Ep56 - Nina, Niamh & Elspeth - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (Menopause), IUGR, Induction, Fast 2nd Labour & Birth, Milk Donation

11/03/19 • 57 min

In Episode 56 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Nina about her 2 birth stories. Nina takes us through coming off the pill and being diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (Menopause), her symptoms and what this meant for her trying to fall pregnant. When Nina did fall pregnant she was diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) and was monitored regularly through out her pregnancy, ending up being induced at 38 weeks.
Nina takes us through her induction and birth, including an episiotomy to help Niamh make her way into the world, her recovery from birth and also her breastfeeding journey where she received donor milk from her sisters in the early days until her milk supply regulated.
Nina then takes us through falling pregnant again reasonably quickly, no concern for growth restriction but still monitored more regularly due to being at risk for this, and through to her fast vaginal birth. Nina describes the differences between her birth experiences, her quick physical recovering and life as a Mum of two under 2.
Nina also discusses her support of the NZ Charity Mothers Milk, a breastmilk donation charity http://www.mothersmilknz.org.nz/ and how she got involved.
Thanks again for joining me on the podcast Nina!

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Ep55: Matilda & Milo - Active Pregnancy, Calm Birth Course, Positive Homebirth, Post Baby Blues

In Episode 55 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Matilda Green about the birth of her son Milo. Matilda takes us through her pregnancy journey where she was sick for 16 weeks and extremely exhausted, finally enjoying being pregnant in the third trimester. Matilda kept active during her pregnancy and takes us through what she was doing during this time.
Matilda and Husband Art did a Calm Birth course and also practiced Hypnobirthing breathing techniques that Matilda credits her positive homebirth to. Matilda decided to have a Homebirth early on in her pregnancy and had a great support team around her to enable this. Matilda takes us through going into labour, giving birth at Home and the next few hours after birth.
Matilda then discusses her experience with the post baby blues, breastfeeding challenges and adapting to her new life as a Mum. She speaks candidly about her experiences and I think there will be a lot of new Mums out there who can relate.
I am so grateful to Matilda for joining me on the podcast and of course you can check her out on Instagram @matooles
This episode is Sponsored by The Sleep Scout (@thesleepscout) owner Lucy Burns, a leading Child and Infant Sleep Consultant. For 10% off a Sleep Scout package contact Lucy through the Instagram page or her website thesleepscout.co.nz

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Bonus Episode: Katie Richardson - Womens Health Physio, Whole Health NZ

This is a bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales and part of an ongoing series of interviews with professionals around Womens Health and Wellness with a focus on Pre and Post Natal periods.
In this interview I chat with Katie Richardson from Whole Health NZ. Katie is a Physiotherapist with a particular interest in Women's Health, Nutritionist, Pilates Instructor and Therapeutic Yoga teacher. I took questions from followers on Instagram as well as guidance from Katie on all things pre and post natal womens health when it comes to getting guidance and support from a physio.
As you'll learn in this episode, Women's Health Physios can help us with a variety of areas pre and postnatally and I would encourage you to find a private provider near you or alternatively contact your GP for a referral to a public health physio consult.
Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Katie - check out her Instagram @wholehealthnz or her website https://www.wholehealthnz.com/

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