Kiwi Birth Tales

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
- Baby born not breathing / no heartbeat for 3.5mins
- Transfer to Waikato NICU
- Covid restrictions
- Hospital Care
- Loss of brother 3 months postpartum (grief)
- Healing from C-Section
- Birth Trauma 

Thanks so much for joining me Britt. 

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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 Vaginal Birth
- 2nd degree tear
- Birth Centre recovery

Thanks so much for joining me on this week's episode Rebecca, I loved chatting with you.

Recommendation: Cysterhood Tea

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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

Thanks for listening!

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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 Mama! x

Thanks for listening!

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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 hospital, quick progression from 3-9cm
- Gas and Air
- Pushing 15 mins
- Grazing but no tearing 
- Kenepuru Birth Centre transfer
- Positive Breastfeeding Journey 
- Relationship Changes
- Birth Mindset / Preparing for birth

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create YOUR best birth. 

Thanks for listening!

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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 Claud! You're a star.

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course designed for ALL births, create YOUR best birth with Your Birth Project. 

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Your Birth Project is the online course you need to create YOUR best birth, today I talk about ways to decide who to have in your birth team and how to have potentially awkward conversations following that.

If you love these bonus episodes make sure you send me a message and let me know what else you'd like me to cover!

Check out Your Birth Project on instagram @yourbirthproject or www.yourbirthproject.com

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales sponsored by Your Birth Project, I speak with Grace about the pregnancy and birth of daughter Heidi.

In the episode we discuss:
- Irregular periods and contraception
- Active pregnancy
- Reduced movements
- Your Birth Project | Hatched Antenatal
- Spontaneous labour
- Meconium in waters
- Epidural
- Ventouse delivery
- Positive breastfeeding and birth recovery

Check out Your Birth Project to create your best birth the online hypnobirthing course made for ALL births, as well as the online store with everything you need for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 

Thanks for listening!

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Welcome back to another bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with Your Birth Project. In this episode I discuss Contractions, what they might feel like and how to manage the intensity, comfort methods you could try during your labour and how to identify the difference between Braxton Hicks and Contractions.

If you love this episode let me know what you want to hear more of in future episodes by sending me an instagram message @kiwibirthtales or an email [email protected]

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Emma about the pregnancy and birth of Louie. 

In this episode we discuss:
- trying for a baby
- low BMI and no ovulation
- deliberate weight gain
- spontaneous pregnancy
- NIPT test
- Your Birth Project
- Hatched Antenatal
- Spontaneous labour & water breaking
- Syntocin drip
- Epidural
- Long pushing stage
- Episiotomy
- Birth Centre
- Positive feeding journey & postpartum period
- Products Emma recommends

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create Your Best Birth. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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