Kiwi Birth Tales

In episode 3 of the KBT Dads Series I speak with Dave about the pregnancy and birth with his partner Ash and son Theo. 

Dave is honest and open with us about his experience and gives some great tips for Dads and Dads to be, thanks for joining me Dave!

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

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In episode 74 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Deanna about her 2 birth stories. Deanna takes us through falling pregnant at 17, being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes at 34 weeks and an eventual delivery with ventouse after a long labour. Hunter her son was diagnosed with sepsis 3 days after he was born and spent 10 days in intensive care before being released and Deanna talks through how that experience impacted her anxiety and confidence. 

Deanna unfortunately suffered 2 miscarriages after the birth of Hunter which took a serious toll on her mental health and while awaiting results for unexplained miscarriages fell pregnant with daughter Lily without help. Deanna suffered from serious anxiety through out her pregnancy and talks through getting help for that as well as how she coped with Gestational Diabetes and other conditions through out the pregnancy. 

Deanna went into labour at 34 and 4 and Lily was born not long after following an induction for inflammation markers. Lily was taken to the NICU as she was premature and made great steps forward eventually able to go home. Deanna suffered from Postnatal Depression after this pregnancy and talks through getting help for that. 

Thanks so much for joining me and sharing your honest experiences Deanna!

A special thanks to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, the extra content wouldn't be available without you! I would love for you to show them support at www.elevit.co.nz

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In episode 73 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Libby-Jean about the birth of Cruz & Miller. 

Libby-Jean talks us through her first birth experience in hospital as they found Meconium in her waters and put her on a syntocin drip. Libby-Jean had an epidural to help with the pain and an episiotomy to bring Cruz into the world. 

Her second birth experience was completely different and it was lovely to hear the contrasts between the two!

Thanks to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, I couldn’t bring these extra episodes without you! 

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I’m so excited to be partnering with Elevit and Menevit to bring you this week’s episode. In episode 72 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jazmyne about the birth of her daughter Saachi. Jazmyne takes us through their surprise pregnancy, morning sickness, migraines and what she did to relieve some of her symptoms. 

She then takes us through the decision to birth in Nelson at her parents house, her 5 hour labour with posterior Saachi, an episiotomy at home and birth. Jazmyne decided to go with Cordbanking the blood of the umbilical cord and talks us through that decision, into her recovery and breastfeeding journey which was difficult from the beginning. 

Jazmyne has a lovely story to share with us and I am so grateful she was willing to join me on the podcast. 

Thanks again Elevit for partnering with me on this episode - check them out at elevit.co.nz

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In episode 71 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Renee Norman about her 2 birth stories. Renee takes us through her pregnancy experiences where she experienced bad morning sickness, into her birth stories where she found her first experience quite traumatic and her second birth extremely healing - she wanted to share this with you all as she didn't believe a positive birth was possible after her first. 

Renee also takes us through breastfeeding struggles and dealing with babies with reflux which hasn't been an easy journey. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Renee! 

A big thank you to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast - I would love for you to show them support at www.elevit.co.nz

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 2 of the Dads Series I speak with Joe (my partner) about our pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with our son Jai. 

Joe takes us through his experience becoming a Dad, the challenges, triumphs and what he loves about parenthood.

This episode is brought to you by Elevit and Menevit - I would love for you to show them support over at www.elevit.co.nz 

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In Episode 70 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Mel about the birth of her daughter Mia. Mel takes us through two miscarriages before falling pregnant with Mia, anxiety that this caused and the decision to hire a birth doula to help ease some anxiety. Mel was diagnosed with polyhydramnios during her pregnancy which subsequently decreased by the time she was full term.

Mel talks us through finding out the country was in lockdown the day she went into labour, what precautions were taken at the hospital, her birth story in which Mia was posterior and required a forcep delivery and what happened during her after care in the hospital as a result of the lockdown.

Mel then talks through their re-admission to hospital after going home, having Nurses and Doctors wearing PPE gear and their standard of care, as well as what it has been like in their bubble since Mia was born.

Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me Mel! I really appreciate you sharing with us all.

This episode was made possible by Elevit - with you every step. https://www.elevit.co.nz/

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In episode 69 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Gina about her pregnancy and birth experiences with her two children Benji and Charlotte. 

Gina and her partner have had a long road to pregnancy with many rounds of IVF and different approaches to normalising cycles before falling pregnant at age 36. Gina talks us through that experience as well as living in London and being pregnant, giving birth in hospital there and what their aftercare experience was like. 

Gina then talks us through moving home to NZ, making the decision to try and have another baby, suffering an early miscarriage and then falling pregnant again through IVF with Charlotte. Ginas Mum was her midwife for this birth and it's so lovely to hear her share about that. 

I am so grateful to Gina for being willing to share her experiences with us! 

A massive thank you to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! I would love for you to show them support over at www.elevit.co.nz

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Mona-Jane about her pregnancies and births in which she has had 3 miscarriages through out her journey to her two children Roca and Elko. 

Mona-Jane takes us through her experiences in Hawaii and what it was like to give birth there, then into her experience with a New Zealand homebirth last year. Mona-Jane is a very fit Mum and kept her exercise regime through out her all her pregnancies and she takes us through her experiences with keeping fit while trying not to push it too hard. 

Thank you Mona-Jane for coming on the podcast and sharing your experiences with us all! If you want to find their beautiful family on Instagram you can do so @rocamoons 

A massive thank you to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! I would love for you to show them support over at www.elevit.co.nz

Thanks for listening!

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@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Cat about the births of her two children. Cat takes us through her first two pregnancies which were unfortunately chemical pregnancies, and then through falling pregnant with Quaid. She ended up giving birth in hospital where her midwife used a warm flannel on her perineum and she didn't have any tearing. Cat talks through adjusting to life with a newborn and their breastfeeding journey. 

She then takes us through falling pregnant again and deciding to birth at a birth centre. This all changed when Cats midwife gave her some information about birth support in the COVID-19 pandemic and she decided to birth at home (something they had discussed previously but not decided on). She takes us through their beautiful, fast homebirth and what life has been like in isolation since. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Cat! 

A huge thank you to Elevit for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! I would love for you to show them support at https://www.elevit.co.nz/

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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