Kiwi Birth Tales

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I am chatting to Logan for another episode of the Dads Series!

Loved bringing this back and will definitely be doing more. In this episode we chat about:

- Male infertility
- Advocating for yourself in the healthcare system
- HCG
- Low sperm count
- Falling pregnant
- Pregnancy journey
- Birth experience

Logan runs a facebook group for any males wanting to understand more about infertility: https://www.facebook.com/groups/testosteronenz 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode I chat with Greer about the birth and postpartum period with her daughter Amaia. 

In the episode we cover:
- miscarriage 
- spontaneous conception
- spontaneous labour 
- hospital transfer in an ambulance
- posterior turn
- epidural
- episiotomy and forceps 
- breastfeeding struggles
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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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This is a bonus episode where I talk through some questions that came through on the Kiwi Birth Tales instagram.

In the episode I cover:
Juggling two kids at night time when doing routine on my own
Returning to work and our approach to this
Birth Anxiety and some tips for what to do if you are feeling anxious about birth

Find more about the Your Birth Project course here

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I chat to Jess about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with daughter Charlotte. In this episode we cover: 

- Coming off the pill, having 1 period over 4 months
- Falling pregnant 
- Midwifery Care
- Your Birth Project & Antenatal Classes
- Birth Centre Birth 
- Hospital Transfer due to PPH / Blood Loss 2L
- Breastfeeding challenges
- Breast tissue build up 
- Parental load
- Returning to work  (early) 

Thanks for joining me Jess!

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hannah about the pregnancy and birth stories of Maddie & Oscar, in this episode we discuss:

- PCOS
- Spontaneous Natural Conception
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Vaginal Birth
- Breastfeeding challenges
- Pregnancy at 8 weeks post partum
- Irish Twins
- Pregnancy with an infant
- Vaginal Water Birth

This episode is sponsored by the Mini Kiwi's First Aid course - First Aid for Parents of Under 5's! 

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Saejung about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period with baby Nico.

In the episode we discuss:

- coming on and off the pill
- falling pregnant quickly when trying
- OBGYN / Midwifery Care
- Hospital Birth
- Epidural
- Retained Placenta and 2nd Degree Tear
- COVID regulations and Brady not being allowed back to Hospital
- Birth Centre
- Low Supply / Flat Nipples
- Pumping
- Domperidone
- Baby Blues
- Mental Health
- Working / Owning a Business
- Birth Recovery

I loved chatting with Saejung in this episode and hope you enjoy it too.

Your Birth Project: the place you need to be to create your best birth. Explore the course and store online now. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In todays episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Natalie and we discuss all things pregnancy and birth with her 3 boys, as well as her surrogacy experience with Mark, Christian and Lulu. 

In the episode we cover:
- pregnancy
- emergency and elective csections
- bleeding during pregnancy
- surrogacy
- pregnancy and birth in surrogacy
- postpartum experiences

The episode is sponsored by She Moves, She Moves pre and postnatal exercise specialists Ren & Jen are passionate about supporting NZ mums to exercise throughout pregnancy and return safely postpartum.

Their online programme is delivered via Facebook and can be done from home without equipment. For just $10 per month members have access to pre/postnatal yoga, strength workouts and pelvic floor, core restore sessions designed to help mums rebuild from the inside out.

She Moves cater for all mums including those with postnatal injuries such as abdominal separation and prolapse, they were 2-time award winners at the 2021 NZ Industry Exercise Awards for their service to Kiwi mums and have been endorsed by multiple women's health physios.

Ren & Jen share 5 children between them and know exercising after birth can be overwhelming, their mission is to break it down, make it simple and achievable

She Moves have a special offer to get listeners moving, use the code kiwibirthtales and get your first month free! Head to www.she-moves.co.nz and follow the She Moves @shemovesnz on Instagram.

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to you about my fourth trimester with Ali, who was born in September 2021. 

I cover:
- Birth
- Recovery from birth
- 2 under 2 
- Challenges of having another baby
- Relationship changes and intimacy
- Sharing the parental load
- Mum guilt
- Parenting a toddler
- Baby sleep
- Our time in hospital with sickness
- Body image / weight loss (do not do what I am doing)
- Expressing / breastfeeding
- Mental health 

I hope you enjoy this episode, if you have feedback or anything else you want me to cover in another 4th trimester episode send me an email at [email protected] or a message on instagram to @kiwibirthtales

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kate about the birth of Olive.

In this episode we discuss:
Fertility challenges
Coming off the pill
Letrozole
Clomid
Anxiety in pregnancy
NIPT
Midwifery Care
Active Pregnancy
Spontaneous waters breaking
Failed epidural
Vaginal birth in hospital
No tearing
Post partum haemorrhage
Challenging recovery
Silent Reflux
Forth trimester
Womens Health Physio / Prolapse
Anal fissures

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Kate!!

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the place you need to be to create your best birth.  

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Simone Anderson about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with son Asher.

In this episode we cover:
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Pregnancy
- Induction with Misoprostal
- Long pushing stage
- Positive birth
- Stitches from birth
- Birth Care
- Breastfeeding
- Returning to exercise
- Intimacy postpartum

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create YOUR best birth and the online store to support you every step of the way. Check out everything Your Birth Project here. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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