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Kiwi Birth Tales

Jordyn Kayeswww.kiwibirthtales.com
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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Episodes

PJ + Charlie - Posterior Labour, Emergency CSection, Positive Recovery

- Pregnancy and Birth Education - Antenatal classes - Birth plans - Spontaneous Labour - Posterior Labour - Emergency C-section - Postpartum recovery - First 40 days Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Lara, Levi + Harper - Miscarriage, Gestational Diabetes, Epidural, Ventouse, 2nd Preg - Positive birth experience, Post birth complications, Foetal Maternal Haemorrhage

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Lara about her pregnancy and birth stories with babies Levi + Harper. We discuss: - initial pregnancy loss - changing midwife - single umbilical cord artery - spontaneous waters breaking - epidural - ventouse delivery - mental health postpartum - hypnobirthing - positive vaginal birth - foetal maternal haemorrhage - NICU Thanks so much to Lara from @puremama for coming and sharing her story with us all! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourb...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 179

India + Atlas - Positive Pregnancy and Birth, Your Birth Project, Epidural, Over Supply

Today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is brought to you by Everyboobi, in this episode I speak with India about the pregnancy and birth story with daughter Atlas. In the episode we cover: - coming off the pill - falling pregnant with Atlas - NIPT - Positive pregnancy - Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course - Spontaenous labour 40+4 - Epidural - Positive birth - 2nd degree tear - Birth Care transfer - Over supply of milk Thanks for joining me on this weeks episode @indiarosejosephs and a huge tha...

Feb 08, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 178

Sandra + Rosie - Missed Miscarriage, Arcuate Uterus, Unplanned Homebirth

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak with Sandra about her 2 pregnancies and the birth of her daughter Rosie. In the episode we cover: - complicated missed miscarriage - heavy bleeding - DNC - Hysteroscopy - PCOS - Spontaneous pregnancy - Change of midwife in pregnancy - Active pregnancy - Planning to birth at birth care - Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course - Unplanned home-birth - 2nd-degree tear - Thrush postpartum Sponsored by @bout_fitness_ 42 day challenge coming up! Check out ...

Feb 03, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 177

Christina, Eleanor & Jasper - Positive Birth Story, Post Birth Hemorrhage, Pregnant 4m Postpartum

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Christina about the birth of her two children, Eleanor & Jasper. In the episode we cover: - moving to city without support - positive birth story - significant blood loss post birth - birth trauma from the post birth bleeding - 2nd degree tear - pregnant again 4m postpartum - decision to keep pregnancy - morning sickness / pregnancy with a baby - spontaneous labour - fast 2nd birth - another blood loss post birth Thanks so much for joining me ...

Jan 10, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 176

BONUS: Your Birth Project: Birth Education

Find out why birth education is so important, how it can make an impact in your postpartum period and where to go for help! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 20228 min

Julia & Maisie - Early Miscarriage, Birth Centre Transfer to Hospital, Nipple Shields, Lockdown 4th Trimester

In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Julia about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Maisie. In the episode we chat about: - early pregnancy loss - anxiety in pregnancy - midwifery care - birth education - spontaneous labour before due date - birth centre, ambulance transfer to hospital - quick active labour, long pushing phase - 2nd degree tear - latching difficulties - nipple shield - 4th trimester in lockdown - support network Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthpr...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Julia, Delilah & Clementine - Twin Pregnancy, Threatened Miscarriage, Mental Health in Pregnancy, Elective CSection

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Julia about the birth of her twins Delilah & Clementine. In the episode we discuss: - previous pregnancy and birth - csection - multiples pregnancy - threatened miscarriage - coming to terms with having multiples - pregnancy mental health - elective csection - toddler behaviour with new baby - work and mum life This episode is sponsored by @Puremama Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Dec 01, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Courtney, Max & Hugo - Endometriosis, Clomiphene, Fast Labours, Miscarriage, Hospital Births

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Cortney about her pregnancy and birth stories. In the episode we cover: - Endometriosis - Clomiphene support - Late ovulation - Pregnancy yoga - Fast first labour and birth - Grazing but no tearing - Breastfeeding journey: 11m - Tracking cycles - Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage - Another fast birth in hospital This episode is brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth using the online hypnobirthing course with everything you need to ...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Your Birth Project: Stage One | Early Labour

In this bonus episode brought to you by Your Birth Project I work through some signs of Early Labour, tips to navigate through this time and how to keep labour progressing. Check back next week for the next part of this series where we work through Active Labour. Thanks for joining me! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 11, 20228 min

Beck & Isabella - Ectopic Pregnancies, OBGYN Care, Elective CSection

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Beck about the pregnancy and birth story of her daughter Isabella. In this episode we cover: - Ectopic pregnancies - OBGYN Care - Elective CSection - CSection recovery - Business owner and working Mum life - Postnatal mental health Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 08, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Britt & Fox - General Anaesthetic Emergency C-section, 42+5 (Overdue), Loss of Sibling & Grief in Postpartum Period, Birth Trauma

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Britt about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods with her daughter Fox. In the episode we cover: - Copper IUD - Pregnant after 1 cycle - Midwifery care - Birth Education: Bethlehem Birth Centre, Peaceful Pregnancy Circle, Your Birth Project - Covid Level 3 / 4 - 42+5 (overdue) - Induction - Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic - Baby born not breathing / no heartbeat for 3.5mins - Transfer to Waikato NICU - Covid restrictions - Hos...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Rebecca & Leo: Fertility Health, Low AMH, Subchorionic Hematoma, Perinatal Anxiety, Group B Strep, Positive Vaginal Birth in Hospital

In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rebecca about her pregnancy and birth with son Leo. In this episode we discuss: - Being on the pill from a young age - Fertility Health - Low AMH levels - Spontaneous Pregnancy - Subchorionic Hematoma - Perinatal Anxiety - Pregnancy and Birth Mindset - Hypnobirthing - Positive Affirmations - Hospital Birth - Group B Strep positive - Positive Vaginal Birth - 2nd degree tear - Birth Centre recovery Thanks so much for joining me on this week's epi...

Oct 21, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 170

BONUS: Your Birth Project: Fear, Tension, Pain Cycle

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I use Your Birth Project to inform & educate you about the Fear, Tension, Pain Cycle. Your Birth Project is my online hypnobirthing course designed to help you create YOUR best birth, no matter what that means to you. Listen to this episode with an open mind and let it help guide you in your birth preparation journey. You've got this Mama! x Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Oct 20, 20229 min

BONUS: Your Birth Project: Going with the flow VS Having a Birth Plan

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I use Your Birth Project to support you through deciding to have a birth plan or go with the flow. Your Birth Project is my online hypnobirthing course designed to help you create YOUR best birth, no matter what that means to you. Listen to this episode with an open mind and let it help guide you in your birth preparation journey. You've got this Mama! x Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Oct 13, 20227 min

Hanna & Mila - OBGYN Care, Positive Vaginal Birth Story in Hospital

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hanna about the birth of her daughter Mila. In this episode we cover: - IUD removal - fast journey to pregnancy - telling family and friends at 20 weeks - OBGYN care - Trauma / Anxiety about birth from attending her sisters difficult birth - Antenatal classes - Your Birth Project course - Spontaneous labour after stretch and sweep - Labour in hospital, quick progression from 3-9cm - Gas and Air - Pushing 15 mins - Grazing but no tearing - Kenepuru...

Oct 11, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Claud & Elodie - PCOS, Miscarriage, Letrozole, Midwife Change @ 30 Weeks, Homebirth, Doula, Episiotomy

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Claud about the birth of her daughter Elodie. In the episode we cover: - PCOS - Nutrition and lifestyle with Sara @yourmonthly - Missed miscarriage - Letrozole - Fear about another pregnancy loss - Birth education - Changing midwife @ 30 weeks - Doula - Homebirth - Long pushing phase - Episiotomy - SCBU for infection Thanks so much for joining me Claud! You're a star. This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course...

Oct 05, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 168

BONUS: Your Birth Project: Deciding who to have in your Birth Team

Your Birth Project is the online course you need to create YOUR best birth, today I talk about ways to decide who to have in your birth team and how to have potentially awkward conversations following that. If you love these bonus episodes make sure you send me a message and let me know what else you'd like me to cover! Check out Your Birth Project on instagram @yourbirthproject or www.yourbirthproject.com Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Oct 03, 202212 min

Grace & Heidi - Positive Pregnancy & Birth Story, Epidural, Ventouse Delivery

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales sponsored by Your Birth Project, I speak with Grace about the pregnancy and birth of daughter Heidi. In the episode we discuss: - Irregular periods and contraception - Active pregnancy - Reduced movements - Your Birth Project | Hatched Antenatal - Spontaneous labour - Meconium in waters - Epidural - Ventouse delivery - Positive breastfeeding and birth recovery Check out Your Birth Project to create your best birth the online hypnobirthing course made for ALL b...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 167

BONUS: Your Birth Project: Contractions & Comfort Methods

Welcome back to another bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with Your Birth Project. In this episode I discuss Contractions, what they might feel like and how to manage the intensity, comfort methods you could try during your labour and how to identify the difference between Braxton Hicks and Contractions. If you love this episode let me know what you want to hear more of in future episodes by sending me an instagram message @kiwibirthtales or an email jordyn@yourbirthproject.com Thanks for listen...

Sep 02, 202211 min

Emma & Louie - Low BMI & No Ovulation, Spontaneous Pregnancy, Hospital Birth with Episiotomy, Birth Centre, Positive Postpartum

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Emma about the pregnancy and birth of Louie. In this episode we discuss: - trying for a baby - low BMI and no ovulation - deliberate weight gain - spontaneous pregnancy - NIPT test - Your Birth Project - Hatched Antenatal - Spontaneous labour & water breaking - Syntocin drip - Epidural - Long pushing stage - Episiotomy - Birth Centre - Positive feeding journey & postpartum period - Products Emma recommends This episode is sponsored by Your...

Sep 01, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 166

BONUS: Your Birth Project: Creating Your Best Birth Environment

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I am talking to you about creating your best birth environment, these tips have come from the Your Birth Project online Hypnobirhting Course and if you'd like to hear more on this you can sign up to the course or check out the Your Birth Project instagram. YBP Website YBP Instagram Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 25, 20228 min

Shannon & Charlotte: PCOS, Bicornuate Uterus, Miscarriage, Breech Positioning, CSection, Sepsis after C-Section

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Shannon about her pregnancies and birth story with daughter Charlotte. In this episode we discuss: - Endometriosis, PCOS, heavy painful periods - Miscarriage - Anxiety - Breech positioning - Csection birth - Csection infection - Sepsis - Mental health - Breastfeeding This episode is sponsored by Mini Kiwis First Aid , the online first aid course every parent of an under 5 year old needs in their toolkit. Use code PODDY for 10% off Thanks for liste...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Elle, Revie & Roo - Pregnancy Loss, Spontaneous Multiples Pregnancy, Anxiety Management, Induction 38 Weeks, Csection, Postpartum Journey

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales sponsored by Your Birth Project , Elle shares her story with us all. In this episode we discuss: - Breast Implants - pregnancy loss - anxiety & grief - Low sperm morphology - Spontaneous Twin Pregnancy - Full term pregnancy - 38 Week Induction - C-Section - Roo born not breathing - Lactation consultant - Postpartum Journey - Mental health This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online birth course you need to create your best birth, and the on...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Ella & Tui - Late Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes, Induction, Hospital Birth, Epidural, 3rd Degree Tear, Level 4 Lockdown Birth

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Ella about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Tui. In this episode we discuss: - falling pregnant after IUD - Midwifery care - Finding a midwife outside of zoned DHB - Late stage pregnancy Gestational Diabetes diagnosis - Your Birth Project - Induction with gel - Covid Level 4 lockdown - Epidural - Birth in hospital - 3rd degree tear repair in surgery - postpartum recovery - not being able to see family due to covid - any products she recommend...

Jul 05, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Charlotte & Hattie - Covid Positive in Pregnancy, Drug Free Vaginal Birth in Birth Centre, 2 Under 2, Postpartum Recovery

In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Charlotte about the pregnancy and birth of daughter Hattie. Charlotte has been on the podcast previously and is episode 101. In today's episode we discuss: - spontaneous pregnancy after tracking cycles - anxiety due to previous miscarriage - pregnancy testing - midwifery care - covid positive late stage in pregnancy - potential home birth - birth centre birth - fast labour and birth - Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course - Postpartum recover...

Jun 14, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 161

Anna & Rueben - Miscarriage, 20 Week Scan Abnormality (CDH Diagnosis), Vaginal Birth Forceps, PICU / Starship

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Anna, in this episode we discuss: - Miscarriage at 10 weeks - Second pregnancy 20 week scan abnormality - CDH diagnosis (1 in 2500 babies) - Vaginal Birth - Forcep delivery - PICU / Starship - Birth recovery while in hospital - Taking Rueben home - Meeting family for the first time - Mental Health Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 08, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Annelies, Jackson & Olivia - High Blood Pressure, Covid Level 3, Induction, Emergency Csection, Group Strep B, Sub Chorionic Hematoma, VBAC, Episiotomy, Ventouse, Benign Tumour

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Annelies about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories, in the episode we cover: - Midwifery care - Surprise gender first pregnancy, known gender second pregnancy - High Blood Pressure - Covid level 3 - Induction - Emergency Csection - Group Strep B - Postpartum experiences - Physical recovery - Breastfeeding journey - Sub chorionic hematoma - VBAC - Episiotomy and Ventouse - Lump on neck (benign tumour) - Starship Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales ...

May 31, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 159
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