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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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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kelsey about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her daughter Blake. Some of the topics we cover: Fertility journey IUI / IVF Endometriosis Antenatal classes Premature waters breaking Premature labour Premature birth 33 weeks NICU stay Pumping Breastfeeding journey Nipple Shield Surge…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Haidee about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 2 children. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise Pregnancy Career focus and mental load No LMC available, community midwifery care at the local Hospital Spontaneous Labour Epidural Syntocin Episiotomy Forceps Initial latching diffi…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 4 children. Some of the topics we cover: Birth Centre Birth Positive Birth Stories Unplanned Homebirth Twin Pregnancy Vaginal Twin Delivery Assisted second twin birth Positive postpartum experiences You can find Charlotte on Inst…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Winn. In this episode, we discuss: Loss of period Tracking cycles and ovulation Sarah from My Monthly Opting out of Gestational Diabetes test Selling Real Rad Food Hatched Antenatal Your Birth Project Birth manifestation Waters…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her children Hugo + Lucia. In this episode, we discuss: Midwife based in a different town Pelvic pain Pregnancy Massage Spontaneous labour Meconium in waters Sterile water injections Gas Transition Episiotomy Breastfeeding challenges Tongue a…
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An episode with Mother, Unrefined. If you or someone you know is preparing to give birth or even if you want a chance to reflect on your own birth experience this episode is a must-listen! Episode Breakdown: What is hypnobirthing and how does it work? Why did you create Your Birth Project? What is covered in the course? Is it suitable for all birth…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Taylor about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Hadley. In this episode, we discuss: Coming off pill Ovulation tracking Positive pregnancy experience Midwifery care SCBU nurse Antenatal Classes Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Planned Birth Centre birth Spontaneous la…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Clare about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Florence. In this episode, we discuss: PCOS LLETZ procedure First trimester food aversions Insulin resistance Obstetric care Pregnancy at 36 years old 41 weeks induction Failed induction Emergency C-section Covid Low Supply Excl…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Angel about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Vienna. In this episode, we discuss: Trying to fall pregnant Pregnancy symptoms Initial thoughts about birth Planning a home birth Gender disappointment Your Birth Project Course Spontaneous labour Long early labour Epidural Epi…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Savannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Jai. In this episode, we discuss: Changing mind, didn't want children and turned 30 then decided to think about it Gestational Diabetes Antenatal Classes Your Birth Project online course Stretch and Sweeps Raspberry Leaf Tea + Ant…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jaime about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Tāne. In this episode, we discuss: Surprise pregnancy Studying and being pregnant High blood pressure at end of pregnancy Slowing down and giving in to changes in lifestyle Spontaneous labour Assisted Delivery No drugs or pain relief…
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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I talk about the Cascade of Interventions when it comes to labour and birth. In the episode I discuss: cascade of interventions reframing / mindset understanding the labour and birth process the podcast I went on where we discussed this more mother,unrefined the B.R.A.I.N acronym and how you can use it in …
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Rachelle about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Boston. In this episode, we discuss: Low AMH testing IVF Facebook group: Fertility Family Planned to have an epidural, birth in the hospital Spontaneous labour, 7cm at home Failed epidural Vaginal tear Birth Trauma from failed epidura…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Becca about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Miller. In this episode, we discuss: Note - previous sexual assault is mentioned but not discussed in depth in this episode. Male Factor Infertility IVF Becca is a Midwife herself Pelvic Pain Planning rural homebirth Antenatal classes Yo…
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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I share a question that was asked on the KBT Instagram, which I then shared as a post for others to give their experiences on. I found this so interesting as it isn't something I have experience with. In this episode I share a question about weaning from breastfeeding and experiencing a massive drop in hor…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Karlie about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with daughter Leynie. In this episode, we discuss: Planned cultural birth approach (Maori Tikanga) with woven a Wahakura, an ipu whenua, had a Muka tie and the birth plan was centred in Te Ao Maori. Ina May Gaskin, Guide to Childbirth Homebirth …
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and life postpartum with her Son Max. In the episode, we cover: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Birth Anxiety + fear about having to give birth Bonding in pregnancy Your Birth Project (birth education) Didn't find out sex of baby in pregnancy Tens Machine Fast spontaneous labo…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Kate about her pregnancy and birth stories with her two sons Ted and Reggie. In the episode, we discuss: Pregnancy after Gastric Sleeve Surgery Mental health with weight gain in pregnancy Antenatal course Induction Epidural Ventouse that fell off repeatedly Forcep and Episiotomy delivery Neonatal stay…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Sophie about her experience with pregnancy, birth and postpartum after giving birth to Lucy. In the episode we discuss: Surprise pregnancy Decision to keep the pregnancy Insomnia Planned birth care birth Hospital birth with an epidural Small perineal tear Mental health Postnatal Depression and Anxiet…
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In this episode, I use the Your Birth Project course to give you 3 relaxation tips for birth that you can implement right now. These include ways to relax your body, to stay away from the fear tension pain cycle and allow your body to breathe and move freely. Find out more about these tips and a whole lot more through the Your Birth Project course,…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview Claudia, in the episode we discuss: Twin Pregnancy + Miscarriage DNC Anxiety in early pregnancy Planned birth centre birth Positive birth experience Grazing but no tears Flat nipples + nipple shields, low supply Infected lymph node that required surgery at 3m for Elsie Family Centre support in Hamilt…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I interview mama Ashleigh about her pregnancies and births with her daughters Anakiwa and Kānoa. In the episode we discuss: Pre-eclampsia Induction C-Section birth (calm, positive experience) Positive breastfeeding journey Mental Health / Postnatal Depression Planning for a home-birth Not finding out the sex of …
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In this bonus episode I give some tips you can implement straight away to begin your preparation for VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), if you want to know more head to the Kiwi Birth Tales + Your Birth Project instagram or straight to the Your Birth Project course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In today's bonus episode, I talk about the products I would be using for postpartum recovery if I was giving birth again soon, these are mostly vaginal birth specific however a few are relevant for C-section births as well! Find these and more on the Your Birth Project store https://www.yourbirthproject.com/store Find me @kiwibirthtales or @yourbir…
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In episode 182 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Jess about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with son Bohdi. In this episode we cover: Crohn's disease, including surgery, medications and any complications in pregnancy / postpartum Spontaneous pregnancy Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course Scan at 41wks showing 10.4lb baby Induction wit…
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Welcome to another bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, this is a listener submission about baby sleep. In the episode I discuss: mental health + lack of sleep relationship sharing the load sleep training gentle sleep techniques sleep environment doing what works best for you and your family two professional resources that have been useful for me in …
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In episode 181 of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Allie, we talk through her 4 pregnancy and birth stories and cover: - unexpected pregnancy - induction - postnatal depression - mothercraft - late stage pregnancy loss - DNA Keepsake business Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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In this bonus episode, I answer a question from a listener about navigating grief and loss with a toddler. I am not an expert in this space but having recently gone through similar I thought it was a timely topic to discuss. If you are not in the space to hear about the loss or grief then skip over this episode x Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtal…
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- Pregnancy and Birth Education - Antenatal classes - Birth plans - Spontaneous Labour - Posterior Labour - Emergency C-section - Postpartum recovery - First 40 days Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jordyn Gregory | Polly Harding
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Lara about her pregnancy and birth stories with babies Levi + Harper. We discuss: - initial pregnancy loss - changing midwife - single umbilical cord artery - spontaneous waters breaking - epidural - ventouse delivery - mental health postpartum - hypnobirthing - positive vaginal birth - foetal matern…
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Today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is brought to you by Everyboobi, in this episode I speak with India about the pregnancy and birth story with daughter Atlas. In the episode we cover: - coming off the pill - falling pregnant with Atlas - NIPT - Positive pregnancy - Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course - Spontaenous labour 40+4 - Epidural - Pos…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak with Sandra about her 2 pregnancies and the birth of her daughter Rosie. In the episode we cover: - complicated missed miscarriage - heavy bleeding - DNC - Hysteroscopy - PCOS - Spontaneous pregnancy - Change of midwife in pregnancy - Active pregnancy - Planning to birth at birth care - Your Birth Projec…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Christina about the birth of her two children, Eleanor & Jasper. In the episode we cover: - moving to city without support - positive birth story - significant blood loss post birth - birth trauma from the post birth bleeding - 2nd degree tear - pregnant again 4m postpartum - decision to keep pregnan…
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In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I interview Julia about her pregnancy and birth with daughter Maisie. In the episode we chat about: - early pregnancy loss - anxiety in pregnancy - midwifery care - birth education - spontaneous labour before due date - birth centre, ambulance transfer to hospital - quick active labour, long pushing phase - 2n…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Julia about the birth of her twins Delilah & Clementine. In the episode we discuss: - previous pregnancy and birth - csection - multiples pregnancy - threatened miscarriage - coming to terms with having multiples - pregnancy mental health - elective csection - toddler behaviour with new baby - work a…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Cortney about her pregnancy and birth stories. In the episode we cover: - Endometriosis - Clomiphene support - Late ovulation - Pregnancy yoga - Fast first labour and birth - Grazing but no tearing - Breastfeeding journey: 11m - Tracking cycles - Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage - Another fast birth in ho…
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In this bonus episode brought to you by Your Birth Project I work through some signs of Early Labour, tips to navigate through this time and how to keep labour progressing. Check back next week for the next part of this series where we work through Active Labour. Thanks for joining me! Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted …
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Beck about the pregnancy and birth story of her daughter Isabella. In this episode we cover: - Ectopic pregnancies - OBGYN Care - Elective CSection - CSection recovery - Business owner and working Mum life - Postnatal mental health Thanks for listening! @Kiwibirthtales @Yourbirthproject Hosted on Aca…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Britt about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods with her daughter Fox. In the episode we cover: - Copper IUD - Pregnant after 1 cycle - Midwifery care - Birth Education: Bethlehem Birth Centre, Peaceful Pregnancy Circle, Your Birth Project - Covid Level 3 / 4 - 42+5 (overdue) - Induction - Em…
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In today's episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Rebecca about her pregnancy and birth with son Leo. In this episode we discuss: - Being on the pill from a young age - Fertility Health - Low AMH levels - Spontaneous Pregnancy - Subchorionic Hematoma - Perinatal Anxiety - Pregnancy and Birth Mindset - Hypnobirthing - Positive Affirmations - Hospi…
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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I use Your Birth Project to inform & educate you about the Fear, Tension, Pain Cycle. Your Birth Project is my online hypnobirthing course designed to help you create YOUR best birth, no matter what that means to you. Listen to this episode with an open mind and let it help guide you in your birth preparati…
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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I use Your Birth Project to support you through deciding to have a birth plan or go with the flow. Your Birth Project is my online hypnobirthing course designed to help you create YOUR best birth, no matter what that means to you. Listen to this episode with an open mind and let it help guide you in your bi…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Hanna about the birth of her daughter Mila. In this episode we cover: - IUD removal - fast journey to pregnancy - telling family and friends at 20 weeks - OBGYN care - Trauma / Anxiety about birth from attending her sisters difficult birth - Antenatal classes - Your Birth Project course - Spontaneous…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Claud about the birth of her daughter Elodie. In the episode we cover: - PCOS - Nutrition and lifestyle with Sara @yourmonthly - Missed miscarriage - Letrozole - Fear about another pregnancy loss - Birth education - Changing midwife @ 30 weeks - Doula - Homebirth - Long pushing phase - Episiotomy - S…
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Your Birth Project is the online course you need to create YOUR best birth, today I talk about ways to decide who to have in your birth team and how to have potentially awkward conversations following that. If you love these bonus episodes make sure you send me a message and let me know what else you'd like me to cover! Check out Your Birth Project…
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales sponsored by Your Birth Project, I speak with Grace about the pregnancy and birth of daughter Heidi. In the episode we discuss: - Irregular periods and contraception - Active pregnancy - Reduced movements - Your Birth Project | Hatched Antenatal - Spontaneous labour - Meconium in waters - Epidural - Ventouse deli…
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