Kiwi Birth Tales

In Episode 82 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to Tania about the pregnancy and birth of her son Daniel. 

Daniel was diagnosed with Gastroschisis at the 12 week scan and Tania takes us through how they processed that information as well as how the rest of her pregnancy was managed. A planned induction was book however Tania went into spontaneous labour and Daniel was born in Gisbourne Hospital not long after. 

Tania takes us through what it was like when Daniel was born, dealing with his diagnosis earthside and their stay in the NICU as well as how Daniel is doing now. Tania also shares some very exciting news with us at the end of her episode so stay tuned for that!

Thanks for joining me on the podcast Tania, I think you're a supermama. 

A special thank you to Viva La Vulva for sponsoring this episode of the podcast - I really appreciate your support & would love for everyone to show support to them at www.vivalavulva.co.nz or @viva_la_vulva_nz

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In Episode 5 of KBT Dads Series I speak with Sam who takes us through his wife Kelsies two pregnancies and births.

Sam details their birth experience ending in an emergency CSection as well as Kelsie having severe Post Natal Depression and Sam experiencing PND himself.

In deciding to try for a 2nd baby after a few years they put many plans in place to make sure the same thing wouldn't happen again however Kennedy had other ideas arriving at 27+6 - a shock and completely turning their world upside down.

Sam does such a good job of talking us through what life has been like for them in the last 4 years and I am super grateful he was willing to share their experiences with me.

To read Sams open letter to Kennedy / The neonatal trust here is the link https://www.neonataltrust.org.nz/2020/02/14/fathers-love 

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In episode 81 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Raigan about her two birth stories. Raigan takes us through 2 planned Homebirths, being a Midwife while pregnant and her breastfeeding struggles with both boys. 

Raigan opens up about her anxiety after Elias was born in regards to her next birth, her mental health after their breastfeeding struggles and also talks through missing time with her first born after Arthur arrived. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Raigan!

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In episode 80 I speak with Heather about her two birth stories - Heather takes us through her pregnancy where she experienced Subchorionic Bleeding, Induction at 37 weeks, Hand Presentation, Emergency CSection and subsequently low blood sugars. Heather then talks through their postpartum period where she shares their journey with a Supplementary Nursing System and Breastfeeding. 

Heather then talks through her loss as she fell pregnant but unfortunately had a miscarriage in the first trimester. Heather talks through the devastation for their family and how this impacted her anxiety in pregnancy when they conceived Lucy. 

Lucys pregnancy was the opposite to Alexs with no complications and Heather had a successful VBAC at 40+5 with a quick active labour and 6 pushes. She talks through her incredibly healing experience, their breastfeeding journey and decision to co-sleep. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Heather!

A special thank you to Temple and Co for sponsoring this episode of the podcast!

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In episode 79 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Meg about the birth of Teddy. Meg takes us through feeling prepared for birth as she was creating 'The Pregnancy Journal' at the time and how she made decisions around what she hoped her birth would be like. 

She talks us through their labour, epidural and episiotomy, Teddy being unresponsive at birth and her postnatal recovery. 

I really love our chat and got a lot of interesting insights out of it so I hope you do too! Thanks so much for joining me Meg!

A special thank you to Yetti Bath and Body for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! I would love for you to show them some support www.yettibathandbody.co.nz and use the code KIWIBIRTHTALES for free shipping. 

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In episode 78 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Whitney about her two pregnancies and births. Whitney takes us through being extremely sick during both pregnancies, her first labour which was long and difficult with a posterior baby, she had an epidural and episiotomy before Mason was born. 

Whitney then talks through her second pregnancy where she struggled again with sickness which was amplified by having a toddler to run around after, going into labour in the KFC drive through and a quick active stage into her drug free birth. 

Whitney discusses the differences in her births as well as her breastfeeding journeys and the mum guilt she felt for Mason in bringing Clay home. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Whitney! @champagnechores

A huge thank you to Growbright for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, I am so grateful for your support! I would love for you to check out @growbright on Instagram to find their incredible range of washable, breathable airnest mattresses, pillows and a range of maternity pillows too. www.growbright.co

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In the fourth episode of Dads Series I speak with Clint Roberts about his lovely wife Lucys pregnancy and the birth of their daughter Tui. 

Clint takes us through his expectations of pregnancy and birth, the reality of those experiences and how they survived the newborn period. He is honest, funny and down to earth about what it's like to be a Dad and he has heaps of great tips in there for those who may be about to do it for the first time. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the episode Clint!

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In episode 77 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Zoe about her two pregnancies and births - both with twins!

Zoe takes us through her first pregnancy, finding out they were having twins, carrying to full term and a birth experience where she felt like she wasn’t able to make her own decisions leaving her with feelings of Post Natal Depression afterwards. 

Zoe then talks us through her second pregnancy again with twins, how she felt during that pregnancy with 18 month old twins to look after, and how she planned to have a healing birth experience that she was in control of. 

It’s so lovely to hear Zoe talk about their healing birth and she gives so many great tips to try if you’re planning to take control of your next birth experience. Thanks so much for joining me Zoe!

This episode is sponsored by Edwards and Co who make the most amazing range of prams and baby accessories. I would love for you to check them out @edwardsandcobaby - thanks so much for your support. 

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In todays episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Megan about her 2 birth stories. Megan takes us through their long road to pregnancy with 2 failed ICSI implantations then finally falling pregnant with their daughter Lily. Megan was induced and takes us through that experience and into her postnatal journey. 

Megan then fell pregnant unexpectedly with her son, she takes us through her feelings spontaneously conceiving after an IVF journey and into her unmedicated waterbirth. It is so lovely to hear Megan talk about her contrasting experiences. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Megan!

A special thank you to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, to check them out head to www.elevit.co.nz

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In episode 75 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Chloe about the pregnancy and birth of her son Noah. 

Chloe takes us through her pregnancy which she loved, going into spontaneous labour at the mall, a planned birth centre birth with a hospital transfer, posterior labour and episiotomy. Her experience is so positive and although this wasn’t the birth she planned for it was absolutely one she loved. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Chloe!

A special thank you to Elevitnz for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, you can find them at www.elevit.co.nz

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@Yourbirthproject

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