Kiwi Birth Tales

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover:Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship Not enjoying being pregnant Pregnancy care (acupuncture) Planning a home birth Spontaneous labour at home Home birth Tear / stitches repaired at home Breastfeeding challenges Exclusively pumping Mental healthMum guiltExpressing colostrumPlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kate. Some of the topics we cover:Miscarriage / Pregnancy LossOBGYN care Midwifery careInduction - reduced movementEmergency C-sectionBreastfeeding challenges Failure to thrive Low Muscle tone Roving eye movements Genetic testingIVF Embryo transfersElective C-sectionsTwisted Uterus Put under General Anaesthetic post-birthCosleeping Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lauren. Some of the topics we cover:Tracking Cycles Early Pregnancy Losses Low HCG on blood testsNIPTEarly pregnancy symptomsAcupunture Birth PlansIna May Gaskin - A Guide to Childbirth Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Hatched Antenatal in-person course Spontaneous water breaking - 38 weeks (PROM)Misoprostol induction due to labour not progressing Mindset in labour Quick progression after no progression Positive birth story Silverette cups Relationship adjustments with newbornBirth Centre stay Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This bonus episode is all about your Birth Library - what that means and why it matters. Hear from host Jordyn in this solo episode where she uses the Your Birth Project course to help you have a better birth. Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover:Positive Birth StoriesBirth Centre BirthsStretch and SweepsSpontaneous labour MoxibustionAcupuncture Youngest Cosmetic Injection in NZ Returning to work postpartumBreastfeeding experiences Family supportMoving from Auckland to TaurangaPlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover:Weight Loss Surgery EndometriosisPCOSHyperemesis gravidarumPregnancy Challenges PUPPPS RashSpontaneous Labour Baby in distressEmergency CsectionCsection RecoveryBreastfeeding challenges Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Luxe Care NZ you can find them on Instagram @luxecarenzIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Madison. Some of the topics we cover:Hyperemesis gravidarumOBGYN maternity careInductionEpiduralSmall for gestational age (SGA) babiesComplications in second pregnancy Fetal medicine referral Positive hospital births Birth Care for postpartum support 21-month age gap Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah. Some of the topics we cover:First birth in Australia under Hospital midwifery system Raspberry leaf tea Spontaneous labour 38 weeksEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby Blues Audio Hallucinations Pumping for 5 months / Breastfeeding challenges Started trying for next baby at 14m Postpartum Pregnancy loss Severe bleeding post pregnancy loss Infection in WombRetained tissue \ D&CBlighted Ovum pregnancy loss D&C Chemical Pregnancy / Pregnancy loss APS - Antiphospholipid syndrome Clexane and Aspirin 10 week pregnancy loss D&CFertility Associates IVF - PGTA testing Egg retrieval and embryo testing Embryo transfer Spotting and bleeding in pregnancy Subchoronic Haematoma Vasa Previa Scheduled CSection at 35 weeks Gestational DiabetesSCBU Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales hear from host Jordyn about life updates, trying for a baby and postpartum tips ahead of this week's birth story ep! Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject