586 | Brittany, 28-week birth, IUGR, preeclampsia, emergency caesarean, NICU journey, heart surgery
Brittany shares her extraordinary journey from a challenging conception to a life-changing premature birth experience. After 18 months of trying to conceive with low AMH levels, Brittany and her husband Braden welcomed their son Tulla at just 28 weeks following a dramatic turn of events. What began as routine monitoring for IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) quickly escalated into preeclampsia, emergency caesarean, and a four-month NICU journey that included heart surgery in Melbourne. Brittany's story is one of resilience, advocacy, and the incredible strength of the parent-baby bond formed in the most challenging circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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585 | Em Shared care,induction, Postnatal Depression, Perinatal Mental Health Unit
In this week’s episode I interview Em about her pregnancy during lockdown. She was induced at 41 weeks and laboured for a long time alone in the maternity ward before she was transferred to the birthing suite where she experienced the cascade of intervention and birthed her baby boy via vacuum delivery. Em was four months postpartum when she disclosed her sadness to her GP and was subsequently diagnosed with PND and PTSD. Three days later she walked into the Perinatal Mental Health Unit at Mitcham Private Hospital. It was a life changing experience for her and she shares her story in the hope that she can spread the word about the essential postpartum support resources that are available (even if they are notoriously difficult to find). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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584 | Jo, two vaginal births, midwifery care, public hospital, GP, co-sleeping, extended breastfeed
Today I interview Jo, a mother of two and GP who brings so much knowledge and advice to her story. She says that being a mother has definitely made her a better GP although she admits that so many of her expectations of parenthood were thrown out the window when she became a mum. She feels strongly about safe co-sleeping (she shares a lot of evidence around this) as well as extended breastfeeding and the societal pressures that often prompt early weaning. Lighthearted and joyful, Jo shares all the details of her two physiological births and the skills she embraced from to actively relax while her body actively birthed.You can learn more about The Birth Class here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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583 | Amy's Story of Placenta Previa, PMDD Discovery, and Home VBAC
In this episode, mother of two Amy takes us through her contrasting birth experiences and her profound journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). From an unexpected COVID pregnancy in Melbourne to a transformative home VBAC in Adelaide, Amy's story illuminates the challenges many women face but rarely discuss openly. Her candid account of navigating major placenta praevia, the isolation of pandemic motherhood, and the life-changing discovery of PMDD offers hope and validation for countless mothers experiencing similar struggles.This episode of Australian Birth Stories is brought to you by iL Tutto, the brand loved by parents for creating beautiful, functional, and comfortable nursery furniture and essentials.Their Black Friday Sale is now live, from November 18 through to December 1, with up to 50% off sitewide.You’ll find amazing offers like 50% off Felix Gliders and Ottomans in Egg Shell, 50% off Felix Electric and Manual Chairs in Sea Shell, 40% off selected cots and chests including Misha, Kuba, and Hallee, and 20% off Grow Kindly Sleepwear.Plus, as an exclusive offer for Australian Birth Stories listeners, you’ll get an extra 5% off when you use the code ABS5 at checkout.Hurry — these offers end Monday, December 1 at 11:59pm.Shop now at iltutto.com.auT&Cs apply. Excludes the Trend Collection and furniture packs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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582 | Jessie Khoo's Second Birth Story of Preparation and Healing
Mother of two Jessie returns to share her second pregnancy and birth story - one that beautifully illustrates the power of processing previous birth experiences and the importance of comprehensive preparation for subsequent labours. After what appeared to be a "textbook" first birth with daughter Bronte, Jessie discovered she was carrying unprocessed trauma that was creating anxiety about her upcoming second labour. Through the support of a birth trauma counsellor, her trusted doula, and extensive mental preparation, Jessie transformed her relationship with birth and welcomed son Leonis in a profoundly different and healing experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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