{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/641ba59e0ea8a600118fc426/69c1dc401a160b44dbcfd200?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kobi + Dovie: \"The Fear Is Loud In Pregnancy, But The Love Is Louder\"","description":"<p>This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https://yourbirthproject.podia.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your Birth Project. </a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kobi about her experience navigating pregnancy as a single mum, induction of labour, postpartum recovery and mental health after birth. Some of the topics we cover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Single mum pregnancy journey</li><li>Relationship breakdown during pregnancy</li><li>Considering termination and unexpected pregnancy emotions</li><li>Moving cities while pregnant and rebuilding support networks</li><li>Growth concerns in pregnancy and SGA clinic care</li><li>Induction birth story at 37 weeks (balloon induction and syntocin)</li><li>Hospital birth experience in New Zealand</li><li>Third-degree tear recovery and labial tear</li><li>Significant postpartum blood loss (1 litre)</li><li>Early postpartum recovery and hospital stay</li><li>Breastfeeding struggles and painful early feeding journey</li><li>Postpartum hormonal changes and emotional wellbeing</li><li>Depression diagnosis and mental health support</li><li>The importance of village support, nourishment and postpartum care</li><li>How motherhood changed her identity and perspective</li><li>Healing after birth and finding strength in motherhood</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.yourbirthproject.com/your-birth-project-course\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult</a></p><p><br></p><p>Please seek support for any mental health concerns. Some helpful links are below:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.midwife.org.nz/women/pregnancy/mental-health-in-pregnancy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health in Pregnancy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pada.nz/depression-in-fathers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa </a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.plunket.org.nz/being-a-parent/being-a-dad/your-mental-health/#useful-links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Plunket - Dads Mental Health</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.littleshadow.org.nz/counselling?ss_source=googads&amp;ss_campaign_name=New&amp;ss_keyword=postpartum%20depression%20support&amp;ss_placement=&amp;ss_device=c&amp;ss_matchtype=b&amp;ss_ad_id=458030792321&amp;ss_adset_id=107364340219&amp;ss_campaign_id=9695066095&amp;ss_target_id=kwd-247240213&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBRwcfgjK_2-uoCqcqKAgsiFyGWfKWjkHfy-p4cPg8A-NCzpu6pShyCBoCW_sQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find me <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kiwibirthtales/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@kiwibirthtales</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/yourbirthproject/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@yourbirthproject</a></p>","author_name":"Jordyn Kayes"}