DiscoverAustralian Birth Stories578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey
578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey

578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey

Update: 2025-10-20
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Maddie shares her transformative journey from receiving an unexpected cleft lip and palate diagnosis at 22 weeks to achieving her dream home birth despite numerous challenges. As a 36-year-old first-time mother living in Melbourne's Bayside area, Maddie's story beautifully illustrates the power of informed choice, trusting your body, and finding the right support team. Her experience navigating the complexities of birthing a baby with additional needs whilst maintaining her vision for a physiological home birth offers invaluable insights for expectant parents facing similar circumstances.


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578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey

578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey