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Diary Of A Birth

Mamamia Podcasts

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 46

Giving birth is a transformative experience. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s miraculous. And no two stories are the same.

Diary Of A Birth brings you inside the delivery room to hear an extraordinary birth story every week.

Hosted by Ksenija Lukich, with expert advice from Dr. Golly, you’ll hear the real life birth stories that are everything you don’t expect when you’re expecting.

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Michelle Battersby And The Baby Who Got Stuck

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 • Duration 31:17

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea…

Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered.

The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shares her diary of a birth.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

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Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

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CREDITS:
Host: Ksenija Lukich
Expert: Dr Golly
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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The Mum Who Gave Birth With The Help Of Her Four Year Old

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • Duration 34:46

If you’ve never considered a birth at home, Casey’s story may just change your mind…

For her third baby, Casey was determined to have her dream birth - at home, by the fire, surrounded by her family. Hear Casey’s incredible, touching story of birthing Brodie.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

You can follow Casey’s rural life on her farm here.
You can learn more about home births here and here.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media

Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.If you’re pregnant, listen to and.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app.Host:

The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 1): A Quad Pregnancy

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 • Duration 31:24

[Part 1 of 2] Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets.

In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF.

Plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies.

You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks

Can’t wait for part two? You don’t need to! Listen to part two of Taylah’s story here.

If you’re a soon-to-be mum of multiples, the Australian Multiple Birth Association is a wonderful resource.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.Our parenting podcast is.If you’re pregnant, listen to and.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Host:Expert: Executive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 2): A Quad Birth

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 • Duration 28:06

[Part 2 of 2] Taylah’s birth is the most organised and choreographed her hospital has ever seen. Plus she shares her challenges and learnings of transitioning to life at home with premature babies.

Don’t miss Part 1 which is also out now - detailing Taylah’s roller-coaster fertility struggle, her high-risk pregnancy and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks.

If you’re a soon-to-be mum of multiples, the Australian Multiple Birth Association is a wonderful resource.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.If you’re pregnant, listen to and.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.

Ksenija Lukich Gave Birth Not Knowing The Epidural Was Detached

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 • Duration 26:17

This birth story involves a cervix that just wouldn’t dilate, an epidural that didn’t quite do its job, and a baby delivered with forceps. But it turned out to be an incredibly positive experience for the mum, Diary Of A Birth’s host Ksenija Lukich. Ksenija shares her own touching story of birthing Mimi.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Host:Expert: Executive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

Clare Stephens Did Everything To Avoid A Traumatic Birth. Then She Had One

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 • Duration 39:14

Clare Stephens endured an exhausting and sometimes terrifying birthing experience - and came out of it with an amazing perspective that every pregnant mum needs to hear.

Clare’s experience covers pregnancy anxiety, a long labour and a difficult epidural and her story-telling makes this an amazing listen.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Host:Expert: Executive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

The Mum Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant - Until She Gave Birth In The Shower

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 • Duration 32:07

Can a woman really grow a baby without knowing she is pregnant? The answer is YES, as supermum Erin Carty proves!

Erin’s story is one of bravery- as she details coming to terms with being an instant mum. You’ll hear about her husband’s heroic actions, their family’s shock and the incredible way Erin grew to bond with her bub.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Host:Expert: Executive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

Jules Robinson's Pre-Eclampsia Struggle

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 28:18

Jules Robinson tells her incredible birth story with Carter. After doing everything ‘right’ in pregnancy, Carter had his own plans and entered the world in an exhausting and dramatic fashion! Jules details how she worked to stay in tune with her own body during a challenging labour and post-partum period, and shares her struggles with pre-eclampsia. Dr Golly explains this condition and what you can do to avoid it.
Follow Jules's insta page for mums here.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.If you’re pregnant, listen to and.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Host:Expert: Executive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

The Mum Who Felt Her Baby’s Foot Come Out Of Her

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 • Duration 31:24

Monika Radulovic has one of the most dramatic birth stories you can imagine - involving a last-minute breech baby literally hanging out of her and a crazy ambulance dash to hospital. You will not believe how this New Years baby came into the world.
Monika tells this story with heart and humour, and we have Dr Golly's advice on dealing with scares and shocks in pregnancy.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by Australia’s favourite paediatrician, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25. Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers).

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, and are for you.Host:Expert: Executive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach

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