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 Sam. Some of the topics we cover:

• Autoimmune conditions
• AMH Level testing
• Low AMH
• Egg Retrieval
• Spontaneous pregnancy
• Twin Pregnancy
• OBGYN care
• Balloon Catheter Induction
• Epidural
• Twin 2 in distress (Louie)
• Emergency Csection
• Epidural not working so Spinal Block needed
• Recovery in hospital
• Support system after going home
• Inverted nipples and feeding
• Pumping
• Csection recovery

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by the InfaGroup who make my favourite Carseats for children.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna. Some of the topics we cover:

• SGA babies
• Induction Births
• Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course
• PICU
• Breastfeeding challenges
• Postpartum Depression

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover:

• Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship
• Not enjoying being pregnant
• Pregnancy care (acupuncture)
• Planning a home birth
• Spontaneous labour at home
• Home birth
• Tear / stitches repaired at home
• Breastfeeding challenges
• Exclusively pumping
• Mental health
• Mum guilt
• Expressing colostrum

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to you about my fourth trimester with Ali, who was born in September 2021. 

I cover:
- Birth
- Recovery from birth
- 2 under 2 
- Challenges of having another baby
- Relationship changes and intimacy
- Sharing the parental load
- Mum guilt
- Parenting a toddler
- Baby sleep
- Our time in hospital with sickness
- Body image / weight loss (do not do what I am doing)
- Expressing / breastfeeding
- Mental health 

I hope you enjoy this episode, if you have feedback or anything else you want me to cover in another 4th trimester episode send me an email at kiwibirthtales@gmail.com or a message on instagram to @kiwibirthtales

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Kate about the birth of Olive.

In this episode we discuss:
Fertility challenges
Coming off the pill
Letrozole
Clomid
Anxiety in pregnancy
NIPT
Midwifery Care
Active Pregnancy
Spontaneous waters breaking
Failed epidural
Vaginal birth in hospital
No tearing
Post partum haemorrhage
Challenging recovery
Silent Reflux
Forth trimester
Womens Health Physio / Prolapse
Anal fissures

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Kate!!

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the place you need to be to create your best birth.  

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Simone Anderson about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with son Asher.

In this episode we cover:
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Pregnancy
- Induction with Misoprostal
- Long pushing stage
- Positive birth
- Stitches from birth
- Birth Care
- Breastfeeding
- Returning to exercise
- Intimacy postpartum

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create YOUR best birth and the online store to support you every step of the way. Check out everything Your Birth Project here. 

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Fiona about her pregnancy and birth stories.

In this episode we cover:
- Emergency Csection
- OBGYN Care
- Postnatal Anxiety 
- Miscarriage at 13 weeks
- Elective Csection
- Intrusive thoughts
- Midwifery Care

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Fiona, it was a pleasure to have you on!

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Tahlia about the pregnancy and birth of Oakley.

In this episode we cover:
- Same sex couple
- Sperm Donor
- IUI
- Abnormal Nuchal Fold @ 12 week scan
- CVS test
- Epidural
- Vaginal Birth 
- Hip issues diagnosed post 1 year

This episode is sponsored by @yourbirthproject the Online Hypnobirthing Course to help you create your best birth, and the online store of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum dreams!

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with @Zaziplays is proudly sponsored by Edwards and Co. 

In this episode we discuss:

- miscarriage
- emergency csection
- postpartum mental health 
- elective csection
& SO much more. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In this weeks episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hayley about her pregnancy and birth stories with Cooper and Evie. 

In this episode we discuss:
- Pregnancy Loss | Still Birth 
- Grief
- Trauma
- Miscarriage
- Fertility Support
- Induction
- Emergency C Section

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jade who takes us through her journey to her two boys Leo and Max. In the episode we discuss:

- Infertility 
- IVF
- PCOS
- Clomid / Letrozole 
- Sub Chronic Haematoma
- Emergency CSection
- Miscarriage 
- Surrogacy
- Uterine AVM
- Spontaneous Conception
- Plaenta Accreta 
- Elective CSection
- COVID Lockdown
- Hysterectomy 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In this episode I speak with Rebecca about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum story with baby Aggy. 

In this episode we cover: 
- previous births
- previous surrogacy birth
- falling pregnant quickly after birth 
- planned homebirth 
- mastitis
- endometritis 
- older children at the birth 
- bigger age gap

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Sera about her pregnancy and birth stories with Meika and Rome. 

In this episode we cover: 
- gestational diabetes
- birth trauma
- relationship strain
- birth anxiety 
- hypnobirthing
- water birth 
- healing birth 

Thanks for joining me on the podcast Sera!

Thanks for listening!

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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kate. Some of the topics we cover:

• Miscarriage / Pregnancy Loss
• OBGYN care
• Midwifery care
• Induction - reduced movement
• Emergency C-section
• Breastfeeding challenges
• Failure to thrive
• Low Muscle tone
• Roving eye movements
• Genetic testing
• IVF
• Embryo transfers
• Elective C-sections
• Twisted Uterus
• Put under General Anaesthetic post-birth
• Cosleeping

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In this episode I speak with Meg about the birth of he daughter Daisy.

In the episode we cover:
- Midwifery Care
- Gestational Diabetes
- Your Birth Project / Hypnobirthing
- Spontaneous labour
- Epidural turned spinal tap
- Empowering birth experience
- Spinal tap headache and blood patch
- Breast reduction 
- Postpartum experience so far

This episode in sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course Meg used to create her best birth experience and you can too! 

Thanks for listening!

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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Morgan Penn, Somatic Sexologist, about all things post partum intimacy. 

In the episode we cover: 
- What is 'normal' when it comes to our sex lives after a baby?
- Hormonal shifts 
- What does intimacy mean
- Ways to find the spark again with your partner 
- Self love and pleasure 
- Vaginismus 
- Body confidence 
- Boundaries and communication 
- Desires 

If you'd like to find out more about Morgan and the work she does head to https://www.morganpenn.co.nz/ or @morganthesexologist on Instagram or Traineesexologist podcast

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Liv and she takes us through her pregnancies and birth story with son Blake. 

In the episode we discuss: 
- Miscarriage 
- Covid / Lockdown 
- Midwifery Care
- Kidney infection at 30 weeks (not discussed) 
- Planned epidural
- Hospital birth without epidural
- Birth Trauma 
- Sepsis
- Breastfeeding Journey 
- Mental Health 

I loved speaking with Liv about their experiences and I hope you enjoy the episode.

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Bekkie about the birth of her beautiful daughter Vienna.

In the episode we discuss:
- unexpected pregnancy
- pre natal depression
- separation from partner / single mum
- covid lockdown
- homebirth
- tongue tie
- anal fissure

This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here 

Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Gabby about the birth of her daughter Sia. In this episode we cover:

- Active Pregnancy
- Midwifery Care
- Birth Education and Preparation
- Your Birth Project Course
- Spontaneous Labour
- Birth Centre Water Birth
- 2nd Degree Tear
- Breastfeeding oversupply

This episode is sponsored by Bio Blends you can check out their expertly formulated supplements by Dr Libby Weaver here 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In this episode I talk through my own birth experience with my son Ali, in this episode I cover:

- Pregnancy
- Preparing for birth
- VBAC (vaginal birth after csection)
- Epidural
- Long Latent Labour
- Hospital Birth
- Episiotomy
- Postpartum period
- Breastfeeding Journey

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project, the online Hypnobirthing course with everything you need to prepare for your best birth. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In episode 137 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Carolyn about the birth of her son Jasper. In this episode we cover: 

AMH Testing
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (AMH Test Diagnosis) 
Pregnancy in 40's 
Spontaneous Conception
Waters Leak 36 weeks 
Preterm labour 36 weeks 
Epidural (low dose) 
Posterior Labour 
Postpartum Navigation

Thanks for joining me Carolyn! @carolyntaylor_

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 136 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Robyn about her pregnancy and birth story with Twins Cora and Cooper.

In this episode we cover:
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Fertility Difficulties
- Chemical pregnancy
- IVF treatments
- Triplet pregnancy
- Loss of 1 baby, Twin pregnancy
- Health concerns
- Emergency CSection 29 weeks
- NICU / SCBU stay
- Breastfeeding journey

This episode is proudly brought to you by Mini Kiwis First Aid - the online First Aid course for Parents with children under 5. The course is designed for anyone wanting to get up to scratch on their emergency first aid knowledge for children and is delivered by a lovely Kiwi Mum Hannah who is an extended care paramedic and mum of 2 under 5. To get $10 off the course use the code PODDY valid for 3 months from episode release.

Find out more about Mini Kiwis First Aid here. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In episode 135 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Lisa about her 4 pregnancies and birth stories. 

In this episode we cover: 
- birth in Australia and New Zealand
- 4 different vaginal births 
- hypnobirthing / calm birthing 
- family dynamics with 4 children
- earthquake after birth 
- reflux 

Thanks for joining me Lisa, it was my pleasure! 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 134 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Tamarah about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Taya. In this episode we cover: 

- T21 / Down Syndrome Diagnosis during pregnant
- Hospital birth 
- Epidural 
- Heart condition
- Heart Surgery 
- Support networks 

I am so grateful Tamarah was willing to come on the podcast and share her story with us, if you'd like to find her and her beautiful family online you can do that @tamarah.whittaker

Thanks for listening!

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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lauren. Some of the topics we cover:

• Tracking Cycles
• Early Pregnancy Losses
• Low HCG on blood tests
• NIPT
• Early pregnancy symptoms
• Acupunture
• Birth Plans
• Ina May Gaskin - A Guide to Childbirth
• Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course
• Hatched Antenatal in-person course
• Spontaneous water breaking - 38 weeks (PROM)
• Misoprostol induction due to labour not progressing
• Mindset in labour
• Quick progression after no progression
• Positive birth story
• Silverette cups
• Relationship adjustments with newborn
• Birth Centre stay

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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In episode 133 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Alice about her pregnancy and birth story with son Leo.

In this episode we cover:

- Lockdown Level 4 birth (2020)
- Elective CSection
- LGA baby
- Umbilical hernia
- Dad has to leave an hour after birth
- Birth Care
- Positives of Level 4 lockdown postpartum
- Breastfeeding issues
- Baby Blues
- Secondary Infertility
- Csection Scar Defect (isthmocele)

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 132 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rosie about her pregnancies, birth story with Daughter Heidi and blended family.

In this episode we cover:
- Difficulty falling pregnant
- Natural fertility advice
- Miscarriage
- Falling pregnant again
- Birth preparation
- Postpartum preparation
- Surprise Polydactyly
- Postpartum Doula
- Blended Families
- Older Dad (50 years old)

This episode is proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project - the online Hypnobirthing Course you need to create YOUR best birth. Find out what all the hype is about @yourbirthproject on Instagram or www.yourbirthproject.com  

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In Episode 131 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hayley about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories. 

In this episode we cover: 
- Eating disorder (anorexia) at 20 years old 
- Amenorrhea from eating disorder, not ovulating 
- Fertility Associates public waiting list 2.5 years
- IVF to stimulate production of follicles
- Unsuccessful first round, successful second round 
- Sickness in pregnancy 
- 11th percentile baby, extra growth scans
- Gender Disappointment 
- 38 week spontaneous labour 
- Positive hospital birth with episiotomy 
- Positive Breastfeeding journey 
- IVF to fall pregnant again, successful first round 
- Subchronic Haematoma at 13 weeks (large bleed) 
- Bleeding at 31 weeks 
- Hypnobirthing education 
- Due date spontaneous labour 
- Drug free water birth in hospital 
- Shift in dynamic being a Mum of 2 

I loved recording this episode with Hayley @hayleyw_nz and hope you enjoy it too! If you'd like to get in touch about the episode or anything we have discussed please find me on Instagram @kiwibirthtales or on email kiwibirthtales@gmail.com 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 130 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Santarna about the pregnancy and birth with her daughter Pheonix. 

In the episode we cover: 
- Young, Single Mum 
- Birth Anxiety 
- Unexpected Pregnancy 
- Lockdown Pregnancy 
- IUGR / Small baby 
- Spontaneous Labour 
- Birth in Hospital 
- Baby Blues

Thanks for joining me this week Santarna!

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 129 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hannah about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories. In this episode we cover:

- Not finding out the sex of baby
- Being active in pregnancy
- Planned hospital birth
- Episiotomy & Ventouse
- Hypnobirthing / Your Birth Project 
- Planned homebirth 
- Sibling at delivery 
- Positive postpartum periods 

Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Hannah!

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In episode 128 I speak with Olivia about her 2 birth stories.

In the episode we cover:
- Unexpected pregnancy
- Vaginal Birth
- Long first labour
- Post partum depression
- Healing Post Partum experience
- Birth Empowerment
- Asking for help

This episode is proudly sponsored by @yourbirthproject the online Hypnobirthing course with everything you need to create your best birth - inclusive of all birth types. Head to www.yourbirthproject.com to hear more. 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 127 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Nikki Clarke about her 5 pregnancy and birth stories.

In the episode we cover:
- 5 different Vaginal births
- Juggling a growing business with young children 
- Choosing to have a large family 
- Support networks 

Thanks for joining me on the podcast Nikki! 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 126 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jacqui about her pregnancy, birth and post partum journey with son Haize. 

In the episode we discuss: 
- Hypnobirthing using the Your Birth Project course 
- Spontaneous waters breaking before due date
- Induction
- Warm compress to reduce tearing
- Vaginal Birth 
- Breastfeeding Issues

Jacqui shares with us her lovely birth story and I am grateful she took the time to talk with me. Enjoy the episode! 

@kiwibirthtales
@yourbirthproject
@jacquianne6

Thanks for listening!

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In todays episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Maxene about the birth of Arthur only 9 weeks ago. In the episode we cover: 

- PCOS and metformin use
- Gender Disappointment
- Gestational Diabetes
- Preeclampsia 
- Induction (oral) 
- Precipitous Labour 
- Prolapse 
- Processing of fast birth

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In episode 124 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Laura about the birth of her son Anderson (Anders). 

In this episode we cover: 
- Endometriosis 
- AMH testing
- Egg Retrieval
- Natural Conception
- LGA 
- Elective C Section
- Maternal Mental Health 
- Postnatal Depression 

Laura is open and honest in our conversation and shares her experiences with Motherhood so far, she covers many important and sometimes confronting topics and I am grateful she was so open to sharing with us all. 

Enjoy the episode. 

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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This bonus episode is all about your Birth Library - what that means and why it matters. Hear from host Jordyn in this solo episode where she uses the Your Birth Project course to help you have a better birth.

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

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In episode 123 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Nikki who takes us through her pregnancy and birth with son Bodhi. 

In this episode we cover: 
- Obstetrician Care
- Breech Baby
- ECV
- Induction
- Epidural
- Vacuum delivery 
- Birth Care
- Level 4 lockdown
- Identity Shift
- Intimacy 
- Postpartum

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project - for all things birth empowerment and online hypnobirthing head to www.yourbirthproject.com or @yourbirthproject on Instagram 

Thanks for listening!

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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I am doing a solo episode discussing my postpartum journey. We are 18 months in and in the episode I cover: 

- Birth recap (my episode is number 61 if you want the full story) 
- Breastfeeding journey (mixed feeding, mastitis, anxiety, pumping, formula feeding) 
- Special Care / Low Blood Sugar 
- Mental Health (PP blues, anxiety, Post Partum Depression)
- Body Image / Weight Loss 
- Relationship with Partner
- Relationship with Friends
- Baby Sleep 
- Newborn Essentials
- Planning next birth 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 122 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jess about her 2 pregnancy and birth experiences. In the episode we cover: 

- birth trauma
- postpartum experiences
- breastfeeding journey
- formula feeding 
- OBGYN care
- healing second birth 

Thanks so much to Jess for joining me on the episode!

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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In episode 121 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Marnie about her 3 pregnancy and birth stories. In this episode we cover: 

- Hypnobirthing
- Homebirth 
- Missed miscarriage 
- Unassisted / Free birth 
- Postpartum recovery 
- Tongue and Lip ties 

Thanks for joining me on the podcast Marnie! 

As always, please make sure you do your own research and discuss decisions about pregnancy, birth or postpartum with your care providers - Kiwi Birth Tales and Jordyn are not an advocate for any model of birth or birth care, the platform shares a variety of experiences each week. 

Thanks for listening!

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A bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales with Hannah Barrett. 

In this episode Hannah and I discuss:
- Fourth Trimester 
- Mental Health
- Colic 
- Dealing with an unsettled baby 
- Expectations
- Managing relationships 
- Breastfeeding 
- Confidence 
- Postpartum recovery 
- Returning to work 
- Identity 

Thanks for joining me again Hannah! Episode 100 of the podcast is where Hannah shares her entire Birth Story. 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 120 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Anna about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with Lucy and Charlie.

In this episode we cover:
- High Blood Pressure
- Induction
- Interventions
- Birth Trauma
- Difficult Breastfeeding journey
- Birth education
- Informed choices
- Healing and empowering second birth 
- Supplementary Nursing System (SNS) 

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project - www.yourbirthproject.com or @yourbirthproject

Your Birth Project is a New Zealand based online birthing class that encompasses Hypnobirthing and Calmbirthing practices. The course covers meditation, relaxation techniques such as 2 types of breathing and partner massage as well as a section specifically for birth partners.  The course also includes an incredible water birth featuring a Kiwi Mum in her surrogacy birth. 

Jordyn is passionate about the accessibility of the course and doesn't believe birth courses need to be hundreds of dollars so at the reasonable price of $89 she hopes many families will be able to reap the rewards through birth empowerment. Head to @yourbirthproject on Instagram or the website www.yourbirthproject.com to find out more

Thanks for listening!

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In this weeks episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with the lovely Meg about her second pregnancy and birth story with daughter Emmie. 

In this episode we cover: 

- Using ovulation sticks when TTC 
- First birth informing decisions for second birth 
- Planned water birth in birth care 
- Postpartum mental health 
- 2 under 2 

Meg has joined me on the podcast before her first episode is number 79 if you would like to listen to that one too.  You can find Meg on Instagram @meghutchison_

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 117 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Bianca about the pregnancy birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Rory. 

In this episode we cover: 
- trying to conceive 
- subchorionic hematoma
- positive induction story 
- labial tear 
- 4th trimester 

Thanks for joining me Bianca. 

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 116 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak to Sian about the birth of her daughter Esme.

Sian takes us through:

- Going from Body Building to being pregnant
- Preparing for birth including using the Your Birth Project course
- Labour at home
- Birth Unit Water Birth
- Postpartum recovery
- Mastitis

This episode is sponsored by Your Birth Project - www.yourbirthproject.com or @yourbirthproject

Your Birth Project is a New Zealand based online birthing class that encompasses Hypnobirthing and Calmbirthing practices. The course covers meditation, relaxation techniques such as 2 types of breathing and partner massage as well as a section specifically for birth partners. 

Jordyn is passionate about the accessibility of the course and doesn't believe birth courses need to be hundreds of dollars so at the reasonable price of $89 she hopes many families will be able to reap the rewards through birth empowerment. Head to @yourbirthproject on Instagram or the website www.yourbirthproject.com to find out more

Thanks for listening!

@Kiwibirthtales
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover:

• Positive Birth Stories
• Birth Centre Births
• Stretch and Sweeps
• Spontaneous labour
• Moxibustion
• Acupuncture
• Youngest Cosmetic Injection in NZ
• Returning to work postpartum
• Breastfeeding experiences
• Family support
• Moving from Auckland to Tauranga

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

Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

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In episode 115 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Anais about her recent pregnancy and birth. In this episode we cover: 

- Planned drug free vaginal birth turned CSection
- Single Mum during pregnancy and postpartum 
- Csection recovery 
- Breastfeeding
- Maori tikanga 
- Your Birth Project

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In episode 114 I interview Becca about her pregnancy and birth experience with son Oscar. 

This episode covers: 
- Covid 19 Level 4 Lockdown Birth 
- Induction
- 35 week scan for reduced movements 
- Emergency Csection
- Birth Care stay 
- Post birth precautions in lockdown 
- Breastfeeding 

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@Kiwibirthtales
@Yourbirthproject

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In episode 113 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Caitlyn about her 2 pregnancy and birth stories, as well as her egg donation in between. 

In this episode we cover:
- Pregnancy at 18 years old 
- Growth scans showing a small baby 
- Recommendation for induction
- High touch birth with monitoring and internal examinations
- Over Supply of Milk 
- Egg donation
- Empowering birth experience
- Water birth 

This weeks episode is proudly sponsored by Woman Magazine. Woman is a magazine about New Zealand women, for New Zealand women, by New Zealand women.

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@Yourbirthproject

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