Diary Of A Birth

Giving birth is a transformative experience. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s miraculous. And no two stories are the same.

Diary Of A Birth brings you inside the delivery room to hear an extraordinary birth story every week.

Hosted by Ksenija Lukich, with expert advice from Dr. Golly, you’ll hear the real life birth stories that are everything you don’t expect when you’re expecting.

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The Mum Who Got Listeriosis At 35 Weeks Pregnant

Lou Brown's journey seemed familiar - three healthy pregnancies with boys had prepared her for what she thought would be another straightforward experience. When she discovered she was expecting a girl, Lou was bursting with joy and confident for the road ahead. However, a rare listeria diagnosis would dramatically alter her path. Isolated on a remote cattle property in rural Queensland, Lou found herself 130km from the nearest town Toowoomba, far from critical medical support. Her greatest stre...

Jan 14, 2025•20 min

Jules Robinson's Pre-Eclampsia Struggle

Jules Robinson tells her incredible birth story with Carter. After doing everything ‘right’ in pregnancy, Carter had his own plans and entered the world in an exhausting and dramatic fashion! Jules details how she worked to stay in tune with her own body during a challenging labour and post-partum period, and shares her struggles with pre-eclampsia. Dr Golly explains this condition and what you can do to avoid it. Follow Jules's insta page for mums here . Diary Of A Birth features mums telling t...

Jan 07, 2025•28 min

The Mum Who Felt Her Baby’s Foot Come Out Of Her

Monika Radulovic has one of the most dramatic birth stories you can imagine - involving a last-minute breech baby literally hanging out of her and a crazy ambulance dash to hospital. You will not believe how this New Years baby came into the world. Monika tells this story with heart and humour, and we have Dr Golly's advice on dealing with scares and shocks in pregnancy. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical quest...

Dec 31, 2024•31 min

Ksenija Lukich Gave Birth Not Knowing The Epidural Was Detached

This birth story involves a cervix that just wouldn’t dilate, an epidural that didn’t quite do its job, and a baby delivered with forceps. But it turned out to be an incredibly positive experience for the mum, Diary Of A Birth’s host Ksenija Lukich . Ksenija shares her own touching story of birthing Mimi. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician...

Dec 24, 2024•26 min

Clare Stephens Did Everything To Avoid A Traumatic Birth. Then She Had One

Clare Stephens endured an exhausting and sometimes terrifying birthing experience - and came out of it with an amazing perspective that every pregnant mum needs to hear. Clare’s experience covers pregnancy anxiety, a long labour and a difficult epidural and her story-telling makes this an amazing listen. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician,...

Dec 17, 2024•39 min

The Mum Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant - Until She Gave Birth In The Shower

Can a woman really grow a baby without knowing she is pregnant? The answer is YES, as supermum Erin Carty proves! Erin’s story is one of bravery- as she details coming to terms with being an instant mum. You’ll hear about her husband’s heroic actions, their family’s shock and the incredible way Erin grew to bond with her bub. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s fa...

Dec 10, 2024•32 min

The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 1): A Quad Pregnancy

[Part 1 of 2] Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan ’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets. In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF. Plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies. You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks Can’t wait for...

Dec 03, 2024•31 min

The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 2): A Quad Birth

[Part 2 of 2] Taylah’s birth is the most organised and choreographed her hospital has ever seen. Plus she shares her challenges and learnings of transitioning to life at home with premature babies. Don’t miss Part 1 which is also out now - detailing Taylah’s roller-coaster fertility struggle, her high-risk pregnancy and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks. If you’re a soon-to-be mum of multiples, the Australian Multiple Birth Association is a wonderful resource. Diary Of A Birth feat...

Dec 03, 2024•28 min

The Mum Who Gave Birth With The Help Of Her Four Year Old

If you’ve never considered a birth at home, Casey’s story may just change your mind… For her third baby, Casey was determined to have her dream birth - at home, by the fire, surrounded by her family. Hear Casey’s incredible, touching story of birthing Brodie. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly. You can follow Casey’s rural life o...

Nov 26, 2024•35 min

Michelle Battersby And The Baby Who Got Stuck

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea… Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered. The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shares her diary of a birth. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly. If you’d like to share ...

Nov 19, 2024•31 min

Introducing... Diary Of A Birth

Right now, women all across the globe are giving birth. It seems like a pretty common thing, but there's nothing common about birth. No two experiences are the same, and we want to celebrate that. Mamamia's new podcast Diary Of A Birth is the place for women to swap stories about one of the most transformative events in life, sharing their extraordinary experiences filled with profound emotions, unique stories and transformative moments. Hosted by Ksenija Lukich with expert input from paediatric...

Nov 14, 2024•2 min

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