The Positive Births NZ podcast

Such a great episode for all mums pregnant with second baby to hear how different things can be with a different mindset, preparation and knowledge. Most of all I love how Charlotte practiced the tools in her pregnancy with Beau.
 In this episode we cover the following topics:
-First baby with a December due date = harder to find a midwife
-39w 6 days in labour with Hudson
-Mindset shift when arrived at hospital
-Reflection on how it might have been if she had stayed at home longer
-Meconium in waters
-Epidural
-Issues getting placenta out, 3rd degree tear
-How Charlotte prepared very differently for Beau’s birth
-Tools and practice she used
-Unassisted homebirth to Beau at 38+6
Study on Pushing Times: published 2026
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(25)00937-8/fulltext

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Caitlin shares her three waterbirths to Archer, Sylvie andFelix.
Within this chat we cover:
Caitlin’s work as a GP doctor and Type A personality,
First pregnancy being worried about miscarriage – the  website called Miscarriage Odds Reassurer
Begging for an induction at 41+4
A spiritual experience and her happy tears thinking back onthe birth 4.5 years later
The type of preparation she did in each pregnancy
Dark feelings in first trimester
Almost the same pregnancy sypmtoms each time
Having to prepare for a home birth 2nd pregnancy
Matrescence
Co-sleeping, tandem feeding
 Helen Ball's book, How Babies Sleep,

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When Michelle received a gift of a massage after the loss of her baby, a massive ripple effect started.
An idea was sparked, Michelle took action and now supports hundreds of mothers per year following the loss of a baby.
In this episode Michelle shares her journey, thoughts and feelings of loss on Mothers Day and 2020 lockdown.
We hear all about how her journey has lead to the creation of a charity and all about Massage After Miscarriage.
If you would like to support this worthwhile charity head to www.massageaftermiscarriage.com or connect with Michelle on @massageaftermiscarriage

for a free guided meditation track to support the process of healing, head to www.positivebirths.co.nz/miscarriage-healing

To mark Baby Loss Awareness week (Oct 9-15) we are here to acknowledge the short life of Lottie.
Kaz openly and vulnerably shares her story just 4 weeks after her loss of Lottie in mid 2026.
Lottie was  thought and planned for, conceiving with IVF, and with consideration Kaz may experience HG again. They went to their 12 week scan and discovered no heartbeat.
Kaz speaks about her options and feelings as there were no signs of miscarriage.
After deciding to go private for the quickest procedure, her body didn’t respond to misoprostal, and she ended up with GA at public hospital.
We chat on:
-Balancing being in mum mode with grieving and processing
-What has helped her through the first 4 weeks
-The monarch butterfly experience
-Connection and support from her partner Will
-Other people’s opinions and thoughts,
-At what point in time is it socially considered enough of aloss to grieve?
-The real and raw conversations about moving ahead.
At the time of this episode going to air Kaz is now pregnant again with a baby boy due in February.
You can find Kaz on @bountiful_nz
For a relaxation track and resources for healing head to: https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/miscarriage-healing/

”They told me that the day before, that labor could be quite quick with pre-eclampsia. Your body often just needs to get the baby out.”
Edith shares her smooth induction with pre-eclampsia tofirst baby Jasper.
Included in this chat:
-Doing the recorded online Positive births course
-High blood pressure 33 weeks
-Admitted to hospital at 36+2
-Being well supported at Invercargill hospital
-Misoprostal one day
-Syntoncin on day 2
-Spent time in the water
-Birthed in the pool (but not into the water)
-Iron transfusion
-Overwhelm with information postpartum and challenges with breastfeeding
If you would like to feel calm and confident no matter whatchallenges or curveballs you face in your pregnancy, labour, birth you will enjoy the Birth with Calm and Confidence online recorded course, available at https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/online-recorded-classes/

For one on one support with breathwork, relaxation, mindsetskills, emotional support and fear release email helen@positivebirths.co.nz

Get your free relaxation track and guide to a positive birth here:https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/positive-birth-top-resources/

For more inspiration and information follow us on@positive_births_nz