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You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together.
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lucie. Some of the topics we cover:Easy journey to pregnancy after Copper IUD Overdue (41+4)Braxton Hicks Expressing Colostrum Spontaneous labour at homeMidwife appointment (2cm dilated) Planned Hospital birth 5cm dilated when arrived at HospitalVariable baby heartrate on CTG monitor (190-70)Emergency C-section under General Anaesthetic Meconium AspirationFlat breathing when born SCBU stay (12 days) Waking up from birth under GA Recovery from CsectionBreastfeeding journey Mental health and birth traumaPlease 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover:Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship Not enjoying being pregnant Pregnancy care (acupuncture) Planning a home birth Spontaneous labour at home Home birth Tear / stitches repaired at home Breastfeeding challenges Exclusively pumping Mental healthMum guiltExpressing colostrumPlease 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kate. Some of the topics we cover:Miscarriage / Pregnancy LossOBGYN care Midwifery careInduction - reduced movementEmergency C-sectionBreastfeeding challenges Failure to thrive Low Muscle tone Roving eye movements Genetic testingIVF Embryo transfersElective C-sectionsTwisted Uterus Put under General Anaesthetic post-birthCosleeping 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lauren. Some of the topics we cover:Tracking Cycles Early Pregnancy Losses Low HCG on blood testsNIPTEarly pregnancy symptomsAcupunture Birth PlansIna May Gaskin - A Guide to Childbirth Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Hatched Antenatal in-person course Spontaneous water breaking - 38 weeks (PROM)Misoprostol induction due to labour not progressing Mindset in labour Quick progression after no progression Positive birth story Silverette cups Relationship adjustments with newbornBirth Centre stay 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 for more information.
This 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 and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover:Positive Birth StoriesBirth Centre BirthsStretch and SweepsSpontaneous labour MoxibustionAcupuncture Youngest Cosmetic Injection in NZ Returning to work postpartumBreastfeeding experiences Family supportMoving from Auckland to TaurangaPlease 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover:Weight Loss Surgery EndometriosisPCOSHyperemesis gravidarumPregnancy Challenges PUPPPS RashSpontaneous Labour Baby in distressEmergency CsectionCsection RecoveryBreastfeeding challenges 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Luxe Care NZ you can find them on Instagram @luxecarenzIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Madison. Some of the topics we cover:Hyperemesis gravidarumOBGYN maternity careInductionEpiduralSmall for gestational age (SGA) babiesComplications in second pregnancy Fetal medicine referral Positive hospital births Birth Care for postpartum support 21-month age gap 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah. Some of the topics we cover:First birth in Australia under Hospital midwifery system Raspberry leaf tea Spontaneous labour 38 weeksEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby Blues Audio Hallucinations Pumping for 5 months / Breastfeeding challenges Started trying for next baby at 14m Postpartum Pregnancy loss Severe bleeding post pregnancy loss Infection in WombRetained tissue \ D&CBlighted Ovum pregnancy loss D&C Chemical Pregnancy / Pregnancy loss APS - Antiphospholipid syndrome Clexane and Aspirin 10 week pregnancy loss D&CFertility Associates IVF - PGTA testing Egg retrieval and embryo testing Embryo transfer Spotting and bleeding in pregnancy Subchoronic Haematoma Vasa Previa Scheduled CSection at 35 weeks Gestational DiabetesSCBU 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 for more information.
In 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Asha. Some of the topics we cover:Trying to fall pregnantTracking cyclesEm Snell / Online PilatesYour Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Spontaneous water breakingMisoprostol inductionBirth PoolNo tearingLactation Consultant 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Bloom Birth Pools, In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tegan. Some of the topics we cover:Antenatal course: NestHypnobirthing Course: Your Birth ProjectBook: Ina May Gaskin a Guide to ChildbirthInitially planning a Hospital Birth, changed mind to HomebirthCovid LockdownsSpontaneous labourBirth in Pool at HomeBreastfeeding challengesNipple ShieldBloom Birth Pools (Business) Find Tegan and Bloom Birth Pools on social media: Instagram @bloom.birthpoolsPlease 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 for more information.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Pure Mama, my absolute favourite pregnancy skincare brand (that I haven't stopped using 2 years after our second baby).In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover:Rotationplasty Amputation as a childEndometriosisEndometriosis removal surgeryMiscarriage in first pregnancyHeavy bleeding with pregnancy lossAnxiety in pregnancy after lossTTC journeyOBGYN careNIPTAntenatal course: NestHypnobirthing Course: Your Birth ProjectBook: Expecting BetterStretch and SweepSpontaneous labourTens MachineEpiduralEmergency C-sectionBirthcareBreastfeeding challenges/supply challengesBreast reductionPostnatal Anxiety - Todd (Dad)Jess recommended these products as part of her pregnancy / postpartum journey:Pure Mama Magnesium RubPhloe + LaxativesMammas Milk Bar ElectrolytesYour Birth ProjectLove to Dream Swaddles Find Jess on social media: Instagram @jessicaemilyquinn Tiktok: @jessicaemilyquinnPlease 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 for more information.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Cassidy. Some of the topics we cover:Midwifery CareQuick conceptionRaspberry Leaf Tea, DatesPregnancy MassageYour Birth Project | HypnobirthingPlanning HomebirthReduced Fetal MovementsTens MachineSpontaneous LabourPlanned water birthPositive Birth StoryInverted NipplesViva La VulvaNipple ShieldsMoving to Melbourne with a NewbornFind Cass on Tiktok @cassidyskelton and Instagram @cassidyskeltonPlease 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 for more information.
In this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through how to push your baby out in a Vaginal birth, lets have the open conversation about where to direct your pushing so you aren't wasting energy when it comes to it! You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover:Implantation Bleeding Midwifery CareAnxiety in pregnancyGender Disappointment Your Birth Project | HypnobirthingSpontaneous Labour Tens MachineEpidural Covid LockdownPost Partum Anxiety / Post Partum DepressionPlanned water birth Positive Birth StoryExpressing ColostrumToddler and baby - jealousy Find Sophie on Tiktok @sophieannstapleton and Instagram @miss_sophieannPlease 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 for more information.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Olivia. Some of the topics we cover:Genetic Testing / GAND DiagnosisSudden onset pre-eclampsia OBGYN careInductionEpiduralEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby in distress Floppy uterus / Postpartum haemorrhage Feeding challenges 2nd pregnancy Genetic Testing Spontaneous labour (booked for elective csection)Vaginal Birth no medicationBaby born in amniotic sac / encaul Breast Crawl Grazing tearPlease 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 for more information.
In this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through why I don't like Birth Plans and what you can do to prepare for your best birth instead. You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Milly. Some of the topics we cover:EndometriosisFertility Support - ClomophineHypnobirthingPositive PregnancySpontaneous labourLabour at homeFast second half of labourQuick delivery at birth careFetal Ejection ReflexShock post-birthDifficulty latching | Tongue tieBaby Blues2.5years breastfeedingLetrozole for pregnancy 2nd timeBleeding in pregnancyHyperemesis GravidarumPlacenta PreviaPremature birth due to Haemorrhage at 33 weeksEmergency Csection - vertical incisionSCBUDonor Milk10 days in SCBU then homePlease 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 for more information.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sinead. Some of the topics we cover:IVFBlended familiesHyperemesis Gravidarum Mental IllnessMedication and pregnancy Depression and AnxietyOBGYN careElective Csection under General AnaestheticBreastfeeding challenges Formula feeding Loss of a parent and the impact that has on your own parenting journey Postpartum psychiatric care Surrogacy 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 for more information.
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So beautifully told. Thanks for sharing, so much to learn from this, ataahua mama you are amazing x 👍🏽 for homebirth 😍