This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

In this episode I speak with Lucy about her spontaneous triplet pregnancy and the journey to welcoming her babies, Lainey, Archer and Morgan, at 30 weeks gestation.

Lucy shares what it was like finding out she was expecting triplets at her first ultrasound, navigating a high-risk pregnancy with Maternal Fetal Medicine, and the emotional weight of carrying three babies while facing serious medical complications including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

We talk through:

• Finding out she was pregnant with spontaneous triplets
• A high-risk multiple pregnancy
• Identical twins sharing a placenta
• Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
• Severe pregnancy sickness and fatigue
• Being admitted to hospital at 29 weeks
• Emergency caesarean birth
• Premature babies born at 29 weeks
• NICU and SCBU life with triplets
• Kangaroo care and bonding with premature babies
• Ronald McDonald House
• Exclusive pumping and feeding premature babies
• Navigating maternal mental health during a NICU stay
• Lainey’s pneumothorax and serious infection
• Bringing triplets home
• The reality of life with newborn triplets

Lucy also shares honestly about the emotional impact of NICU life, feeling disconnected after birth, and the lack of postpartum support for mothers once their babies are admitted to intensive care.

I'm incredibly grateful to Woolworths NZ and Little Miracles Trust for supporting this month’s episodes focused on NICU and SCBU journeys.

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Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

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