Homebirth Stories Australia

Aimee & Laura
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A podcast that documents the stories of people choosing to birth at home throughout Australia 

  1. 4D AGO

    S3 EP: 14 Final Ep of 2025

    Send us a text On today’s final episode of 2025, Aimee and Laura catch up on what’s been happening in their lives and reflect on the year that’s been. They also chat about what’s next and share their plans for the podcast in the year ahead. A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in this year, and a special thank you to those who’ve been with the podcast from the very beginning. The support throughout the year has meant more than words can say. Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    1h 18m

  2. DEC 8

    S3 EP: 13 Elizabeth - First Time Mum, Homebirth, Private Midwife, Midwife, Oral Ties, Breastfeeding Challenges.

    Send us a text In this episode, Elizabeth, a midwife and first-time mum, shares the story of her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. She always knew she wanted a homebirth, and the moment she saw her positive pregnancy test she contacted her private midwife to begin planning. During pregnancy she also reflects on how her work as a midwife brought up certain fears and vicarious trauma. She talks about how going on leave before birth gave her the space to process these feelings and prepare emotionally for her own experience. Elizabeth went into labour on her due date, and her labour unfolded over 26 hours from her first surge to the moment her daughter was born. At 40+1, she gave birth in the bath at home, surrounded by her partner, her mum, her two sisters, a birth photographer, and a student midwife. Her baby arrived with one hand next to her face. Elizabeth describes feeling a shift during labour and instinctively changing positions to help her baby move down. She also shares her experience of having a second-degree tear. In the postpartum period, she navigated her daughter’s oral ties, which led to 12 challenging weeks of painful breastfeeding. During this time, she decided to remove dairy from her diet while breastfeeding, which had a huge positive impact on her daughter. She also talks about how her family approached co-sleeping and eventually found what worked best for them. Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    1h 23m

  3. NOV 25

    S3 EP: 12 Georgia - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Induction, Instrumental Birth, Episiotomy, Doula, Private Midwife, Homebirth.

    Send us a text In this episode, Georgia from Western Australia shares the two birth experiences that shaped her journey into motherhood. Her first birth at 41+1 began with an induction and unfolded in ways she hadn’t anticipated. Georgia speaks about labouring on her own for a period — even after asking for her partner and doula, who weren’t allowed in right away — and being offered pharmaceutical pain relief before having an epidural. Her baby was born with the help of a vacuum, along with an episiotomy and a second-degree tear. She also reflects on missing that initial skin-to-skin moment and the breastfeeding challenges that followed as she navigated her baby’s reflux. Falling pregnant again just seven months later, Georgia followed her intuition toward a more supported experience. She chose a private midwife and planned a homebirth that felt more aligned. At 41 weeks she birthed her 4.3kg baby at home, experiencing another second-degree tear and transferring to hospital. Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    1h 6m

  4. NOV 10

    S3 EP: 11 Katie - Two Births, Hospital Birth, HG, Spontaneous Labour, Managed Third Stage, 2nd Degree Tear, Breastfeeding Challenges, Homebirth, PPH, Transfer.

    Send us a text In this episode, Katie shares the stories of her two births. After a long journey to conceive, her first pregnancy was marked by hyperemesis gravidarum. With the support of a Midwifery Group Practice, she went into spontaneous labour and gave birth in hospital. Katie reflects on the overwhelming moments immediately after birth, the early challenges of breastfeeding, and how she gradually established feeding over the following months. Just six months later, Katie conceived again and experienced hyperemesis gravidarum for a second time. Planning a homebirth, she describes how the birth unfolded, her transfer to hospital due to a postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and large blood clots, and her recovery afterward. She also shares her baby’s laryngomalacia diagnosis and how it shaped her second breastfeeding journey. Where to find Katie: Shes True Blue InstagramYeah the girls off road Instagram Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    2h 16m

  5. OCT 28

    S3 EP: 10 Emma - Two Births, Hospital Birth, GP-Shared Care, Induction, Caesarean, Big Baby, HBAC, Homebirth, Transfer after birth

    Send us a text In this episode, Emma, a mum from Western Australia, shares her two very different birth experiences. During her first pregnancy, Emma received GP shared care and went in for reduced movements late in pregnancy. A scan suggested her baby was measuring large, and she was induced. After a long pushing phase, she birthed her 4.59kg baby via caesarean. For her second birth, Emma chose a completely different model of care — working with a private midwife and planning a homebirth after caesarean (HBAC). She reflects on how different the care, support, and overall experience were the second time around. After her daughter was born at home, they were transferred to hospital due to breathing difficulties, where her baby received CPAP support. Emma also opens up about her breastfeeding journeys with both babies — how unique each experience was, and what she learned along the way. Links: Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    1h 15m

  6. SEP 30

    S3 Transfer Miniseries 4: Sarah - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Homebirth Transfer, Long Gestation, Prodromal Labour, Deflexed, Induction, Breech, Caesarean, PROM, Pneumothorax, FSE.

    Send us a text In this episode of our Homebirth Transfer Mini-Series, we speak with Sarah, who shares her two very different birth experiences—both at the same hospital, but under two very different models of care. Her first birth, under the care of a private midwifery group within the hospital, involved a long stretch of prodromal labour, an induction at 42+ weeks, and an artificial rupture of membranes where meconium was present. After a lengthy labour, Sarah made the decision to take control of the situation and have a caesarean. Her second pregnancy began with plans to birth at home, supported by a privately hired midwife. When her waters broke at 39 weeks, Sarah waited several days, carefully monitoring her health and signs of infection. On her second visit to hospital, she was transferred into the public system, where they discovered her baby was in breech position. Faced with limited options, she chose to have a caesarean. Throughout her journey, Sarah weighed up the risks and benefits at every turn, advocating for herself and her baby by asking questions, doing research, and making decisions as she navigated the challenges of labour, birth, and postpartum. Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    2h 25m

  7. AUG 12

    S3 EP: 9 Mid Year Break

    Send us a text We’re back (briefly!) for a mid-season catch-up and your Insta questions In this bonus ep, Aimee and Laura jump on the mic for a life update and to answer some of the great questions you sent in on Instagram. We chat about how we’re both doing, what’s been happening behind the scenes, and dive into topics like Anti-D, becoming a doula (and our thoughts on it), transferring from a planned homebirth due to pregnancy-induced hypertension, and more. Links: Ani-D explained - Dr Sara WickhamMidwives' Cauldron Podcast - Dr Sara Wickham - Anti-D Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    1 hr

  8. JUN 24

    S3 EP: 8 Rebecca - Two Births, Homebirth, FreeBirth, HG, Western Australia, Managed 3rd stage, Wild Pregnancy, Iron infusion, Doula, Prodromal labour.

    Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Rebecca, a mother of two from Perth, Western Australia. Rebecca shares her powerful and deeply personal birth stories — from her first homebirth to her second birth, a freebirth. Rebecca begins by taking us through her pregnancies, both of which were marked by hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) lasting up to 20 weeks. She opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of navigating pregnancy while managing HG. For her first birth, Rebecca chose a homebirth with the support of a private midwife, opting not to go through the Community Midwifery Program (CMP). She went into labor at 40 weeks and 6 days, and during labour, performed a forward-leaning inversion to help reposition her baby, who wasn’t quite in an ideal position. She chose a managed third stage for this birth. With her second pregnancy, Rebecca decided on a wild pregnancy — choosing not to engage in routine medical care or monitoring — and ultimately had a freebirth. She experienced several days of prodromal labour leading up to the birth and gave birth to her second baby at 41 weeks and 6 days — on Christmas Day. Support the show @homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

    1h 53m
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About

A podcast that documents the stories of people choosing to birth at home throughout Australia 

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  • Creator
    Aimee & Laura
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Homebirth Stories Australia
  • Show Website
    Homebirth Stories Australia

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