after giving birth to Lucy. In the episode we discuss:

• Surprise pregnancy
• Decision to keep the pregnancy
• Insomnia
• Planned birth care birth
• Hospital birth with an epidural
• Small perineal tear
• Mental health
• Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
• Lockdown postpartum period
• Maternal Mental Health Clinic

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In this episode, I use the Your Birth Project course to give you 3 relaxation tips for birth that you can implement right now. These include ways to relax your body, to stay away from the fear tension pain cycle and allow your body to breathe and move freely.

Find out more about these tips and a whole lot more through the Your Birth Project course, it is an online hypnobirthing course available worldwide that will support you to create your best birth.

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