Latest Birthstory Podcast Episodes
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Sophie + Wyatt: Pregnancy Loss, Epidural, Episiotomy + Ventouse delivery, Postpartum Psychosis
Kiwi Birth Tales - June 25, 2024 00:52 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 Loss Chemical Pregnancy 14 months trying to conceive Your Birth Project course Hatched Antenatal Birth Centr...
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Kaz + Elsie - Pregnancy Loss, IVF, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Induction, Positive CSection
Kiwi Birth Tales - June 18, 2024 05:17 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 IVF NIPT Hyperemesis Gravidarum Advocating for induction Induction Misoprostol Balloon Catheter A...
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Courtney, Beau + Luca - Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, 2 Positive Inductions, Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis post 2nd birth
Kiwi Birth Tales - June 04, 2024 03:33 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 pill Changing midwife at 10 weeks Local Antenatal course Cholestasis of Pregnancy (itchy hands and feet first symp...
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Selena + Sloane - 38 Wks Preeclampsia, Positive Birth Story, Induction, Epidural, Re-admission to Hospital postpartum for High Blood Pressure
Kiwi Birth Tales - May 29, 2024 01:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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: Endometriosis Mirena Morning Sickness Ondansetron NIPT Travelling in first trimester Keeping sex of baby a surprise Hatched A...
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Manaia, George, Flynn + Oscar - Prenatal Anxiety, Emergency Csection, VBAC, Induction + Gender Disappointment
Kiwi Birth Tales - May 15, 2024 03:28 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Manaia. Some of the topics we cover: Prenatal Anxiety Stretch and Sweeps Emergency Csection after spontaneous labour VBAC Broken ankle in pregnancy Cosleeping Indu...
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Lucie + Ariki - Spontaneous Labour at 41+4, Meconium Aspiration, Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic, SCBU
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 30, 2024 02:25 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lucie. Some of the topics we cover: Easy journey to pregnancy after Copper IUD Overdue (41+4) Braxton Hicks Expressing Colostrum Spontaneous labour at home Midwife ...
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Shannon + Elsie - Unplanned Pregnancy, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story, Breastfeeding Challenges
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 23, 2024 02:35 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 Spon...
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Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, Bear Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 17, 2024 02:45 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 Loss OBGYN care Midwifery care Induction - reduced movement Emergency C...
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Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, BEHR Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 17, 2024 02:45 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 Loss OBGYN care Midwifery care Induction - reduced movement Emergency C...
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Lauren + Ardie - 2 Early Pregnancy Losses, PROM Labour, Misoprostol Induction, Positive end of Birth Story
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 10, 2024 23:27 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 tests NIPT Early pregnancy symptoms ...
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Bonus: Birth Library - MUST LISTEN
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 02, 2024 23:07 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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: M...
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Gemma, Coco + Belle: 2 Positive Birth Stories at Birth Centre
Kiwi Birth Tales - April 02, 2024 04:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 Stories Birth Centre Births Stretch and Sweeps Spontaneous labour Moxibustion ...
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Jess + Kai: Weight Loss Surgery, Endometriosis + PCOS, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, PUPPPS Rash, Emergency Csection
Kiwi Birth Tales - March 27, 2024 21:59 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 Endometriosis PCOS Hyperemesis gravidarum Pregnancy Challenges PUPPPS Ra...
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Madison, Sienna + Hudson - Hyperemesis Gravidarum, OBGYN care, Positive Epidural Births, Induction, SGA Babies
Kiwi Birth Tales - March 19, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Luxe Care NZ you can find them on Instagram @luxecarenz In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Madison. Some of the topics we cover: Hyperemesis gravidarum OBGYN maternity care Induction Epidural Small for gestational a...
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Hannah, Billy + Maeve - Journey with Infertility / Pregnancy Loss after first Pregnancy
Kiwi Birth Tales - March 12, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis 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 weeks Episiotomy and Ven...
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BONUS: Brain Dump + Postpartum Tips
Kiwi Birth Tales - March 11, 2024 02:47 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn 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 Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and...
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Asha + Alaska - Positive Induction Story
Kiwi Birth Tales - February 16, 2024 01:37 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Asha. Some of the topics we cover: Trying to fall pregnant Tracking cycles Em Snell / Online Pilates Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Spontaneous water...
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Tegan + Ocie - Change in Birth Mindset, Homebirth, Fetal Ejection Reflex, Breastfeeding Challenges | Nipple Shield
Kiwi Birth Tales - February 05, 2024 21:32 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Bloom Birth Pools, In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tegan. Some of the topics we cover: Antenatal course: Nest Hypnobirthing Course: Your Birth Project Book: Ina May Gaskin a Guide to Childbirth Initially planning...
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Jess + Marla - Rotationplasty Amputation, Endometriosis, Pregnancy Loss, OBGYN, Emergency Csection, Breastfeeding Challenges, Postnatal Anxiety for Dad (Todd)
Kiwi Birth Tales - January 30, 2024 01:04 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Pure Mama, my absolute favourite pregnancy skincare brand (that I haven't stopped using 2 years after our second baby). In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Rotationplasty Amputation as ...
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Cassidy: Planned Home birth, Reduced Fetal Movement, Spontaneous Labour, Hospital Birth in Water
Kiwi Birth Tales - January 22, 2024 23:59 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Cassidy. Some of the topics we cover: Midwifery Care Quick conception Raspberry Leaf Tea, Dates Pregnancy Massage Your Birth Project | Hypnobirthing Planning Homebirth Reduced Fetal Movements Tens Machine Spontaneous Labour Planned water ...
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Bonus: How to push out a baby!
Kiwi Birth Tales - January 18, 2024 02:14 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through how to push your baby out in a Vaginal birth, lets have the open conversation about where to direct your pushing so you aren't wasting energy when it comes to it! You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the c...
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Sophie, Grayson + Navy: Two different Vaginal births, Post Partum Anxiety, Positive Birth Story
Kiwi Birth Tales - January 15, 2024 21:27 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover: Implantation Bleeding Midwifery Care Anxiety in pregnancy Gender Disappointment Your Birth Project | Hypnobirthing Spontaneous Labour Tens Machine Epidural Covid Lockdown Post Partum Anxiety / Post...
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Olivia, Julian + Rose: OBGYN Care, Sudden Onset Pre-Eclampsia, Induction + Instrumental Delivery, GAND Diagnosis, Genetic Testing, Spontaneous Labour, Unmedicated Vaginal Birth born Encaul
Kiwi Birth Tales - January 08, 2024 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Olivia. Some of the topics we cover: Genetic Testing / GAND Diagnosis Sudden onset pre-eclampsia OBGYN care Induction Epidural Episiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby in distress Floppy uterus / Postpartum haemorrhage Feeding challenges ...
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Bonus: NO MORE BIRTH PLANS
Kiwi Birth Tales - December 19, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through why I don't like Birth Plans and what you can do to prepare for your best birth instead. You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Milly, Lennon + Reggie - Fertility Support, Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery at Birthcare, Tongue Tie | Fertility Support - Letrozole, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Placenta Previa, Bleeding, Emergency Csection @ 33weeks Vertical Incision
Kiwi Birth Tales - November 14, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Milly. Some of the topics we cover: Endometriosis Fertility Support - Clomophine Hypnobirthing Positive Pregnancy Spontaneous labour Labour at home Fast second half of labour Quick delivery at birth care Fetal Ejection Reflex Shock post-b...
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Sinead + Vivie - IVF, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Mental Health, Elective CSection under General Anaesthetic, OBGYN, Intrusive Thoughts
Kiwi Birth Tales - November 10, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sinead. Some of the topics we cover: IVF Blended families Hyperemesis Gravidarum Mental Illness Medication and pregnancy Depression and Anxiety OBGYN care Elective Csection under General Anaesthetic Breastfeeding challenges Formula fee...
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Kristie, Koa + Kiwa - Unexpected Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Spontaneous Labour, Emergency Csection, Elective Csection
Kiwi Birth Tales - October 30, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kristie. Some of the topics we cover: Unexpected pregnancy Miscarriage Spontaneous labour Epidural Emergency Csection Breastfeeding struggles Nipple Shields Elective Csection Positive Breastfeeding journey Please seek support for any men...
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Tayla, Finn + Maeve - Mental Health, Birth Trauma, Post-Partum Depression, Healing 2nd Birth
Kiwi Birth Tales - October 03, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tayla about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her son Finn and daughter Maeve. Some of the topics we cover: Endometriosis Induction Cervical lip Birth trauma Postpartum mental health Healing second birth Please seek supp...
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Kelsey + Blake - Fertility Journey, IUI, Premature Labour and Birth 33 Weeks, NICU
Kiwi Birth Tales - September 05, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kelsey about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her daughter Blake. Some of the topics we cover: Fertility journey IUI / IVF Endometriosis Antenatal classes Premature waters breaking Premature labour Premature birth 33 ...
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Haidee, Albie + Felix - Community Midwife Care, Marginal Cord Insertion, Epidural, Episiotomy, Forceps, Pelvic Floor Issues | Vulvar Varicosa + Spider Veins, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story | Postpartum PRES
Kiwi Birth Tales - August 09, 2023 04:32 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Haidee about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 2 children. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise Pregnancy Career focus and mental load No LMC available, community midwifery care at the local Hospital Spontaneous Labour ...