public and private hospital

South African Birth Stories

English - August 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB
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Previous Episode: Taryn's vaginal twin birth

Next Episode: Sivonne's two birth stories: one hospital and one home birth

Sam shares a really interesting and emotional story of her son Olly's birth. When she experienced contractions at 34 weeks she was turned away from 2 nearby private hospitals and found herself receiving care at the public hospital without the support of her husband (who was operating a game drive). Sam shares about Olly's ICU stay and finishes the episode speaking about a subsequent miscarriage.

This is a raw and emotional episode, so if you are feeling sensitive than maybe give this episode a miss for another time.

Please watch out for part 2 of Sam's story!