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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.
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Kiwi Birth Tales Jordyn Kayes

    • Kids & Family

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.

    Manaia, George, Flynn + Oscar - Prenatal Anxiety, Emergency Csection, VBAC, Induction + Gender Disappointment

    Manaia, George, Flynn + Oscar - Prenatal Anxiety, Emergency Csection, VBAC, Induction + Gender Disappointment

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ.
    In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Manaia. Some of the topics we cover:

    Prenatal AnxietyStretch and SweepsEmergency Csection after spontaneous labour VBACBroken ankle in pregnancy Cosleeping Induction Late success with Breastfeeding
    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 42 min
    Lucie + Ariki - Spontaneous Labour at 41+4, Meconium Aspiration, Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic, SCBU

    Lucie + Ariki - Spontaneous Labour at 41+4, Meconium Aspiration, Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic, SCBU

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ.
    In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lucie. Some of the topics we cover:

    Easy journey to pregnancy after Copper IUD Overdue (41+4)Braxton Hicks Expressing Colostrum Spontaneous labour at homeMidwife appointment (2cm dilated) Planned Hospital birth 5cm dilated when arrived at HospitalVariable baby heartrate on CTG monitor (190-70)Emergency C-section under General Anaesthetic Meconium AspirationFlat breathing when born SCBU stay (12 days) Waking up from birth under GA Recovery from CsectionBreastfeeding journey Mental health and birth trauma
    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 57 min
    Shannon + Elsie - Unplanned Pregnancy, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story, Breastfeeding Challenges

    Shannon + Elsie - Unplanned Pregnancy, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story, Breastfeeding Challenges

    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 healthMum guiltExpressing 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 43 min
    Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, BEHR Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births

    Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, BEHR Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births

    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 LossOBGYN care Midwifery careInduction - reduced movementEmergency C-sectionBreastfeeding challenges Failure to thrive Low Muscle tone Roving eye movements Genetic testingIVF Embryo transfersElective C-sectionsTwisted Uterus Put under General Anaesthetic post-birthCosleeping
    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Lauren + Ardie - 2 Early Pregnancy Losses, PROM Labour, Misoprostol Induction, Positive end of Birth Story

    Lauren + Ardie - 2 Early Pregnancy Losses, PROM Labour, Misoprostol Induction, Positive end of Birth Story

    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 testsNIPTEarly pregnancy symptomsAcupunture Birth PlansIna 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 newbornBirth 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 56 min
    Bonus: Birth Library - MUST LISTEN

    Bonus: Birth Library - MUST LISTEN

    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
    Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 16 min

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