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 Jess. Some of the topics we cover:

• Heart shaped uterus (partial septate)
• Bleeds in early pregnancy
• Cholestasis
• Polyhydramnious
• Preparing for hospital birth
• Transverse until 38 weeks
• Anxious at end of pregnancy
• Reduced movements
• Waters broke when in hospital
• Episiotomy and Kiwi Cup delivery
• Epidural
• Breastfeeding class @ Catherine Rietveld St George's Hospital Christchurch

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

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Welcome to the first episode of Pregnancy Diaries, a bonus series running alongside the 2026 season of Kiwi Birth Tales.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time update from my third pregnancy, how I’m feeling physically and mentally, what feels different this time around, and some of the early decisions I’m already thinking about as I prepare for birth again.

These bonus episodes will sit alongside our weekly birth stories and give you a more personal look at what this chapter looks like for me.

If you’re pregnant right now, I hope this feels relatable in some way!

Topics for the week:

• Bountiful Pregnancy tracking app
• Pelvic girdle pain
• Pregnancy Pillow (From Carry The Mums on @ MOM Store )
• Gestational Diabetes test
• Heartburn
• Low Iron (Ferritin) and B12 (symptoms)
• Emily from @nourisher_co support with Iron supplement
• Nipple pain
• Bhone Beauty Powder drink
• Pure Mama Body Scrub, Belly Oil + Magnesium body rub
• Parental Leave
• Dulese Natural Deodorant
• Farmers Nursey Sale
• Elective Csection
• 32 week scan coming up for check of Renal Dilation

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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 Harriet. Some of the topics we cover:

• Fast first labour and birth
• Ventouse delivery
• Overdue
• Felt something wasn't right in second pregnancy towards end
• Self admitted to Hospital without Midwife
• CTG heartrate caused emergency reaction
• Emergency Csection
• Delay in birth
• Lack of oxygen
• SCBU and NICU stay
• Care not of standard, caused further issues
• ACC Claim
• HDC Claim
• Advocating for yourself and trusting your gut

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.