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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Abby. Some of the topics we cover:

• Spotting before a positive pregnancy test
• Testing in pregnancy
• Wanting an unmedicated birth
• Baby breech presentation at 37 weeks
• Practiced spinning babies daily and she turned
• Didn't find out sex during pregnancy
• Spontaneous labour
• Losing large amount of water / fluid after waters broke
• Fast labour
• Immediate latch after birth
• Lots of mucus coming from Sadies nose post birth
• Transferred to hospital for size (2.5kg, 47cm and small head circumference)
• Struggled with weight gain
• Obsessive tracking of feeds
• Re-admission to the hospital
• Heart murmur
• Referral to paediatrician
• Blood tests - DiGeorge Syndrome (22Q.11)

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Renata. Some of the topics we cover:

• Unplanned pregnancy
• Changing midwives at 35 weeks
• Spontaneous labour
• Syntocin drip / induction
• Epidural
• Episiotomy and Ventouse delivery
• COVID - germs, anxiety
• Colic baby
• Travelling with baby
• Starting a business: Roam with Kids App
• Changing midwife at 20 weeks
• Gender disappointment
• Spontaneous labour
• No epidural or drugs
• Shoulder Dystocia
• Mum guilt
• Jaundice
• Breastfeeding challenges
• Positive birth despite end emergency

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Emma. Some of the topics we cover:

• Emma was 43 when she gave birth to Remi
• Years of infertility
• IVF
• Egg Donor
• Covid impacting journey
• "High Risk" pregnancy
• Emergency Csection (had already decided on Csection being mode of delivery)
• 3 weeks in NICU
• Donor Milk
• Struggled with breastfeeding
• Mental health

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jordi. Some of the topics we cover:

• Early miscarriage in first pregnancy
• Anxiety in the second pregnancy about loss
• Medical professional
• All testing available in NZ
• Felt excited about giving birth
• Diagnosed baby with Bilateral Duplex Kidneys at 30 weeks, unsure what this would mean until post birth
• Spontaneous labour
• Epidural
• Brow presentation
• Baby not descending
• Thick meconium in waters
• Emergency CSection
• Reflecting on birth felt disappointed, CHCH Women's Birth Afterthoughts Clinic
• Congenital pneumonia
• NICU
• Surgery for Kidneys
• UTI 4m
• Yearly monitoring
• Exclusive pumping
• Scar massage
• Returning to work at 6m postpartum
• Mum guilt
• Pregnancy 10m postpartum
• Found decision hard between VBAC and Elective Csection
• 5-6cm dilated at stretch and sweep
• Quick spontaneous labour
• Hand at face for birth
• 2nd degree internal tear
• Aspirated meconium - infection
• NICU stay
• 10.6lbs baby (4.8KG)
• 2 under 2

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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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 Emma. Some of the topics we cover:

• Unexplained Infertility
• Pregnancy loss
• Starting IVF when conceived naturally
• Major accident
• Covid pregnancy
• Elective Csection
• Breastfeeding challenge
• Twin pregnancy
• 36+3 birth
• Post birth support for the boys
• Jaundice
• Significant illness for the boys as newborns
• Poor experience in the hospital
• PTSD

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Annemarie. Some of the topics we cover:

• OBGYN care
• Elective Csection Birth Plan due to anxiety about vaginal birth
• Gender disappointment
• Hatched Antenatal
• Maternal Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression
• Psychologist support through Maternal Mental Health
• Planned Csection birth
• Baby Blues
• Birth Care stay
• Challenging breastfeeding journey
• Intrusive thoughts
• Tracking cycle
• Twin Pregnancy
• Twins run in the family
• Identical twins
• Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
• Placenta started to detach
• Pain that indicated something was wrong
• Emergency Csection birth of the twins
• Immediate concerns for one of the twins post birth
• NICU
• Mum not able to stay in hospital with babies
• Csection recovery
• Mental Health support for Dads / Partners

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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If you’re pregnant after a previous caesarean and feeling torn between planning a VBAC or booking an elective, this episode is for you.

In today’s bonus solo episode, I walk you through the key questions and mindset shifts that can help you make an informed, confident decision, not based on fear, pressure, or anyone else’s opinion, but what feels right for you.

I also share practical tools to help you prepare for a positive birth experience, whether you choose a VBAC or a repeat caesarean. This isn’t about having a rigid plan it’s about feeling calm, clear and informed, no matter how things unfold.

If you want more support like this, head to Your Birth Project now.

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Emily. Some of the topics we cover:

• Diagnosed with PCOS after coming off the pill
• Worked with a Women's Health Naturopath to reverse PCOS and symptoms
• Smooth pregnancy
• COVID pos at 26 weeks, issues with Thyroid post that
• Changed midwives around 28 weeks
• Your Birth Project course
• Felt positive as had been surrounded by lots of "natural births" in her life
• Found out sex in first pregnancy
• Pulled groin muscle while swimming at 38 weeks
• Almost 41 weeks went into spontaneous labour
• Midwife had to pull cervix forward
• Birth in hospital with Epidural
• Baby born with hand up by her face
• 2nd degree tear
• Felt rushed to get up and shower post birth, felt alone
• Postpartum depression
• 2nd pregnancy wanted a homebirth
• Searched for positive homebirth stories where their first birth may have been challenging
• Found comfort and learning in these stories
• Changed midwives in pregnancy again
• Spontaneous waters breaking at home
• Bloom Birthpool
• Heatpacks were helpful for pain management
• Walking up and down stairs and sitting on toilet to help progress at the end of labour
• Involuntary pushing
• Birth in the birthpool at home
• 1st degree tear not requiring stitches
• Calming, supportive midwife made a huge difference in birth and recovery
• Prolapse post birth
• Completely different mental health experience this time, very positive

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult

Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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