Kiwi Birth Tales

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Bekkie about the birth of her beautiful daughter Vienna.

In the episode we discuss:
- unexpected pregnancy
- pre natal depression
- separation from partner / single mum
- covid lockdown
- homebirth
- tongue tie
- anal fissure

This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here 

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Gabby about the birth of her daughter Sia. In this episode we cover:

- Active Pregnancy
- Midwifery Care
- Birth Education and Preparation
- Your Birth Project Course
- Spontaneous Labour
- Birth Centre Water Birth
- 2nd Degree Tear
- Breastfeeding oversupply

This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here 

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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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. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In episode 137 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Carolyn about the birth of her son Jasper. In this episode we cover: 

AMH Testing
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (AMH Test Diagnosis) 
Pregnancy in 40's 
Spontaneous Conception
Waters Leak 36 weeks 
Preterm labour 36 weeks 
Epidural (low dose) 
Posterior Labour 
Postpartum Navigation

Thanks for joining me Carolyn! @carolyntaylor_

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@Yourbirthproject

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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. 

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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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! 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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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)

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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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  

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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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'd like to get in touch about the episode or anything we have discussed please find me on Instagram @kiwibirthtales or on email [email protected] 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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