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Kiwi Birth Tales
Jordyn Kayes
290 episodes
1 week ago
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.

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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.

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Kiwi Birth Tales
Emma + Remi - Fertility Journey, IVF, Egg Donor, Private OBGYN, Elective (Emergency) Csection, NICU, Donor Milk

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 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 health


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 week ago
1 hour 45 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Jordi, Rosie + Margo - Emergency CSection, VBAC with 10.6lb baby

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 birth
  • Spontaneous labour
  • Epidural
  • Brow presentation
  • Baby not descending
  • Thick meconium in waters
  • Emergency CSection
  • Reflecting on birth felt disappointed, CHCH Women's Birth Afterthoughts Clinic
  • Congenital pneumonia
  • NICU
  • Surgery for Kidneys
  • UTI 4m
  • Yearly monitoring
  • Exclusive pumping
  • Scar massage
  • Returning to work at 6m postpartum
  • Mum guilt
  • Pregnancy 10m postpartum
  • Found decision hard between VBAC and Elective Csection
  • 5-6cm dilated at stretch and sweep
  • Quick spontaneous labour
  • Hand at face for birth
  • 2nd degree internal tear
  • Aspirated meconium - infection
  • NICU stay
  • 10.6lbs baby (4.8KG)
  • 2 under 2


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 week ago
1 hour 41 minutes 52 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Emma, Billie, Eddie + Jack: Fertility Journey, Singleton + Twin Pregnancy, Serious Complications with Newborn Illness

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 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 newborns
  • Poor experience in the hospital
  • PTSD


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 52 minutes 41 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Annemarie, Kaia, Marko + Kingston: Singleton + Twin (Identical) Pregnancies, Maternal Mental Health, Planned Csection Births, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Woolworths Disney Collectables.


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
  • Birth Care stay
  • Challenging breastfeeding journey
  • Intrusive thoughts
  • Tracking cycle
  • Twin Pregnancy
  • Twins run in the family
  • Identical twins
  • Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
  • Placenta started to detach
  • Pain that indicated something was wrong
  • Emergency Csection birth of the twins
  • Immediate concerns for one of the twins post birth
  • NICU
  • Mum not able to stay in hospital with babies
  • Csection recovery
  • Mental Health support for Dads / Partners


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 40 minutes 58 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
BONUS: VBAC VS ELECTIVE: How do you decide?

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 birth experience, whether you choose a VBAC or a repeat caesarean. This isn’t about having a rigid plan it’s about feeling calm, clear and informed, no matter how things unfold.


If you want more support like this, head to Your Birth Project now.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
25 minutes 47 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Emily, Naia + Zion - 1 Hospital Birth, 1 Home Birth, Postpartum Depression, Changing Midwives

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by


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 Naturopth to reverse PCOS and symptoms
  • Smooth preganancy
  • COVID pos at 26 weeks, issues with Thyroid post that
  • Changed midwives around 28 weeks
  • Your Birth Project course
  • Felt positive as had been surrounded by lots of "natural births" in her life
  • Found out sex in first pregnancy
  • Pulled groin muscle while swimming at 38 weeks
  • Almost 41 weeks went into spontaneous labour
  • Midwife had to pull cervix forward
  • Birth in hospital with Epidural
  • Baby born with hand up by her face
  • 2nd degree tear
  • Felt rushed to get up and shower post birth, felt alone
  • Postpartum depression
  • 2nd pregnancy wanted a homebirth
  • Searched for positive homebirth stories where their first birth may have been challenging
  • Found comfort and learning in these stories
  • Changed midwives in pregnancy again
  • Spontaneous waters breaking at home
  • Bloom Birthpool
  • Heatpacks were helpful for pain management
  • Walking up and down stairs and sitting on toilet to help progress at the end of labour
  • Involuntary pushing
  • Birth in the birthpool at home
  • 1st degree tear not requiring stitches
  • Calming, supportive midwife made a huge difference in birth and recovery
  • Prolapse post birth
  • Completely different mental health experience this time, very positive


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 30 minutes

Kiwi Birth Tales
Sophie, Roman + Oaklee - 2 Unmedicated Births, Significant Tear, Fast Labour, Group Strep B

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project - the online Hypnobirthing course you need to create your best birth.


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
  • Stiched in birth room then taking to surgery tor repair tear
  • Painful postpartum period
  • Reflux baby
  • Nipple shields
  • Bruising post birth
  • 2nd pregnancy symptoms
  • Stretch and sweep at 4cm dilated
  • Fast labour
  • Grazing but no tears
  • Unmedicated birth
  • Complication with baby post birth
  • Confired Group Strep B positive
  • 12 day hospital stay


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 22 minutes 27 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Beatrice + Rosa: 2 Years TTC, Spontaneous Pregnancy, Waters Broke, Misoprostol Induction, Epidural, Interventions problems with Cord, Lactation Consultant

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Eve Wellness - supplements that become your body's new best friend.


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 midwives
  • Epidural
  • Interventions after long pushing stage
  • Issues with cord preventing baby coming down
  • Birth Care
  • Lactation Consultant
  • Nipple Shield
  • Pelvic Floor Physio


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
54 minutes 50 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Mads + Maya: Cystic Fibrosis diagnosed in Pregnancy, Emergency Csection, Post Birth Surgeries

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 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
  • Hypertension
  • Preeclampsia
  • Premature birth 35 weeks
  • NICU
  • Surgery after birth
  • Repeat hospital stays due to illness
  • Postnatal depression
  • Funding for Cystic Fibrosis medicines


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 18 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Alexis, Skylar + Saskia: Birth Trauma, Postnatal Depression, Positive Healing Birth, Your Birth Project

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 6.5lbs
  • Postpartum Depression and mental health challenges
  • Support from Plunket for referrals
  • Therapist validation of birth trauma
  • Move to Tauranga
  • Hyperemesis in 2nd pregnancy
  • Your Birth Project in person course to work through Birth Trauma
  • Feeling positive about 2nd birth
  • Supportive Midwife
  • Spontaneous labour
  • Hospital birth drug free
  • Positive birth experience
  • 2nd degree tear
  • Bethlehem Birth Centre
  • Completely different postpartum experience
  • Advice to let people in when you're struggling and lean on whatever village you can find


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes 32 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Cass: Miscarriage, 16m Age Gap, Pregnancy through Grief, Fake Labour, Homebirth in Water

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 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 weeks scan
  • Your Birth Project in first pregnancy
  • Challenging breastfeeding journey first time
  • Inverted nipples
  • Fake labour
  • 16 month age gap
  • Waters leaking
  • Anticipating labour to be different, didn't think she was close to the end
  • Homebirth in the pool
  • Midwife hands off and encouraged her to trust her body
  • No stitches, some grazing
  • Positive breastfeeding journey (painful cracked nipples)
  • Partner mental health
  • Communciation and working as a team with your partner


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 9 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Charlotte, Allie + Ardie: Teen Pregnancy, 2 Miscarriages, Endometriosis, 2 x Emergency CSections

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 CSection
  • Disappointed about birth
  • Pregnant with Ardie
  • Wanted a VBAC
  • Marginal cord insertion
  • Polyhydramnious
  • Very short cord
  • Dilated to 8cm
  • Emergency Csection
  • Positive Breastfeeding journeys


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
51 minutes 26 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Kristy + Boston: Induction with Misoprostol, Posterior, CSection Birth, Running a Business and being a new Mum

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 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 experience
  • Induction in Hospital
  • Quick progression to 10cm
  • Posterior
  • Almost 2h total of pushing, no pain relief
  • Emergency CSection
  • Csection recovery and unexpected things
  • Tinder for baby names: Kinder
  • Feeding chair: Nuage
  • Unity Studios Physiotherapy


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
48 minutes 44 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Brooklyn + Blue - Positive first birth in Hospital

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
  • Placenta needed help to come away
  • Breastfeeding journey
  • Relationship after having a baby


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
55 minutes 3 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Charlotte + Bonnie: 3 Pregnancy Losses, Hyperthyroidism, Positive Birth Story in Hospital

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:


  • 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
  • Transfer to hospital
  • Epidural only worked on one side
  • 30 mins pushing
  • Positive birth story
  • Small episiotomy cut
  • Breastfeeding challenges




Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course

https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
54 minutes 4 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Brittany + Arthur: Fertility Journey, Change of Midwife, PCOS, High Blood Pressure, Slowed Growth, Positive Unmedicated Birth, Surgery to remove Placenta, Missed Miscarriage

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 movement
  • Slowed growth at end of pregnancy
  • Stretch and sweeps
  • Spontaneous labour
  • Birth on toilet in hospital
  • Delayed cord clamping for 45 mins
  • Catheter put in post birth because placenta wasn't coming away
  • Surgery to remove placenta
  • Birth unit stay
  • Vaso Spasms when breastfeeding
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Missed miscarriage


https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 48 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Kelsi, Taika + Maanie: 2 Positive Birth Stories, Quick Labours, Birth Centre

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 Scan
  • Stretch and Sweep
  • Spontaneous labour
  • Fast labour and birth in birth centre carpark


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 months ago
59 minutes 37 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Devon, Beau + Jett - Early Waters breaking, Induction Birth Stories, Fast Transition in 2nd Birth

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


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject



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6 months ago
42 minutes 12 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
BONUS: Jordyn's Life Update - Jan 2025

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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6 months ago
14 minutes 35 seconds

Kiwi Birth Tales
Gennady + Olive: Missed Miscarriage, Pregnancy Anxiety, Poor Care from Hospital Midwife, Unplanned Homebirth, Umbilical Cord Rupture, NICU - Hyperglycemia

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 classes
  • Raspberry leaf tea
  • Colostrum
  • Planning to birth in Dunedin, but lives in Wanaka
  • Tracking contractions with app
  • Poor care from Midwife in Hospital
  • Sent home from Hospital
  • Birth on front door step at home without Midwife (unplanned homebirth)
  • Umbilical cord rupture
  • Emergency services arrive to take them to Hospital
  • 2.7kg at birth
  • Low blood sugars
  • NICU stay


Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course


Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ


Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6 months ago
58 minutes 16 seconds

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.

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