The Positive Births NZ podcast

To celebrate our 200th episode we chat to the internationally recognised Kiwi researcher and educator in the field of pregnancy and birth; Dr Sarah J Buckley who has just completed a PhD on Oxytocin.Within this chat amongst many topics, we cover:-the  positive feedback loop of labour.-Filling in of hormonal gaps-10 years to write up the PhD – (we are still waiting for thedata to be available to the public) -The uterus becoming more sensitive to oxytocin towards end of pregnancy – oxytocin receptor density-Baby’s system getting oxytocin-Are we ever going to know what causes labour to start?-The interesting find about Synthetic Oxytocin-Breast crawl can reduce postpartum hemorrhage-The increasing rates of intervention -Epidurals and filling the hormonal gaps-Getting into the parasympathetic system is beneficial allthrough your pregnancy -Setting yourself up for physiological birth For more information on Sarah's work head to :www.  sarahbuckley.com, click the All the Science button, you'll find links to all of the free full text articles.To get your free guide on how to prepare for a positive birth and a free relaxation track head to www.positivebirths.co.nzFor personal support or group classes email [email protected] more information and inspiration follow us on @positive_births_nz

“I can’t wait to give birth again” even though her whole journey included many challenges, Caitlin shares all the details involved to meeting baby Remy. In this chat we discuss the following:-Lengthy conception journey-Family history of pre-eclampsia, recommended aspirin butdeclined due to allergy despite recommendations – didn’t get pre -eclampsia-The Mitre 10 lady with her story….-getting to 42 weeks and navigating induction-Foley balloon, misoprostal-Felt a band popping, nausea, shaking-Fast labour 9minutes to push him out-Tearing and episotomy-Post birth high-Loving postpartum For your free guide to a positive birth and a freerelaxation track head to www.positivebirths.co.nzFor more info and inspiration follow us on @positive_births_nz

More than just a birth story, in this episode we chat on some deep and meaningfuls like death, loss and grief and children who remember before they were conceived.Wai speaks to the empowerment of a homebirth, losing her mum to cancer 4 months into her pregnancy, why she chose the support of a doula and how she felt after her quick homebirth. Topics included :-The grief process and navigating it through pregnancy-3 yr old Aria’s experiences of birth and death-Support from a doula-Going 16 days past her due date-2 hours of established labour-Feeling ecstatic and energised after birth-Comparisons with a  psychedelic  journey and birth-Mothers blessing ceremonyIf you’d like to hear Wai’s first birth journey to meetingAria, you can find it here: Waimarie’s home waterbirth to Aria https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hCpcJrHhtBV9wdcGRbCnm Resources mentioned:Anita Moorjani = Dying to be meThe Signs – Laura Lynn JacksonThe Light Between us - Laura Lynn JacksonTo get your free relaxation track and guide to a positive birth head to www.positivebirths.co.nzHelen offers a range of hypnobirthing courses to support you in a calm, confident and empowered birth and one on one therapy and support in all aspects of birth. You can contact her directly [email protected] more inspiration and information follow us on @positivebirths_helen

"It was everything opposite to what I planned." Arlene is here to share her story of experiencing the kindof birth she had hoped to avoid — and how, despite everything unfolding so differently from what she had planned, she was still able to have a positive birthexperience.Some of the topics in our chat today include:-Giving birth at age 42-Reprogramming thoughts and fears about birth-Trigger warning - we talk about Baby loss of Arlene’s and a friend's-Miscarriage at age 40 – you can hear Arlene’s story at episode #115. Miscarriage chat with Arlene https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dZ0gu2pWwAbXerbbyyYk9-Preparing for conception with fertility naturopath-Difficultly with constant nausea and throwing up all through pregnancy-Home burglary while 5 months pregnant – creating a safe space for a homebirth-Declining Gestational Diabetes test and plan if baby had it at birth-Arlene’s midwife supporting her desire to have an autonomous birth-5 days of labour at home-Complete respect from hospital staff-Successful walking epiduralLeave any comments and questions in the comments below for Arlene or Helen.If you would like to receive your free guide on how to prepare for a positive birth and a free relaxation track head to www.positivebirths.co.nzFor more information on a range of courses to help you feel calm, confident and empowered in any type of birth scenario see www.positivebirths.co.nzHelen offers trauma informed hypnotherapy and support for healing after loss and trauma. Please reach out if you'd like to have a confidential chat about support.For more information and inspiration follow us on @positive_births_nz

We finally have a twin birth story!!! – thanks to Devon whoshares with us her recent experience of a vaginal birth to her fraternal twin boys, Marlon and RemyIn this chat we discuss: - Di-di twins (dichorionic-diamniotic twins) are a type oftwin pregnancy where each baby has their own separate amniotic sac and placenta-How Devon was resigned to the fact that what was going tohappen would happen- Her relaxed, low key approach- The physical challenges- Extra scans  as Twin A flagged for growth restriction, -Induction with misoprostal, contractions without much restin between-Epidural & vaginal birth- Breastfeeding- First 3 months of life with babiesDo listen to the end for Devon’s really  great advice at the end for all mums going through the newborn stage!If you'd like to prepare for your positive birth - no matter what circumstances you face, learn mindset skills, breathwork, relaxation tools and loads more at www.positivebirths.co.nTo start today join the recorded online Birth with Calm and Confidence course: https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/online-recorded-classes/For more information and inspiration follow us on @positive_births_nz