In this episode Nat shares with us her diagnosis of peri menopause, her journey to motherhood through egg donation and how she became an author of a the children's book
The Journey to You - An Egg Donation Story

Mentioned in this episode:
@thejourneytoyouchildrensbook
@jessbirchamillustration
@capefertility

http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

In this episdoe Chloe talks to us about her job as an energy healer, her pregnancy and birth education, her preparation for the first forty days and the herstory of witches. 

Mentioned in this  episode:
@louisemilesphotography
@the_spiritual_midwife
Books:
- Reclaiming Childbirth A Rite of Passage by @midewifethinking
- The First Forty Days by @heng_ou_,@amelygreeven & @marisabelger
- The Ten Moons by @janehardwickecollings
Pdocasts:
@beyondthebump.podcast
@melissaambrosini
The Natural Birth Podcast

http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

In this episode we speak to Lani, she shares with us Indy's birth story. 
Indy was born in the hospital system and her birth did not go quite as Lani had planned. 
To welcome baby number two earth side Lani  has combined her knowledge with supportive people and amazing resources in preparation for a home birth. 
Lani's story highlights that birth trauma is an individual's perspective based on their experience and can not be measured by anyone other than the individual themselves. 

Mentioned in this story:
@midwifelani
@midwifejohunter
@calmbirth
@hypnobirthingaustralia
@janehardwickecollings
@moonbirthsculptures
@birthtimeworld
@homebirthnewsouthwales
@homebith_australia
@shebirths
@_yumi_takahashi_

http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

At a young age Amy was diagnosed with PCOS and advised that babies of her own may not be an option. Now, pregnant with her 4th baby, Amy shares with us her story as an egg donor. Amy has gone through 5 rounds of IVF to assist 4 couples in their journey to parenthood.

Mentioned in this episode:
@geneafertility
@eggdonationaustralia
http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

In this episode, we talk to Courtney who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that was triggered by her pregnancy.
Courtney talks to us about navigating motherhood, employment, and managing a chronic illness and her experience navigating the healthcare system as a postpartum woman.

http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. A day dedicated to parents and families to honour their angel babies who have passed away from miscarriage, stillbirth, or postnatal causes.
In this episode, we talk to Naomi who bravely shares Lucas' story, her experience with infant loss, and her vision of creating a community of support through her not-for-profit A Butterfly's Embrace.
If you are looking for support or this episode causes you sadness or distress please reach out to someone, or some services you can reach out to are;
- Lifeline Australia
- Beyond Blue
- The Pink Elephants Support Network
- SANDS, Miscarriage Stillbirth Newborn Death Support
- Pillars of Strength
- Bears of Hope

A Butterfly's Embrace has support services and resource information available on their website  https://www.abutterflysembrace.com/

Mentioned in this episode:
@cranesafetyproducts
@pepperberricatering
@secretgardennwds
@cakesforyourhartz
@ms_matrimony
@susantemplemanmp
@angelgownsau
@heartfelt_ausnz
@buildabear
@robynprestonmpforhawkesbury
@almargidesign
@bearsofhope
@pillarsofstrength
@beyondblueoffical
@lifelineaustralia
@pinkelephantsupport

In this episode we talk to Chloe, a beautiful friend of Aly, a mum and an amazing woman who  over came adversity when she suffered a spinal cord injury while travelling overseas.
Chloe shares her story of recovery of a spinal cord injury, her birth story and her journey as a mum in a chair.

Mentioned in this episode:
@beyondadaptive
@spinalcordinjuriesaustralia
@princeofwalesprivatehospital
@enableexercise

Also @dyson get a cheeky little plug in this episode! 

http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

Liv talks to us about her experience having an emergency caesarean and the realisation that maybe it wasn't her body that let her down. Liv is an amazing woman who made sure she was educated for her second birth and shares with us her preparation and journey to her VBAC.
(Liv's midwifes name has been removed for privacy).

Mentioned in this episode:
@calmbirth
@hypnobirthingaustralia
@the_caring_collective
Simone - everyone in Camden goes to Simone!

http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au

Tyas shares her story of navigating infertility, miscarriage and IVF.

A mum of 2 IVF babies (when the episode was recorded), Tyas talks us through her journey of infertility and the process of In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).

Mentioned in this episode:
Dr Antony Lighten
@_the.sisters_collective
@geneafertility
@mummabeanmaternity

You can follow us at:
@manicmumdaymovement
@tandembirthingco
https://www.tandembirthingco.com.au/

In this episode we talk to Sarah, an amazing woman and a brave Mumma who shares her journey through three pregnancies, births and premature babies. 

Mentioned in this episode:
@apj_village
@miraclemumma
@tinyhearts
@ambermay.birthphotography