Moony Birth Stories

In this episode of Moony Birth Stories we are joined by Kayla, a mother of three and a birth and postpartum doula in Saskatoon, as she shares the pregnancy and birth story of her first son. She shares about her unexpected pregnancy as a single mother and then at 36 weeks she goes on to have an unmedicated birth in hospital with the support of her doula.

We also dive into the often overlooked postpartum journey, including her experience with postpartum anxiety, the challenges of early motherhood, and the importance of building a supportive village.

Whether you're expecting your first baby, considering an unmedicated birth, or looking for honest conversations about the highs and lows of postpartum life, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and a reminder that every birth story is unique.

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Sami from Saskatoon, SK is a naturopathic doctor and joins us on this episode of Moony Birth Stories. Sami was followed by the midwives throughout her pregnancy, but when her water broke at 34 weeks + 3 days she was transferred to the care of OB’s for delivery. Sami went on to have an unmedicated delivery that was augmented with pitocin. Her daughter spent 22 days in the NICU as well. At around 6 weeks postpartum, Sami experienced bleeding and retained products of conception which led to a D&C. 

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In today’s episode of Moony Birth Stories, Ali is back for a solo episode to share her second pregnancy and birth story with her daughter, Charlotte. She shares about her pregnancy under midwifery care, her plan and preparation for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and her vaginal delivery with an epidural. During birth, her daughter experienced Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) which is a brain injury caused by reduced blood flow or oxygen to a baby’s brain. Charlotte spent 9 days in the NICU where she underwent cooling therapy to reduce further brain swelling. Ali shares her NICU experience, including postpartum recovery, pumping, and the emotional toll. 

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Anais from Pembroke, ON is back on Moony Birth Stories to share her surrogacy journey carrying for her sister. Anais has previously been on the podcast sharing her two homebirth stories. 

In this birth story, she shares the process of surrogacy, her homebirth experience and some challenging moments throughout that labour, including the potential of a hospital transfer, a posterior baby, and cervical lip. Anais also shares her postpartum and feeding experience as a surrogate. 

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In this episode the host of Moony Birth Stories, Ali from Saskatoon, shares her own pregnancy and birth story of her first baby Jackson. She shares about her positive pregnancy experience with gestational diabetes. Her plan and preparation for a home birth under midwifery care. Then at almost 38 weeks, her water broke and labour followed slowly. Ali transferred to the hospital after labouring at home where they discovered that baby was breech and so she then went in for a c-section. Ali also shares more about her postpartum experience. 

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In part two of Alina’s story, she shares the fast hospital delivery of her daughter. Alina is a social worker that delivered at the Regina General Hospital. She went into labour spontaneously and went on to have a quick unmedicated delivery. During this birth she did experience a postpartum hemorrhage. 

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In today’s episode of Moony Birth Stories, we welcome Alina as she shares the pregnancy and birth story of her son. Alina is a social worker that delivered at Regina General Hospital. Her water broke spontaneously and she went on to have a pretty quick labour. She delivered her son, 10lbs 6oz, vaginally and unmedicated. Alina also shares more about her mental health during her pregnancy and postpartum and shares a valuable resource that every parent should know.

Mom Well: https://momwell.com/

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On this episode of Moony Birth Stories, we are joined by Kim from Saskatoon as she shares her story with her son Rone. Kim had an uneventful pregnancy until near the end when she went 10 days overdue and developed a puppp rash. She went in for an induction that involved the balloon, pitocin, and a failed epidural. Kim opted for a c-section and shares in more detail about her experience. After birth, her son Rone experienced medical complications as well as some challenges with breastfeeding & pumping. 

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Carly from Saskatoon shares the story of her daughter, Nora. Carly took courses, planned for a home birth, and was excited for birth. At 40+3, labour began spontaneously and continued over the next few days. After a long labour and limited support, Carly and her husband agreed to go to the hospital to receive an epidural and begin pitocin. In labour, Carly developed an infection which she received antibiotics for and all was well. Her daughter was born vaginally and they experienced a few challenges immediately postpartum. Ali and Carly conclude with a conversation about a few things she wished she had done differently during the planning process of birth. 

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On this episode of Moony Birth Stories, Ali sits down to chat with Brittani from St.Walburg, Sk. Brittani was under the care of an OB in North Battleford, Sk as her original plan was to deliver there.

 She had a pretty uneventful pregnancy until 30 weeks when she experienced preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM). Brittani was transferred to JPCH in Saskatoon where she was admitted to await the arrival of her baby. Labour began spontaneously where she goes on to have a vaginal delivery with an epidural. As her son was premature, they spent 28 days in the NICU. Brittani was delighted when they brought their son home. 

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