Kiwi Birth Tales

My first solo episode in a while! But feels like a good place to start - if you are about to go into your postpartum journey, you're there right now or you know someone who is, this ep is for you! Some of the items mentioned in this episode:Finger Food Nails (Stick on nails you can do at home + they look amazing) Pure Mama Belly Oil Skin Care (my fave is Emma Lewisham) Your Birth Project course breathing techniques Beanbags (my faves are from Mooi Living) Airpods / HeadphonesAudible or Audiobooks

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sam. Some of the topics we cover:Autoimmune conditionsAMH Level testing Low AMHEgg RetrievalSpontaneous pregnancy Twin Pregnancy OBGYN care Balloon Catheter InductionEpidural Twin 2 in distress (Louie) Emergency CsectionEpidural not working so Spinal Block needed Recovery in hospitalSupport system after going homeInverted nipples and feeding PumpingCsection recovery 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 the InfaGroup who make my favourite Carseats for children.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna. Some of the topics we cover:SGA babiesInduction BirthsYour Birth Project Hypnobirthing CoursePICUBreastfeeding challengesPostpartum DepressionPlease 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 Hotmilk save 20% off full priced items with code kiwibirthtalesIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Makenzie. Some of the topics we cover:Surprise Pregnancy NIPTGender reveal Inter-cranial Hypertension Your Birth Project (online and in person) Stretch and sweeps41+6 birthInduction using Misoprostol Hormone drip, breaking of waters EpiduralNo progressCsection Positive breastfeeding journey 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 Abby. Some of the topics we cover:Pregnancy symptoms 42 week InductionStretch and sweeps Quick Dilation minimal pain Long pushing stage Cam caught Elsie Birth similarities to Abby's MumRetained Placenta Blood Loss / Haemorrhage up to 3L Breastfeeding challenges Postpartum period through griefCam (Husband) diagnosed with Terminal Brain Cancer after Elsies birth Tongue and Lip tieLoss of Husband Depression and grief Counselling Find Abby on Instagram here or Tiktok here 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 Sophie. Some of the topics we cover:Pregnancy LossChemical Pregnancy 14 months trying to conceive Your Birth Project course Hatched AntenatalBirth Centre to Hospital transfer EpiduralEpisiotomyVentouse Jaundice (hospital admission) Postpartum Psychosis Recommended by Sophie for postpartum birth recovery:Ural Kiwi CrushPlease 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 Kaz. Some of the topics we cover:Pregnancy Loss PCOS IVFNIPTHyperemesis GravidarumAdvocating for inductionInductionMisoprostolBalloon Catheter Attempt to break watersCsectionPositive birth story Mild Gestational Diabetes Recommended by Kaz:Lactation Consultant - Kaz used Kate from Little Bird LactationLactamo Breastfeeding BallMuslin Cloths 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 Huggies NZ.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Courtney. Some of the topics we cover:Coming off the pillChanging midwife at 10 weeksLocal Antenatal course Cholestasis of Pregnancy (itchy hands and feet first symptoms) Gestational Diabetes Stretch and Sweep Induction after spontaneous waters breaking EpiduralQuick Pushing Positive Induction stories Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis after newborn checks with Luca 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 Huggies NZ.In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Selena. Some of the topics we cover:EndometriosisMirenaMorning SicknessOndansetron NIPTTravelling in first trimester Keeping sex of baby a surprise Hatched AntenatalYour Birth Project course Antenatal expressing Evening Primrose oil 38 weeks High blood pressure + protein in urine Preeclampsia Induction | Misoprostol, Break waters, SyntocinonLong inductionEpidural Short staffed in hospital Positive birth experience High blood pressure and re-admission to hospital post birth Supply drop post birth Continued breastfeeding | Lactation consultant support Things Selena has loved postpartum: Noody Skincare for Sloane Viva La VulvaPure MamaPlease 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