Kiwi Birth Tales

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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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 Harriet. Some of the topics we cover:

Fast first labour and birth
Ventouse delivery
Overdue
Felt something wasn't right in second pregnancy towards end
Self admitted to Hospital without Midwife
CTG heartrate caused emergency reaction
Emergency Csection
Delay in birth
Lack of oxygen
SCBU and NICU stay
Care not of standard, caused further issues
ACC Claim
HDC Claim
Advocating for yourself and trusting your gut

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 Bonnie. Some of the topics we cover:

Unplanned homebirth
Birth Trauma + Empowering feelings
Close age gap
Planned homebirths
Homebirth Canterbury organisation
Preparing for birth at home
Breastfeeding journey and challenges
Large families and parents experience with birth
Kids at birth VS not

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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.