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.
Episodes
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 professional
- All 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 b...
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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 newbor...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Annemarie. Some of the topics we cover:
- OBGYN care
- Elective Csection Birth Plan due to anxiety about vaginal birth
- Gender disappointment
- Hatched Antenatal
- Maternal Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression
- Psychologist support through Maternal Mental Health
- Planned Csection birth
- Baby Blues
- Bir...
If you’re pregnant after a previous caesarean and feeling torn between planning a VBAC or booking an elective, this episode is for you.
In today’s bonus solo episode, I walk you through the key questions and mindset shifts that can help you make an informed, confident decision, not based on fear, pressure, or anyone else’s opinion, but what feels right for you.
I also share practical tools to help you prepare for a positive b...
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 Emily. Some of the topics we cover:
- Diagnosed with PCOS after coming off the pill
- Worked with a Women's Health Naturopath to reverse PCOS and symptoms
- Smooth pregnancy
- COVID pos at 26 weeks, issues with Thyroid post that
- Changed midwives around 28 weeks
- Your Birth Project course
- Felt positive as had...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover:
- Coming off the pill
- Open minded about birth preferences
- Partial break in waters
- Extra lobe on placenta
- Unmedicated water birth in hospital
- Messy 2nd degree tear with 3rd degree aspects
- Stiche...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Beatrice. Some of the topics we cover:
- Trying to conceive for 2 years
- Fertility Therapist
- Spontaneous pregnancy
- Midwifery Care
- NIPT
- Your Birth Project and Antenatal Classes
- Waters broke at home, labour didn't start
- Misoprostol induction
- Good hospital m...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Mads. Some of the topics we cover:
- Concerns at scan - perforated bowel
- Cystic Fibrosis screening, testing and confirmation
- Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch
- Putting life on hold waiting for next steps
- Navigating work with pregnancy complications
- ...
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 Alexis. Some of the topics we cover:
- Surprise pregnancy
- Challenges finding a midwife
- Positive family birth stories
- Induction
- Language use from care providers not supportive
- Induction
- Large postpartum haemorrhage + 3B Tear
- Birth Trauma
- Baby born 6.5lb...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Cass. Some of the topics we cover:
- Miscarriage when 4 months postpartum with her son
- Starting a marketing agency with Fiance Nic
- Cass's Dad passed away during her pregnancy
- Pregnancy and grief
- Homebirth Midwife
- Didn't do any testing - only 12 + 20 we...
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 Charlotte. Some of the topics we cover:
- Falling pregnant at 16
- Miscarriage and not telling family
- Endometriosis and surgery
- Miscarriage, suspected Ectopic pregnancy (but was not)
- Pregnant with Allie
- LGA baby
- Waters leaking
- Induction
- Emergency CSecti...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kristy. Some of the topics we cover:
- Coming off the pill and starting to "try" for a baby
- Running a business and thinking about having a baby
- Tracking cycles
- Setting up business for parental leave
- NEST Antenatal
- No birth plan, open minded about exper...
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 Brooklyn. Some of the topics we cover:
- Surprise pregnancy
- Finding a Midwife in NZ when not living here
- Pregnancy in London
- Spontaneous labour (contractions began in her back)
- Midwife check at home
- No pain relief
- Water birth
- Stitches after birth
- Placen...
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 Charlotte. Some of the topics we cover:
- 3 early pregnancy losses (called chemical pregnancy)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Anxiety in pregnancy
- Travel in early pregnancy
- Parent Centre antenatal
- 2 stretch and sweeps
- Lost mucus plug on due date
- Midwife check at home
- Trans...
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 Brittany. Some of the topics we cover:
- Fertility journey
- Challenges with GP, advocating for herself
- Self referral online to Fertility Associates
- Saline infusion scan
- Spontaneous pregnancy
- High blood pressure
- Change of midwife
- Perineal massage
- Reduced ...
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 Kelsi. Some of the topics we cover:
- Placenta Previa at 12 week scan
- Birth Centre Birth
- Tear that needed repairing in Hospital
- Baby Blues
- Infection in stitches
- Challenging first 3 months postpartum
- Cyst in ovary
- Bleeding in first trimester
- Emergency S...
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 Devon. Some of the topics we cover:
- TTC
- Fertility Support meetings
- COVID birth
- Induction
- Early waters breaking
- PCOS
- Gas not turned on
- Chemical pregnancy
- Fast transition stage in 2nd birth
- Birth Centre
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
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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 heartbeat
- Pregnancy Loss
- Anxiety after pregnancy loss
- Pregnant again
- Bleeding in the first trimester
- Hypnobirthing and Antenatal clas...
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, Hypnobirthing
- Planning homebirth
- Preeclampsia
- Induction
- Covid Positive
- Vento...
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