Kiwi Birth Tales

The final pregnancy diaries update before our baby is here!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Brianna. After experiencing reduced movements later in pregnancy, Bri underwent further monitoring where concerns were identified around cord blood flow. She shares the events that led to an emergency c-section at 35 weeks, Oakley’s transfer to Auckland Hospital NICU, and the emotional realities of navigating NICU and SCBU as a new mum.

We also talk about recovery, feeding challenges, support systems and life after bringing home a late preterm baby. Some of the topics we cover:

Reduced fetal movements in pregnancy
Abnormal cord blood flow pregnancy
CTG monitoring during pregnancy
Maternal fetal medicine involvement
Emergency c-section at 35 weeks
Late preterm birth experience
NICU experience in New Zealand
Baby transferred to Auckland Hospital NICU
SCBU and NICU journey
Recovery after emergency c-section
Breastfeeding and pumping after NICU birth
Formula feeding after NICU
Jaundice and blue light therapy
Mental health after NICU
Little Miracles Trust support
Parenting a premature baby

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 sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Samantha - we focus on her second pregnancy, which she conceived through IVF. Her pregnancy was not without challenges and they spent a lot of time in NICU as Otis was born just before 30 weeks. Some of the topics we cover:

IVF journey and embryo transfer
Early pregnancy after IVF
Bleeding in early pregnancy (week 10)
Subchorionic hematoma and pregnancy complications
Heavy bleeding at 13 weeks
Increased risk factors identified during pregnancy
Amniocentesis and genetic testing
Anatomy scan and ongoing monitoring
Pregnancy anxiety after complications
Hospital stays during pregnancy
Premature labour at 28 weeks
Emergency response and hospital admission
Birth of a premature baby
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
Oxygen support and respiratory challenges in newborns
Feeding challenges and NICU care
Emotional impact of NICU on parents
Transition from NICU to Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)
Preparing to take baby home after NICU
Life after NICU and early newborn period
Long-term development and health outcomes

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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Pregnancy Diaries update week 34 and 35 - getting close to the end now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did someone say numb flaps? Oh, it was me.... Week 31-33 and all the joys that come along with it that, in this pregnancy diaries episode.

Carpal tunnel
Pregnancy insomnia
Sleeping arrangements
Nesting (or lack of)
Renal dilaiton scan
Growth scan + LGA baby
Gestational diabetes retest
Numb pelvic area
Franjos Kitchen Hydration Powder + Bhone Beauty drink
Obstertric appointment next week
4 weeks left of work
Breathlessness!!!!
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