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, PCOS, adenomyosis/endometriosis, natural delivery, sciatica, miscarriage, multilingualism, advanced maternal age
Benvenuti to an international episode of the podcast! We’re jetting between Gibraltar and Rome in this story, with local mum Rochelle Ferreri and her Italian husband.
Rochelle sets the scene describing gynaecological issues from her from teenage years, with PCOS and debilitating painful periods. This was medically managed through her adult life, until the couple decided to start trying for a baby. Rochelle fell pregnant quickly in 2014, and found comfort spending time at the beach. Despite sickness and sciatica, she had a generally good pregnancy and a straightforward natural delivery on the Rock. Rochelle was supported by her mum and husband – who thankfully made it back in time from Italy for his son’s birth!
She explains what it was like to travel with a newborn, highlighting both the exciting opportunities and challenges of bringing up a baby over a thousand miles away from family. Rochelle found a support network of other ex-pat parents, and emphasises the importance of creating connection in early parenthood.
There's mention of a sad miscarriage in this episode, as Rochelle navigated medical investigations for her returning heavy periods approaching her forties. She shares the fertility information she wishes she’d known years ago, and we discuss the importance of listening to your body. There's an interesting chat about raising a child in a trilingual household, and her hopes for her son in the future. This was a really thought-provoking episode, and I’m very grateful to Rochelle - grazie! - for sharing her Gibraltar Birth Story (Recorded July 2025).
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