Kiwi Birth Tales

In episode 102 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Amy about the birth of her daughter Madison. In this episode we cover:

- unplanned pregnancy
- hypnobirthing- ECV (for breech positioning) 
- hospital birth 
- meconium in waters
- regression of dilation
- epidural
- episiotomy
- skin to skin & delayed cord clamping
- breastfeeding journey (positive) 
- postpartum sex

This is an awesome episode and I loved chatting with Amy - thanks for sharing with us all!

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In episode 101 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Charlotte about the birth of her daughter Imani. 

In this episode we cover: 
- trying to fall pregnant
- missed miscarriage
- spontaneous conception 
- low level of fluids towards the end of pregnancy
- induction
- epidural
- birth centre
- breastfeeding
- baby blues

Charlotte also mentions the Viva La Vulva products that she has used and loved postpartum. 

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project - the online hypnobirthing course inclusive to all types of birth giving you everything you need to prepare for your labour. Use practical comfort methods and enjoy knowing your birth partner has all the knowledge they need to support you with a specific birth partners section. Find all the information at www.yourbirthproject.com or @yourbirthproject on Instagram. 

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It's Kiwi Birth Tales 100th episode!!! Proudly brought to you by Made with Love Pregnancy Journal https://shesaidyes.co.nz/product/made-with-love-pregnancy-journal/

Today I speak with Hannah Barrett about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her beautiful daughter Billie Rose Barrett. In the episode we discuss:

- Obstetrician care
- Planned induction
- Epidural
- Positive birth story
- Dad delivers baby
- No tearing and small grazing
- Breastfeeding
- Birth Care
- Postpartum mental health

In Hannahs episode she also mentions the following products she used on her journey
- Your Birth Project, online Hypnobirthing available anytime, anywhere https://www.yourbirthproject.com/
- Viva La Vulva, postpartum healing products (NZ Made) https://www.vivalavulva.co.nz/
- Haakaa Letdown pump https://www.haakaa.co.nz/collections/breast-pump-all
- The Vagina Physio (@thevaginaphysio) for checks during pregnancy and post birth 

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In episode 99 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Katie about her 3 pregnancies and births.

In this episode we discuss:
- Birth plans that didn't work out
- Associated birth trauma
- Gentle Birthing
- Birth in Ireland
- Positive birth experience
- Surrogacy decision (for her sister)
- Surrogacy in NZ
- Emergency C Section birth
- Postpartum recoveries for all births

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us all Katie! Katies previous episode (as part of the professional series is here https://www.kiwibirthtales.com/professional-series/katie

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In Episode 98 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kate about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories. In this episode we discuss: 

- Scoliosis
- Fertility Struggles
- PCOS 
- Induction
- Failed epidural attempts
- Forcep and Episiotomy 
- 4th Degree Tear
- Elective C-Section
- Physical recoveries from birth 

Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with me Kate! 

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In episode 97 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Alarice who takes us through her first pregnancy and birth in Melbourne, we cover: 
- Unplanned pregnancy
- Low Platelets
- Drug free vaginal birth in hospital 
- Severe Mental Health concerns post partum 

We then discuss moving back to New Zealand and falling pregnant with her new partner but unfortunately miscarrying that pregnancy, then deciding to try again. 

We discuss Alarices pregnancy with Bowie and cover: 
- Anxiety in first trimester
- Antenatal depression and taking Antidepressants during pregnancy 
- Polyhydramnious 
- Reduced fetal movements and induction
- Emergency C Section under General Anaesthetic
- Postpartum haemorrhage
- NICU 

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In episode 96 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Charlotte who talks us through falling pregnant and giving birth to her daughter Imogen. 

I loved recording this episode with Charlotte and we cover:
Antenatal Anxiety
Hyperemesis / Morning sickness
Slow progression
Epidural
Baby Blues
Positive Breastfeeding journey

Thanks for joining me Charlotte!

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, an online based Hypnobirthing / Calmbirthing course designed to empower Mums to have the most positive birth experience they can. To check out the course head to @yourbirthproject on Instagram or www.yourbirthproject.podia.com 

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In episode 95 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Emily about her two pregnancy and birth stories. Emily first talks us through her unexplained infertility journey, falling pregnant spontaneously after 1.5 years, Emily is also a Midwife so it is interesting hearing about this from her perspective. Emily gave birth at 36 weeks to Harry, she had planned a homebirth but as she went into labour early she delivered in the hospital and had a drug free birth in the bathroom. 

Emily goes on to explain her breastfeeding struggles and adjusting to life as a Mum.

Emily then talks us through her second pregnancy, at the 12 week scan there were clear abnormalities and eventually determined that Trisomy 18 was the cause. Emily and her family made the decision to have a medical termination and she talks us through this experience, including giving birth to Oliver and how they celebrated his life. 

Emily is honest and open sharing her experiences with us all and I am so grateful she did - the stigma that exists around her choice was another reason why she wanted to share as she knows she may be able to help someone in a similar situation. 

Thanks again for joining me on the podcast Emily. 

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In Episode 94 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jess about the birth of her son Roman. 

Jess is a single mum in her early twenties and she takes us through her journey to motherhood, her traumatic birth experience in which she felt she wasn't prepared for and ended with an episiotomy and forcep delivery, her stitches were put in too tight and they have caused her issues ever since. 

Jess talks through the guilt she felt around her birth, the advice she received from different providers about breastfeeding, an undiagnosed diary intolerance and trusting your 'mum gut'. 

Jess is wise beyond her years and I'm grateful she was willing to share her story with us all. 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 93 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jo about the birth of her beautiful son Charles. Jo takes us through her Endometriosis diagnosis, surgery, falling pregnant and then her surprise breech birth. 

Jo shares how she processed her unexpected but ultimately positive birth experience and also talks us through her breastfeeding journey and her physical and emotional recovery from birth. 

Thanks so much for joining me Jo. 

This episode is brought to you by @yourbirthproject my online Hypnobirthing course available worldwide. To find out more about the course head to https://yourbirthproject.podia.com/ 

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