Kiwi Birth Tales

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 Georgia. Some of the topics we cover:2 pregnancy and birth storiesHypnobirthing and Antenatal coursesBirth PlansHospital BirthSignificant meconium in watersEmergency CsectionResuscitation for Thomas after birthCord wrapped around his neck 3 timesHIE - oxygen starvation diagnosisTransfer to another hospital72 hour cooling therapyNICU journeyBirth TraumaHealing journeySophia Paskell - Mothers Circle - DoulaHealing VBAC after thinking it would be another Csection2 weeks postpartumPlease 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, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Abby. Some of the topics we cover:Unplanned pregnancy found out at 22 weeks Breech baby Planned CsectionChallenging recovery Blended family Placenta PreviaPlacenta AccretaDifficultly with feelings of fear of dying in pregnancy or birth 33 week bleed - emergencyMultiple large bleeds in hospitalPlacenta Accreta growth into Uterus 36 week delivery planned CsectionHysterectomy Multiple infections post birth Mental Health / dealing with trauma 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, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover:Unplanned pregnancy at 20 years oldInductionLack of birth educationEmergency CsectionBirth TraumaPoor hospital experienceBreastfeeding challenges Postnatal DepressionPregnancy loss - Twin Pregnancy Covid Pregnancy and Birth Anxiety due to lossYour Birth Project course Posterior LabourHospital Birth VBAC Fast breathingBirth CentreSCBU10lb + baby Positive and healing second birth (VBAC)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

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