Kiwi Birth Tales

Jordyn Kayes
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Kiwi Birth Tales

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.

  1. JAN 29 · BONUS

    BONUS: Jordyn's Life Update - Jan 2025

    Listen to me ramble on about what's going on for me in 2025. I share about pregnancy loss in this episode so if that doesn't feel like something you are in the place to listen to right now, skip this episode. Jordyn x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  2. JAN 29

    Gennady + Olive: Missed Miscarriage, Pregnancy Anxiety, Poor Care from Hospital Midwife, Unplanned Homebirth, Umbilical Cord Rupture, NICU - Hyperglycemia

    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 Gennady (@gennadylacey). Some of the topics we cover: TTC for 2 years Pregnancy + Missed Miscarriage 12 week scan no heartbeatPregnancy LossAnxiety after pregnancy loss Pregnant again Bleeding in the first trimester Hypnobirthing and Antenatal classesRaspberry leaf teaColostrum Planning to birth in Dunedin, but lives in WanakaTracking contractions with appPoor care from Midwife in HospitalSent home from Hospital Birth on front door step at home without Midwife (unplanned homebirth)Umbilical cord rupture Emergency services arrive to take them to Hospital2.7kg at birth Low blood sugars NICU stay Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course 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 Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  3. JAN 20

    Zoe, Tobi + Teddy: Preeclampsia | Induction, COVID Positive, Episiotomy and Forcep delivery, Medical Miscarriage, Positive Healing Homebirth

    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 Zoe. Some of the topics we cover: Coming off the pill after many years Covid pregnancy LMC stopped practicing due to Covid Vaccination mandate Antenatal Course, Hapū Wānanga, HypnobirthingPlanning homebirth Preeclampsia InductionCovid PositiveVentouse, Episiotomy, Forceps Birth TraumaHemorrhoids Medical Miscarriage Gender Disappointment Your Birth Project Planning Homebirth again41 weeks spontaneous fast labour at homePositive Birth storyHealing birth Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course 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 Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 31m

  4. JAN 14

    That Mama Farming: Ovulation Tracking, Premature Labour and Birth, Postpartum with a Premature Baby

    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 That Mama Farming who doesn't share her name or her babies name on Social Media. Some of the topics we cover: Coming off the pillCystic Acne post coming off pillTracking ovulationEarly pregnancy testShe Moves (Exercise Group Online) Didn't find out the sex of babySpinning Babies classes Hypnobirthing ClassHospital Birth Premature Labour Premature Birth Premature Baby 34 weeks Donor MilkOversupplyTaking baby home from NICU / Special Care for premature babiesPostpartum recovery Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course 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 Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  5. JAN 6

    Jess + Sadie: Hypnobirthing, Positive 20h Home Birth

    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 Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Hypnobirthing Planning a homebirth (Bloom Birth Pools) Birth Mindset Positive Pregnancy journey Spontaneous labour at home 20hr labour and homebirth Tear during birth Post birth at home Tips for postpartum recovery including Viva La Vulva + Frozen meals Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course 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 Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  6. 2024-10-14

    Georgia, Thomas + Olivia - Emergency Csection, HIE / Oxygen Starvation, Serious Post Birth Complications, Birth Trauma | Doula in 2nd Pregnancy, Healing VBAC

    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 Georgia. Some of the topics we cover: 2 pregnancy and birth storiesHypnobirthing and Antenatal coursesBirth PlansHospital BirthSignificant meconium in watersEmergency CsectionResuscitation for Thomas after birthCord wrapped around his neck 3 timesHIE - oxygen starvation diagnosisTransfer to another hospital72 hour cooling therapyNICU journeyBirth TraumaHealing journeySophia Paskell - Mothers Circle - DoulaHealing VBAC after thinking it would be another Csection2 weeks postpartum 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.

    1h 30m

  7. 2024-09-26

    Abby, Franco + Alfie - Placenta Accreta, Surprise Pregnancy 22 weeks, 2 x Csections, Hysterectomy

    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 Abby. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy found out at 22 weeks Breech baby Planned CsectionChallenging recovery Blended family Placenta PreviaPlacenta AccretaDifficultly with feelings of fear of dying in pregnancy or birth 33 week bleed - emergencyMultiple large bleeds in hospitalPlacenta Accreta growth into Uterus 36 week delivery planned CsectionHysterectomy Multiple infections post birth Mental Health / dealing with 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.

    1h 4m

  8. 2024-09-13

    Gemma, Kairo + Taika - Induction, Emergency Csection, Breastfeeding Challenges, Postnatal Depression, Pregnancy Loss, Positive Healing 2nd Birth, VBAC

    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 Gemma. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy at 20 years oldInductionLack of birth educationEmergency CsectionBirth TraumaPoor hospital experienceBreastfeeding challenges Postnatal DepressionPregnancy loss - Twin Pregnancy Covid Pregnancy and Birth Anxiety due to lossYour Birth Project course Posterior LabourHospital Birth VBAC Fast breathingBirth CentreSCBU10lb + baby Positive and healing second birth (VBAC) 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.

    1h 42m
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About

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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  • Creator
    Jordyn Kayes
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Kiwi Birth Tales
  • Show Website
    Kiwi Birth Tales

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