Abby + Sadie - Positive spontaneous labour and birth, DiGeorge Syndrome | 22q.11 Genetic Disorder
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 Abby. Some of the topics we cover:Spotting before a positive pregnancy test Testing in pregnancy Wanting an unmedicated birth Baby breech presentation at 37 weeksPracticed spinning babies daily and she turned Didn't find out sex during pregnancy Spontaneous labour Losing large amount of water / fluid after waters broke Fast labour Immediate latch after birth Lots of mucus coming from Sadies nose post birth Transferred to hospital for size (2.5kg, 47cm and small head circumference) Struggled with weight gainObsessive tracking of feeds Re-admission to the hospital Heart murmur Referral to paediatrician Blood tests - DiGeorge Syndrome (22Q.11) 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.
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 Renata. Some of the topics we cover:Unplanned pregnancy Changing midwives at 35 weeks Spontaneous labourSyntocin drip / inductionEpiduralEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery COVID - germs, anxiety Colic baby Travelling with baby Starting a business: Roam with Kids AppChanging midwife at 20 weeks Gender disappointment Spontaneous labour No epidural or drugsShoulder Dystocia Mum guilt JaundiceBreastfeeding challenges Positive birth despite end emergency 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.
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 Emma. Some of the topics we cover:Emma was 43 when she gave birth to Remi Years of infertility IVFEgg Donor Covid impacting journey"High Risk" pregnancy Emergency Csection (had already decided on Csection being mode of delivery) 3 weeks in NICU Donor Milk Struggled with breastfeeding Mental health 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.
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 Jordi. Some of the topics we cover:Early miscarriage in first pregnancy Anxiety in the second pregnancy about loss Medical professionalAll testing available in NZ Felt excited about giving birth Diagnosed baby with Bilateral Duplex Kidneys at 30 weeks, unsure what this would mean until post birth Spontaneous labour Epidural Brow presentation Baby not descending Thick meconium in waters Emergency CSectionReflecting on birth felt disappointed, CHCH Women's Birth Afterthoughts Clinic Congenital pneumonia NICU Surgery for Kidneys UTI 4m Yearly monitoring Exclusive pumping Scar massage Returning to work at 6m postpartum Mum guilt Pregnancy 10m postpartum Found decision hard between VBAC and Elective Csection5-6cm dilated at stretch and sweep Quick spontaneous labour Hand at face for birth 2nd degree internal tear Aspirated meconium - infection NICU stay 10.6lbs baby (4.8KG) 2 under 2 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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Emma, Billie, Eddie + Jack: Fertility Journey, Singleton + Twin Pregnancy, Serious Complications with Newborn Illness
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 Emma. Some of the topics we cover:Unexplained Infertility Pregnancy loss Starting IVF when conceived naturally Major accident Covid pregnancy Elective Csection Breastfeeding challenge Twin pregnancy 36+3 birth Post birth support for the boys Jaundice Significant illness for the boys as newborns Poor experience in the hospital PTSD 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.
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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