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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Two single mothers navigate the world and all its challenges from parenting, dating and current events; these two talk about it all.
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Join me as I talk with other romance and erotica authors, drink a little, and read our corn scenes for you. 18+ only.
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Lucie + Ariki - Spontaneous Labour at 41+4, Meconium Aspiration, Emergency C-Section under General Anaesthetic, SCBU
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lucie. Some of the topics we cover: Easy journey to pregnancy after Copper IUD Overdue (41+4) Braxton Hicks Expressing Colostrum Spontaneous labour at home Midwife appointment (2cm dilated) Planned Hospital birth 5cm dilated whe…
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Shannon + Elsie - Unplanned Pregnancy, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story, Breastfeeding Challenges
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover: Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship Not enjoying being pregnant Pregnancy care (acupuncture) Planning a home birth Spontaneous labour at home Home birth Tear / stitches repaired at hom…
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Kate, Hazel, Taika + Amaia - Miscarriage, BEHR Syndrome, Genetic Testing, CSection Births
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kate. Some of the topics we cover: Miscarriage / Pregnancy Loss OBGYN care Midwifery care Induction - reduced movement Emergency C-section Breastfeeding challenges Failure to thrive Low Muscl…
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Lauren + Ardie - 2 Early Pregnancy Losses, PROM Labour, Misoprostol Induction, Positive end of Birth Story
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lauren. Some of the topics we cover: Tracking Cycles Early Pregnancy Losses Low HCG on blood tests NIPT Early pregnancy symptoms Acupunture Birth Plans Ina May Gaskin - A Guide to Childbirth …
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This bonus episode is all about your Birth Library - what that means and why it matters. Hear from host Jordyn in this solo episode where she uses the Your Birth Project course to help you have a better birth. Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health in Pregnancy Perinatal Depression and Anxiet…
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Gemma, Coco + Belle: 2 Positive Birth Stories at Birth Centre
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover: Positive Birth Stories Birth Centre Births Stretch and Sweeps Spontaneous labour Moxibustion Acupuncture Youngest Cosmetic Injection in NZ Returning to wor…
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Jess + Kai: Weight Loss Surgery, Endometriosis + PCOS, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, PUPPPS Rash, Emergency Csection
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Weight Loss Surgery Endometriosis PCOS Hyperemesis gravidarum Pregnancy Challenges PUPPPS Rash Spontaneous Labour Baby in distress Emergency Csection Csecti…
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Madison, Sienna + Hudson - Hyperemesis Gravidarum, OBGYN care, Positive Epidural Births, Induction, SGA Babies
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Luxe Care NZ you can find them on Instagram @luxecarenz In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Madison. Some of the topics we cover: Hyperemesis gravidarum OBGYN maternity care Induction Epidural Small for gestational age (SGA) babies Complications in second pregnancy Fetal medi…
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Hannah, Billy + Maeve - Journey with Infertility / Pregnancy Loss after first Pregnancy
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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 Hannah. Some of the topics we cover: First birth in Australia under Hospital midwifery system Raspberry leaf tea Spontaneous labour 38 weeks Episiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby Blues Audio Hallucinations Pumping for 5 …
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In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales hear from host Jordyn about life updates, trying for a baby and postpartum tips ahead of this week's birth story ep! 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 Shad…
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Asha + Alaska - Positive Induction Story
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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 Asha. Some of the topics we cover: Trying to fall pregnant Tracking cycles Em Snell / Online Pilates Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Spontaneous water breaking Misoprostol induction Birth Pool No tearing Lactatio…
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Tegan + Ocie - Change in Birth Mindset, Homebirth, Fetal Ejection Reflex, Breastfeeding Challenges | Nipple Shield
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Bloom Birth Pools, In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tegan. Some of the topics we cover: Antenatal course: Nest Hypnobirthing Course: Your Birth Project Book: Ina May Gaskin a Guide to Childbirth Initially planning a Hospital Birth, changed mind to Homebirth Covid Lockdowns…
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Jess + Marla - Rotationplasty Amputation, Endometriosis, Pregnancy Loss, OBGYN, Emergency Csection, Breastfeeding Challenges, Postnatal Anxiety for Dad (Todd)
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Pure Mama, my absolute favourite pregnancy skincare brand (that I haven't stopped using 2 years after our second baby). In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover: Rotationplasty Amputation as a child Endometriosis Endometriosis removal surgery Misc…
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Cassidy: Planned Home birth, Reduced Fetal Movement, Spontaneous Labour, Hospital Birth in Water
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Cassidy. Some of the topics we cover: Midwifery Care Quick conception Raspberry Leaf Tea, Dates Pregnancy Massage Your Birth Project | Hypnobirthing Planning Homebirth Reduced Fetal Movements Tens Machine Spontaneous Labour Planned water birth Positive Birth Story Inverted Nipples Viva La Vulva Nipple…
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In this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through how to push your baby out in a Vaginal birth, lets have the open conversation about where to direct your pushing so you aren't wasting energy when it comes to it! You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Sophie, Grayson + Navy: Two different Vaginal births, Post Partum Anxiety, Positive Birth Story
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sophie. Some of the topics we cover: Implantation Bleeding Midwifery Care Anxiety in pregnancy Gender Disappointment Your Birth Project | Hypnobirthing Spontaneous Labour Tens Machine Epidural Covid Lockdown Post Partum Anxiety / Post Partum Depression Planned water birth Positive Birth Story Expressi…
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Olivia, Julian + Rose: OBGYN Care, Sudden Onset Pre-Eclampsia, Induction + Instrumental Delivery, GAND Diagnosis, Genetic Testing, Spontaneous Labour, Unmedicated Vaginal Birth born Encaul
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Olivia. Some of the topics we cover: Genetic Testing / GAND Diagnosis Sudden onset pre-eclampsia OBGYN care Induction Epidural Episiotomy and Ventouse delivery Baby in distress Floppy uterus / Postpartum haemorrhage Feeding challenges 2nd pregnancy Genetic Testing Spontaneous labour (booked for electi…
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Jordyn Kross reads a buildup scene from The Handler, and I match it with a scene from the dungeon in Thirst. We also talk Christmas movies, what we're reading, and giving a book a title before building a story around it. Buckle Up.By smuttybooklady
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In this episode I use the Your Birth Project course to talk through why I don't like Birth Plans and what you can do to prepare for your best birth instead. You can head to Your Birth Project to find out more about the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Milly, Lennon + Reggie - Fertility Support, Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery at Birthcare, Tongue Tie | Fertility Support - Letrozole, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Placenta Previa, Bleeding, Emergency Csection ...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Milly. Some of the topics we cover: Endometriosis Fertility Support - Clomophine Hypnobirthing Positive Pregnancy Spontaneous labour Labour at home Fast second half of labour Quick delivery at birth care Fetal Ejection Reflex Shock post-birth Difficulty latching | Tongue tie Baby Blues 2.5years breast…
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I'm back after an unexpected hiatus and talk to Sionna Trenz about her new release, Bad Moon Rising. I read from Thirst and we talk taking our work wide and switching point of view writing style. Buckle Up!By smuttybooklady
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Sinead + Vivie - IVF, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Mental Health, Elective CSection under General Anaesthetic, OBGYN, Intrusive Thoughts
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sinead. Some of the topics we cover: IVF Blended families Hyperemesis Gravidarum Mental Illness Medication and pregnancy Depression and Anxiety OBGYN care Elective Csection under General Anaesthetic Breastfeeding challenges Formula feeding Loss of a parent and the impact that has on your own parenting…
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Kristie, Koa + Kiwa - Unexpected Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Spontaneous Labour, Emergency Csection, Elective Csection
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kristie. Some of the topics we cover: Unexpected pregnancy Miscarriage Spontaneous labour Epidural Emergency Csection Breastfeeding struggles Nipple Shields Elective Csection Positive Breastfeeding journey Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below: Mental Health …
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K.R. Rainbolt reads a spicy scene from Of Lavender and Ash, and I read the hate spanking scene from Amp. (Amp will be re-published soon.) We talk about K.R.'s science background in science and how it helps her world building. We also talk overextending ourselves as authors and Friday drinking.By smuttybooklady
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Tayla, Finn + Maeve - Mental Health, Birth Trauma, Post-Partum Depression, Healing 2nd Birth
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tayla about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her son Finn and daughter Maeve. Some of the topics we cover: Endometriosis Induction Cervical lip Birth trauma Postpartum mental health Healing second birth Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are belo…
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E.L. Koslo is back to read the third book in the Dirty Words series, Bound by Words, and reads a public corn scene. I read the party scene from The Progressive Dinner, and we talk about the Galatea app and our imposter syndrome. Buckle up!By smuttybooklady
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Evie Alexander is Back and Reads Her Corn
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Evie Alexander joins me as we talk about selling direct and ways to help authors. We also giggle over a cougar vicar with a male escort, and she reads steam from An Unholy Affair. We also talk about my stick-on toy scene from All I Wank for Christmas. Buckle Up.By smuttybooklady
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On this episode, I have Indie Sparks on to read her corn scene from Your Boss Says Hi, and I read from Baked and Burned. We also talk about throwing out the outline, and she introduces me to the word cuntaloupe. Buckle up!By smuttybooklady
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Amber Nicole joins me for episode 17 and reads a MM scene from Quiet Confessions Part 1. I read a MMF teaser episode from Copper. We also talk branding and dark romance. Buckle up!By smuttybooklady
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Kelsey + Blake - Fertility Journey, IUI, Premature Labour and Birth 33 Weeks, NICU
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kelsey about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her daughter Blake. Some of the topics we cover: Fertility journey IUI / IVF Endometriosis Antenatal classes Premature waters breaking Premature labour Premature birth 33 weeks NICU stay Pumping Breastfeeding journey Nipple Shield Surge…
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Christian Pan is back and reads from Stockholm Syndrome. I read a small teaser from Copper. We talk about the large task of marketing erotica, discuss how the definition of erotica varies from person to person, and talk Golden Pigtail awards. It's always a good time when he comes on the show. Buckle up!…
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On this episode, E.L. Koslo is back. She reads the Mark My Words conference room scene, and I read the Loved in Las Vegas sex club shower scene. We also talk author productivity during the summer when our kids are home, our opinions on our older work, and discuss how our husbands contribute to our research. Buckle up!…
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My friend, Kelly Kay, is back to read from Keep Vegas. I read from Turkey in Tennessee to match her travel theme. We also make fun of throat flexing and old Sunday School songs that remind us of reverse harem books. We go full irreverent societal nuisance on this, and there's a lot of us laughing. Buckle up!…
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On this episode, Jenn Bullard reads a pe@@ing scene from The Darkest Chord, she teaches me something I didn't know about harnesses, and I try to match her toy scene with a d$ldo/anal bead scene from the upcoming All I Wank for Christmas. Buckle up for toy fun, buttercups.By smuttybooklady
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Haidee, Albie + Felix - Community Midwife Care, Marginal Cord Insertion, Epidural, Episiotomy, Forceps, Pelvic Floor Issues | Vulvar Varicosa + Spider Veins, Planned Homebirth, Positive Birth Story | Postpartum ...
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Haidee about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 2 children. Some of the topics we cover: Surprise Pregnancy Career focus and mental load No LMC available, community midwifery care at the local Hospital Spontaneous Labour Epidural Syntocin Episiotomy Forceps Initial latching diffi…
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On this episode, I talk to Jo McCall. She reads a MFM scene from Stolen Obsession, and I match it with the MFM garage scene in The Caretaker. We also talk serializing our work and juggling multiple projects. Buckle up!By smuttybooklady
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Oh...my. In this episode, I talk to author E.L. Koslo about her book, Foreplay on Words. She reads a balcony scene, and I read a scene from Contact High. We also chuckle about upside down pineapples and leather pants on men. Buckle up, buttercups.By smuttybooklady
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Charlotte, Boston, Goldie, Teddy + Tulip - Positive Birth Stories, Unplanned Homebirth, Twins
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Charlotte about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences with her 4 children. Some of the topics we cover: Birth Centre Birth Positive Birth Stories Unplanned Homebirth Twin Pregnancy Vaginal Twin Delivery Assisted second twin birth Positive postpartum experiences You can find Charlotte on Inst…
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It's a Tori-centric episode! Tori Alvarez reads from her book, Beautiful Serenity, and I read from Rocks. We talk slow burns, our love of spoilers, and trauma in romance writing. I had a great time talking. Buckle up, buttercups!By smuttybooklady
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Samantha Baca is back on the show to talk about her new book, Something to Think About. We talk about our final preparations on release days, the ability to get it back up fast, and no vegetable were hurt in the recording of this show. (This time.) I read from Contact High. Buckle up, buttercups.By smuttybooklady
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On this episode, I talk to Evie Alexander. She reads from her new book Love ad Lib, and I read from The Cuffing Season Contract. We talk unique buildup in romance books, fist biting, and telling the clergy about our smut writing. Basically, we're both going to hell. Buckle up, buttercups.By smuttybooklady
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Nova Flynn reads a HOOOOTTT corn scene from Can't Look Away. She goes with a prostate tickle theme, and I match it with a shower scene from Contact High. She writes some STEAM, so buckle up.By smuttybooklady
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Hannah + Winn - Loss of Period, Sale of Business, Spontaneous Labour, Emergency CSection, Positive Postpartum Journey
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Hannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Winn. In this episode, we discuss: Loss of period Tracking cycles and ovulation Sarah from My Monthly Opting out of Gestational Diabetes test Selling Real Rad Food Hatched Antenatal Your Birth Project Birth manifestation Waters…
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Kelly Kay, author of Keep Paris, reads her hate f*** scene, and I stay on theme with a scene from Rocks. We also talk about how weird it is to read our own corn scenes out loud, my idea about writing a BAD romance, and a character that pees on a duck. Buckle up.By smuttybooklady
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Elle Berlin reads from her book Flambé, I read from Head Over Heels in Hawaii, and we talk about synonyms for panties, annoyances in romance, and summer drinking. Buckle up.By smuttybooklady
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Anna, Hugo + Lucia - Spontaneous Labour, Meconium, Episiotomy, Breastfeeding Challenge | Antepartum Haemorrhage, Birth Centre Water Birth
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Anna about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her children Hugo + Lucia. In this episode, we discuss: Midwife based in a different town Pelvic pain Pregnancy Massage Spontaneous labour Meconium in waters Sterile water injections Gas Transition Episiotomy Breastfeeding challenges Tongue a…
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Bonus: Mother, Unrefined X Your Birth Project
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An episode with Mother, Unrefined. If you or someone you know is preparing to give birth or even if you want a chance to reflect on your own birth experience this episode is a must-listen! Episode Breakdown: What is hypnobirthing and how does it work? Why did you create Your Birth Project? What is covered in the course? Is it suitable for all birth…
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Taylor + Hadley - SCBU Nurse, Positive Water Birth in Birth Centre
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Taylor about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Hadley. In this episode, we discuss: Coming off pill Ovulation tracking Positive pregnancy experience Midwifery care SCBU nurse Antenatal Classes Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course Planned Birth Centre birth Spontaneous la…
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In this episode, Author Christian Pan reads from At the End of the World. We talk about erotica writer problems and the importance of world building and setting the scene, even in erotica. Buckle up!By smuttybooklady
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Clare + Florence - PCOS, LLETZ Procedure, 36 Y/O Pregnancy, Obstetric Care, 41 Week Induction, Emergency Csection, Low Milk Supply
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In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Clare about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her daughter Florence. In this episode, we discuss: PCOS LLETZ procedure First trimester food aversions Insulin resistance Obstetric care Pregnancy at 36 years old 41 weeks induction Failed induction Emergency C-section Covid Low Supply Excl…
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