Kristy + Boston: Induction with Misoprostol, Posterior, CSection Birth, Running a Business and being a new Mum
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kristy. Some of the topics we cover:Coming off the pill and starting to "try" for a babyRunning a business and thinking about having a baby Tracking cyclesSetting up business for parental leave NEST Antenatal No birth plan, open minded about experience Induction in HospitalQuick progression to 10cm Posterior Almost 2h total of pushing, no pain reliefEmergency CSection Csection recovery and unexpected things Tinder for baby names: KinderFeeding chair: Nuage Unity Studios PhysiotherapyYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Coursehttps://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consultPlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brooklyn + Blue - Positive first birth in Hospital
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Brooklyn. Some of the topics we cover:Surprise pregnancyFinding a Midwife in NZ when not living here Pregnancy in LondonSpontaneous labour (contractions began in her back) Midwife check at homeNo pain relief Water birth Stitches after birth Placenta needed help to come away Breastfeeding journey Relationship after having a baby Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Coursehttps://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consultPlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charlotte + Bonnie: 3 Pregnancy Losses, Hyperthyroidism, Positive Birth Story in Hospital
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte. Some of the topics we cover:3 early pregnancy losses (called chemical pregnancy)HyperthyroidismAnxiety in pregnancyTravel in early pregnancyParent Centre antenatal2 stretch and sweepsLost mucus plug on due dateMidwife check at homeTransfer to hospitalEpidural only worked on one side30 mins pushingPositive birth storySmall episiotomy cutBreastfeeding challengesYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Coursehttps://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consultPlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS: Fertility Diaries
Should have also mentioned I am taking Folic Acid! This is episode 1 of what I am doing to try and support my body to have a healthy pregnancy, I am sharing this journey because I know I am not alone and there are many of you out there who may have been experiencing, or go through something similar. Send me a DM @kiwibirthtales on what you'd like me to cover next in this series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brittany + Arthur: Fertility Journey, Change of Midwife, PCOS, High Blood Pressure, Slowed Growth, Positive Unmedicated Birth, Surgery to remove Placenta, Missed Miscarriage
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Brittany. Some of the topics we cover:Fertility journey Challenges with GP, advocating for herselfSelf referral online to Fertility Associates Saline infusion scanSpontaneous pregnancy High blood pressureChange of midwife Perineal massage Reduced movementSlowed growth at end of pregnancyStretch and sweepsSpontaneous labourBirth on toilet in hospital Delayed cord clamping for 45 minsCatheter put in post birth because placenta wasn't coming away Surgery to remove placenta Birth unit stay Vaso Spasms when breastfeeding Pregnancy loss Missed miscarriage https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consultYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CoursePlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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