Kiwi Birth Tales

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kobi about her experience navigating pregnancy as a single mum, induction of labour, postpartum recovery and mental health after birth. Some of the topics we cover:

Single mum pregnancy journey
Relationship breakdown during pregnancy
Considering termination and unexpected pregnancy emotions
Moving cities while pregnant and rebuilding support networks
Growth concerns in pregnancy and SGA clinic care
Induction birth story at 37 weeks (balloon induction and syntocin)
Hospital birth experience in New Zealand
Third-degree tear recovery and labial tear
Significant postpartum blood loss (1 litre)
Early postpartum recovery and hospital stay
Breastfeeding struggles and painful early feeding journey
Postpartum hormonal changes and emotional wellbeing
Depression diagnosis and mental health support
The importance of village support, nourishment and postpartum care
How motherhood changed her identity and perspective
Healing after birth and finding strength in motherhood

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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Keeping you updated with all things pregnancy as I get closer to bringing our 3rd boy earthside!

This update:
body changes and updates
pregnancy symptoms
organising and planning
WE'VE PICKED A NAME
Jai in hospital
Thoughts about preparing for birth and breastfeeding
Room set ups
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Bhone Beauty

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

Voices of Hope
Eating disorder when younger
OBGYN care
Protein in urine at 37 weeks
Emergency Csection (had planned for an elective csection)
Auckland Hospital
Breastfeeding journey
Postpartum support from family
Prioritising rest
Things she loved - vital bits belly band and scar patches, carrier from the sleep store, breastfeeding pillow, baby lounger, wahakura, lanolin cream

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 Jess. Some of the topics we cover:

Heart shaped uterus (partial septate)
Bleeds in early pregnancy
Cholestasis
Polyhydramnious
Preparing for hospital birth
Transverse until 38 weeks
Anxious at end of pregnancy
Reduced movements
Waters broke when in hospital
Episiotomy and Kiwi Cup delivery
Epidural
Breastfeeding class @ Catherine Rietveld St George's Hospital Christchurch

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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Welcome to the first episode of Pregnancy Diaries, a bonus series running alongside the 2026 season of Kiwi Birth Tales.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time update from my third pregnancy, how I’m feeling physically and mentally, what feels different this time around, and some of the early decisions I’m already thinking about as I prepare for birth again.

These bonus episodes will sit alongside our weekly birth stories and give you a more personal look at what this chapter looks like for me.

If you’re pregnant right now, I hope this feels relatable in some way!

Topics for the week:
Bountiful Pregnancy tracking app
Pelvic girdle pain
Pregnancy Pillow (From Carry The Mums on @ MOM Store )
Gestational Diabetes test
Heartburn
Low Iron (Ferritin) and B12 (symptoms)
Emily from @nourisher_co support with Iron supplement
Nipple pain
Bhone Beauty Powder drink
Pure Mama Body Scrub, Belly Oil + Magnesium body rub
Parental Leave
Dulese Natural Deodorant
Farmers Nursey Sale
Elective Csection
32 week scan coming up for check of Renal Dilation
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