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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.

    Courtney, Beau + Luca - Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, 2 Positive Inductions, Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis post 2nd birth

    Courtney, Beau + Luca - Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, 2 Positive Inductions, Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis post 2nd birth

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

    Coming off the pillChanging midwife at 10 weeksLocal Antenatal course Cholestasis of Pregnancy (itchy hands and feet first symptoms) Gestational Diabetes Stretch and Sweep Induction after spontaneous waters breaking EpiduralQuick Pushing Positive Induction stories Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis after newborn checks with Luca
    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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    • 1 hr 28 min
    Selena + Sloane - 38 Wks Preeclampsia, Positive Birth Story, Induction, Epidural, Re-admission to Hospital postpartum for High Blood Pressure

    Selena + Sloane - 38 Wks Preeclampsia, Positive Birth Story, Induction, Epidural, Re-admission to Hospital postpartum for High Blood Pressure

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

    EndometriosisMirenaMorning SicknessOndansetron NIPTTravelling in first trimester Keeping sex of baby a surprise Hatched AntenatalYour Birth Project course Antenatal expressing Evening Primrose oil 38 weeks High blood pressure + protein in urine Preeclampsia Induction | Misoprostol, Break waters, SyntocinonLong inductionEpidural Short staffed in hospital Positive birth experience High blood pressure and re-admission to hospital post birth Supply drop post birth Continued breastfeeding | Lactation consultant support
    Things Selena has loved postpartum:
    Noody Skincare for Sloane
    Viva La Vulva
    Pure Mama
    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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    • 43 min
    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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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