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Kiwi Birth TalesBONUS: Jordyn's Life Update - Jan 2025Listen to me ramble on about what's going on for me in 2025. I share about pregnancy loss in this episode so if that doesn't feel like something you are in the place to listen to right now, skip this episode.Jordyn x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2914 minKiwi Birth TalesBonus: Birth Library - MUST LISTENThis bonus episode is all about your Birth Library - what that means and why it matters. Hear from host Jordyn in this solo episode where she uses the Your Birth Project course to help you have a better birth. Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales...
2024-04-0316 minKiwi Birth TalesBONUS: Brain Dump + Postpartum TipsIn this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales hear from host Jordyn about life updates, trying for a baby and postpartum tips ahead of this week's birth story ep! Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2024-03-1118 min
Kiwi Birth TalesBONUS: Your Birth Project: Contractions & Comfort MethodsWelcome back to another bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with Your Birth Project. In this episode I discuss Contractions, what they might feel like and how to manage the intensity, comfort methods you could try during your labour and how to identify the difference between Braxton Hicks and Contractions.If you love this episode let me know what you want to hear more of in future episodes by sending me an instagram message @kiwibirthtales or an email jordyn@yourbirthproject.comThanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on...
2022-09-0210 minKiwi Birth TalesJordyn & Ali - Fourth TrimesterIn this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to you about my fourth trimester with Ali, who was born in September 2021. I cover:- Birth- Recovery from birth- 2 under 2 - Challenges of having another baby- Relationship changes and intimacy- Sharing the parental load- Mum guilt- Parenting a toddler- Baby sleep- Our time in hospital with sickness- Body image / weight loss (do not do what I am doing)- Expressing / breastfeeding- Mental health
2022-03-241h 01Kiwi Birth TalesJordyn & Ali - LGA Baby, VBAC, Hypnobirthing, Epidural, EpisiotomyIn this episode I talk through my own birth experience with my son Ali, in this episode I cover: - Pregnancy - Preparing for birth - VBAC (vaginal birth after csection) - Epidural - Long Latent Labour - Hospital Birth - Episiotomy - Postpartum period - Breastfeeding Journey This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course with everything you need to prepare for your best birth. Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. S...
2021-10-051h 23Kiwi Birth TalesBonus Episode: Jordyn Gregory | Postpartum EpisodeIn this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I am doing a solo episode discussing my postpartum journey. We are 18 months in and in the episode I cover: - Birth recap (my episode is number 61 if you want the full story) - Breastfeeding journey (mixed feeding, mastitis, anxiety, pumping, formula feeding) - Special Care / Low Blood Sugar - Mental Health (PP blues, anxiety, Post Partum Depression)- Body Image / Weight Loss - Relationship with Partner- Relationship with Friends- Baby Sleep - Newborn Essentials- Planning next birth ...
2021-05-2555 minKiwi Birth TalesEp121 - Marnie, River, Mack and Moby - 3 Home Births, 1 Unassisted (Free) Birth, Missed MiscarriageIn episode 121 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Marnie about her 3 pregnancy and birth stories. In this episode we cover: - Hypnobirthing- Homebirth - Missed miscarriage - Unassisted / Free birth - Postpartum recovery - Tongue and Lip ties Thanks for joining me on the podcast Marnie! As always, please make sure you do your own research and discuss decisions about pregnancy, birth or postpartum with your care providers - Kiwi Birth Tales and Jordyn are not an advocate for any model of birth or birth care, the pla...
2021-05-111h 13Kiwi Birth TalesEp120: Anna, Lucy & Charlie - High Blood Pressure, Induction, Birth Trauma, Your Birth Project, Healing Second BirthIn episode 120 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Anna about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with Lucy and Charlie. In this episode we cover:- High Blood Pressure - Induction- Interventions- Birth Trauma - Difficult Breastfeeding journey - Birth education- Informed choices- Healing and empowering second birth - Supplementary Nursing System (SNS) This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project - www.yourbirthproject.com or @yourbirthprojectYour Birth Project is a New Zealand based online birthing class that en...
2021-04-201h 11Kiwi Birth TalesEp116: Sian & Esme - Positive Birth Story, Waterbirth, Your Birth ProjectIn episode 116 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to Sian about the birth of her daughter Esme. Sian takes us through:- Going from Body Building to being pregnant- Preparing for birth including using the Your Birth Project course - Labour at home- Birth Unit Water Birth - Postpartum recovery- Mastitis This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project - www.yourbirthproject.com or @yourbirthprojectYour Birth Project is a New Zealand based online birthing class that encompasses Hypnobirthing and Calmbirthing practices. The...
2021-03-2437 minKiwi Birth TalesEp93: Jo and Charles - Endometriosis, Surprise Breech Birth, JaundiceIn episode 93 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jo about the birth of her beautiful son Charles. Jo takes us through her Endometriosis diagnosis, surgery, falling pregnant and then her surprise breech birth. Jo shares how she processed her unexpected but ultimately positive birth experience and also talks us through her breastfeeding journey and her physical and emotional recovery from birth. Thanks so much for joining me Jo. This episode is brought to you by @yourbirthproject my online Hypnobirthing course available worldwide. To find out more about the course head to https://you...
2020-09-0139 minKiwi Birth TalesEp92: Renee and Georgie - Chemical Pregnancy, "Geriatric" lockdown pregnancy, Drug Free Water BirthIn episode 92 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Renee about the birth of her daughter Georgie. Renee has been on the podcast previously (episode 17) and has joined me again to speak about the pregnancy and birth of her second daughter in which she shares a chemical pregnancy on their journey to Georgie, a heavy bleed around 12 weeks, an 'abnormal' 20 week scan during level 4 Covid 19 lockdown, keeping her pregnancy a secret from social media and her mental health this time around.Renee then talks through her waterbirth, a postpartum bleed and her experience with the newborn phase...
2020-08-2657 minKiwi Birth TalesEp91: Stacey and Goldie - Surprise Pregnancy, Homebirth, Antenatal DepressionIn Episode 91 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Stacey, we focus on her pregnancy and birth with Goldie however Stacey also has 5 other beautiful children - Chloe, Lukas, Archie, Hugo & Bowie. Stacey talks us through their journey including Phils Testicular Cancer diagnosis, her Antenatal Depression and her choice to have homebirths more than once. Thanks for joining me on the podcast Stacey!A huge thank you to Viva La Vulva who are sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast, I appreciate your support. Go and check them out www.vivalavulva.co.nz
2020-08-1946 minKiwi Birth TalesEp90: Carmen, Rosie, Asher, Jude & Taj - Fertility Journey, PCOS, Breech C-Section, Twin VBAC, Singleton VBACAs you can see from the title of this episode, number 90 is a packed one! Carmen talks us through her 3 pregnancy and birth stories with her 4 babies! Carmen and her Husband worked through a fertility struggle with PCOS, eventually using Clomophine and falling pregnant after 3 rounds - Rosie was Breech right up to her birth and ended up being a C-Section birth so Carmen talks us through that along with everything else involved in becoming a Mum. Carmen then talks through falling pregnancy with Twins, her decision to try for a VBAC and her successful VBAC birth, l...
2020-08-111h 02Kiwi Birth TalesEp89: Julia & Lenny - Elective C-Section, Complication during Birth, Positive Breastfeeding ExperienceIn Episode 89 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Julia Matthews about the birth of her son Lenny. Julia takes us through her pregnancy journey, her elective C-Section and birth complication, postpartum journey and breastfeeding experience. Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Juls, it was a pleasure to chat with you. This episode is proudly sponsored by Made With Love Pregnancy Journals, I'd love for you to show them support for their beautiful journals at www.shesaidyes.co.nz or @shesaidyes on Instagram Thanks for listening!@Kiw...
2020-08-041h 04Kiwi Birth TalesEp88: Jenna, Sayer & Rio - Fertility Journey, 2 Vaginal Deliveries, Positive Birth StoriesIn Episode 88 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jenna who takes us through her two pregnancy and birth stories. Jenna includes her experiences with fertility struggles, lifestyle changes, two very different vaginal births and lots more!Thanks so much for joining me this week Jenna!This weeks episode is proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project, a New Zealand based online Hypnobirthing Course created by yours truly! Check the course out @yourbirthproject or https://yourbirthproject.podia.com/course Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. S...
2020-07-2843 minKiwi Birth TalesEp87: Natalie, Liam & Amelia - 2 Vaginal Births, Positive Induction Story, Breastfeeding ChallengesIn episode 87 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Natalie about her two pregnancy and birth stories.In this episode Natalie talks about her very different birth stories, her second being a positive induction story which was really lovely to hear. Natalie is the owner of Growbright and is a superwoman running her business while being a Mama!Thanks for joining me on the podcast Natalie. Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2150 minKiwi Birth TalesEp86: Sarah, Nixon and Finn - 2 Birth Stories, Positive Breech DeliveryIn episode 85 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Sarah about her two birth stories. Sarah takes us through her first vaginal birth where Nixon was posterior but turned during labour by the Obstetrician. She talks about the long labour and her experience post birth. Sarah then takes us through her second pregnancy and birth where they found out Finn was breech in the 3rd trimester, their decision to try and have a vaginal birth and her experience with her Midwife and birth team. This is a great episode from Sarah who discusses mak...
2020-07-171h 10Kiwi Birth TalesEp85: Kaitlyn & Rīhari - Young Mum, Loss, Endometriosis, Hypnobirthing, Birth Centre to Hospital TransferIn Episode 85 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kaitlyn about the pregnancy and birth of her son Rīhari. Kaitlyn takes us through an initial miscarriage and endometriosis diagnosis, surgery and then falling pregnant again soon after. Kaitlyn looked into Hypnobirthing during her pregnancy and used the breathing techniques during her birth. Kaitlyn is a beautiful mum and I'm so grateful she took the time to speak with me on the podcast. A special thank you to Haakaa for sponsoring this episode of the Podcast, I appreciate your support. You can find out more a...
2020-07-0723 minKiwi Birth TalesEp84: Evie & Harper - Unexplained Infertility, Miscarriage, Spontaneous Conception, Positive InductionIn episode 84 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Evie about the birth of her daughter Harper. Evie takes us through their journey with unexplained infertility and 2 miscarriages before spontaneous conception of Harper. Evie had a healthy pregnancy and ended up being induced at 38 weeks due to slow growth, Evie was under an Obstetrician for her lead maternity care. Evie takes us through her positive induction experience, epidural and vaginal birth with no tearing. She then talks us through their postnatal period and breastfeeding journey. Thanks so much for joining me on the pod...
2020-06-3036 minKiwi Birth TalesEp83: Sharyn and Tyson - Recurrent Miscarriages, Septum in Uterus, Placenta Previa, General Anaesthetic C SectionIn Episode 83 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Sharyn Casey about her pregnancies and birth story. Sharyn takes us through the devastation of recurrent miscarriages, eventually finding out that she had a septum in her uterus causing issues that were resulting in miscarriage. Once that was removed they fell pregnant with Tyson and due to Placenta Previa had a planned C Section at 38 weeks. The C Section ended up being under General Anaesthetic and Sharyn takes us through what that experience was like, mourning for the loss of that moment she should have had wi...
2020-06-2348 minKiwi Birth TalesEp82: Tania and Daniel - Gastroschisis Diagnosis, Spontaneous Labour, NICU JourneyIn Episode 82 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to Tania about the pregnancy and birth of her son Daniel. Daniel was diagnosed with Gastroschisis at the 12 week scan and Tania takes us through how they processed that information as well as how the rest of her pregnancy was managed. A planned induction was book however Tania went into spontaneous labour and Daniel was born in Gisbourne Hospital not long after. Tania takes us through what it was like when Daniel was born, dealing with his diagnosis earthside and their stay in the NICU as well as...
2020-06-1643 minKiwi Birth TalesDads Series - Episode 5 - Sam, Brook & KennedyIn Episode 5 of KBT Dads Series I speak with Sam who takes us through his wife Kelsies two pregnancies and births. Sam details their birth experience ending in an emergency CSection as well as Kelsie having severe Post Natal Depression and Sam experiencing PND himself. In deciding to try for a 2nd baby after a few years they put many plans in place to make sure the same thing wouldn't happen again however Kennedy had other ideas arriving at 27+6 - a shock and completely turning their world upside down. Sam does such a...
2020-06-1156 minKiwi Birth TalesEp81: Raigan, Elias and Arthur - 2 Home Births in the Bath, Supplementary Nursing System, PNDIn episode 81 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Raigan about her two birth stories. Raigan takes us through 2 planned Homebirths, being a Midwife while pregnant and her breastfeeding struggles with both boys. Raigan opens up about her anxiety after Elias was born in regards to her next birth, her mental health after their breastfeeding struggles and also talks through missing time with her first born after Arthur arrived. Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Raigan!Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Ac...
2020-06-0932 minKiwi Birth TalesEp80: Heather, Alex & Lucy - Subchorionic Bleeding, Induction, Emergency CSection, Miscarriage, VBAC, Co-SleepingIn episode 80 I speak with Heather about her two birth stories - Heather takes us through her pregnancy where she experienced Subchorionic Bleeding, Induction at 37 weeks, Hand Presentation, Emergency CSection and subsequently low blood sugars. Heather then talks through their postpartum period where she shares their journey with a Supplementary Nursing System and Breastfeeding. Heather then talks through her loss as she fell pregnant but unfortunately had a miscarriage in the first trimester. Heather talks through the devastation for their family and how this impacted her anxiety in pregnancy when they conceived Lucy. Lucys pregnancy wa...
2020-06-021h 22Kiwi Birth TalesEp79: Meg & Teddy - Epidural, Episiotomy, Teddy Unresponsive at Birth, Antenatal ExpressingIn episode 79 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Meg about the birth of Teddy. Meg takes us through feeling prepared for birth as she was creating 'The Pregnancy Journal' at the time and how she made decisions around what she hoped her birth would be like. She talks us through their labour, epidural and episiotomy, Teddy being unresponsive at birth and her postnatal recovery. I really love our chat and got a lot of interesting insights out of it so I hope you do too! Thanks so much for joining me Meg!A...
2020-05-2653 minKiwi Birth TalesEp78: Whitney, Mason & Clay - Posterior Labour, Epidural, Episiotomy, Fast 2nd Birth Drug FreeIn episode 78 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Whitney about her two pregnancies and births. Whitney takes us through being extremely sick during both pregnancies, her first labour which was long and difficult with a posterior baby, she had an epidural and episiotomy before Mason was born. Whitney then talks through her second pregnancy where she struggled again with sickness which was amplified by having a toddler to run around after, going into labour in the KFC drive through and a quick active stage into her drug free birth. Whitney discusses the differences in he...
2020-05-1955 minKiwi Birth TalesDads Series - Episode 4 - Clint & TuiIn the fourth episode of Dads Series I speak with Clint Roberts about his lovely wife Lucys pregnancy and the birth of their daughter Tui. Clint takes us through his expectations of pregnancy and birth, the reality of those experiences and how they survived the newborn period. He is honest, funny and down to earth about what it's like to be a Dad and he has heaps of great tips in there for those who may be about to do it for the first time. Thanks so much for joining me on the episode Clint!...
2020-05-1840 minKiwi Birth TalesEp77: Zoe, Henry, Theo, Harlow & Noah - Two Twin Birth Stories, Healing Second BirthIn episode 77 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Zoe about her two pregnancies and births - both with twins!Zoe takes us through her first pregnancy, finding out they were having twins, carrying to full term and a birth experience where she felt like she wasn’t able to make her own decisions leaving her with feelings of Post Natal Depression afterwards. Zoe then talks us through her second pregnancy again with twins, how she felt during that pregnancy with 18 month old twins to look after, and how she planned to have a healing bir...
2020-05-1254 minKiwi Birth TalesEp76: Megan, Lily & Zach - Fertility Journey, ICSI, Induction, Spontaneous Conception, Natural WaterbirthIn todays episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Megan about her 2 birth stories. Megan takes us through their long road to pregnancy with 2 failed ICSI implantations then finally falling pregnant with their daughter Lily. Megan was induced and takes us through that experience and into her postnatal journey. Megan then fell pregnant unexpectedly with her son, she takes us through her feelings spontaneously conceiving after an IVF journey and into her unmedicated waterbirth. It is so lovely to hear Megan talk about her contrasting experiences. Thanks so much for joining me on the po...
2020-05-0846 minKiwi Birth TalesEp75: Chloe & Noah - Positive Hospital Transfer, Posterior Labour and Birth, EpisiotomyIn episode 75 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Chloe about the pregnancy and birth of her son Noah. Chloe takes us through her pregnancy which she loved, going into spontaneous labour at the mall, a planned birth centre birth with a hospital transfer, posterior labour and episiotomy. Her experience is so positive and although this wasn’t the birth she planned for it was absolutely one she loved. Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Chloe!A special thank you to Elevitnz for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, you can...
2020-05-0531 minKiwi Birth TalesDads Series - Episode 3 - Dave & TheoIn 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. Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2020-05-0428 minKiwi Birth TalesEp74: Deanna, Hunter & Lily - Young Mum, Gestational Diabetes, Ventouse Delivery, 2 Miscarriages, Antenatal Anxiety, Induction, Post Natal DepressionIn 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 p...
2020-05-0130 minKiwi Birth TalesEp73: Libby-Jean, Cruz & Miller - Meconium in Waters, Episiotomy, Low Supply, Birth Centre Birth no InterventionsIn 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 with...
2020-04-2835 minKiwi Birth TalesEp72: Jazmyne & Saachi - Posterior Homebirth, Episiotomy, Cordbank, Breastfeeding StrugglesI’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...
2020-04-2436 minKiwi Birth TalesEp71: Renee, Addison & Brodie - Hospital Birth, Healing Second Birth, Breastfeeding Struggles, RefluxIn 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 Re...
2020-04-2142 minKiwi Birth TalesDads Series - Episode 2 - Joe & JaiIn 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 Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2022 minKiwi Birth TalesEp70: Mel & Mia - COVID19 Birth Story, Multiple losses, Polyhydramnios, Doula, Posterior, Forceps Delivery, Re-admission to HospitalIn 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...
2020-04-1750 minKiwi Birth TalesEp69: Gina, Benji & Charlotte - Fertility Struggles, IVF, Geriatric Pregnancies, Miscarriage, Birth in the UK and Birth in NZIn 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, su...
2020-04-141h 40Kiwi Birth TalesEp68: Mona-Jane, Roca and Elko - 3 Miscarriages, Hawaiian Hospital Birth, New Zealand Homebirth in WaterIn 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.
2020-04-111h 15Kiwi Birth TalesEp67: Cat, Quaid & Manawanui - Chemical Pregnancies, Hospital Birth with Perineum Support, Homebirth in COVID-19 PandemicIn 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 h...
2020-04-071h 01Kiwi Birth TalesDads Series - Jay ReeveWelcome 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...
2020-04-0631 minKiwi Birth TalesEp66: Rebecca, Rocky & Ruby - Hospital Birth with Interventions, Homebirth, SurrogacyIn 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 e...
2020-03-231h 26Kiwi Birth TalesEp65: Portia & Indie - Pre-Eclampsia, Induction, Ventouse, Emergency C-Section, MastitisIn 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 an...
2020-03-2241 minKiwi Birth TalesEp64: Makenzie, Warner & Grey - 2 Fast Births, Precipitous Labour, Unassisted Unplanned HomebirthIn 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!Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2020-03-1543 minKiwi Birth TalesBonus Episode: Claudia Vavasour - Fertility Dietician & NutritionistIn 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...
2020-03-1141 minKiwi Birth TalesEp63: Haylee & Pippa - Antenatal & Postnatal Depression and Anxiety, Elective Caesarean, MothercraftIn 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 i...
2020-03-0842 minKiwi Birth TalesEp62: Kaille, Tilly & Percy - Obstetrician / Hospital Birth, Antenatal Anxiety, Meconium in Waters, Midwife / Home BirthIn 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% o...
2020-03-011h 18Kiwi Birth TalesBonus Episode: Jessica Giljam Brown - Nutritionist, Women's Health ExpertIn 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!@Kiw...
2020-02-2429 minKiwi Birth TalesEp61: Jordyn & Jai - 41 Weeks Spontaneous Labour, Induction, Epidural, Posterior Position, C-Section, Special Care UnitIn 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!
2020-01-221h 01Kiwi Birth TalesEp60: Bryony, Ari & Archie - 2 Premature Births, Hyperemesis, NICU, Post Natal Depression (Both Parents)In Episode 60 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Bryony about the births of her 2 sons Ari and Archie. Bryony takes us through her first pregnancy experience where she suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, expecting to go to full term Bryony moved from Dunedin to the North Island for an internship but when on a break in Taupo ended up going into labour at 31+3, they were transferred to Wellington Hospital where they remained until Ari was born. Bryony discusses her birth experience and post natal care period. Bryony and her partner lost a baby at 11 weeks following the b...
2019-12-021h 13Kiwi Birth TalesEp59: Renee, Honor & Hunter - Fertility Journey, Large baby, 3C Tear, Long Natural Conception, InductionIn Episode 59 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Renee Ball about the birth of her two children - Honor and Hunter. Renee takes us through her journey to first pregnancy which was longer than they anticipated, at a young age. When they did fall pregnant Renee ended up giving birth to Honor at over 10lbs resulting in a 3C tear in which the doctor told her she would need a CSection if she was to have another baby. Renee and her Husband knew they wanted to have another baby and because their first journey ha...
2019-11-241h 09Kiwi Birth TalesEp58: Jade, Frankie & Boston - Young Mum, Induction, Unexpectedly large baby, Episiotomy & Forcep Delivery, Post Natal Anxiety, Obstetrician CareIn episode 58 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jade Weston about her two births of Frankie and Boston. Jade had a cyst on her ovaries before falling pregnant which meant she didn't have regular periods, Jade found out she was pregnant with Frankie and had a great pregnancy experience under Midwifery care. Jade ended up going 16 days overdue and was induced, she gave birth to a very healthy Frankie who was 10.1lbs via episiotomy and forcep delivery. Jade takes us through adjusting to life as a new young Mum, her experience with post natal anxiety at a...
2019-11-1730 minKiwi Birth TalesEp57: Katie & Coco - Fertility Journey, Hyperemesis, Antenatal Anxiety, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, InductionIn episode 57 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Katie Hawkey about the birth of her daughter Coco. Katie takes us through their journey getting pregnant, her extreme Hyperemesis Gravidarum which was paired with antenatal anxiety (and mainly linked to this). Katie was living in London and takes us through the healthcare model there, as well as antenatal mental health appointments to assist with anxiety. Katie returned to NZ at the end of her pregnancy and discusses this experience, as well as having Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and needing to be induced as a result. Katie was i...
2019-11-1131 minKiwi Birth TalesBonus Episode: Katie Richardson - Womens Health Physio, Whole Health NZThis is a bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales and part of an ongoing series of interviews with professionals around Womens Health and Wellness with a focus on Pre and Post Natal periods. In this interview I chat with Katie Richardson from Whole Health NZ. Katie is a Physiotherapist with a particular interest in Women's Health, Nutritionist, Pilates Instructor and Therapeutic Yoga teacher. I took questions from followers on Instagram as well as guidance from Katie on all things pre and post natal womens health when it comes to getting guidance and support from a physio.
2019-11-1037 minKiwi Birth TalesEp56 - Nina, Niamh & Elspeth - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (Menopause), IUGR, Induction, Fast 2nd Labour & Birth, Milk DonationIn Episode 56 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Nina about her 2 birth stories. Nina takes us through coming off the pill and being diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (Menopause), her symptoms and what this meant for her trying to fall pregnant. When Nina did fall pregnant she was diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) and was monitored regularly through out her pregnancy, ending up being induced at 38 weeks. Nina takes us through her induction and birth, including an episiotomy to help Niamh make her way into the world, her recovery from birth and also her breastfeeding j...
2019-11-0357 minKiwi Birth TalesEp55: Matilda & Milo - Active Pregnancy, Calm Birth Course, Positive Homebirth, Post Baby BluesIn Episode 55 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Matilda Green about the birth of her son Milo. Matilda takes us through her pregnancy journey where she was sick for 16 weeks and extremely exhausted, finally enjoying being pregnant in the third trimester. Matilda kept active during her pregnancy and takes us through what she was doing during this time. Matilda and Husband Art did a Calm Birth course and also practiced Hypnobirthing breathing techniques that Matilda credits her positive homebirth to. Matilda decided to have a Homebirth early on in her pregnancy and had a great support t...
2019-10-2743 minKiwi Birth TalesEp54 - Olivia, Beau & Leo: Episiotomy & Ventouse, Abnormal 41Week Growth Scan, AchondroplasiaIn this weeks episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Olivia Hewetson who takes us through her two birth stories with sons Beau & Leo. Olivia spends time taking us through her pregnancy and birth with Leo as everything was tracking as it should have been until a 41 week growth scan showing abnormalities in growth with her baby. They were told it was extremely likely Leo would have a form of Dwarfism and the rest was left unknown until Leo was born. Olivia was induced on the same day and after an 8 hour labour Leo was born, h...
2019-10-2039 minKiwi Birth TalesEp53: Jane & Beau - Fertility Difficulties, Endometriosis, IVF, Posterior Labour & Birth, NICUIn Episode 53 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jane about her pregnancy and birth journey with son Beau. Jane takes us through their fertility difficulties, being treated for Endometriosis, unexplained infertility and 3 rounds of IVF. Jane lost over 20kgs in her journey to pregnancy as she didn't want this to impact their ability for IVF, the requirement at the time was to have a BMI of under 30. Jane takes us through their experience with failed rounds of IVF as well as finding out they had been successful in the last round. Jane had a very long l...
2019-10-131h 03Kiwi Birth TalesEp52: Christina, Valor & Zeph - Hyperemesis Gravidarum, 2 Fast Births in HospitalIn Episode 52 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Christina about the births of Valor & Zeph. Christina takes us through her extreme Hyperemesis Gravidarum in both pregnancies, how she brought on labour and her two quick births. Christina shares her wild ride of expecting to be in labour for hours on end but ending up only just making it to the hospital in time to birth both boys, with Zephs labour being less than 1 hour. She also takes us through her breastfeeding journey and shares her experiences with the many twists and turns that motherhood takes.
2019-10-061h 09Kiwi Birth TalesEp51: Aleisha, Max & Millie - 2 Homebirths, Initial Birth Anxiety, 37 Week DeliveriesIn Episode 51 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Aleisha about the births of her two children, Max and Millie. Aleisha talks through her initial anxiety around giving birth and how both her and her partner read Ina May Gaskins book Guide to Childbirth which completely changed their mindset. After reading the book Aleisha and her partner decided on a Homebirth for their first child, supported by their amazing midwife and they had a quick and positive experience at home, all relaxing in their own comforts an hour after birth. Aleisha fell pregnant while still breastfeeding Max a...
2019-09-2953 minKiwi Birth TalesEp50: Lauren, Abigail & Patrick - Fertility Journey, Oranga Tamariki Program, Miscarriage, Gestational Diabetes, Emergency C-SectionIn Episode 50 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Lauren about her journey to Motherhood, Lauren takes us through her long fertility journey as she was diagnosed with PCOS and Endometriosis. Lauren tried for years to get pregnant before seeking help where she was put on Clomophine unsuccessfully, after suffering a miscarriage Lauren was referred to Fertility Associates Christchurch and during this time they decided to work with Oranga Tamariki on the possibility of becoming parents that way. After a short time a 6 month old baby girl was brought into their care and they were now parents to Abigail.
2019-09-2356 minKiwi Birth TalesEp49: Olivia & Gus - Fast Labour, Hypnobirthing, Birth Centre, Post Baby BluesIn Episode 49 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Olivia about the birth of her son Gus. Olivia takes us through her experience falling pregnant unexpectedly, being on her feet all day with her job and the things she did to keep fit and healthy. Olivia also discusses the Hypnobirthing materials she used to prepare for her birth and her mindset leading into labour. Olivia went into labour at home at 39 weeks and things progressed very quickly, expecting it to be a long labour she was advised to keep doing what she was doing at home but w...
2019-09-1533 minKiwi Birth TalesEp48: Chavvah & Hudson - Premature Birth, Polyhydramnios, Gestational Diabetes, NICUIn Episode 48 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Chavvah about the birth of her son Hudson. Chavvah had a textbook pregnancy until week 24 when she was walking home from work and thought she had wet her pants, as it turns out Chavvah had started to lose her waters and she was immediately admitted to hospital on constant bedrest. Chavvah takes us through her experience with being in hospital, not knowing what was going to happen, but also remaining positive through out the entire experience and how this had an impact on their journey. Hudson wa...
2019-09-0859 minKiwi Birth TalesEp47: Lena & Lucas - Vaginal Birth, Emergency Interventions, Lack of After CareIn Episode 47 of Kiwi Birth Tales Lena takes us through her pregnancy and birth journey with son Lukas. Lena explains her experience with a long labour ending in complications that needed intervention to help bring Lukas into the world, she was too far progressed for a CSection. Lena discusses how needing stitches was her worst fear with childbirth and as this ended up happening she needed extra support from her Midwife and aftercare team, that she didn't receive. Lena talks us through what she now knows was not a normal experience in recovery and what she would a...
2019-09-0337 minKiwi Birth TalesEp46: Morgan & Spencer - Uncomplicated Water Birth, Positive Breast Feeding JourneyIn Episode 46 of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk with Morgan about the birth of her son Spencer. Morgan takes us through her uncomplicated pregnancy and also through the resources she used in preparing for labour / birth. Morgan attending a Peaceful Pregnancy course in Tauranga, read a Hypnobirthing book and also went to Antenatal classes all. Morgan then takes us through her labour beginning and being in denial at the initial signs, then into her Water Birth at Tauranga Hospital. Afterwards Morgan discusses her Breastfeeding journey and the ups & downs of having a partner who works aw...
2019-08-2930 minKiwi Birth TalesEp45: Amber & Rome - Fast Vaginal Delivery, Hypnobirthing, Pregnancy Body ChangesIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk with Amber Reid about the birth of her son Rome. Amber is a Kiwi and so is her partner, they live in Newcastle Australia and Amber gave birth in one of the local hospitals there. Amber takes us through her quick journey falling pregnant, adjusting to her changing pregnancy body, doing an online hypnobirthing course and then into her labour and birth experience. Amber had a fast labour and spent some time in the pool in hospital however it wasn't full enough at the time when she needed t...
2019-08-1249 minKiwi Birth TalesEp44: Kyla - Blended Family, 2 Vaginal BirthsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk to Kyla about the birth of her two sons - 1 when she was 18 and 1 later in life with her Husband after deciding this was the next step for their blended family. Kyla takes us through her different pregnancy and birth experiences as well as her experience with gender disappointment, life with a newborn and older children and how her pregnancy and recovery experiences differed between pregnancies. Thanks for talking on the podcast with me Kyla!Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject
2019-08-0432 minKiwi Birth TalesEp43: Brooke & Phoebe - Fast Labour and Birth, Breastfeeding Struggles & Mum GuiltIn Episode 43 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Brooke about the birth of her daughter Phoebe. Brooke takes us through her extreme sickness for the majority of her pregnancy and also finding out that her Daughter only had 1 Kidney. When Brooke went into labour she expected it to be a long time until birth as baby had been posterior a few days earlier, but she quickly progressed in her labour at home and went to the Hospital at 7cm. From there it was a quick birth for Brooke and Phoebe was born a happy and healthy 10 p...
2019-07-1925 minKiwi Birth TalesEp42: Rebecca - Hypnobirthing, Birth Centre, Water BirthIn Episode 42 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rebecca about the births of her two boys. Both births Rebecca used hypnobirthing techniques, which she explained as being particularly helpful for her partner to know what he could do to support her. Rebecca had 2 waterbirths with no tearing and explains her joy and positive feelings around birth. This is such a lovely episode where Rebecca discusses her experience as a new mother and how it differed from her 1st to her 2nd and also her experiences with Breastfeeding. Thanks for joining me on the podcast Re...
2019-07-1144 minKiwi Birth TalesEp41: Jess, Waiora & Te Makoha - 2 Home Births, Post Natal Complications, Healing 2nd BirthIn Episode 41 I speak with Jess Massey about her two Home Births. Jess takes us through her first birth in which she practiced hypnobirthing techniques from videos online as well as reading various books on calm birthing practices. Jess explains her dimly lit room, positive affirmations and incredible water birth with her daughter, which then took a turn when her daughter was taken from her chest while she birthed the Whenua (placenta) and was stitched up as she had a bad tear. Jess wasn't checked again after her birth between two midwives, and ended up with serious complications with...
2019-07-011h 00Kiwi Birth TalesEp40: Sam, Harper & Seth - Young Single Mum, 2 Birth Centre BirthsIn Episode 40 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Sam about her 2 births. Sam fell pregnant when she was 18 with her daughter Harper and she takes us through finding out she was pregnant, her journey to finding a support system and her birth in the Birth Centre. Sam also talks about her experience with other friends not having babies and where she met a great friend that she is still close with now. Sam then talks us through meeting her partner and deciding to try for another baby, falling pregnant with Seth. Sam experienced pelvic issues in b...
2019-06-2625 minKiwi Birth TalesEp39: Courtney & Afia - Unplanned HomebirthIn Episode 39 of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk to Courtney Iosefo who takes us through the birth story of her daughter Afia. Courtney fell pregnant quickly with Afia and had a smooth pregnancy journey going into spontaneous labour at the end of 39 weeks. Courtney had planned an unmedicated Birth Centre birth, however things quickly progressed as she laboured at home and when her Midwife came back to check on her, Courtney was ready to have her baby. Although nervous about a Home Birth Courtney had such a positive experience and is now a Home Birth advocate. Afia w...
2019-06-1832 minKiwi Birth TalesEp38: Jess & Stevie - Low AMH Levels, Spontaneous Conception, Hypnobirthing, Birth CareThis weeks episode is sponsored by The Sleep Scout - owned by Lucy Burns, a certified infant and child sleep consultant and registered nurse who is dedicated in supporting parents through the journey of teaching their little one the very important skill of sleep. If you're struggling with early morning wake ups, routines, nap refusal, excessive night wakeups then look no further! Simply contact Lucy via Instagram @thesleepscout or thesleepscout.co.nz with the promo code “Kiwi” for 10% off a sleep package. In Episode 38 of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk with Jessica Britten about the birth of her be...
2019-06-1048 minKiwi Birth TalesEp37: Sheldon & Bridie - Birth Centre to Hospital Transfer, Episiotomy, Forceps, Breastfeeding JourneyIn Episode 37 of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk with Sheldon about the birth of her baby girl Bridie. Sheldon takes us through her pregnancy journey which was pretty smooth sailing, her early labour and staying at home until 8cm dilated. Sheldon then talks about her experience in the birth centre, being transferred to the hospital due to baby being in distress and ending up needing an episiotomy and forcep assistance to bring Bridie into the world. Sheldon also talks about the difficulties of breastfeeding and how they have overcome their struggles with that journey, as well as h...
2019-06-0232 minKiwi Birth TalesEp36: Renata - PCOS, Elective C-Section, Miscarriage, VBAC, Water BirthIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Renata about her 3 birth stories. Renata has 3 gorgeous boys and their births were all very different. Renata takes us through her PCOS journey, a CSection and how that was different from her two vaginal births, recovery from all 3 different births and also dealing with loss. She talks about the difference in age gap between her three boys and her tips for mums with young children close in age. This is such a lovely story from Renata, who owns Little Mash (a lovely childrens store in Ha...
2019-05-2730 minKiwi Birth TalesEp35: Cherie, Pepper & Kit - Posterior Labour, Vaginal Birth, Quick Unplanned Home BirthIn Episode 35 of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk with Cherie Metcalfe about the birth of her Daughter Pepper and Son Kit. Cherie takes us through her first birth in hospital where Pepper was posterior until just before she was born, she talks through the pain of contractions without a break and her pain management for this birth. Cherie then takes us through her second birth with son Kit, which was an unplanned Homebirth. This is a lovely episode and I'm so glad Cherie was willing to share. If you want to chec...
2019-05-0826 minKiwi Birth TalesEp34: Rebecca, Mela and Millie - Vaginal Birth & Quick 2nd labour, Birth in the CarIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rebecca about the births of her two Daughters Mela and Millie. Rebecca focusses mainly on her second birth story with Millie, where she had planned to birth at the birth centre around an hour away from where they live. Rebeccas labour progressed quickly and her midwife instructed her to go to the birth centre as quick as she could, however Millie had other ideas. Millie was born in the parked car about 40 mins into their journey, healthy and happy. Rebecca takes us through this experience and how t...
2019-04-2233 minKiwi Birth TalesEp33: Alana & Duncan - Hypnobirthing, Positive Strep B Test, Birth Centre, EpisiotomyIn Episode 33 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Alana Swain about the birth of her first son Duncan. Alana takes us through falling pregnant the first 'try' and her relatively easy going pregnancy - experiencing some nausea and exhaustion in the first trimester, then smooth sailing from there. Alana swears by hypnobirthing and loved using the techniques during her labour and birth, choosing to be at the Birth Centre felt like the right fit for her. After testing positive for Strep B, when she went into labour she needed to go to the Hospital to have a...
2019-04-1429 minKiwi Birth TalesEp32: Bekah, Maia & Kobe - Birth Centre & Complicated Home Birth, Footling BreechIn Episode 32 of Kiwi Birth Tales I talk with Bekah Woods about the births of her Daughter Maia and Son Kobe. Bekah takes us through her first positive birthing experience in a Birth Centre, her breastfeeding journey and adjusting to life with a newborn. She then takes us through her second pregnancy and labour where she was at home, she had practised hypnobirthing techniques and ended up going into labour at 41 + 6. However Kobe ended up being a footling breech baby, causing serious complications where he needed full resuscitation and spent 9 days in the NICU to prevent brain i...
2019-04-0530 minKiwi Birth TalesEp31: Libby & Maxwell - Birth in South Africa, Emergency C Section, PNDIn Episode 31 I speak with Libby Boxall (Matthews) about the pregnancy journey and birth of her baby girl Maxwell. Libby takes us through falling pregnant with Max and moving to South Africa to be with her partner who was playing sport there at the time. Libby discusses the high C Section rate in SA and the differences between her birth there with other stories she has heard of birthing in New Zealand. Libby gave birth to Maxwell via emergency C-Section on New Years Eve, she takes us through her breastfeeding journey, life as a new mu...
2019-03-2418 minKiwi Birth TalesEp30: Eden, Nellie & Waylon - Induction, Forceps, Snapped Cord, Induction, No AssistanceIn Episode 30 I speak with Eden Crowley about the births of Nellie & Waylon. Eden takes us through her first pregnancy, in which she suffered morning sickness and went to 41+5, ending up being induced and needing assistance with a forceps delivery in which she didn't feel in control. Nellies cord snapped which was a concern as she was born, but she was a healthy 4.71kg baby girl. Eden was determined to have more control over her 2nd birth with Waylon, after finding out she needed to be induced due to preeclampsia at 37 weeks, she managed to have a V...
2019-03-1840 minKiwi Birth TalesEp 29: Annelise, Tallulah & Coco - Induction, Forceps, Spontaneous fast birthIn Episode 29 I talk with Annelise from Future Foody. Annelise had planned for a Water Birth in a Birthing Centre, however Tallulah had other ideas - Annelise was induced at 40+5 due to reduced feotal movement and after a long labour Tallulah made her way into the world with the help of forceps, the last step before needing a Cesarean. Annelise then takes us through the birth of baby Coco, which was a scheduled induction just after 41 weeks however Annelise went into labour spontaneously and Coco was born 3 hours later. Annelise talks about her two very di...
2019-03-1033 minKiwi Birth TalesEp 28: Kendall, Brooklyn & The QuadsIn Episode 28 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kendall about the birth of her son Brooklyn, and then the birth of her Quadruplets Indie, Molly, Quinn and Hudson. Kendall takes us through the surprise pregnancy with Brooklyn after being told it would be extremely difficult for her to fall pregnant, severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Emergency CSection and life threatening complications post birth with retained placenta. Kendall also talks about her breastfeeding experience with Brooklyn and adjusting to life as a new Mum when she had to spend weeks in the hospital. Kendall then talks about he...
2019-03-031h 06Kiwi Birth TalesEp27: Emma and Amèlie - IVF, Induction, Episiotomy, Midwife InterventionIn Episode 27 I talk to Emma Tevita about the birth of her daughter Amèlie. Emma had an ectopic pregnancy in 2016 with one of her fallopian tubes rupturing, meaning she wouldn't be able to conceive without IVF. Emma takes us through her IVF experience and falling pregnant, along with the highs and lows with having complications that caused anxiety around being pregnant. Emma then takes us through her induction, epidural and long pushing experience which resulted in an episiotomy - Amèlie was stuck behind Emmas pelvic bone and her midwife needed to intervene to help get Amè...
2019-02-2422 minKiwi Birth TalesEp26: Jana, Eddie & Thea - Preeclampsia, Induction, Post Birth Complications, Quick Unplanned HomebirthIn Episode 26 I talk with Jana about the birth of her two babes Eddie & Thea. Jana takes us through falling pregnant unexpectedly and going through a miscarriage with her first baby, then falling pregnant again 3 months later. Jana was showing signs of Preeclampsia and was induced at 38 weeks, after 20 hours and an epidural Eddie was born after about 14 minutes of pushing. Jana had to stay in the hospital for a few nights post birth as she was showing signs of organ failure but after being cleared by the renal team she was able to go home. After a...
2019-02-1824 minKiwi Birth TalesEp25: Caitlin, Kyrie & Kemba - 2 Vaginal Births, Still Born, LossIn Episode 25 I speak with Caitlin about her two birth stories, her first with her Daughter Kyrie and second with Son Kemba. Caitlin talks through her first birth in which she was induced and ended up needing ventouse and forceps to deliver, bringing 1.5 year old Kyrie into the world. Caitlin then takes us through her pregnancy and birth with Son Kemba - Caitlin was told it looked as though she had gestational diabetes late in her pregnancy, however at 38 weeks Caitlin noticed reduced movements and was concerned, after a midwife check it was discovered there was no h...
2019-02-1038 minKiwi Birth TalesEp24: Laura & Isaac - Induction, Episiotomy, Forceps, Ruptured AppendixIn Episode 24 I speak with Laura Deveth about the birth of her first Son Isaac. Laura takes us through her induction when she was 42 weeks, which lasted a few days before Isaac was born with the assistance of an episiotomy and forceps. Laura and her partner Aaron decided to move to the Waikato not long after Isaac was born to be closer to family, which she explains was difficult to do with a Newborn. Laura experienced extreme pain in her stomach about 6 weeks after Isaac was born, it turns out her Appendix had ruptured and she was r...
2019-02-0738 minKiwi Birth TalesEp23: Dayna, Jethro & Imogen - Fertility Issues, Breech Elective C-Section, VBACIn Episode 23 I talk with Dayna about the birth stories of Jethro & Imogen. Dayna takes us through her fertility struggles, breech Elective C Section and then falling pregnant 4 months after birth with her second child, Dayna then talks about her successful VBAC and adjusting to life as a mother to two young babies. If you want to check out Dayna and her lovely family on Instagram you can do so @daynabkrThanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0341 minKiwi Birth TalesEp22: Kate and Freya - Marginal Cord Insertion, Induction, Emergency C Section, Post Birth ComplicationsIn Episode 22 I talk with Kate Mc Cormick about the birth of her first daughter Freya. Kate was 19 when she gave birth to Freya and takes us through their journey to pregnancy, finding out they had Marginal Cord Insertion while pregnant and then being induced at 38.5 weeks. Kate had a long induction process, which ended up in an Emergency C-Section, Kate had to be put to sleep as the epidural wore off / wasn't working before the C-Section which was a traumatic experience for Kate and her Husband. Post Birth Kate experienced complications with her C-Section re...
2019-01-2844 minKiwi Birth TalesEp21: Christian, Mark & Frankie - Same Sex Couple, Surrogacy, C-Section Birth, AdoptionIn Episode 21 I talk with Christian Newman about the birth and after birth of their lovely baby boy Frankie (Francis). Christian takes us through the journey himself and Mark (his partner) went through to find a surrogate, the process for surrogacy and fertility, the birth of Frankie and also the adoption process in New Zealand, life with a Newborn and the big question - do they want more kids? Christian and Mark share their lives on Instagram through @lovefromyourdads with informative content about the Adoption process and life as new dads. Christian talks about the community he h...
2019-01-2040 minKiwi Birth TalesEp20: Bridget, Nixon, Noah & Sonny - 3 Birth Stories, Induction, Blood Loss, Miscarriage, Healing BirthIn Episode 20 I speak with Bridget about the births of her 3 boys Nixon, Noah and Sonny. All boys were born Vaginally but have 3 quite different stories. During Nixons birth Bridget was induced but Nixons head was stuck which made for difficultly bringing him into the world. After he was born Bridget had a lot of bleeding so she was rushed away to find the cause, which was never really discovered. Nixon had a tongue tie that was missed and their breastfeeding journey was a difficult one. The birth of Noah was the opposite for Bridget, she went i...
2019-01-1640 minKiwi Birth TalesEp19: Joi, Jaxon & Byron - Identical Twin Boys, 28+2 C-Section, NICUIn Episode 19 I speak with Joi about the birth of her Identical Twin Boys Jaxon and Byron. Jaxon and Byron were born at 28 weeks and 2 days via elective C-Section and Joi had been under close observation by the Fetal Med team at Auckland hospital for the better part of her pregnancy due to suspected growth restriction and possible Twin-to-Twin-Transfusion Syndrome. During the last scan it was discovered Jaxon had a problem with his heart, so a C-Section was scheduled in order for Jaxon to receive the medication and care her needed. Both boys needed to go straight i...
2019-01-1342 minKiwi Birth TalesEp18: Laura & Cohen - 2 Miscarriages, Positive Home BirthIn Episode 18 I speak with Laura about the birth of her baby boy Cohen who is 1 year old. Laura is currently pregnant and due with her second baby end of January in which she is planning to have another Home Birth.Before falling pregnant with Cohen, Laura had 2 Miscarriages which made her anxious for the entirity of her pregnancy. Her Midwife supported her through the anxiety and they made the decision together to try and birth at Home. Laura was 10 days overdue when she went into labour, the labour was much quicker than everyone had e...
2019-01-0916 minKiwi Birth TalesEp17: Renee & Emmie - Antenatal Anxiety & Depression, Drug Free Vaginal Birth, Birthing PoolIn Episode 17 I talk with Renee about the birth of baby Emmie. Renee takes us through her quick journey to pregnancy after deciding to start "not not trying", antenatal anxiety and depression, her preconceptions about the birth she wanted and the very positive birth she ended up having. Renee gave birth to Emmie in a birthing pool with no drugs and recovered well. When Emmie was born Renee talks about how her Anxiety / Depression lifted and she felt like a different person again. She also takes us through her breastfeeding journey in which she started mix feeding w...
2019-01-0626 minKiwi Birth TalesEp16: Mo & Brixton - Birthcare / Hospital Birth, Difficulty with Midwife, Exclusive PumpingIn Episode 16 I talk with Mo Mc Reynolds about the birth of her Baby Boy, Brixton. Brixton was born at 38 weeks after Mo had been dancing all night earlier in the week at an Adele Concert and had just finished up work. Mo discusses the difficulty she had with the stand in Midwife, who told her she could push without checking her dilation only to find out Mo was only 8cm after 4 hours of exhausting pushing. After being transferred from the Birth Centre to Hospital, Mo was 10cm dilated and very soon after, Brixton was born. Mo t...
2018-12-3045 minKiwi Birth TalesEp15: Tessa, Waitohi and Hapahapai - 2 Home Births, Tens Machine, Maori TikangaIn Episode 15 I talk with Tessa Murray about the 2 Homebirths of her daughters Waitohi and Hapahapai. Tessa takes us through her decision to birth at home, her quick labours, using a Tens Machine for her Second Birth and also the Maori Tikanga that surrounding her birth and after birth. Tessa speaks so positively of Homebirth and her experiences are lovely to hear. I hope you enjoy the episode!If you'd like to check out Tessa and the girls on Instagram you can do so @kiwimamaproductreviewsThanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject
2018-12-2325 minKiwi Birth TalesEp14: Freya, Aubrey & Frankie - Fraternal Twin Girls, Induction, Epidural, Positive Birth StoryIn Episode 14 I talk with Freya Adams about the birth of her Fraternal Twin Girls Aubrey and Frankie. Freya discusses the surprise of finding out they were pregnant, and then with twins, her uncomplicated pregnancy and induction at 38 weeks. Freyas labour progressed after induction, eventually Freya decided on an epidural and was quickly 10cm following that. Both girls were born Vaginally, with a small tear requiring a few stitches afterwards. Twin 2 spent a short time in the NICU as she had water in her lungs, but she was able to join Freya and Willow (Dad) not long a...
2018-12-1926 minKiwi Birth TalesEp13: Jasmine, Alexa & Lincoln - Young Mum, Episiotomy, PND and Anxiety, Healing 2nd BirthIn Episode 13 I speak with Jasmine about her 2 births with Alexa and Lincoln. Jasmine fell unexpectedly pregnant at 16 with Alexa while living at home with her family. Jasmine takes us through her long labour and experience feeling isolated and not listened to by the staff at the Hospital as she was young. Her first birth ended in an episiotomy and extreme PTSD after Alexas birth. Jasmine suffered from Post Natal Depression and Anxiety, which continued into diagnosed Depression later on. This then had an impact when Jasmine fell pregnant 4 years later with Lincoln. Lincolns birth was the o...
2018-12-1639 minKiwi Birth TalesEp12: Hannah & Winter - Vaginal Birth, Ventouse, Nipple Shields, Post-Partum AnxietyIn Episode 12 I talk with Hannah McLean about her Vaginal Birth with her baby girl Winter. Hannah takes us through her experience with wanting to birth at a birthing centre, ending up in hospital, having her waters broken and the ventouse method to assist in getting Winter out. Hannah then takes us through her post-partum journey including breastfeeding, using nipple shields and her anxiety levels which significantly increased after Winter was born. I hope you enjoy this episode, if you'd like to check out Hannah on Instagram you can do so @hannah.winter.andco...
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