Kiwi Birth Tales

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

This week on Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Phoebe about her journey to motherhood with her daughter Amelie.

Phoebe’s pregnancy was mostly textbook until late in her third trimester when repeated growth scans showed her baby was measuring large. After discussions with Auckland Hospital, Phoebe chose to be induced at...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Brianna. After experiencing reduced movements later in pregnancy, Bri underwent further monitoring where concerns were identified around cord blood flow. She shares the events that led to an emergency c-section at 35 weeks, Oakley’s transfer to Auckland Hospital NICU, an...

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Samantha - we focus on her second pregnancy, which she conceived through IVF. Her pregnancy was not without challenges and they spent a lot of time in NICU as Otis was born just before 30 weeks. Some of the topics we cover:

• IVF journey and embryo transfer
• Early pre...

Did someone say numb flaps? Oh, it was me.... Week 31-33 and all the joys that come along with it that, in this pregnancy diaries episode.

• Carpal tunnel
• Pregnancy insomnia
• Sleeping arrangements
• Nesting (or lack of)
• Renal dilaiton scan
• Growth scan + LGA baby
• Gestational diabetes retest
• Numb pelvic area
• Franjos Kitchen Hydration Powder + Bhone Beauty drink
• Obstertric appointment next week
• 4 weeks left of work
• Breathlessness!!!!

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kobi about her experience navigating pregnancy as a single mum, induction of labour, postpartum recovery and mental health after birth. Some of the topics we cover:

• Single mum pregnancy journey
• Relationship breakdown during pregnancy
• Considering termination and unexpected pregnancy emotions
• Moving cit...

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Genevieve. Some of the topics we cover:

• Voices of Hope
• Eating disorder when younger
• OBGYN care
• Protein in urine at 37 weeks
• Emergency Csection (had planned for an elective csection)
• Auckland Hospital
• Breastfeeding journey
• Postpartum support from family
• Prioritising rest
• Things she loved - vital bits belly ban...

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover:

• Heart shaped uterus (partial septate)
• Bleeds in early pregnancy
• Cholestasis
• Polyhydramnious
• Preparing for hospital birth
• Transverse until 38 weeks
• Anxious at end of pregnancy
• Reduced movements
• Waters broke when in hospital
• Episiotomy and Kiwi Cup delivery
• Epidural
• ...

Welcome to the first episode of Pregnancy Diaries, a bonus series running alongside the 2026 season of Kiwi Birth Tales.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time update from my third pregnancy, how I’m feeling physically and mentally, what feels different this time around, and some of the early decisions I’m already thinking about as I prepare for birth again.

These bonus episodes will sit alongside our weekly birth stories a...

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Harriet. Some of the topics we cover:

• Fast first labour and birth
• Ventouse delivery
• Overdue
• Felt something wasn't right in second pregnancy towards end
• Self admitted to Hospital without Midwife
• CTG heartrate caused emergency reaction
• Emergency Csection
• Delay in birth
• Lack of oxygen
• SCBU and NICU ...

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Bonnie. Some of the topics we cover:

• Unplanned homebirth
• Birth Trauma + Empowering feelings
• Close age gap
• Planned homebirths
• Homebirth Canterbury organisation
• Preparing for birth at home
• Breastfeeding journey and challenges
• Large families and parents experience with birth
• Kids at birth VS not

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Georgia. Some of the topics we cover:

• Early pregnancy loss
• Bloating in pregnancy
• Morning sickness
• My Little Kiwi Antenatal Course
• Spontaenous labour at home
• Birth at birth unit
• 3B tear after long pushing stage
• Transfer to hospital for surgical repair
• Collecting colostrum in pregnancy
• Nipple shield...

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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lexi. Some of the topics we cover:

• Hatched Antenatal Course
• Antenatal Expressing
• Pilates in pregnancy
• Positive feeling towards homebirth but didn't plan to have one
• Spontaneous labour
• Being checked at home
• Throwing up, transition
• Birthing at home unplanned without a midwife present
• 2nd degree tear t...

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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 weeks
• Practiced spinning babies daily and she turned
• Didn't find out sex during pregnancy
• Spontaneous labour
• Losing large amount of water...

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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 labour
• Syntocin drip / induction
• Epidural
• Episiotomy and Ventouse delivery
• COVID - germs, anxiety
• Colic baby
• Travelling with baby
• Starting a business: Roam with Kids App
• Changing midwife at 20 weeks
• ...

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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
• IVF
• Egg 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 h...