In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kelsey about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her daughter Blake. Some of the topics we cover: Fertility journey IUI / IVF Endometriosis Antenatal classes Premature waters breaking Premature labour Premature birth 33 weeks NICU stay Pumping Breastfeeding journey Nipple Shield Surgery to remove placenta Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depressio...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 200
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Haidee about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 2 children. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise Pregnancy Career focus and mental load No LMC available, community midwifery care at the local Hospital Spontaneous Labour Epidural Syntocin Episiotomy Forceps Initial latching difficulties Positive Breastfeeding Journey Pelvic Floor Issues Starting own business - Wine Label ( Halite Wines ) Surprise second pregnancy LMC Planned h...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 199
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 4 children. Some of the topics we cover: Birth Centre Birth Positive Birth Stories Unplanned Homebirth Twin Pregnancy Vaginal Twin Delivery Assisted second twin birth Positive postpartum experiences You can find Charlotte on Instagram @_charlotteburt_ Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plu...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 198
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Winn. In this episode, we discuss: Loss of period Tracking cycles and ovulation Sarah from My Monthly Opting out of Gestational Diabetes test Selling Real Rad Food Hatched Antenatal Your Birth Project Birth manifestation Waters breaking at home, spontaneous labour Slow dilation Emergency Csection Postpartum experience Csection recovery Breastfeeding journey Low weight gain f...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 197
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her children Hugo + Lucia. In this episode, we discuss: Midwife based in a different town Pelvic pain Pregnancy Massage Spontaneous labour Meconium in waters Sterile water injections Gas Transition Episiotomy Breastfeeding challenges Tongue and lip tie Mastitis Ovulation sticks 2nd pregnancy Marginal cord insertion Antepartum Haemorrhages Birth centre birth Waterbirth Covid Positive Please...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 196
An episode with Mother, Unrefined. If you or someone you know is preparing to give birth or even if you want a chance to reflect on your own birth experience this episode is a must-listen! Episode Breakdown: What is hypnobirthing and how does it work? Why did you create Your Birth Project? What is covered in the course? Is it suitable for all births? what is the golden hour? Best ways for us to incorporate our partner? Main tips for those preparing to give birth? Interventions - how can we know ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Taylor about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Hadley. In this episode, we discuss: Coming off pill Ovulation tracking Positive pregnancy experience Midwifery care SCBU nurse Antenatal Classes Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Planned Birth Centre birth Spontaneous labour 39+4 Waters breaking Labouring at home Tens Machine Birth Centre Water Birth 2nd Degree Tear Antenatal Colostrum Expressing Things that Taylor fo...
May 25, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 195
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Clare about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Florence. In this episode, we discuss: PCOS LLETZ procedure First trimester food aversions Insulin resistance Obstetric care Pregnancy at 36 years old 41 weeks induction Failed induction Emergency C-section Covid Low Supply Exclusively pumping Csection recovery You can find Clare The PCOS Nutritionist Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are ...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 194
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Angel about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Vienna. In this episode, we discuss: Trying to fall pregnant Pregnancy symptoms Initial thoughts about birth Planning a home birth Gender disappointment Your Birth Project Course Spontaneous labour Long early labour Epidural Episiotomy Forceps Baby Blues Feeling "love" for your baby Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Perinatal De...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 193
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Savannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Jai. In this episode, we discuss: Changing mind, didn't want children and turned 30 then decided to think about it Gestational Diabetes Antenatal Classes Your Birth Project online course Stretch and Sweeps Raspberry Leaf Tea + Antenatal Expression Spontaneous Labour Drug Free waterbirth 3rd Degree Tear Silverettes Baby Blues Open communication with partner Male Postnatal Depres...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 192
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I give you tips and tricks you can use as a birth partner to support someone during their labour + birth. Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 05, 2023•7 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jaime about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Tāne. In this episode, we discuss: Surprise pregnancy Studying and being pregnant High blood pressure at end of pregnancy Slowing down and giving in to changes in lifestyle Spontaneous labour Assisted Delivery No drugs or pain relief in labour Episiotomy Forceps Postpartum recovery Postpartum Mental Health Sharing the load with partner Tips and recommendations for other Mums Find ...
May 03, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 191
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I talk about the Cascade of Interventions when it comes to labour and birth. In the episode I discuss: cascade of interventions reframing / mindset understanding the labour and birth process the podcast I went on where we discussed this more mother,unrefined the B.R.A.I.N acronym and how you can use it in birth Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2023•9 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Rachelle about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Boston. In this episode, we discuss: Low AMH testing IVF Facebook group: Fertility Family Planned to have an epidural, birth in the hospital Spontaneous labour, 7cm at home Failed epidural Vaginal tear Birth Trauma from failed epidural Red spider-like markings on Boston's body post birth Birth-care Mental health challenges Postpartum depression Postpartum Anxiety Mental health supp...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 190
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Becca about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Miller. In this episode, we discuss: Note - previous sexual assault is mentioned but not discussed in depth in this episode. Male Factor Infertility IVF Becca is a Midwife herself Pelvic Pain Planning rural homebirth Antenatal classes Your Birth Project course Tens Machine, Birth Combs, Birth Pool (hire) Acupuncture Stretch and Sweep Spontaneous labour at 40+3 Homebirth Positive birth...
Apr 25, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 189
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I share a question that was asked on the KBT Instagram, which I then shared as a post for others to give their experiences on. I found this so interesting as it isn't something I have experience with. In this episode I share a question about weaning from breastfeeding and experiencing a massive drop in hormones and mental health challenges, it was SO eye-opening to hear different experiences with this and I hope this is useful to you in some way. Find m...
Apr 21, 2023•7 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Karlie about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with daughter Leynie. In this episode, we discuss: Planned cultural birth approach (Maori Tikanga) with woven a Wahakura, an ipu whenua, had a Muka tie and the birth plan was centred in Te Ao Maori. Ina May Gaskin, Guide to Childbirth Homebirth / Birth centre planned birth Post-birth complaints and changes in hospital policy as a result Long early labour phase, 6 days of on and off labour Epi...
Apr 20, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 188
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and life postpartum with her Son Max. In the episode, we cover: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Birth Anxiety + fear about having to give birth Bonding in pregnancy Your Birth Project (birth education) Didn't find out sex of baby in pregnancy Tens Machine Fast spontaneous labour at 38+2 weeks Involuntary pushing Birth comb Tearing during birth, anxiety about this SCBU stay due to mucus in lungs Mini pump bottle while going ...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 187
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Kate about her pregnancy and birth stories with her two sons Ted and Reggie. In the episode, we discuss: Pregnancy after Gastric Sleeve Surgery Mental health with weight gain in pregnancy Antenatal course Induction Epidural Ventouse that fell off repeatedly Forcep and Episiotomy delivery Neonatal stay for breathing difficulties Jaundice Birth Trauma Lockdown + Mental Health Formula feeding / Breastfeeding journey Unexplained secondary infertility C...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 186
In this bonus episode I use the Your Birth Project course to share tips to overcome birth anxiety. This episode will be useful if you have feelings of fearfulness, anxiety or just general concerns around giving birth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2023•10 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Sophie about her experience with pregnancy, birth and postpartum after giving birth to Lucy. In the episode we discuss: Surprise pregnancy Decision to keep the pregnancy Insomnia Planned birth care birth Hospital birth with an epidural Small perineal tear Mental health Postnatal Depression and Anxiety Lockdown postpartum period Maternal Mental Health Clinic Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Apr 10, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 185
In this episode, I use the Your Birth Project course to give you 3 relaxation tips for birth that you can implement right now. These include ways to relax your body, to stay away from the fear tension pain cycle and allow your body to breathe and move freely. Find out more about these tips and a whole lot more through the Your Birth Project course , it is an online hypnobirthing course available worldwide that will support you to create your best birth. Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproj...
Apr 06, 2023•5 min
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Claudia, in the episode we discuss: Twin Pregnancy + Miscarriage DNC Anxiety in early pregnancy Planned birth centre birth Positive birth experience Grazing but no tears Flat nipples + nipple shields, low supply Infected lymph node that required surgery at 3m for Elsie Family Centre support in Hamilton Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 05, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 184
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview mama Ashleigh about her pregnancies and births with her daughters Anakiwa and Kānoa. In the episode we discuss: Pre-eclampsia Induction C-Section birth (calm, positive experience) Positive breastfeeding journey Mental Health / Postnatal Depression Planning for a home-birth Not finding out the sex of either baby before birth Positive home-birth experience Knot in intestine post birth Startship transfer (9 day stay) Surgery at 2 days old NICU \ SCBU...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 183
In this bonus episode I give some tips you can implement straight away to begin your preparation for VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), if you want to know more head to the Kiwi Birth Tales + Your Birth Project instagram or straight to the Your Birth Project course . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 02, 2023•6 min
In today's bonus episode, I talk about the products I would be using for postpartum recovery if I was giving birth again soon, these are mostly vaginal birth specific however a few are relevant for C-section births as well! Find these and more on the Your Birth Project store https://www.yourbirthproject.com/store Find me @kiwibirthtales or @yourbirthproject on social media Thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2023•11 min
In episode 182 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jess about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Bohdi. In this episode we cover: Crohn's disease, including surgery, medications and any complications in pregnancy / postpartum Spontaneous pregnancy Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course Scan at 41wks showing 10.4lb baby Induction with oral misoprostol Gas and Air Epidural Long pushing stage Episiotomy and Forcep delivery 10.4lb baby Warkworth Birth Centre transfer Positive breastf...
Mar 27, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Welcome to another bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, this is a listener submission about baby sleep. In the episode I discuss: mental health + lack of sleep relationship sharing the load sleep training gentle sleep techniques sleep environment doing what works best for you and your family two professional resources that have been useful for me in this space (listed below) @thesleepscout - Lucy @cradlednz - Dr Heather Johnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 23, 2023•7 min
In episode 181 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Allie, we talk through her 4 pregnancy and birth stories and cover: - unexpected pregnancy - induction - postnatal depression - mothercraft - late stage pregnancy loss - DNA Keepsake business Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 181
In this bonus episode, I answer a question from a listener about navigating grief and loss with a toddler. I am not an expert in this space but having recently gone through similar I thought it was a timely topic to discuss. If you are not in the space to hear about the loss or grief then skip over this episode x Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 09, 2023•10 min
