KEY TOPICS: 1 birth, natural delivery, posterior labour, single mum, blended family
Suyenne Mauro knew she was pregnant in 2003 before taking any test.. as her body let her know! She and her then-partner were thrilled to learn that a little boy was on the way.
It was a good pregnancy and Suyenne felt well, but scan images concerned her. She speaks about mother's instinct, and a very difficult, lengthy labour. Her baby was in back-to-back position and both were distressed, but with skilful midwife manouvering, Suyenne dodged a caesarean section. Her little boy was born safely, and she vowed she would never go through childbirth again.
Her son was a very unsettled and hungry baby with allergies and respiratory issues emerging. We discuss those early months as Suyenne adjusted to motherhood, becoming a family of two as she split from her partner. She formed strong connections with other single parents, and had good family support in her son's life.
Suyenne speaks so well about that protective 'mama-bear' feeling, of wanting to do whatever it takes to care for your baby... even once they're adults! There's a lovely twist in our story as she describes becoming a blended family with her new partner's similar-aged grown children... just don't call her 'step mum!'
There's lots of honesty and positivity in this episode, and I'm grateful to Suyenne for sharing her Gibraltar Birth Story (Recorded September 2026).
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