In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Cecilia and we cover: - unexplained infertility - miscarriage - spontaneous labour - emergency csection - late stage pregnancy loss (stillbirth) 2 daughters, one year apart - greif and trauma - age gaps - planned csection births - post birth complication (sacral dimple - concern for spinal abnormality) Thank you for sharing your story with us all Cecilia! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
May 17, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this bite sized bonus ep I talk about the following: - Sharing the load between parents - Mental load and Mum guilt - Facebook groups and the language we use - Childcare, choosing to send a child to childcare - Elective Csections - Making an elective CSection a beautiful birth with Your Birth Project course - Returning to work part 2 Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 13, 2022•25 min
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I am chatting to Logan for another episode of the Dads Series! Loved bringing this back and will definitely be doing more. In this episode we chat about: - Male infertility - Advocating for yourself in the healthcare system - HCG - Low sperm count - Falling pregnant - Pregnancy journey - Birth experience Logan runs a facebook group for any males wanting to understand more about infertility: https://www.facebook.com/groups/testosteronenz Thanks for listen...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In this episode I chat with Greer about the birth and postpartum period with her daughter Amaia. In the episode we cover: - miscarriage - spontaneous conception - spontaneous labour - hospital transfer in an ambulance - posterior turn - epidural - episiotomy and forceps - breastfeeding struggles - Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 156
This is a bonus episode where I talk through some questions that came through on the Kiwi Birth Tales instagram. In the episode I cover: Juggling two kids at night time when doing routine on my own Returning to work and our approach to this Birth Anxiety and some tips for what to do if you are feeling anxious about birth Find more about the Your Birth Project course here Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 25, 2022•21 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I chat to Jess about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with daughter Charlotte. In this episode we cover: - Coming off the pill, having 1 period over 4 months - Falling pregnant - Midwifery Care - Your Birth Project & Antenatal Classes - Birth Centre Birth - Hospital Transfer due to PPH / Blood Loss 2L - Breastfeeding challenges - Breast tissue build up - Parental load - Returning to work (early) Thanks for joining me Jess! Thanks for listenin...
Apr 22, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hannah about the pregnancy and birth stories of Maddie & Oscar, in this episode we discuss: - PCOS - Spontaneous Natural Conception - Breast Reduction Surgery - Vaginal Birth - Breastfeeding challenges - Pregnancy at 8 weeks post partum - Irish Twins - Pregnancy with an infant - Vaginal Water Birth This episode is sponsored by the Mini Kiwi's First Aid course - First Aid for Parents of Under 5's! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourb...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 154
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Saejung about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period with baby Nico. In the episode we discuss: - coming on and off the pill - falling pregnant quickly when trying - OBGYN / Midwifery Care - Hospital Birth - Epidural - Retained Placenta and 2nd Degree Tear - COVID regulations and Brady not being allowed back to Hospital - Birth Centre - Low Supply / Flat Nipples - Pumping - Domperidone - Baby Blues - Mental Health - Working / Owning a Business...
Apr 07, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In todays episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Natalie and we discuss all things pregnancy and birth with her 3 boys, as well as her surrogacy experience with Mark, Christian and Lulu. In the episode we cover: - pregnancy - emergency and elective csections - bleeding during pregnancy - surrogacy - pregnancy and birth in surrogacy - postpartum experiences The episode is sponsored by She Moves, She Moves pre and postnatal exercise specialists Ren & Jen are passionate about supporting NZ mu...
Mar 31, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 152
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to you about my fourth trimester with Ali, who was born in September 2021. I cover: - Birth - Recovery from birth - 2 under 2 - Challenges of having another baby - Relationship changes and intimacy - Sharing the parental load - Mum guilt - Parenting a toddler - Baby sleep - Our time in hospital with sickness - Body image / weight loss (do not do what I am doing) - Expressing / breastfeeding - Mental health I hope you enjoy this episode, if you ha...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kate about the birth of Olive. In this episode we discuss: Fertility challenges Coming off the pill Letrozole Clomid Anxiety in pregnancy NIPT Midwifery Care Active Pregnancy Spontaneous waters breaking Failed epidural Vaginal birth in hospital No tearing Post partum haemorrhage Challenging recovery Silent Reflux Forth trimester Womens Health Physio / Prolapse Anal fissures Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Kate!! This episode is sponso...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 151
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Simone Anderson about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with son Asher. In this episode we cover: - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Pregnancy - Induction with Misoprostal - Long pushing stage - Positive birth - Stitches from birth - Birth Care - Breastfeeding - Returning to exercise - Intimacy postpartum This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create YOUR best birth and the online store t...
Mar 02, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Fiona about her pregnancy and birth stories. In this episode we cover: - Emergency Csection - OBGYN Care - Postnatal Anxiety - Miscarriage at 13 weeks - Elective Csection - Intrusive thoughts - Midwifery Care Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Fiona, it was a pleasure to have you on! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 22, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Tahlia about the pregnancy and birth of Oakley. In this episode we cover: - Same sex couple - Sperm Donor - IUI - Abnormal Nuchal Fold @ 12 week scan - CVS test - Epidural - Vaginal Birth - Hip issues diagnosed post 1 year This episode is sponsored by @yourbirthproject the Online Hypnobirthing Course to help you create your best birth, and the online store of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum dreams! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourb...
Feb 09, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 148
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with @Zaziplays is proudly sponsored by Edwards and Co. In this episode we discuss: - miscarriage - emergency csection - postpartum mental health - elective csection & SO much more. Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 147
In this weeks episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hayley about her pregnancy and birth stories with Cooper and Evie. In this episode we discuss: - Pregnancy Loss | Still Birth - Grief - Trauma - Miscarriage - Fertility Support - Induction - Emergency C Section Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 146
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jade who takes us through her journey to her two boys Leo and Max. In the episode we discuss: - Infertility - IVF - PCOS - Clomid / Letrozole - Sub Chronic Haematoma - Emergency CSection - Miscarriage - Surrogacy - Uterine AVM - Spontaneous Conception - Plaenta Accreta - Elective CSection - COVID Lockdown - Hysterectomy Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this episode I speak with Rebecca about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum story with baby Aggy. In this episode we cover: - previous births - previous surrogacy birth - falling pregnant quickly after birth - planned homebirth - mastitis - endometritis - older children at the birth - bigger age gap Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Sera about her pregnancy and birth stories with Meika and Rome. In this episode we cover: - gestational diabetes - birth trauma - relationship strain - birth anxiety - hypnobirthing - water birth - healing birth Thanks for joining me on the podcast Sera! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 06, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this episode I speak with Meg about the birth of he daughter Daisy. In the episode we cover: - Midwifery Care - Gestational Diabetes - Your Birth Project / Hypnobirthing - Spontaneous labour - Epidural turned spinal tap - Empowering birth experience - Spinal tap headache and blood patch - Breast reduction - Postpartum experience so far This episode in sponsored by Your Birth Project , the online Hypnobirthing course Meg used to create her best birth experience and you can too! Thanks for list...
Nov 24, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 142
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Morgan Penn, Somatic Sexologist, about all things post partum intimacy. In the episode we cover: - What is 'normal' when it comes to our sex lives after a baby? - Hormonal shifts - What does intimacy mean - Ways to find the spark again with your partner - Self love and pleasure - Vaginismus - Body confidence - Boundaries and communication - Desires If you'd like to find out more about Morgan and the work she does head to https://www.morganpen...
Nov 22, 2021•57 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Liv and she takes us through her pregnancies and birth story with son Blake. In the episode we discuss: - Miscarriage - Covid / Lockdown - Midwifery Care - Kidney infection at 30 weeks (not discussed) - Planned epidural - Hospital birth without epidural - Birth Trauma - Sepsis - Breastfeeding Journey - Mental Health I loved speaking with Liv about their experiences and I hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthp...
Nov 15, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 141
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Bekkie about the birth of her beautiful daughter Vienna. In the episode we discuss: - unexpected pregnancy - pre natal depression - separation from partner / single mum - covid lockdown - homebirth - tongue tie - anal fissure This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Nov 09, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Gabby about the birth of her daughter Sia. In this episode we cover: - Active Pregnancy - Midwifery Care - Birth Education and Preparation - Your Birth Project Course - Spontaneous Labour - Birth Centre Water Birth - 2nd Degree Tear - Breastfeeding oversupply This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast...
Nov 02, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In this episode I talk through my own birth experience with my son Ali, in this episode I cover: - Pregnancy - Preparing for birth - VBAC (vaginal birth after csection) - Epidural - Long Latent Labour - Hospital Birth - Episiotomy - Postpartum period - Breastfeeding Journey This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project , the online Hypnobirthing course with everything you need to prepare for your best birth. Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 138
In episode 137 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Carolyn about the birth of her son Jasper. In this episode we cover: AMH Testing Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (AMH Test Diagnosis) Pregnancy in 40's Spontaneous Conception Waters Leak 36 weeks Preterm labour 36 weeks Epidural (low dose) Posterior Labour Postpartum Navigation Thanks for joining me Carolyn! @carolyntaylor_ Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 137
In episode 136 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Robyn about her pregnancy and birth story with Twins Cora and Cooper. In this episode we cover: - Ectopic Pregnancy - Fertility Difficulties - Chemical pregnancy - IVF treatments - Triplet pregnancy - Loss of 1 baby, Twin pregnancy - Health concerns - Emergency CSection 29 weeks - NICU / SCBU stay - Breastfeeding journey This episode is proudly brought to you by Mini Kiwis First Aid - the online First Aid course for Parents with children under 5. T...
Sep 13, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 136
In episode 135 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Lisa about her 4 pregnancies and birth stories. In this episode we cover: - birth in Australia and New Zealand - 4 different vaginal births - hypnobirthing / calm birthing - family dynamics with 4 children - earthquake after birth - reflux Thanks for joining me Lisa, it was my pleasure! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 135
In episode 134 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Tamarah about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Taya. In this episode we cover: - T21 / Down Syndrome Diagnosis during pregnant - Hospital birth - Epidural - Heart condition - Heart Surgery - Support networks I am so grateful Tamarah was willing to come on the podcast and share her story with us, if you'd like to find her and her beautiful family online you can do that @tamarah.whittaker Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject H...
Aug 31, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 134
In episode 133 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Alice about her pregnancy and birth story with son Leo. In this episode we cover: - Lockdown Level 4 birth (2020) - Elective CSection - LGA baby - Umbilical hernia - Dad has to leave an hour after birth - Birth Care - Positives of Level 4 lockdown postpartum - Breastfeeding issues - Baby Blues - Secondary Infertility - Csection Scar Defect ( isthmocele) Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 133
