Kiwi Birth Tales

Welcome to the Mens Series of Kiwi Birth Tales, a space for Dads to share their experiences with their partners pregnancy, birth and also life as a Dad.

In this episode I chat with Jay Reeve about the pregnancy and birth with his twin boys Oscar and Hunter. Jay takes us through his journey with infertility, tips for surviving pregnancy, what the birth was like and also how he adjusted to life with two newborns.

Jay has some great advice hidden throughout this episode and in his typical kiwi bloke way he shares ways to keep a good mental space and look after yourself in the crazy time that is newborn life.

Thanks so much Jay for joining me!

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In Episode 66 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rebecca Keil who shares her 2 birth stories and her current pregnancy where she is a surrogate for a lovely NZ based couple. 

Rebecca takes us through her first pregnancy and birth as a 22 year old, which ended with an episiotomy to help Rocky along. She shares her feelings of vulnerability in hospital and her recovery from birth as well as her breastfeeding journey. Her feelings around birthing in hospital is what lead her to her decision to have a Homebirth with Ruby and she then shares this lovely experience with us. 

Rebecca touches on her surrogacy journey at the end of the episode which I am sure lots of us are following on Instagram - we will keep up to date on the podcast with their journey. 

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Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In Episode 65 of Kiwi Birth Tales I chat with Portia about the birth of her daughter Indie. Portia takes us through her pregnancy journey in which she felt great for the majority of the time until in the late 3rd trimester where she developed pre-eclampsia. 

At 40+2 Portia when to the Hospital with reduced movements (for the third time) and was induced that day. After a 24 hour labour including trying to get Indie out with the Ventouse, Portia ended up needing a Caesarean. 

She then takes us through their breastfeeding journey where she had terrible mastitis and also how she adjusted to life as a stay at home mum. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Portia!

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In episode 64 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Makenzie about her two birth stories. Makenzie takes us through her fast labours and births, the second being an unassisted and unplanned homebirth in their bathroom. 

Makenzie had never heard of a Precipitous labour before her own and was in shock following the birth, finding support in social media communities with those who had been through a similar experience. 

Thanks so much for sharing with us all Makenzie!

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this Bonus Episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Claudia Vavasour about all things Fertility Nutrition. As part of the on-going professional series Claudia was kind enough to answer a series of your questions sent through on Instagram, giving us so much interesting information to consider.

We chat about the ideal foods to be eating (and not eating) while trying to conceive, supplements and probiotics, fruits and their links to decreased early miscarriage, PCOS, fertility & breastfeeding and more.

Thanks so much for joining me and sharing your wisdom with us Claudia! I look forward to our next chat.

To find Claudia on Instagram head to @fertility_nutrition_nz or to her website http://fertilitynutrition.co.nz/

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In Episode 63 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Haylee about the birth of her daughter Pippa. Haylee takes us through her journey with multiple surgeries prior to birth causing anxiety around giving birth, Haylee elected to have a Caesarean but had to see two Obstetricians to get this approved which took a toll on her mental health. Haylee went into labour in her 36th week of pregnancy and takes us through her Caesarean experience. 

Haylee then talks about her journey post birth with her mental health concerns and also talks through her stay at Mothercraft which is an amazing resource in New Zealand. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Haylee!

Thanks for listening!

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@Yourbirthproject

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In episode 62 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kaille who shares her two birth stories. Her first was with daughter Tilly, Kaille discusses her Antenatal Anxiety, switching from a Midwifery Team to private Obstetrician, Braxton Hicks, Meconium in her waters and a fast labour ending with birth in Hospital where Tilly struggled to breathe for a few minutes due to the meconium but was fine not long afterwards. 

In episode 62 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kaille who shares her two birth stories. Her first was with daughter Tilly, Kaille discusses her Antenatal Anxiety, switching from a Midwifery Team to private Obstetrician, Braxton Hicks, Meconium in her waters and a fast labour ending with birth in Hospital where Tilly struggled to breathe for a few minutes due to the meconium but was fine not long afterwards. 

Kaille takes us through her breastfeeding journey where she was told she has flat nipples and fed with a shield for 9 weeks, the weaning Tilly off. Tilly lost 11% of her birth weight in the first week and Kaille explains what they were doing to ensure she was gaining weight after that. 

Kaille then takes us through her second pregnancy in which she didn't have any anxiety, and opted for a Homebirth. Kaille felt an overwhelming sense of control during this birth and describes her experience at home with her family and midwife team. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Kaille!! If you'd like to check their awesome family out on Instagram you can do so @kaille.loves

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Takes I speak with Jess from Wellness by Jessica, she is a Nutritionist, Women's Health Expert & Author who works with Women on all things hormones, fertility, nutrition and health. 

In this interview I ask Jess some quick fire questions that often come through on the KBT Instagram account about pregnancy and postnatal nutrition, including post natal depletion and how to avoid it. 

Thanks so much for joining me on the Podcast Jess! I hope you enjoy this bonus Professional Series episode. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I share my very own pregnancy and birth story with my son Jai. Jai was born at 41 weeks and I take you through my pregnancy experience in different countries, growth scans, discussions with hospital obstetricians and into my spontaneous labour. My induction was booked for 41 weeks and I take you through that experience which ended in a C-Section at my request. 

I then discuss our time in special care, our breastfeeding journey and how I have adjusted to life as a new Mum. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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