DiscoverAustralian Birth Stories554 | Ria regional midwife, two births, microcephaly, diagnostic journey, postpartum depression, resilience
554 | Ria regional midwife, two births, microcephaly, diagnostic journey, postpartum depression, resilience

554 | Ria regional midwife, two births, microcephaly, diagnostic journey, postpartum depression, resilience

Update: 2025-06-18
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In this deeply moving episode, midwife and mother Ria shares her journey through motherhood with her daughter Olive, who has a rare genetic condition. Ria's story is one of resilience, advocacy and the profound love that comes with parenting a child with additional needs.

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554 | Ria regional midwife, two births, microcephaly, diagnostic journey, postpartum depression, resilience

554 | Ria regional midwife, two births, microcephaly, diagnostic journey, postpartum depression, resilience

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