{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/641ba59e0ea8a600118fc426/69f820158beeba53102194e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sam + Otis: IVF, Pregnancy Complications and a Premature Birth at 29 Weeks","description":"<p>This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https://www.woolworths.co.nz/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_id=23175388441&amp;utm_campaign=SUPNZ-0335_Always%20On_Text__Pure-Brand_Search_Conversion_9872_815926_FY26_L3_Buy_National-NZ&amp;utm_term=woolworths%20nz&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23175388441&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADLdFfHLmmhixqldlGPvZJ0565A82&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5NvPBhAoEiwA_2egfrnxGyUh-gGuSjNv22AGZPHeudyzHESmm1uwD0Q6UXj-p3-Rzje-CBoCECAQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Woolworths NZ </a>in support of the <a href=\"https://fundraising.littlemiraclestrust.org.nz/?utm_source=miraclemonth_ofmay&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=kbt_mmom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miracles Trust. </a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Samantha - we focus on her second pregnancy, which she conceived through IVF. Her pregnancy was not without challenges and they spent a lot of time in NICU as Otis was born just before 30 weeks. Some of the topics we cover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>IVF journey and embryo transfer</li><li>Early pregnancy after IVF</li><li>Bleeding in early pregnancy (week 10)</li><li>Subchorionic hematoma and pregnancy complications</li><li>Heavy bleeding at 13 weeks</li><li>Increased risk factors identified during pregnancy</li><li>Amniocentesis and genetic testing</li><li>Anatomy scan and ongoing monitoring</li><li>Pregnancy anxiety after complications</li><li>Hospital stays during pregnancy</li><li>Premature labour at 28 weeks</li><li>Emergency response and hospital admission</li><li>Birth of a premature baby</li><li>Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience</li><li>Oxygen support and respiratory challenges in newborns</li><li>Feeding challenges and NICU care</li><li>Emotional impact of NICU on parents</li><li>Transition from NICU to Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)</li><li>Preparing to take baby home after NICU</li><li>Life after NICU and early newborn period</li><li>Long-term development and health outcomes</li></ul><p><br></p><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"}