Kiwi Birth Tales

Jordyn Kayes
  • 3.7 (3)
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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.

  1. 1D AGO · BONUS

    LIFE UPDATE! I AM PREGNANT

    I am sharing some exciting news with you this week before jumping back into regular programming! Thanks for being here x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Georgia + Hazely - Early pregnancy loss, Spontaneous labour, 3B Tear, Surgery repair in Hospital, Nipple Shields

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Georgia. Some of the topics we cover: Early pregnancy lossBloating in pregnancy Morning sicknessMy Little Kiwi Antenatal CourseSpontaenous labour at home Birth at birth unit 3B tear after long pushing stage Transfer to hospital for surgical repair Collecting colostrum in pregnancy Nipple shields Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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.

    54 min

  3. 12/01/2025

    Lexi + George - Unplanned Home Birth without Midwife, Positive Birth Story

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lexi. Some of the topics we cover: Hatched Antenatal CourseAntenatal ExpressingPilates in pregnancy Positive feeling towards homebirth but didn't plan to have one Spontaneous labourBeing checked at homeThrowing up, transitionBirthing at home unplanned without a midwife present 2nd degree tear that wasn't stitched Positive breastfeeding journey Sleep training Viva La Vulva perineal spray Electrolytes post birth Wish they had considered a homebirth more seriously, would plan for one next time Positive birth story Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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.

    43 min

  4. 09/17/2025

    Abby + Sadie - Positive spontaneous labour and birth, DiGeorge Syndrome | 22q.11 Genetic Disorder

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Abby. Some of the topics we cover: Spotting before a positive pregnancy test Testing in pregnancy Wanting an unmedicated birth Baby breech presentation at 37 weeksPracticed spinning babies daily and she turned Didn't find out sex during pregnancy Spontaneous labour Losing large amount of water / fluid after waters broke Fast labour Immediate latch after birth Lots of mucus coming from Sadies nose post birth Transferred to hospital for size (2.5kg, 47cm and small head circumference) Struggled with weight gainObsessive tracking of feeds Re-admission to the hospital Heart murmur Referral to paediatrician Blood tests - DiGeorge Syndrome (22Q.11) Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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.

    1 hr

  5. 08/29/2025

    Renata: Unplanned Pregnancy, Intervention Birth, Positive Birth - Shoulder Dystocia, Mum Guilt, Starting Roam with Kids App

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Renata. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy Changing midwives at 35 weeks Spontaneous labourSyntocin drip / inductionEpiduralEpisiotomy and Ventouse delivery COVID - germs, anxiety Colic baby Travelling with baby Starting a business: Roam with Kids AppChanging midwife at 20 weeks Gender disappointment Spontaneous labour No epidural or drugsShoulder Dystocia Mum guilt JaundiceBreastfeeding challenges Positive birth despite end emergency Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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 13m

  6. 08/11/2025

    Emma + Remi - Fertility Journey, IVF, Egg Donor, Private OBGYN, Elective (Emergency) Csection, NICU, Donor Milk

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Emma. Some of the topics we cover: Emma was 43 when she gave birth to Remi Years of infertility IVFEgg Donor Covid impacting journey"High Risk" pregnancy Emergency Csection (had already decided on Csection being mode of delivery) 3 weeks in NICU Donor Milk Struggled with breastfeeding Mental health Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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 1m

  7. 08/08/2025

    Jordi, Rosie + Margo - Emergency CSection, VBAC with 10.6lb baby

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jordi. Some of the topics we cover: Early miscarriage in first pregnancy Anxiety in the second pregnancy about loss Medical professionalAll testing available in NZ Felt excited about giving birth Diagnosed baby with Bilateral Duplex Kidneys at 30 weeks, unsure what this would mean until post birth Spontaneous labour Epidural Brow presentation Baby not descending Thick meconium in waters Emergency CSectionReflecting on birth felt disappointed, CHCH Women's Birth Afterthoughts Clinic Congenital pneumonia NICU Surgery for Kidneys UTI 4m Yearly monitoring Exclusive pumping Scar massage Returning to work at 6m postpartum Mum guilt Pregnancy 10m postpartum Found decision hard between VBAC and Elective Csection5-6cm dilated at stretch and sweep Quick spontaneous labour Hand at face for birth 2nd degree internal tear Aspirated meconium - infection NICU stay 10.6lbs baby (4.8KG) 2 under 2 Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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 42m

  8. 07/30/2025

    Emma, Billie, Eddie + Jack: Fertility Journey, Singleton + Twin Pregnancy, Serious Complications with Newborn Illness

    This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Emma. Some of the topics we cover: Unexplained Infertility Pregnancy loss Starting IVF when conceived naturally Major accident Covid pregnancy Elective Csection Breastfeeding challenge Twin pregnancy 36+3 birth Post birth support for the boys Jaundice Significant illness for the boys as newborns Poor experience in the hospital PTSD Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult 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 53m
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Jordyn Kayes
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    295
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Kiwi Birth Tales
  • Show Website
    Kiwi Birth Tales

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