Emily, Naia + Zion - 1 Hospital Birth, 1 Home Birth, Postpartum Depression, Changing Midwives
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Emily. Some of the topics we cover:Diagnosed with PCOS after coming off the pill Worked with a Women's Health Naturopth to reverse PCOS and symptoms Smooth preganancy COVID pos at 26 weeks, issues with Thyroid post that Changed midwives around 28 weeks Your Birth Project course Felt positive as had been surrounded by lots of "natural births" in her life Found out sex in first pregnancyPulled groin muscle while swimming at 38 weeks Almost 41 weeks went into spontaneous labourMidwife had to pull cervix forward Birth in hospital with Epidural Baby born with hand up by her face2nd degree tear Felt rushed to get up and shower post birth, felt alonePostpartum depression 2nd pregnancy wanted a homebirth Searched for positive homebirth stories where their first birth may have been challenging Found comfort and learning in these stories Changed midwives in pregnancy again Spontaneous waters breaking at home Bloom BirthpoolHeatpacks were helpful for pain management Walking up and down stairs and sitting on toilet to help progress at the end of labour Involuntary pushing Birth in the birthpool at home 1st degree tear not requiring stitches Calming, supportive midwife made a huge difference in birth and recovery Prolapse post birth Completely different mental health experience this time, very positive 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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Sophie, Roman + Oaklee - 2 Unmedicated Births, Significant Tear, Fast Labour, Group Strep B
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project - the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create your best birth. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover:Coming off the pillOpen minded about birth preferences Partial break in watersExtra lobe on placentaUnmedicated water birth in hospital Messy 2nd degree tear with 3rd degree aspects Stiched in birth room then taking to surgery tor repair tearPainful postpartum period Reflux baby Nipple shields Bruising post birth 2nd pregnancy symptomsStretch and sweep at 4cm dilated Fast labour Grazing but no tears Unmedicated birth Complication with baby post birth Confired Group Strep B positive12 day hospital stay 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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Beatrice + Rosa: 2 Years TTC, Spontaneous Pregnancy, Waters Broke, Misoprostol Induction, Epidural, Interventions problems with Cord, Lactation Consultant
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Eve Wellness - supplements that become your body's new best friend. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Beatrice. Some of the topics we cover:Trying to conceive for 2 yearsFertility Therapist Spontaneous pregnancy Midwifery CareNIPTYour Birth Project and Antenatal ClassesWaters broke at home, labour didn't startMisoprostol inductionGood hospital midwives EpiduralInterventions after long pushing stageIssues with cord preventing baby coming downBirth CareLactation Consultant Nipple Shield Pelvic Floor PhysioYour 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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Mads + Maya: Cystic Fibrosis diagnosed in Pregnancy, Emergency Csection, Post Birth Surgeries
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 Mads. Some of the topics we cover:Concerns at scan - perforated bowel Cystic Fibrosis screening, testing and confirmationRonald McDonald House in Christchurch Putting life on hold waiting for next steps Navigating work with pregnancy complicationsHypertension Preeclampsia Premature birth 35 weeks NICU Surgery after birth Repeat hospital stays due to illnessPostnatal depressionFunding for Cystic Fibrosis medicines 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, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life!In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Alexis. Some of the topics we cover:Surprise pregnancy Challenges finding a midwife Positive family birth stories InductionLanguage use from care providers not supportive InductionLarge postpartum haemorrhage + 3B Tear Birth Trauma Baby born 6.5lbs Postpartum Depression and mental health challenges Support from Plunket for referrals Therapist validation of birth trauma Move to Tauranga Hyperemesis in 2nd pregnancy Your Birth Project in person course to work through Birth Trauma Feeling positive about 2nd birth Supportive Midwife Spontaneous labour Hospital birth drug freePositive birth experience 2nd degree tearBethlehem Birth Centre Completely different postpartum experience Advice to let people in when you're struggling and lean on whatever village you can find 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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