Welcome to Born on the Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories podcast, with host and producer Lucinda Snape.
This weekly podcast is a collection of fascinating stories about what it's like to have a baby in Gibraltar - a small British Overseas Territory, with an average of one birth per day.
These are ordinary women telling extraordinary events in their own words, capturing the emotional highs and lows involved in starting a family. There's a huge range of topics covered including stories of twins, triplets, fast arrivals, and premature babies requiring care from outside Gibraltar... plus powerful taboos discussed, like postnatal depression, infertility and loss. Even 'textbook' experiences make for a fascinating listen, because becoming a mother is life-changing. We believe there's no such thing as a boring birth story!
Stories are welcomed from across all decades, allowing GBC as the National Broadcaster to present a rich social and cultural resource for our community. The podcast is unique to Gibraltar, but relatable to anyone with an interest in parenting. If you've had a baby on the Rock, we want to hear from you! To share your story or find out more, email: bornontherock@gbc.gi
Find 'Born on the Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories' on Facebook and Instagram for more.
Disclaimer: Views expressed in episodes are those of guests and do not reflect the views of GBC.
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Welcome to Born on the Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories podcast, with host and producer Lucinda Snape.
This weekly podcast is a collection of fascinating stories about what it's like to have a baby in Gibraltar - a small British Overseas Territory, with an average of one birth per day.
These are ordinary women telling extraordinary events in their own words, capturing the emotional highs and lows involved in starting a family. There's a huge range of topics covered including stories of twins, triplets, fast arrivals, and premature babies requiring care from outside Gibraltar... plus powerful taboos discussed, like postnatal depression, infertility and loss. Even 'textbook' experiences make for a fascinating listen, because becoming a mother is life-changing. We believe there's no such thing as a boring birth story!
Stories are welcomed from across all decades, allowing GBC as the National Broadcaster to present a rich social and cultural resource for our community. The podcast is unique to Gibraltar, but relatable to anyone with an interest in parenting. If you've had a baby on the Rock, we want to hear from you! To share your story or find out more, email: bornontherock@gbc.gi
Find 'Born on the Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories' on Facebook and Instagram for more.
Disclaimer: Views expressed in episodes are those of guests and do not reflect the views of GBC.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
KEY TOPICS: 1 birth, unexplained infertility, advanced maternal age, miscarriage, fibroids, endometriosis, polyhydramnios, elective caesarean, anemia, blood transfusion, hysterectomy, sciatica, pandemic
In this episode we meet serving police officer Patricia Gonzalez, who sets the scene with a history of gynaecological issues over many years, and a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. She accepted that she’d always be the ‘fun aunt’ and not a mother... until her late 30’s when she naturally conceived!
After a sad miscarriage, Patricia speaks about feeling more ready for motherhood… and then becoming pregnant again in 2016. She describes feeling uncomfortably large due to fluid retention, and her pregnancy was classed as high-risk as she approached her 40th birthday. Patricia had an elective caesarean, with a less-common vertical incision to remove a large fibroid. She required a blood transfusion during recovery, due to anemia. Patricia speaks very openly about her anxiety at being a good mum, and about bonding with her little girl.
This episode highlights an older mother’s physical journey after birth – Patricia describes painful gynae issues, sciatica and peri-menopause symptoms. Tests indicated her at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, requiring an urgent hysterectomy. She shares her experience of navigating this difficult stage with fluctuating hormone levels, a toddler and working full-time… through the pandemic! Despite these big topics, there’s lots of laughs and candid honesty in this episode, and it's lovely to hear about the relationship she has with her daughter. I’m so grateful to Patricia for sharing her birth story (Recorded June 2025).
Find 'Born on the Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories' on Facebook and Instagram for more
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