Australian Birth Stories podcast

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Australian Birth Stories

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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.

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Australian Birth Stories

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#Australia #Sophie Walker #Breastfeeding #Caesareansection #Calmbirth #Doula #Homebirth #Midwife #Waterbirth #Parenting #VBAC #Inductive

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Australian Birth Stories

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533 | A GP's Personal Journey Through Birth & Breastfeeding with Dr. Eliza Hannam 51:43

1 day ago51:43

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In this deeply personal episode, GP and IBCLC Dr. Eliza Hannam shares her varied experiences with birth and breastfeeding across her three children. Her story beautifully illustrates how even healthcare professionals can face unexpected challenges in their own journeys to parenthood, and how these experiences can shape both personal growth and professional practice. Download our FREE guide on perineal massage here . Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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532 | Lila three very different birth experiences, shared care, home birth, Hirschsprung disease 1:07:15

9 days ago1:07:15

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In episode 532 Lila shares her three distinctly different birth experiences, from a hospital induction to a dramatic roadside almost-birth, and finally achieving her dream homebirth. Her story takes an unexpected turn when her third baby is diagnosed with a rare condition Hirschsprung disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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531 | Naomi's Birth & Postpartum story – homebirth, gestational diabetes, postpartum doula 49:28

13 days ago49:28

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In today’s episode Naomi takes us through her first pregnancy and admits that she was so focussed on her birth preparation that she didn’t once think about her postpartum journey. Her birth was challenging and the newborn days were full of anxiety, severe sleep deprivation and a lot of not-knowing. Four months later she learnt about traditional postpartum care which inspired her to become a postpartum doula. Her knowledge and experience informed her next pregnancy and birth; she opted for an independent midwife and a doula, planned a homebirth, filled her freezer with nutrient-dense food and employed a postpartum doula to mother her as she mothered her baby. Naomi is wise, warm and a wonderful source of information for anyone who is pregnant and hoping to plan and prepare for postpartum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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530 | Taylah's Quadruplet Journey - IVF, High-Risk Pregnancy, Caesarean Birth 1:10:56

16 days ago1:10:56

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Today we welcome Taylah Tudehope-Glachan who shares her extraordinary journey of conceiving and birthing quadruplets. Taylah and her husband Sean's path to parenthood was complicated by PCOS diagnosed at age 21 and she later discovered she also suffers from stage four endometriosis. ___ To learn more about The Birth Class and all our other fabulous courses, head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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529 | Tayla - MGP, unmedicated, physiological, unplanned Home Birth 49:00

20 days ago49:00

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In this episode Tayla shares her empowering journey to motherhood, culminating in an unexpected but beautiful home birth. Her story highlights the power of preparation, surrender, and trusting your body's innate wisdom. ____ To learn more about The Birth Class and all our other fabulous courses, head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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528 | Elizabeth - second positive physiological birth, MGP, tens machine, 4.58Kg baby 1:02:56

23 days ago1:02:56

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In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth back to share her second birth story. You can listen to her first birth experience in episode 427 . Elizabeth lives in Brisbane with her husband Lindsay and their two children - Margaret (2) and Wesley (4 months). ____ The empowering, evidence-based online birth education programs that will help you confidently prepare for your best birth possible are now 20% off until February 28th 2025! To learn more about The Birth Class and all our other fabulous courses, head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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527 | Hanna, Homebirth transfer, autoimmune disease, psoriatic arthritis, prolapse, breastfeeding challenges 1:07:30

27 days ago1:07:30

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Today we welcome Hanna, who shares her journey through pregnancy, birth, and a particularly challenging postpartum period complicated by autoimmune disease. Originally from Poland and now living on the Bellarine Peninsula with her husband Zach and their seven-month-old daughter Runo, Hanna's story highlights the complex intersection of chronic illness and new motherhood. Download our FREE guide on perineal massage here . Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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526 | [Replay] Paige - Positive birth, Intervention free, MGP, CAPS, the birth class, spontaneous labour, fetal ejection reflex 1:00:51

30 days ago1:00:51

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In this episode Paige shares her incredibly positive first birth experience. If you are new to the podcast or feel like you want an encouraging story to inspire you, this is it. After conceiving easily, she started listening to the podcast and knew she wanted a continuity model of care. She contacted Canterbury Antenatal and Postnatal Services (CAPS) and was accepted into their programme. From there she listened to @the.birth.class on repeat and armed herself with knowledge and skills. Her labour started spontaneously and she stayed home till her waters broke. As she says: “Knowledge is power and the more you understand your options, feel like you can make choices and know that you’re involved in the process, the more confident you’ll be.” Check out our FREE guide on perineal massage here . Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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525 | Cassie - Three Births, Postnatal Anxiety, Identical Twins, Mental Health Journey 1:00:17

5 weeks ago1:00:17

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In today's episode, Cassie shares her profound journey into motherhood as an early years teacher who experienced three births and navigated postnatal anxiety. After carefully planning their family with husband James, they welcomed three daughters - Nara (6) and identical twins (5) - through experiences that would challenge and transform her understanding of mental health and motherhood. Connect with us on Instagram for more birth stories and heaps more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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524 | Kristy - Second Birth, TGA Heart Condition, newborn Heart Surgery, MS 1:10:52

5 weeks ago1:10:52

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In today's episode, we welcome Kristy back to share her second birth story. You can hear her fist birth experience in episode 373 . After having her first son Kylo, Kristy and her fiancé Clint experienced a miscarriage before conceiving their daughter Ren. At their 20-week scan, they received the news that their baby had Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), meaning she would need open-heart surgery within the first week of life. Today's episode is proudly brought to Welcome to the First Trimester — an online course that will guide you through these next few months and provide the comfort you need. I have gathered a range of perinatal specialists who each share their tips, advice and knowledge on a variety of topics including: Your GP visit Choosing a care provider and student midwife Early pregnancy nutrition and supplements Mental health Physical changes and concerns Learn more here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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523 | Heather - PCOS, Water Birth, Third Degree Tear, Hospital Transfer, FIFO 50:48

6 weeks ago50:48

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Heather lives just outside Mareeba in Far North Queensland with her husband Jack and their 15-week-old daughter Paige. After being diagnosed with PCOS, Heather's journey to conception took 15 months, involving lifestyle changes and medication to help regulate her cycles. _________ Sleep more comfortably with Sleepybelly , the breakthrough pregnancy pillow that supports your belly and back to prevent back sleeping and ensure restful nights. Get $10 off with our code ABS10 - Learn More See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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522 | [Replay] Steph Claire Smith, Vaginal Birth, Private Obstetrician, PCOS, Induction, Antenatal Expressing 57:46

7 weeks ago57:46

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In today’s episode I interview Steph Claire Smith who was first diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 21. She managed to regulate her menstrual cycles by focusing on health, wellness and regular acupuncture treatments and years later, fell pregnant easily. She timed her exhausting first trimester with stage four lockdown in Melbourne and sailed through the rest of her pregnancy, choosing to practise gratitude for all she experienced, despite the inevitable discomfort and challenges that arose in the third trimester. Steph admits that well-meaning messages from friends and followers regarding natural methods for induction definitely affected her mental health and she subsequently chose to be induced at 41 weeks. Check out our FREE guide on perineal massage here . Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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521 | [Replay] Oceane, Same-Sex Marriage, IVF, Donor Sperm, Homebirth, Midwife 1:23:51

8 weeks ago1:23:51

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Today we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes back from 2020, so there's a chance you haven't heard it yet! In this episode I chat to Oceane, a midwife and mother of three who so generously shares the beautiful, intricate details of her two homebirths. She also tells the story of her wife’s birth and the journey they have taken to become parents with donor sperm and IVF, the logic involved in deciding who will be pregnant and the joy of breastfeeding at the same time. Oceane’s story is inspiring, informative and heartwarming and the video of baby Emmeline’s arrival captures the euphoria of supported and trusted family-centred birth. Check out our FREE guide on perineal massage here . Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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520 | Monica, two births, homebirth, carpal tunnel syndrome, eczema, hospital transfer 42:02

8 weeks ago42:02

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In this episode, we meet Monica, a registered nurse at the Children's Hospital of Westmead with a deep passion for paediatrics. She shares her journey through two very different births, highlighting how even the most carefully laid birth plans sometimes need to change. Her story beautifully illustrates the delicate balance between pursuing natural birth preferences and responding to medical necessities when they arise. Connect with us on Instagram for more birth stories and heaps more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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519 | Sam, three births, MGP, private and public care, 4kg+ babies 1:59:13

9 weeks ago1:59:13