playnext.fm

Australian Birth Stories

Sophie Walker

500 episodes listed below

Listen to the show on
Apple PodcastsSpotify

Real birth stories, told with care.

The gist

Australian Birth Stories is a long-running interview show built around mothers telling their birth stories in careful sequence. It moves from conception and care choices into labour, caesarean birth, homebirth, NICU, breastfeeding, and the emotional aftermath.

PRESS PLAY

Find your next episode

All episodes

About Australian Birth Stories

Australian Birth Stories is a patient, interview-led record of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood as lived by mothers in Australia. Its centre is the individual story. Episodes usually move in order, beginning with conception, fertility treatment, health history, previous births, or family context before entering the more charged terrain of care models, labour, delivery, feeding, and recovery. The show is warm, but it does not flatten hard experiences into reassurance. Guests speak about IVF, IUI, same-sex conception, ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, high-risk care, bed rest, caesarean birth, home waterbirth, NICU admissions, breastfeeding pain, tongue ties, and the long emotional work of making sense of what happened. Medical detail matters here. So does memory. A story can pause on steroid injections before a 30-week birth, the choice between spinal and general anaesthetic, a baby’s position, scar work, or the strange quiet of being sent home before a scheduled caesarean. Those details make the show useful without turning it into a clinic. Sophie Walker guides the conversations with short questions, context, and steady validation, then lets guests keep the pace. The result is intimate but not decorative. It gives equal weight to physiology, systems, family, humour, control, surrender, and the small acts of preparation that help someone feel less alone. Some episodes are straightforward birth accounts. Others bring in specific education, such as breastfeeding confidence with IBCLC Dr Amber Hart, where oral anatomy, latch, tongue ties, and over-treatment are discussed in plain language. The archive also makes space for stories involving Indigenous birth rituals, private midwifery, Birthing On Country, maternal assisted caesareans, and the search for a care model that feels trustworthy. It is especially strong when a guest’s story resists a neat lesson. A pregnancy can be miserable and still funny in the retelling. A complicated birth can feel controlled rather than frantic. A later birth can become healing because earlier fear has finally been named. Australian Birth Stories suits people who want lived experience, practical vocabulary, and emotional honesty around birth, without being pushed toward one ideal version of motherhood.

Made for: Best for pregnant people, new parents, birth workers, and anyone preparing for birth through detailed lived experience. It also suits listeners processing a previous birth or looking for language around complex care.

What sets it apart: The show’s strength is its steady chronological depth: guests are allowed to describe the whole path, not just the dramatic delivery moment. It balances emotional closeness with concrete medical and care-system detail.

In their own words

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

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Sophie Walker turns detailed childbirth testimony into clear, attentive oral storytelling without sanding away uncertainty or difficult outcomes.

Australian Birth Stories builds its interviews around the moment-by-moment telling of childbirth, giving Sophie Walker's guests room to reconstruct decisions, sensations and shifts in emotion.

Read our full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

Four centimeters becomes nine in an hour, and you hear the scramble for pain relief.

Press play if you want

  • to hear what a fast labour feels like to the person asking for an epidural
  • to hear a positive hospital birth with the postpartum hemorrhage still in the story
Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →
IVF and assisted conceptioncaesarean birthhome waterbirthNICU and premature birthbreastfeeding supportpreeclampsia and pregnancy complicationsmidwifery careBirthing On Country

Talks about

Health & Fitness

Best episodes of Australian Birth Stories

Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.

604 | Tahlia's Journey: From Heart Surgery to NICU Mum - A Story of Resilience and HopeApr 15, 2026

A clear-eyed birth story that follows a carefully managed preterm delivery.

This episode stays close to a high-stakes pregnancy, hospital planning, and a preterm birth, but it keeps its footing by sticking to what happened.

603 | Gen's Second Birth Story: From IVF challenges to a powerfully healing birth experienceApr 12, 2026

A calm, candid second-birth story centered on physical support and the hard side of pregnancy.

This episode sticks close to the body of pregnancy: severe nausea, vomiting, back pain, endometriosis scar work, pelvic floor support, and the relief that came from positioning when Roy's head was held up. The detail is strongest when it names what helped in a rough stretch.

602 | Building Breastfeeding Confidence with IBCLC Dr Amber HartApr 2, 2026

A calm, research-led look at feeding worries that resists panic.

Australian Birth Stories keeps the attention on breastfeeding confidence, and its value lies in drawing a careful line between concern and assumption.

519 | Sam, three births, MGP, private and public care, 4kg+ babiesJan 5, 2025

Sam's story moves through early pregnancy loss and the births of her three children, with public and private care shaping each experience.

The episode follows Sam through early pregnancy loss and the births of her three children, with public and private care shaping each one in different ways.

553 | Rebecca's Three Positive MGP births, Mercy Hospital

A birth story that stays calm until it suddenly does not.

Rebecca's story moves through three hospital births in quick succession, and it keeps its footing by focusing on preparation, knowledge, and the steadier kind of midwifery group practice care.

Podcasts like Australian Birth Stories

  • SerialSerial Productions & The New York Times

    Reported stories of responsibility and its consequences.

  • The Rich Roll PodcastRich Roll

    Recovery as a lens on running and fame.

  • The Peter Attia DrivePeter Attia, MD

    The biology behind decisions about aging well.

  • FoundMyFitnessRhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

    From biological mechanisms to daily health decisions

  • The Model Health ShowShawn Stevenson

    Researchers, doctors and coaches, translated into everyday health stakes.

  • StarTalk RadioNeil deGrasse Tyson

    Big science questions, worked through with a comic foil.

Episodes

  1. 1

    575 | Osteopathy in pregnancy, pain management, pelvic girdle pain, postpartum

    ·50m
  2. 2

    596 | Leila Two Sets of Twins, Two Different Journeys: Leila's Christmas Day Birth Story & Postpartum Village

    ·1h 29m
  3. 3

    597 | Michelle & Michelle IVF journey, reciprocal IVF, miscarriage, emergency caesarean, induced lactation

    ·1h 20m
  4. 4

    Special Announcement from Sophie

    ·4m
  5. 5

    598 | Estelle, unexplained infertility, two positive birth experiences, postpartum anxiety, feeding challenges

    ·1h 3m
  6. 6

    599 | Ellie, Navigating Pregnancy and Birth as an Autistic Mother, Hospital Birth, and Early Motherhood realities

    ·54m
  7. 7

    600 | Postpartum - Ruby, breastfeeding, sleep challenges, normal infant biology, low sleep needs

    ·27m
  8. 8

    595 | Jazz Two precipitous births, hyperemesis gravidarum, navigating motherhood as a midwife

    ·1h 13m
  9. 9

    585 | Em Shared care,induction, Postnatal Depression, Perinatal Mental Health Unit

    ·1h 11m
  10. 10

    578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey

    ·58m
  11. 11

    586 | Brittany, 28-week birth, IUGR, preeclampsia, emergency caesarean, NICU journey, heart surgery

    ·1h 1m
  12. 12

    561 | Tessa - Two births, Darwin private hospital closures, advocating for birthing mothers

    ·1h 24m
  13. 13

    584 | Jo, two vaginal births, midwifery care, public hospital, GP, co-sleeping, extended breastfeed

    ·1h 23m
  14. 14

    569 | Ruby - Midwife, low-lying placenta, Royal Women's homebirth program, positive induction experience

    ·59m
  15. 15

    573 | Claire's first birth, home to hospital transfer, asynclitic baby, emergency caesarean

    ·56m
  16. 16

    572 | Nonny pre-conception testing, spontaneous labour, private hospital birth

    ·47m
  17. 17

    570 | Tamsyn - 2 Births, DCDA twins, vaginal twin birth, birth advocacy, midwifery support, physiological labour

    ·1h
  18. 18

    574 | Liza Three births, VBAC after two caesareans, birth trauma recovery, mental health support

    ·1h 17m
  19. 19

    Sleep Safety Special with Loren Rushton - Sponsored by Bonds

    ·24m
  20. 20

    560 | Sophie Pearce - HG across three pregnancies, PUPPs, doctor to podcaster, positive birth experiences

    ·1h 21m
  21. 21

    556 | Corinne, Four births, intuitive birthing, pregnancy termination, Dr Lionel Steinberg

    ·1h 21m
  22. 22

    558 | Lisa - two births, hyperemesis gravidarum, COVID lockdown, induction, egg donation, physiological birth

    ·57m
  23. 23

    576 | Lauren Perrett Posterior baby, postnatal anxiety, healing second birth

    ·59m
  24. 24

    587 | Zan & Indi - Two births, queer family, home insemination, IVF, surprise breech home birth, induced lactation

    ·1h 45m
  25. 25

    562 | Dr. Amber Hart on Building Breastfeeding Confidence and Holistic Postpartum Care

    ·42m
  26. 26

    601 | Lucy's Story of an Emergency Caesarean, Twin birth, Redefining Body Image After Birth

    ·1h 4m
  27. 27

    594 | Fatuma, Hemiplegic migraines, toxoplasmosis, medical advocacy, African birth traditions

    ·58m
  28. 28

    592 | Josey - Midwife, Home Birth, Third-Degree Tear, Positive Birth Experience

    ·1h 4m
  29. 29

    591 | Kim - Two births, from isolation in London to building Australia's largest mum walking movement after two very different births

    ·1h
  30. 30

    590 | Maddy - Three vaginal births, MGP care, third-degree tear recovery

    ·1h 13m
  31. 31

    589 | Beth, three vaginal births, blended family, returning to motherhood with a 13-year age gap

    ·1h 22m
  32. 32

    583 | Amy's Story of Placenta Previa, PMDD Discovery, and Home VBAC

    ·1h 21m
  33. 33

    581 | Tori, Nutritionist turned midwife, breastfeeding challenges, EMDR, pregnancy anxiety, emergency caesarean, home VBAC

    ·1h 29m
  34. 34

    580 | Katherine, planned caesarean, unexpected diagnosis, craniosynostosis journey, surgical planning, parent advocacy

    ·32m
  35. 35

    579| Melanie Jackson Two home births, 36-hour labour, midwife, acupuncture in labour

    ·1h 8m
  36. 36

    577 | Annabel Bower, Stillbirth, Grief After Loss, NICU, Placental Insufficiency

    ·1h 20m
  37. 37

    571 | Sophie - Clinical Psychologist, Two Physiological Births, “Big Baby”, Home Birth

    ·1h 10m
  38. 38

    568 | Gen - PT, three babies, prolapse recovery, 44-year-old home birth

    ·1h
  39. 39

    567 | How to donate and receive donor breastmilk with Chris from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

    ·42m
  40. 40

    566 | Jordan - Midwife births with colleagues, 31-hour first labour, quick second birth, rural South Australia

    ·1h 7m
  41. 41

    563 | Hannah - two births, Vaginal Breech Birth, NICU Journey, and Raising Awareness About CMV in Pregnancy, infant loss.

    ·1h 29m
  42. 42

    582 | Jessie Khoo's Second Birth Story of Preparation and Healing

    ·42m
  43. 43

    593 | Serrin- brain bleed in pregnancy, AVM rupture, Gold Coast University Hospital, caesarean

    ·1h 5m
  44. 44

    557 | Katie 2 Births, Endometriosis, Inductions, Third-Degree Tear & Finding the Right Care Provider

    ·1h 6m
  45. 45

    588 | Shannon – A Midwife's Journey: Perinatal Anxiety, Miscarriage, Two Empowering Birth Stories

    ·1h 5m
  46. 46

    565 | Steph Claire Smith – second baby, breech presentation, spontaneous labour, drug-free birth

    ·55m
  47. 47

    564 | Celeste - Three very different births, Multiple sclerosis, induction, precipitous labour, mastitis

    ·1h 24m
  48. 48

    554 | Ria regional midwife, two births, microcephaly, diagnostic journey, postpartum depression, resilience

    This episode features regional midwife Ria sharing her personal experiences of two births and discussing microcephaly, providing educational insights for expectant parents and birth enthusiasts.

    ·1h 16m·5 clips
  49. 49

    555 | Tarrah Jordan, IVF Journey, velamentous cord insertion (VCI), caesarean

    This episode features Tarrah Jordan discussing her IVF journey and experience with velamentous cord insertion, a rare pregnancy complication, offering educational insights for expectant mothers.

    ·1h 10m·5 clips
  50. 50

    553 | Rebecca's Three Positive MGP births, Mercy Hospital

    Rebecca shares her experiences of three positive hospital births under midwifery group practice care, highlighting challenges like exercise-induced anaphylaxis, shoulder dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage, while emphasizing the importance of knowledge and supportive care providers.

    ·57m·5 clips
  51. 51

    Midwife Jo Hunter- Why Home Birth Is on the Line in Australia

    Nov 6, 2026·45m
  52. 52

    Quick update from Sophie

    Oct 30, 2026·3m
  53. 53

    640 | Laura - physiological birth, public hospital, midwife, early pregnancy bleed, The Birth Class

    Laura, a 29-year-old Melbourne midwife, learned she was about five weeks pregnant during an ultrasound for irregular cycles.

    Oct 26, 2026·1h 5m·2 clips
  54. 54

    639 | Mel elective caesarean, pregnancy loss, emetophobia - fear of vomiting,

    Hidden gem

    Mel describes two miscarriages before conceiving Mia in June 2025, after she and Antonio began trying the previous year.

    Oct 19, 2026·49m·2 clips
  55. 55

    638 | Kate Jones - Vaginal water birth, Gosford Hospital, fertility tracking, short cord

    Kate Jones says generic tracking apps estimated ovulation one or two weeks early, while ovulation tests helped identify her actual window.

    Oct 12, 2026·1h 1m·2 clips
  56. 56

    637 | Beth - two physiological births, MGP, unmedicated hospital birth and a family centered home birth

    Oct 5, 2026·1h 31m
  57. 57

    636 | Sarah Viliamu - two contrasting births, induction, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, doula support, spontaneous labour, Pink Elephants

    Sep 21, 2026·1h 12m
  58. 58

    Mel | IVF, emergency caesarean, postpartum anxiety and depression, mother and baby unit stay

    Sep 14, 2026·1h 27m
  59. 59

    It’s Time to Fix Postpartum Care with Senator Marielle Smith

    Sep 7, 2026·23m
  60. 60

    Mia | Two vaginal births, birth centre, single mum to blended family, Canberra

    Sep 6, 2026·1h 7m
  61. 61

    632 | Alex - ten year fertility journey, ectopic pregnancy, unexplained infertility, IVF, vaginal birth

    Aug 31, 2026·1h 1m
  62. 62

    631 | Hannah - three births, induced vaginal birth, private to public maternity care, Darwin

    Aug 28, 2026·1h 4m
  63. 63

    630 | Jess Evans - Two physiological births, pregnancy after loss, fast vaginal birth, amenorrhea

    Aug 24, 2026·58m
  64. 64

    629 | Elise Two births, HG, DCDA twins, induced labour, special care nursery, TFMR

    Aug 17, 2026·1h 14m
  65. 65

    628 | Tully Smyth - finding love, egg freezing, elective caesarean, breastfeeding, grief and motherhood

    Aug 13, 2026·1h 1m
  66. 66

    627 | Amy - Five births, blended family, prodromal labour, assisted vaginal birth

    Aug 10, 2026·1h 27m
  67. 67

    626 Navigating Postpartum Support with Dr Eliza Hannam

    Aug 7, 2026·45m
  68. 68

    625 Jessie Stephens | twin pregnancy, gestational diabetes, premature birth, NICU, breastfeeding twins

    Aug 3, 2026·1h 19m
  69. 69

    624 Danni Duncan four babies, twin birth, emergency caesarean, VBAC, bowel cancer survivor

    Jul 30, 2026·1h 9m
  70. 70

    623 | Grace - Two births, midwifery care, induction, homebirth, physiological birth, fetal ejection reflex

    Jul 27, 2026·1h 7m
  71. 71

    622 | Hilary’s Birth, MGP, Secondary Infertility, Missed miscarriage, Advanced Maternal Age, Induction, Cervical Lip

    Jul 23, 2026·1h 27m
  72. 72

    621 | Freya - 35-week premature birth after car accident, hyperemesis gravidarum, tongue tie, perinatal anxiety

    Jul 20, 2026·1h 7m
  73. 73

    620 | Jade - Stage four endometriosis, two vastly different births, postural headaches, fear of second birth, dream water birth, PND

    Jul 14, 2026·1h 33m
  74. 74

    619 | Lauren - Yoga teacher, intentional conception, positive induction, dream water birth, navigating grief in pregnancy, two births

    Jul 6, 2026·1h 33m
  75. 75

    618 | Hannah Home Water Birth with a 5.2kg Baby, Physiological Birth with Private Midwifery Care

    Jun 22, 2026·1h 3m
  76. 76

    Fourth Trimester Village | Francesca Hung , Precipitous Labour and Finding Your Villange in Postpartum

    Jun 18, 2026·56m
  77. 77

    615 | Hana identical twins, vaginal twin birth, breech second twin, no epidural, postpartum village, breastfeeding twins

    Jun 15, 2026·1h 10m
  78. 78

    Fourth Trimester Village | Dr Nicole Gale, newborn sleep, breastfeeding support, matrescence, postnatal loneliness

    Jun 11, 2026·55m
  79. 79

    Update from Sophie

    Jun 10, 2026·5m
  80. 80

    The Fourth Trimester Village: Postpartum Movement & Recovery: Getting Back Out There with women's health physio Heidi

    Jun 4, 2026·49m
  81. 81

    613 | Jordan, MGP, physiological first birth, The Birth Class, pelvic floor physio, water birth

    Jun 1, 2026·37m
  82. 82

    The Fourth Trimester Village - Matrescence, Motherhood Rage & the Making of a Mother with Dr Edna Lekgabe

    May 28, 2026·1h 5m
  83. 83

    611 | Renako, two births, COSMOS programme, emergency caesarean, planned caesarean, postnatal support

    May 26, 2026·1h 2m
  84. 84

    610 | Beth - two physiological births, MGP, unmedicated hospital birth and a family centered home birth

    May 18, 2026·1h 30m
  85. 85

    609 | Managing Pregnancy Aches, Pelvic Pain & Recovery with Osteopath Dr Daniela Aiello

    May 14, 2026·49m
  86. 86

    608 | Clare, Maternally Assisted Caesarean, Baby hearing loss, Endometriosis

    May 11, 2026·52m
  87. 87

    607 | Molly, Cape York water birth, neurodivergent motherhood, baby pinks experience

    May 4, 2026·50m
  88. 88

    606 | Lauren, Six children, doula, identical twins, water birth, precipitous labour

    Apr 27, 2026·1h 22m
  89. 89

    605 | Bettina- Three births across two countries: UK NHS care, Australian private care, and choosing caesarean birth

    Apr 21, 2026·1h 15m
  90. 90

    604 | Tahlia's Journey: From Heart Surgery to NICU Mum - A Story of Resilience and Hope

    Hidden gem

    She talks through a pregnancy that runs through urgent medical care and a planned preterm birth.

    Apr 15, 2026·1h 5m·4 clips
  91. 91

    603 | Gen's Second Birth Story: From IVF challenges to a powerfully healing birth experience

    Hidden gem

    Jen returns with another birth story.

    Apr 12, 2026·1h 12m·4 clips
  92. 92

    602 | Building Breastfeeding Confidence with IBCLC Dr Amber Hart

    Hidden gem

    This Australian Birth Stories episode looks at breastfeeding and tongue ties.

    Apr 2, 2026·43m·4 clips
  93. 93

    552| Ali's Birth Stories Preeclampsia, Maternal Assisted Caesareans, and Breastfeeding Journeys

    Ali shares her two pregnancy and birth experiences, including challenges with preeclampsia leading to maternal assisted caesareans and difficult breastfeeding journeys.

    Jun 13, 2025·1h 5m
  94. 94

    551 | Claire – Two births, MGP care, ulcerative colitis, big baby, physiological birth

    This episode features Claire sharing her experiences with two births, including MGP care, managing ulcerative colitis, delivering a big baby, and achieving a physiological birth.

    Jun 9, 2025·1h 2m
  95. 95

    550 | Mel's Journey: Same-Sex Conception, IVF, and Navigating Birth Plans

    Mel shares her journey through assisted reproduction as a same-sex couple, covering donor selection, IUI, IVF, and birth planning.

    Jun 5, 2025·1h 15m
  96. 96

    549 | Anthea - Three Births, Bed Rest, and Finding Strength in Unexpected Challenges

    Mothers share their personal childbirth experiences to educate and support pregnant women.

    Jun 2, 2025·1h 6m
  97. 97

    548 | Natalia - En Caul Birth, Two Home Waterbirths, Indigenous Birth Rituals, Birthing On Country

    Host Sophie Walker interviews mothers about their childbirth experiences, focusing on education and support for pregnant women.

    May 29, 2025·1h 11m
  98. 98

    547 | Katherine - IVF, Azoospermia, Pregnancy After Loss, Royal Women's Hospital

    A mother shares her journey to motherhood through IVF and her childbirth experience at a Melbourne hospital.

    May 26, 2025·57m
  99. 99

    546 | Gemma: Three births, placenta previa, VBA2C, planned caesarean.

    Host Sophie Walker introduces the podcast and a sponsor, then previews an episode featuring Gemma sharing her three different birth experiences, including a planned caesarean and a VBAC attempt.

    May 19, 2025·1h 26m
  100. 100

    545 | Sarah - three births, induction, ectopic pregnancy, healing water birth

    This episode features a sponsor segment for nursery products and acknowledges Indigenous birth practices before sharing a mother's childbirth story.

    May 12, 2025·1h 27m
  101. 101

    544 | Prue Craven: A Groundbreaking Journey to Motherhood Through Uterus Transplantation

    May 8, 2025·55m
  102. 102

    543 | Bonnie - Two Births, Hospital Induction to Empowered Water Birth

    May 5, 2025·1h 1m
  103. 103

    542 | Laura's IVF Journey and Surprise Identical Twins

    Apr 28, 2025·56m
  104. 104

    541 | Allison – Pregnancy with Autism and ADHD

    This episode features Alison, a music and arts therapist, sharing her experiences of two pregnancies and births while navigating an adult diagnosis of autism and ADHD, highlighting how music influences mood and hormones during childbirth.

    Apr 23, 2025·1h 13m
  105. 105

    540 | Emily's Birth Story: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Through Pregnancy, OCD diagnosis

    Apr 21, 2025·59m
  106. 106

    539 | Carla Hackett: Three Births, Three Different Journeys

    Apr 14, 2025·1h 4m
  107. 107

    538 | Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence-Based Birth, and Creating Change

    Apr 6, 2025·59m
  108. 108

    537 | Madi’s Third Birth Story: A Home Birth After Caesarean

    Apr 2, 2025·54m
  109. 109

    536 | Jess - endometriosis, miscarriage, en caul birth, sterile water injections, acid reflux

    Mar 31, 2025·48m
  110. 110

    535 | Kaylee Bell - Managing DVT in Pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, planned caesarean

    Mar 24, 2025·40m
  111. 111

    534 | Candice - Long fertility journey, pregnancy loss, low AMH, and IVF

    Mar 17, 2025·55m
  112. 112

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

    Dr.

    Mar 10, 2025·52m
  113. 113

    532 | Lila three very different birth experiences, shared care, home birth, Hirschsprung disease

    Mar 3, 2025·1h 7m
  114. 114

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

    Feb 27, 2025·49m
  115. 115

    530 | Taylah's Quadruplet Journey - IVF, High-Risk Pregnancy, Caesarean Birth

    Feb 24, 2025·1h 11m
  116. 116

    529 | Tayla - MGP, unmedicated, physiological, unplanned Home Birth

    Feb 20, 2025·49m
  117. 117

    528 | Elizabeth - second positive physiological birth, MGP, tens machine, 4.58Kg baby

    Feb 17, 2025·1h 3m
  118. 118

    527 | Hanna, Homebirth transfer, autoimmune disease, psoriatic arthritis, prolapse, breastfeeding challenges

    Feb 12, 2025·1h 7m
  119. 119

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

    Feb 10, 2025·1h 1m
  120. 120

    525 | Cassie - Three Births, Postnatal Anxiety, Identical Twins, Mental Health Journey

    Feb 6, 2025·1h
  121. 121

    524 | Kristy - Second Birth, TGA Heart Condition, newborn Heart Surgery, MS

    Feb 3, 2025·1h 11m
  122. 122

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

    Jan 26, 2025·51m
  123. 123

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

    Jan 20, 2025·58m
  124. 124

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

    Jan 15, 2025·1h 24m
  125. 125

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

    Jan 13, 2025·42m
  126. 126

    519 | Sam, three births, MGP, private and public care, 4kg+ babies

    Hidden gem

    Sophie Walker speaks with Sam about the path from early pregnancy loss to the births of her three children.

    Jan 5, 2025·1h 59m·2 clips
  127. 127

    518 | Bec, induction birth, MGP, water birth, GBS positive, breathing techniques, second birth

    Dec 22, 2024·50m
  128. 128

    517 | Sophie Delezio: From Childhood Burn Survivor to Motherhood - A Story of Strength, Adaptation, and a Peaceful Caesarean Birth at 37 Weeks

    Dec 18, 2024·44m
  129. 129

    516 | Josie, secondary infertility, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, water birth, student midwives

    Dec 16, 2024·1h 1m
  130. 130

    515 | Alysha, Birth Trauma and the Mother-Infant Bond: A Psychologist's Postpartum Journey

    A psychologist and mother shares her traumatic birth experience and its impact on early bonding, offering insights from both personal and professional perspectives.

    Dec 11, 2024·54m
  131. 131

    514 | Stacey, second birth experience, infertility, pregnancy loss, IVF, natural killer cells, home birth

    A podcast sharing mothers' firsthand birth stories to educate and support pregnant women and parents.

    Dec 10, 2024·1h 19m
  132. 132

    513 | Chloe Grayling, TTC journey, pregnancy loss, physiological birth, home water birth

    Dec 2, 2024·1h 38m
  133. 133

    512 | Hashini, Emergency caesarean, hydronephrosis, planned caesarean, pediatric surgery

    A podcast sharing firsthand birth stories from Australian mothers to educate and support pregnant women and parents.

    Nov 25, 2024·1h 16m
  134. 134

    511 | Maddie, Emergency caesarean, twin VBAC, ICU, perinatal mental health

    Mothers share their first-hand accounts of childbirth in Australia to educate and inform pregnant women.

    Nov 21, 2024·1h 20m
  135. 135

    510 | Julie, PANDA CEO, perinatal anxiety and depression, postpartum mental health

    A podcast sharing firsthand birth stories from Australian mothers to educate and support pregnant women.

    Nov 18, 2024·28m
  136. 136

    509 | Sonja, two babies, shared care, syntocinon, vaginal birth, painful periods, pelvic pain, pelvic congestion syndrome, endometriosis

    Mothers share their personal childbirth experiences, with this episode focusing on a mother's journey through pelvic congestion syndrome and endometriosis.

    Nov 11, 2024·1h 10m
  137. 137

    508 | Heidi Sze, third birth story, preconception testing, nausea, early pregnancy bleeding, subchorionic haematoma, cholestasis, castor oil

    A mother shares her journey of conceiving and giving birth to her third child, offering insights as a nutritionist and dietitian.

    Oct 28, 2024·1h 6m
  138. 138

    507 | Beth, two babies, midwifery care, ‘big baby’, spontaneous labour, The Birth Class

    A mother and midwife shares her second pregnancy and birth story, emphasizing intuition, trust, and woman-centered care.

    Oct 21, 2024·1h 12m
  139. 139

    506 | Emily, three babies, miscarriage, private midwife, marginal cord insertion, short cervix, physiological birth, MCDA twins, NICU, postpartum preeclampsia

    Oct 14, 2024·1h 31m
  140. 140

    505 | Maude, breech, planned caesarean, breastfeeding, pelvic floor physiotherapist, spontaneous labour, VBAC

    A podcast sharing mothers' firsthand accounts of childbirth in Australia, aiming to educate and support pregnant women and parents.

    Oct 8, 2024·1h 1m
  141. 141

    504 | Genevieve, one baby, PCOS, private obstetrician, hematoma, induction, epidural, episiotomy, postpartum haemorrhage

    Sophie Walker shares her birth story, with an introduction acknowledging Indigenous custodians and a sponsor segment about postpartum recovery products.

    Sep 29, 2024·56m
  142. 142

    503 | Bron, endometriosis, triplet-pregnancy, miscarriage, induction, TENS, positive induction

    A podcast sharing firsthand accounts of childbirth in Australia to educate and support expectant parents.

    Sep 22, 2024·50m
  143. 143

    502 | Agustina, two babies, private obstetrician, physiological birth, breastfeeding, lactation consultant

    A podcast sharing mothers' firsthand accounts of childbirth in Australia, aiming to educate and inform pregnant women and birth enthusiasts.

    Sep 16, 2024·1h 10m
  144. 144

    501 | Sarah, PPROM, NICU, antenatal expressing, nipple shield, triple-feeding, lactation consultant

    Host Sophie Walker introduces the podcast and a sponsor, setting up the format of sharing mothers' childbirth stories.

    Sep 9, 2024·30m
  145. 145

    500 | Celebrating 500 episodes with a recap of the last 7 years building Australian Birth Stories!

    Sep 5, 2024·10m
  146. 146

    499 | Roisin, three babies, miscarriage, IVF, HG, MGP, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, induction, emergency caesarean, MCDA twins

    A mother shares her journey of infertility, IVF, and two emergency caesarean births, including the NICU experience and breastfeeding challenges.

    Sep 2, 2024·1h 24m
  147. 147

    498 | Katelyn, three babies, private obstetrician, vaginal birth, fraternal twins, cholestasis, IUGR, physiological twin birth, breastfeeding

    A podcast sharing mothers' firsthand accounts of childbirth in Australia, aiming to educate and support pregnant women.

    Aug 26, 2024·1h 11m
  148. 148

    497 | Erika, Pre-Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, CMV, missed miscarriage, emergency caesarean

    This episode features Erika sharing her personal birth story involving multiple pregnancy complications including pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, CMV, missed miscarriage, and an emergency caesarean.

    Aug 19, 2024·1h 15m
  149. 149

    496 | Tanya, four babies, epidural, vaginal birth, vacuum, molar pregnancy, IVF, breech, planned caesarean, down’s syndrome, TFMR, VBAC

    This episode of Australian Birth Stories features Tanya sharing her complex birth experiences, including IVF, molar pregnancy, breech, planned caesarean, and VBAC.

    Aug 12, 2024·1h 26m
  150. 150

    495 | Sarah, Breastfeeding, triple feeding, oversupply, cracked nipples, mastitis, tongue tie

    Aug 5, 2024·26m
  151. 151

    494 | Andrea, insufficient glandular tissue, IGT, breastfeeding hypoplasia, triple-feeding, tongue tie, lactation consultant, formula feeding, maternal mental health

    Aug 1, 2024·54m
  152. 152

    493 | Sophie, premature birth, NICU, tube-feeding, triple-feeding, mastitis, exclusive breastfeeding

    Jul 31, 2024·33m
  153. 153

    492 | Sheree, three vaginal births, private obstetrician, TFMR, physiological birth, en caul, The Birth Class

    Jul 29, 2024·1h 8m
  154. 154

    491 | Louise, three babies, public hospital, spontaneous labour, induction, 3C perineal tear, planned caesarean

    Jul 22, 2024·1h 11m
  155. 155

    490 | Emily, surrogate, twin pregnancy, identical twins, vaginal birth, antenatal expressing

    Jul 15, 2024·50m
  156. 156

    489 Postpartum | Helen, sleep support, Early Parenting Unit, pregnancy after loss, postpartum after loss

    Jul 11, 2024·55m
  157. 157

    488 | Emily, three babies, type 1 diabetes, private obstetrician, induction, spontaneous labour, breastfeeding, antenatal expressing

    Jul 8, 2024·1h
  158. 158

    487 | Amelia, three babies, twins, PROM, induction, emergency caesarean, twin VBAC, breastfeeding, Dr Bisits, breech vaginal birth

    Jun 30, 2024·1h 14m
  159. 159

    486 | Suze, one baby, MGP, induction, syntocinon, epidural, forceps-assisted birth, breastfeeding, nipple shields

    Jun 24, 2024·1h 7m
  160. 160

    485 Postpartum | Eliza, two babies, disabled parent, medical stigma, disability advocate

    Jun 20, 2024·37m
  161. 161

    484 | Hannah, three babies, PROM, induction, gas+air, MGP, waterbirth, breastfeeding, epidural

    Jun 17, 2024·1h 9m
  162. 162

    483 Postpartum | Jen, one vaginal birth, GD, induction, episiotomy, postpartum confinement

    Jun 13, 2024·45m
  163. 163

    482 | Bee, one baby, MGP, spontaneous labour, The Birth Class, sterile water injections, episiotomy, vacuum assisted birth, breastfeeding

    Jun 10, 2024·1h 17m
  164. 164

    481 Postpartum | Ruby, breastfeeding, sleep challenges, normal infant biology, low sleep needs

    Jun 6, 2024·27m
  165. 165

    480 | Sea, MGP, physiological birth, positive birth story, Indigenous, planned postpartum

    Jun 3, 2024·44m
  166. 166

    479 Postpartum | Ariane, postpartum psychosis, psychologist, hallucinations, postpartum depression, psychotic depression

    May 30, 2024·1h 3m
  167. 167

    478 | Katie, one baby, plus-size, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH

    May 27, 2024·1h 14m
  168. 168

    477 | Angela, physiological home birth, private midwife, water birth

    May 20, 2024·48m
  169. 169

    476 | Georgie, four babies, MGP, physiological birth, breastfeeding, surprise breech, breech vaginal birth, DCDA twins, twin vaginal birth without epidural

    May 13, 2024·1h 27m
  170. 170

    475 Postpartum | Arnikka, postpartum, IBCLC, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, sensory overwhelm

    May 8, 2024·1h 9m
  171. 171

    474 | Chantal endometriosis, IVF, anxiety, private obstetrician, HG, amniocentesis, spontaneous labour, vaginal birth

    May 5, 2024·1h 18m
  172. 172

    473 | Ash, three babies, induction, vaginal birth, homebirth, waterbirth, microcephaly,

    May 2, 2024·1h 9m
  173. 173

    472 | Sarah Davidson, one baby, private obstetrician, miscarriage, ovulation induction, gestational diabetes, footling breech, planned caesarean

    Apr 29, 2024·1h 10m
  174. 174

    471 | Ashlee, one baby, gastric sleeve surgery, IVF, placenta previa, private obstetrician, student midwife, iron infusion, PPH, breastfeeding

    Apr 24, 2024·48m
  175. 175

    470 | Abby, three vaginal births, gp shared care, public hospital, pain-free birth, physiological birth, breastfeeding

    Apr 22, 2024·59m
  176. 176

    469 Postpartum | Gen, breastfeeding, unsettled sleep, mother and baby unit, sleep consultant, sleep training, sleep school

    Apr 18, 2024·56m
  177. 177

    468 | Gen, infertility, miscarriage, IVF, hyperstimulation, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, vacuum-assisted birth, episiotomy

    Apr 15, 2024·1h 11m
  178. 178

    467 | Gemma Fraternal Twins, MGP, Sunshine Coast Hospital, CMV

    Apr 3, 2024·1h 8m
  179. 179

    466 | Dee, two vaginal births, induction, TENS Machine, miscarriage, continuity of care

    Apr 1, 2024·1h 26m
  180. 180

    465 | Georgie, vaginal birth, pre-eclampsia, induction, breastfeeding and mixed feeding

    Mar 28, 2024·49m
  181. 181

    464 | Alice, Doula and Midwife, private obstetrician, home birth, planned postpartum

    Mar 25, 2024·1h 22m
  182. 182

    463 | Courtney, two births, GP shared care, NIPT, Maternal assisted caesarean, Down Syndrome, heart surgery

    Mar 21, 2024·1h
  183. 183

    462 | Briony Benjamin, Natural conception post chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma

    Mar 18, 2024·1h
  184. 184

    461 | Sophie Two births, fraternal twins, shared care, positive induction, vaginal breech birth twin B

    Mar 11, 2024·1h 12m
  185. 185

    460 | Gemma - two births, endometriosis, Sotos Syndrome, in utero blood transfusion, caesarean, private care

    Mar 7, 2024·1h 16m
  186. 186

    459 | Chantelle Stanton, private Obstetrician, Cabrini Hospital, Induction, TENS machine

    Mar 4, 2024·41m
  187. 187

    458 Postpartum | Jodi, four babies, MGP, public hospital, planned postpartum, breastfeeding, identity shift, postpartum book

    Feb 29, 2024·52m
  188. 188

    457 | Tylah, Midwife, Home birth, Alice Springs, jaundice, breastfeeding challenges

    Feb 26, 2024·1h 6m
  189. 189

    456 Postpartum | Sasha one baby, planned postpartum, PND, medication, breastfeeding, returning to work, race, childcare

    Feb 21, 2024·1h 2m
  190. 190

    455 | Larke, one baby, MGP, fibroid, maternal assisted caesarean (MAC), cleft palate

    Feb 19, 2024·1h 8m
  191. 191

    454 | Kirsty, two babies, hysterectomy, uterus transplant, IVF, planned caesarean, mastitis

    Feb 15, 2024·1h 4m
  192. 192

    453 | Niki, Two Physiological Home Births, Yoga Teacher, Breathing Techniques

    Feb 12, 2024·1h 31m
  193. 193

    452 Postpartum | Ellie, postpartum lethargy, brain fog, postpartum thyroiditis

    Feb 8, 2024·25m
  194. 194

    451 | Jordy endometriosis, fragmented care, excess amniotic fluid, tachycardia, planned caesarean, breastfeeding, missed miscarriage, secondary infertility

    Feb 5, 2024·38m
  195. 195

    450 | Joelleen, midwife, IBCLC, pregnancy loss, publicly-funded homebirth, physiological birth, waterbirth, breastfeeding, NICU

    Jan 28, 2024·1h
  196. 196

    449 Postpartum | Emma, two babies, bicornuate uterus, planned caesarean, placenta previa, placenta accreta, hysterectomy

    Jan 24, 2024·1h 5m
  197. 197

    448 | Olivia, fraternal twins, DCDA twins, multiple birth team, public hospital, induction, vaginal birth, breastfeeding

    Jan 22, 2024·1h 31m
  198. 198

    447 Postpartum | Jayne, three babies, homebirth, breech, planned caesarean, NICU, posterior urethral valves, organ donation

    Jan 17, 2024·53m
  199. 199

    446 | Jess, long first labour followed by a speedy second birth in the ambulance on the way to hospital

    Dec 20, 2023·1h 21m
  200. 200

    445 | Kate two babies, private obstetrician, elective caesarean, breastfeeding, miscarriage

    Dec 17, 2023·51m
  201. 201

    444 Postpartum | Shannen one baby, GBS positive, epidural complications, post dural puncture headache, PDPH, PDA

    Dec 13, 2023·1h 21m
  202. 202

    443 | Rachael, spinal muscular atrophy, TFMR, genetic carrier screening, IVF, NIPT, CVS, maternal-assisted caesarean

    Dec 10, 2023·58m
  203. 203

    442 Postpartum | Lisa, two babies, two under two, MGP, posterior labour, women’s health physio, spinning babies, physiological birth

    Dec 7, 2023·1h 22m
  204. 204

    441 | Maria, fraternal twins, ovulation induction, cervical stitch, bed rest, IUGR, caesarean birth, NICU

    Dec 4, 2023·53m
  205. 205

    440 Postpartum | Sarah, three babies, vaginal birth, third-degree tear, OASI, internal massage, hypertonic pelvic floor, women’s health physiotherapist

    Nov 30, 2023·1h 10m
  206. 206

    439 | Shuana, two babies, unplanned pregnancy, vulva varicosities, MGP, the birth class, unplanned homebirth

    Nov 27, 2023·1h 12m
  207. 207

    438 Postpartum | Alex, one baby, solo parenthood, donor-conceived, MGP, IUGR, physiological birth, donor milk

    Nov 24, 2023·53m
  208. 208

    437 | Julie two babies, pregnant at 42, emergency caesarean, HG, IVF, Down Syndrome

    Nov 20, 2023·1h 4m
  209. 209

    436 Postpartum | Dom, Indigenous, birthing on country model of care, waterbirth, PAD, panic attacks, mother + baby unit, psychiatric unit, ECT

    Nov 16, 2023·1h 29m
  210. 210

    435 | Caitlin, two babies, posterior, induction, epidural, prodromal labour, doula, unplanned homebirth

    Nov 13, 2023·1h 26m
  211. 211

    434 Postpartum | Tess, PPH, triple-feeding, EBM, PND, private obstetrician, postpartum day-stay

    Nov 10, 2023·50m
  212. 212

    433 | Kelsey three babies, induction, epidural, vacuum-assisted birth, PPH, miscarriage, progesterone, retained placenta, the birth class

    Nov 6, 2023·1h 26m
  213. 213

    432 Postpartum | Claire, one baby, vaginal birth, midwifery care, faecal incontinence, women’s health physiotherapy

    Nov 2, 2023·34m
  214. 214

    431 | Renee, three babies, spontaneous labour, physiological births, water birth, homebirth, doula

    Oct 30, 2023·1h 3m
  215. 215

    430 Postpartum | Katie Rose, yoga teacher, Ayurveda, five babies, blended family

    Oct 26, 2023·42m
  216. 216

    429 | Celia Pacquola, needle phobia, hypnotherapy, private obstetrician, pelvic girdle pain, induction, anxiety, breastfeeding, formula

    Oct 23, 2023·1h 7m
  217. 217

    428 | Kirby five babies, septate uterus, breech, emergency caesarean, tongue tie, VBAC, miscarriage, second trimester pregnancy loss, IVF

    Oct 15, 2023·1h 17m
  218. 218

    427 | Elizabeth, physiological birth with MGP, The Birth Class, spontaneous labour, TENS machine

    Oct 8, 2023·1h 10m
  219. 219

    426 Postpartum | Samantha, postpartum preparation, postpartum doula, social media, matrescence

    Oct 5, 2023·41m
  220. 220

    425 | Bridie, two births, endometriosis, MGP, pubis symphysis dysfunction, posterior labour, induction, epidural, water birth

    Oct 2, 2023·1h 11m
  221. 221

    424 Postpartum | Brylee, hydrops fetalis, foetal medicine team, amniocentesis, thoracentesis, caesarean birth, NICU

    Sep 28, 2023·1h 5m
  222. 222

    423 | Leonie, two babies, perinatal anxiety and depression (PAD), psychology, episiotomy, postpartum depression, mother rage, private obstetrician

    Sep 25, 2023·58m
  223. 223

    422 Postpartum | Leila, fraternal twins, breastfeeding twins, postpartum doula

    Sep 21, 2023·40m
  224. 224

    421 | Shelley, Herpes virus, planned caesarean, VBAC, Breastfeeding challenges

    Sep 18, 2023·1h 1m
  225. 225

    420 Postpartum | Elizabeth, one baby, MGP, jaundice, hospital readmission, light therapy, biliblanket

    Sep 13, 2023·34m
  226. 226

    419 | Leila, two births, homebirth, fraternal twin vaginal birth without epidural, private midwife, planned postpartum

    Sep 11, 2023·59m
  227. 227

    418 Postpartum | Naomi, two births, birth trauma, postpartum doula, postpartum preparation, homebirth, postpartum cookbook

    Sep 6, 2023·50m
  228. 228

    417 | Dara, one baby, miscarriage, thyroid, private obstetrician, birth education, planned caesarean, mother’s group

    Sep 4, 2023·1h 1m
  229. 229

    416 Postpartum | Alice, hereditary varicose veins, clexane, vein removal

    Aug 30, 2023·41m
  230. 230

    415 | Jessie, one baby, anxiety and depression, private obstetrician, vaginismus, pelvic floor physiotherapist, pregnancy insomnia, TENS, epidural, breastfeeding challenges, postpartum joy

    Aug 28, 2023·1h 9m
  231. 231

    414 Postpartum | Billi homebirth and hospital transfer, NICU

    Aug 24, 2023·1h 2m
  232. 232

    Thank you for 14 Million downloads

    Aug 23, 2023·19m
  233. 233

    413 | Larissa, three births, VBAC2, PCOS, second-trimester miscarriage, caesarean, induction, weight-loss surgery

    Aug 21, 2023·1h 10m
  234. 234

    412 Postpartum | Kate + Dylan discuss their journey into parenthood and Dylan’s escalating mental health concerns that resulted in his admission to a mother and baby psychiatric unit (now called a parent + baby unit)

    Aug 16, 2023·1h 10m
  235. 235

    411 | Jessie, physiological birth, private obstetrician, doula, acupuncture, miscarriage breastfeeding

    Aug 14, 2023·47m
  236. 236

    410 Postpartum | Eleanor Pendleton waterbirth shares her two postpartum experiences and details the choices she made to ensure her second postpartum was a slow and sacred season of rest and recovery

    Aug 9, 2023·39m
  237. 237

    409 | Steph one baby, miscarriage, private obstetrician, PROM, induction, epidural, emergency caesarean, breastfeeding challenges

    Aug 7, 2023·43m
  238. 238

    408 Postpartum | Amber shares her personal breastfeeding challenges after a traumatic birth and her professional knowledge as a midwife and IBCLC

    Aug 2, 2023·43m
  239. 239

    407 | Georgia, two babies, MGP, physiological birth, breastfeeding, IBCLC

    Jul 31, 2023·1h 9m
  240. 240

    406 | Chloe, one baby, postpartum care, birth centre, BRAIN, induction, epidural, forceps, episiotomy, triple-feeding

    Jul 24, 2023·1h 7m
  241. 241

    405 | Keira, endometriosis, IVF, hyperemesis gravidarum, positive induction, baby blues

    Jul 17, 2023·1h 5m
  242. 242

    404 | Natasha, fraternal twins, PCOS, private obstetrician, planned caesarean, pre-eclampsia

    Jul 10, 2023·36m
  243. 243

    403 | Postpartum Care Options + Costs with Dr Eliza Hannam, GP, Possums NDC, IBCLC

    Jul 5, 2023·46m
  244. 244

    402 | Hannah Willsmore, positive homebirth, private midwife, doula, 5kg baby, intact perineum, water birth

    Jul 4, 2023·1h 10m
  245. 245

    401 | Maternity Leave Rights, Paid Parental Leave + Childcare Subsidies with Georgie Dent

    Jun 28, 2023·39m
  246. 246

    400 | Allison, two babies, autistic, adhd, endometriosis, MGP, doula, miscarriage, postpartum

    Jun 26, 2023·1h 13m
  247. 247

    399 | Public and Private Care Options + Costs with Dr Natalie Elphinstone, Obstetrician and Liz Wilkes, Independent Midwife

    Jun 22, 2023·1h 4m
  248. 248

    398 | Jo, two babies, unexplained infertility, IVF, private obstetrician, placenta previa, planned caesarean, miscarriage, vulva varicosities, vacuum, VBAC

    Jun 19, 2023·1h 13m
  249. 249

    397 | The Cost of Fertility Treatment with gynaecologist Dr Violet Kieu

    Jun 14, 2023·41m
  250. 250

    396 | Marian, two babies, TFMR, amniocentesis, CVS,, private obstetrician, doula, vaginal birth, pregnancy after loss

    Jun 12, 2023·1h 12m
  251. 251

    395 | Budgeting for a Baby with financial advisor Canna Campbell

    Jun 7, 2023·35m
  252. 252

    394 | Bec, two babies, private obstetrician, private midwife, induction, 3C tear, miscarriage, homebirth

    Jun 4, 2023·54m
  253. 253

    393 | Carla, three babies, emergency caesarean, VBAC, private OB, private midwife, forceps, NICU, homebirth

    Jun 2, 2023·54m
  254. 254

    392 | Isabelle, two babies, miscarriage, private obstetrician, planned caesarean, GD, NIPT, TFMR

    May 29, 2023·59m
  255. 255

    391 | Amber, one baby, MGP, hindwater leak, induction, epidural, swollen cervix, forceps, PPH

    May 22, 2023·1h 20m
  256. 256

    390 | Brigid, one baby, planned caesarean, bipolar, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, continuity of care

    May 18, 2023·40m
  257. 257

    389 | Elise, two babies, prolapse, pregnancy insomnia, low iron, MGP, homebirth, waterbirth, afterbirth pains

    May 15, 2023·1h
  258. 258

    388 | Yara, two babies, homebirth, doula, birth preparation, relationship challenges in postpartum, breastfeeding, perinatal psychology

    May 8, 2023·1h 37m
  259. 259

    387 | Alexandra, solo mum by choice, donor-conceived, doula, student midwife, positive birth, supported postpartum

    May 2, 2023·1h 10m
  260. 260

    386 | Postpartum Uncovered Mini Series - Dr Sarah McKay

    Apr 26, 2023·1h
  261. 261

    385 | Elle, stillbirth, PROM, secondary infertility, IVF, endometriosis, incompetent cervix, cervical stitch, NICU, surrogacy

    Apr 24, 2023·1h 12m
  262. 262

    384 | Postpartum Uncovered Mini Series - Dr Sophie Brock

    Apr 19, 2023·42m
  263. 263

    383 | Sarah, five babies, spontaneous labour, GP shared care, public hospital, surrogacy, IUI, breastfeeding

    Apr 17, 2023·59m
  264. 264

    382 | Postpartum Uncovered Mini Series - Yara Heary

    Apr 12, 2023·55m
  265. 265

    381 | Hollie, three vaginal births, midwifery care, hypertension, induction, epidural, incompetent cervix, cervical stitch, breech, ECV, unplanned breech homebirth

    Apr 10, 2023·57m
  266. 266

    380 | Postpartum Uncovered Mini Series - Sue Croft

    Apr 5, 2023·53m
  267. 267

    379 | Jessica, one baby, CF, chronic illness, private obstetrician, private midwife, CF-related diabetes, spontaneous labour, induction, emergency caesarean

    Apr 3, 2023·48m
  268. 268

    378 | Postpartum Uncovered Mini Series - Julia Jones

    Mar 29, 2023·38m
  269. 269

    377 | Kaitlin, two babies, MGP, spontaneous labour, grade four placenta previa, The Birth Class, private midwife

    Mar 27, 2023·1h 17m
  270. 270

    376 | Meg, two babies, advanced maternal age, MGP, student midwife, induction, The Birth Class

    Mar 20, 2023·1h 3m
  271. 271

    375 | Laura, one baby, eating disorder, anxiety, PTSD, sexual abuse, MGP, spontaneous labour, The Birth Class, physiological birth

    Mar 16, 2023·1h 7m
  272. 272

    374 | Diana, two babies, spontaneous labour, epidural, fourth-degree tear, fistula, doula, MGP, physiological birth, second-degree tear

    Mar 13, 2023·1h 2m
  273. 273

    373 | Kristy, one baby, MS, chronic illness, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, breastfeeding, formula feeding

    Mar 8, 2023·59m
  274. 274

    372 | Catherine, two babies, induction, epidural, emergency caesarean, postpartum, missed miscarriage, acupuncture, private midwife, VBAC, HBAC

    Mar 6, 2023·1h 10m
  275. 275

    371 | Paige, two babies, MGP, hyperthyroidism, epidural, gestational diabetes, insulin, spontaneous labour, Gladstone, maternity crisis, PPH

    Feb 27, 2023·1h 25m
  276. 276

    370 | Paige, Positive birth, Intervention free, MGP, CAPS, the birth class, spontaneous labour, fetal ejection reflex

    Feb 20, 2023·1h 1m
  277. 277

    369 | Phoebe, one baby, cervical stitch, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, instrumental birth

    Feb 16, 2023·44m
  278. 278

    368 | Dani, two vaginal births, induction, private obstetrician, epidural, labial tear, hip dysplasia, uterine infection, prolapse, spontaneous labour.

    Feb 13, 2023·1h 9m
  279. 279

    367 | Mel, two babies, emergency caesarean, general anaesthetic, postpartum depression, identity crisis, planned caesarean, single motherhood

    Feb 5, 2023·1h 5m
  280. 280

    366 | Madelyn, two babies, surprise pregnancy, midwifery group practice, physiological birth, episiotomy, postnatal depression, identity crisis, colic

    Jan 29, 2023·1h 11m
  281. 281

    Bonus Episode: How we wrote The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

    Jan 29, 2023·46m
  282. 282

    365 | Alethea, one vaginal birth, the birth class, shared care, episiotomy, bruised coccyx, PND

    Jan 23, 2023·51m
  283. 283

    364 | Ariel, two vaginal births, MGP, TENS machine, disordered eating, high BMI, nipple shield, physiological birth, PPH

    Jan 15, 2023·1h 12m
  284. 284

    239 | Clare, Maternally Assisted Caesarean, Baby hearing loss, Endometriosis

    Jan 13, 2023·56m
  285. 285

    363 | Mel, two babies, private obstetrician, induction, emergency caesarean, partial molar pregnancy, HBAC, VBAC, private midwife, doula

    Jan 9, 2023·1h 3m
  286. 286

    362 | Jessica, two vaginal births, PCOS, clomid, gestational diabetes, induction, epidural, episiotomy, vacuum, spontaneous labour, the birth class

    Dec 19, 2022·48m
  287. 287

    361 | Alicia, one vaginal birth, pelvic floor osteopath, episiotomy, postpartum hemorrhage, postnatal anxiety

    Dec 15, 2022·1h 11m
  288. 288

    360 | Fiona, two vaginal births, social infertilty, same-sex couple, donor sperm, IVF, private obstetrician, pubic symphysis, induction, epidural, tongue tie

    Dec 11, 2022·56m
  289. 289

    359 | Shehani, one vaginal birth, private obstetrician, student midwife, epidural, episiotomy, breast crawl, breastfeeding, ulcerative colitis

    Dec 7, 2022·1h 6m
  290. 290

    358 | Jessica Urlichs, birth fear, MGP, private obstetrician, instrumental birth, breastfeeding challenges, perinatal anxiety, epidural

    Dec 4, 2022·53m
  291. 291

    357 | Kellee, one homebirth, postnatal depletion, low iron, iron infusion, planned postpartum, waterbirth, breastfeeding

    Dec 1, 2022·51m
  292. 292

    356 | Annabelle, physiological birth, private midwife, student midwife, TENS, physiological third stage, traditional Chinese confinement

    Nov 28, 2022·55m
  293. 293

    355 | Steph, emergency caesarean, surprise pregnancy, MGP, regional hospital, covid, tertiary hospital, induction, informed consent, cord prolapse, general anaesthetic, NICU

    Nov 21, 2022·1h 25m
  294. 294

    354 | Matilda, one vaginal waterbirth, hospital homebirth programme, same-sex couple, known sperm donor, IUI, IVF, physiological third stage

    Nov 16, 2022·49m
  295. 295

    353 | Penny, two vaginal births, HG, thyroid, physiological birth, breastfeeding, counselling

    Nov 13, 2022·1h 21m
  296. 296

    352 | Laura, two vaginal births, gender disappointment, private obstetrician, placenta previa, shortened cervix, cervical insufficiency, bed rest, progesterone pessaries, induction

    Nov 10, 2022·1h 33m
  297. 297

    351 | Megan, one vaginal birth, gastric bypass surgery, GTT, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, breastfeeding

    Nov 7, 2022·49m
  298. 298

    350 | Melissa, three births, induction, emergency caesarean, private midwife, HBAC, miscarriage, homebirth transfer to hospital, shoulder dystocia

    Nov 3, 2022·1h 12m
  299. 299

    349 | Renee, two vaginal births, MGP, doula, waterbirth, breastfeeding, miscarriage, homebirth, ectopic heartbeat, traditional postpartum

    Oct 31, 2022·1h 15m
  300. 300

    348 | Sarah, two births, missed miscarriage, induction, forceps, episiotomy, secondary infertility, breast cancer, caesarean birth

    Oct 27, 2022·1h 9m
  301. 301

    347 | Teagan, covid, induction, emergency caesarean, birth trauma, birth debrief, MGP, private midwife, The Birth Class, HVBAC, Home vaginal birth after a caesarean

    Oct 24, 2022·1h 40m
  302. 302

    346 | Mikaela, two babies, eating disorder, public hospital, vaginal birth, breastfeeding, omphalocele, amniocentesis, caesarean birth

    Oct 19, 2022·47m
  303. 303

    345 | Phoebe, two vaginal births, endometriosis, PCOS, Natural Killer (NK) Cells, IVF, ovarian hyperstimulation, hip dysplasia, private obstetrician, epidural

    Oct 16, 2022·1h 13m
  304. 304

    344 | Emily, one emergency caesarean, ectopic pregnancy, methotrexate, anxiety, psychologist, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, The Birth Class

    Oct 12, 2022·33m
  305. 305

    343 | Alana, social infertility, same-sex couple, IUI, IVF, miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, anxiety, private obstetrician, physiological birth, jaundice

    Oct 9, 2022·1h 15m
  306. 306

    342 | Casey, three caesarean births, general anaesthetic, preeclampsia, HELLP, breech, private midwife, continuity of care

    Oct 5, 2022·53m
  307. 307

    341 | Eliza, two vaginal births, miscarriage, spontaneous labour, epidural, MGP, continuity of care, waterbirth, the birth class

    Oct 2, 2022·1h 3m
  308. 308

    340 | Cammie, two vaginal births, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, vacuum, stroke, missed miscarriage, BMI, private midwife, high blood pressure, homebirth

    Sep 29, 2022·1h 30m
  309. 309

    339 | Madi, one vaginal birth, PCOS, miscarriage, birth centre, independent midwife, rural Tasmania, breastfeeding challenges, mastitis

    Sep 26, 2022·57m
  310. 310

    338 | Kate two vaginal births, remote NT, spontaneous labour, epidural, midwifery care, physiological birth, spinal cord injury

    Sep 22, 2022·50m
  311. 311

    337 | Paige, one emergency caesarean, VBAC, induction, oligohydramnios, PND, birth trauma, doula, epidural

    Sep 18, 2022·1h 14m
  312. 312

    336 | Emma, three vaginal births, birth centre, midwife, fetal ejection reflex, termination, uterine fibroid

    Sep 15, 2022·1h 21m
  313. 313

    335 | Eloise, identical twins, surprise pregnancy, TTTTS, blood clot, general anaesthetic, caesarean birth, NICU, breastfeeding

    Sep 11, 2022·43m
  314. 314

    334 | Laura, one vaginal birth, waterbirth, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, birth centre, MGP, the birth class, gestational diabetes, PPH

    Sep 5, 2022·1h 30m
  315. 315

    333 | Silje, Triplets, two planned caesareans, NICU, breastfeeding triplets

    Sep 1, 2022·1h 44m
  316. 316

    332 | Alannah, two vaginal births, acupuncture induction, private obstetrician, retained placenta, dermoid ovarian cyst, miscarriage, accidental homebirth

    Aug 29, 2022·53m
  317. 317

    331 | Sasha, one emergency caesarean, IUD, woman of colour, continuity of care, private obstetrician, doula

    Aug 25, 2022·1h 14m
  318. 318

    330 | Avril, two vaginal births, private obstetrician, IUGR, induction, epidural, forceps, prolapse, hypertonic pelvic floor, pessary, gestational diabetes

    Aug 22, 2022·1h 12m
  319. 319

    329 | Sophie - Nik’s story - birth centre, GBS positive, epidural, forceps, postpartum hemorrhage, prolapse

    Aug 18, 2022·1h 8m
  320. 320

    328 | Rachel, one caesarean birth, unexplained infertility, IUI, IVF, miscarriage

    Aug 15, 2022·30m
  321. 321

    327 | Brigitte one emergency caesarean, miscarriage, acupuncture, private obstetrician, public hospital, induction, epidural

    Aug 11, 2022·58m
  322. 322

    326 | Hayley, one breech vaginal birth, PCOS, amenorrhea, ECV, NICU

    Aug 8, 2022·38m
  323. 323

    325 | Caitlyn, PCOS, ovulation induction, IVF, TFMR, anencephaly, induction, emergency caesarean, breastfeeding

    Aug 4, 2022·57m
  324. 324

    324 | Claire, one vaginal birth, private obstetrician, migraines, iron infusion, positive induction, active birth, mixed feeding

    Aug 1, 2022·45m
  325. 325

    323 | Nas Campanella, caesarean birth, vision impairment, charcot-marie-tooth disease, breech, lactation consultant, formula feeding, disability discrimination, postpartum doula

    Jul 27, 2022·1h 15m
  326. 326

    322 | Julie, one vaginal birth, MGP, birth centre, The Birth Class, labial tear, afterpains

    Jul 24, 2022·59m
  327. 327

    321 | Amy, two births, forceps, pelvic floor injury, prolapse, birth trauma, women’s health physio, postnatal depression, caesarean birth

    Jul 20, 2022·1h 4m
  328. 328

    320 | Luka, three vaginal births, Midwife, unassisted homebirth, 42 weeks, irritable uterus, breastfeeding

    Jul 17, 2022·51m
  329. 329

    319 | Sonia, Vaginal Birth, Adopted, Shared Care, Ulcerative Colitis, Epidural

    Jul 10, 2022·39m
  330. 330

    318 | Laura, two vaginal births, varicose veins, OB, low amniotic fluid, epidural, low milk supply

    Jul 7, 2022·1h 24m
  331. 331

    317 | Kate, vaginal water birth, bicornuate uterus, birth trauma, PND, birth centre, cervical lip

    Jul 4, 2022·1h 5m
  332. 332

    316 | Madi, two births, miscarriage, MGP, vaginal birth, PND, chiari malformation type 1, caesarean

    Jun 30, 2022·1h 22m
  333. 333

    315 | Jess, one vaginal birth, endometriosis, PUPPS, induction, epidural, peanut ball

    Jun 27, 2022·44m
  334. 334

    314 | Lizzie, one vaginal birth, MGP, ambulance transfer, cleft lip and palate, 3C tear

    Jun 22, 2022·52m
  335. 335

    313 | Gemm, Uterus Didelphys, two planned caesareans, low amniotic fuid, postnatal anxiety

    Jun 19, 2022·53m
  336. 336

    312 | Andrea, two vaginal births, same sex couple, sperm donor, IVF, prenatal anxiety, induction, postnatal anxiety, breast hypoplasia, formula feeding

    Jun 16, 2022·1h 25m
  337. 337

    311 | Jamie one vaginal birth, blended family, arthritis, HG, student midwife, stretch and sweep, episiotomy

    Jun 13, 2022·1h
  338. 338

    310 | Lewarna, two births, breech presentation, ECV, caesarean birth, VBAC, third-degree tear

    Jun 9, 2022·1h 11m
  339. 339

    309 | Cara, two vaginal births, missed miscarriage, ovulation testing, episiotomy, 3C vaginal tear

    Jun 6, 2022·49m
  340. 340

    308 | Jo, two vaginal births, midwifery care, public hospital, GP, co-sleeping, extended breastfeed

    Jun 2, 2022·1h 22m
  341. 341

    307 | Erin, three births, one emergency caesarean, VBAC, early infant loss

    May 29, 2022·1h 17m
  342. 342

    306 | Rebekah, two vaginal births, breech, ECV, episiotomy, distended bladder, incontinence, PROM, breech vaginal birth

    May 25, 2022·1h 12m
  343. 343

    305 | Serena, two homebirths, miscarriage, midwife, pelvic instability

    May 23, 2022·1h 13m
  344. 344

    304 | Sea, three physiological births, Indigenous, MGP, breastfeeding, postpartum

    May 19, 2022·1h 7m
  345. 345

    303 | Chantelle, one emergency caesarean, three ectopic pregnancies, ruptured fallopian tubes, IVF

    May 16, 2022·1h 23m
  346. 346

    302 | Rachel Single Mum, 42 weeks, Waterbirth

    May 11, 2022·58m
  347. 347

    301 | Nicole one vaginal birth, low sperm count, IVF, blighted ovum, midwifery group practise, rural hospital, breastfeeding challenges

    May 9, 2022·56m
  348. 348

    The Birth Class - Taste

    May 6, 2022·18m
  349. 349

    300 | Gemma, two vaginal births, regional hospital, public obstetrician

    May 1, 2022·41m
  350. 350

    299 | Anna, Positive Induction, VBAC, Midwifery Care

    Apr 27, 2022·1h 39m
  351. 351

    298 | Steph, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational diabetes, induction, epidural, emergency caesarean, PPROM, VBAC, NICU, PPD

    Apr 25, 2022·1h 21m
  352. 352

    297 | Kate, three caesarean births, ectopic pregnancy, maternally assisted caesarean

    Apr 18, 2022·57m
  353. 353

    296 | Shuana, one baby, The Birth Class, vaginal birth, physiological birth, continuity of care, MGP, active birth

    Apr 10, 2022·1h
  354. 354

    295 | Alana Wilkinson, Micropremie, bleeding in pregnancy, micro-preemie, vaginal birth, NICU, music therapy

    Apr 4, 2022·1h 14m
  355. 355

    294 | Olivia, MGP, PCOS, endometriosis, eating disorder, postnatal anxiety, clomid

    Mar 30, 2022·58m
  356. 356

    293 | Sara, two vaginal births, family violence, donor sperm, DCDA twins, PAPPS, epidural, footling breech, retained placenta

    Mar 27, 2022·1h 5m
  357. 357

    Bonus | Taste of Welcome to the First Trimester

    Mar 24, 2022·9m
  358. 358

    292 | Jen, one vaginal birth, GD, induction, episiotomy, postpartum confinement

    Mar 20, 2022·44m
  359. 359

    201 | Sarah Midwife, Two Births, Water Birth, Micro-Preemie, NICU Journey.

    Mar 16, 2022·1h 11m
  360. 360

    290 | Chantel three births, placenta previa, planned caesarean, gentle caesarean, induction

    Mar 13, 2022·56m
  361. 361

    289 | Jess and Manda, Queer couple, two vaginal births, home insemination, IUI, vacuum delivery, prolapse, breastfeeding, postpartum care

    Mar 9, 2022·1h 32m
  362. 362

    287 | Emily Skye, two vaginal births, epidural, vacuum, episiotomy, breastfeeding, PND, diastasis recti, hypertonic pelvic floor, hypnobirth, accidental homebirth

    Feb 28, 2022·1h 14m
  363. 363

    286 | Ashleigh one vaginal birth, pelvic girdle pain, covid, vontouse, forceps, episiotomy, panic attack

    Feb 21, 2022·1h 4m
  364. 364

    285 | Nikki, three vaginal births, shoulder dystocia, PPH, MGP, student midwife, Mcroberts Maneuver

    Feb 16, 2022·1h 23m
  365. 365

    284 | Ahlam, three vaginal births, breech, ECV, GBS, episiotomy, vacuum, water birth

    Feb 13, 2022·39m
  366. 366

    283 | Amy two vaginal births, HG, midwife, breastfeeding, tongue-tie, EBM, formula

    Feb 9, 2022·1h 25m
  367. 367

    282 | Melanie, two vaginal births, IVF, endometriosis, PCOS, MGP, Accidental Home Birth, Emergency

    Feb 6, 2022·1h 31m
  368. 368

    281 | Emma, one vaginal birth, preconception health, pelvic floor, Indigenous midwifery group practice, physiological birth, water birth, breastfeeding, mastitis

    Jan 31, 2022·1h 6m
  369. 369

    280 | Millie, identical twins, MCDA twins, high risk, scheduled caesarean, preemie, NICU

    Jan 26, 2022·1h 12m
  370. 370

    279 | Brigitte, two babies, miscarriage, PCOS, the birth class, covid lockdown, optimal maternal positioning, homebirth

    Jan 23, 2022·1h 6m
  371. 371

    278 | Kate, three babies, fraternal twins, vaginal twin birth, hyperemesis, breast reduction, continuity of care, postpartum doula

    Jan 16, 2022·1h 10m
  372. 372

    Jodi Wilson Yoga Teacher and Birth Educators Four Births

    Jan 10, 2022·1h 11m
  373. 373

    277 | Lauren and Donna, Family Surrogacy, MRKH, IVF, Caesarean, Induced Lactation

    Dec 13, 2021·57m
  374. 374

    276 | Leah, three vaginal births, infertility, IVF, birth trauma, EMDR, unplanned homebirth

    Dec 5, 2021·1h 19m
  375. 375

    275 | Theresa, Three Births, Emergency Caesarean, VBAC, Traditional Chinese Confinement

    Nov 29, 2021·1h 3m
  376. 376

    274 | Zoë Foster Blake shares the births of Sonny and Rudy, osteitis pubis, gestational diabetes, breastfeeding challenges and more

    Nov 21, 2021·52m
  377. 377

    273 | Libby, one vaginal birth, termination, homebirth, marginal cord insertion, postpartum preparation

    Nov 14, 2021·1h 17m
  378. 378

    272 | Sammi and Lachlan Midwifery Group Practice, Physiological Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding, Prolapse

    Nov 11, 2021·54m
  379. 379

    271 | Maggie, Vaginal Birth, Homebirth, Breech, Spinning Babies, Induction, Epidural, PPD

    Nov 7, 2021·56m
  380. 380

    270 | Jerusha Sutton, Two Homebirths, Doula, Heartfelt, Birth Time

    Oct 31, 2021·1h 9m
  381. 381

    269 | Ash London, One Birth, Anxiety, Preeclampsia, Planned Caesarean Birth, Breastfeeding, Postpartum

    Oct 27, 2021·1h
  382. 382

    268 | Paige, Two Vaginal Births, Induction, BRCA1, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Donor Breast Milk

    Oct 24, 2021·1h 41m
  383. 383

    267 | My Sister Hilary’s Birth, MGP, Secondary Infertility, Missed miscarriage, Advanced Maternal Age, Induction, Cervical Lip

    Oct 20, 2021·1h 27m
  384. 384

    266 | Abby 8 years of Infertility, Caesarean Birth, Endometriosis, IVF, miscarriage, ovarian hyperstimulation, pleural effusion, myomectomy, subchorionic hemorrage, rainbow baby

    Oct 17, 2021·1h 14m
  385. 385

    265 | Emma Isaacs, Six vaginal births, Miscarriage, Homebirth, Covid, En Caul

    Oct 11, 2021·45m
  386. 386

    264 | Em, Undiagnosed Pregnancy, PCOS, 3rd Degree Tear, Postpartum Haemorrhage, PND

    Oct 6, 2021·54m
  387. 387

    263 | Hollie, three vaginal births, same sex relationship, MCDA twins, sperm donor, IVF, Gestational Diabetes

    Oct 3, 2021·1h 15m
  388. 388

    262 | Tara, two vaginal births, homebirth, family-centred birth, breast implant removal.

    Sep 27, 2021·1h 12m
  389. 389

    261 | Meg, Two Births, Missed Miscarriage, Vaginismus, GPPPD, Home Insemination, Induction,

    Sep 20, 2021·1h 18m
  390. 390

    260 | Erin, four births, shared care, student midwife, succenturiate lobe, continuity of care, homebirth, rural and region pregnancy care

    Sep 16, 2021·1h 12m
  391. 391

    259 | Kelly-Anne, Two Births, Spontaneous Labour, Meconium, Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

    Sep 12, 2021·2h 9m
  392. 392

    258 | Amy, Two Vaginal births, MGP, Prodromal Labour, Gestational Thrombocytopenia, Water Birth

    Sep 5, 2021·1h 10m
  393. 393

    257 | Juliet Allen, two vaginal births, hospital birth, miscarriage, conscious conception, homebirth, lotus birth

    Sep 1, 2021·1h 4m
  394. 394

    256 | Zion, Home Water Birth, Doula, Private Midwife, Breastfeeding, Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex

    Aug 29, 2021·45m
  395. 395

    255 | Fizz, Three Vaginal Births, Micro-Preemie, Spontaneous Premature Delivery, NICU, Progesterone, Induction, ADHD, Ritalin

    Aug 22, 2021·1h 22m
  396. 396

    254 | Beth Ryan, Vaginal Physiological Birth, Midwife, Birth Educator, MGP

    Aug 18, 2021·1h 12m
  397. 397

    253 | Jacqueline Alwill, Three Vaginal Births, Vaginal Breech, Water Birth, Cycle Tracking

    Aug 15, 2021·1h 14m
  398. 398

    252 | Hannah, three vaginal births, pre-term labour, incompetent cervix, cervical stitch.

    Aug 8, 2021·1h 1m
  399. 399

    251 | Nat Solo Parent by Choice, Endometriosis, IVF, NIPT, Trisomy 13, Amniocentesis, Preterm Labour

    Aug 1, 2021·1h 38m
  400. 400

    250 | Kylie, Two Births, Vaginal Breech, Accidental Homebirth, PCOS, Clomid, En Caul

    Jul 29, 2021·1h 3m
  401. 401

    249 | Lou, three vaginal births, breech birth, epidural, vaginal birth, PND, water birth, birth trauma

    Jul 26, 2021·1h 31m
  402. 402

    248 | Keira Rumble, miscarriage, heterotopic pregnancy, endometriosis, Factor 5 Leiden, IVF, HG,

    Jul 18, 2021·1h 18m
  403. 403

    247 | Emily, one baby, vaginal birth, the birth class, birth centre, threatened preterm labour

    Jul 16, 2021·1h 18m
  404. 404

    246 | Elodie three babies, VBAC2, breech baby, emergency caesarean, lactation consultant, hemochromatosis, GBS, low platelets, attempted VBAC

    Jul 11, 2021·1h
  405. 405

    245 | Nerque, missed miscarriage, D+C, fertility treatment, sonohysterogram, letrozole, MGP, induction, vaginal birth, nipple shield

    Jul 8, 2021·1h 1m
  406. 406

    244 | Melanie one baby BRCA1, double mastectomy, shared care, epidural, episiotomy, student midwife

    Jul 5, 2021·40m
  407. 407

    243 | Em, one baby, shared care, student midwife, induction, epidural, vacuum delivery, PND, PTSD, Perinatal Mental Health Unit

    Jun 27, 2021·1h 10m
  408. 408

    242 | AmyTaylor-Kabbaz - Three vaginal births, severe congenital torticollis, postnatal thyroiditis, Hashimotos, breech vaginal birth, premature labour, bedrest, Matrescence

    Jun 23, 2021·1h 20m
  409. 409

    241 | Claire and Luke, Positive Induction Experience, Vaginal Birth, Miscarriage, Clexane, Subchorionic Hematoma, Induction

    Jun 21, 2021·1h 3m
  410. 410

    240 | Alicia Lucas, Tokyo Birth, Breech, Caesarean, Covid

    Jun 14, 2021·1h 10m
  411. 411

    239 | Clare Endometriosis, Gestational Diabetes, Maternally Assisted Caesarean, Newborn Hearing Test, Baby Hearing Loss

    Jun 7, 2021·56m
  412. 412

    238 | Tess Struber, Vaginal Birth, MGP, birth centre, spontaneous labour, breastfeeding, nipple shield

    May 31, 2021·56m
  413. 413

    237 | Alannah three babies, vaginal birth, retained placenta, miscarriage, PPROM, premature labour, NICU, subchorionic hematoma, vasa previa, caesarean birth

    May 26, 2021·1h 13m
  414. 414

    236 | Yahna Vaginal Birth, Adoption, Shared Care, Spurious Labour, Induction, Episiotomy, Breastfeed

    May 24, 2021·54m
  415. 415

    235 | Steph Claire Smith, Vaginal Birth, Private Obstetrician, PCOS, Induction, Antenatal Expressing,

    May 19, 2021·58m
  416. 416

    234 | Teigan McKinnon, Identical Twins MCDA, Vaginal Birth, IVF, Induction, Epidural, Antenatal Expressing, Tandem Breastfeeding

    May 17, 2021·57m
  417. 417

    233 | Elise, Surrogate Pregnancy, IVF, GBS, Covid lockdown, Vaginal Delivery

    May 13, 2021·1h 42m
  418. 418

    232 | Fiona Killackey, Two Caeesarean births, Miscarriage, Secondary Infertility

    May 10, 2021·59m
  419. 419

    231 | Georgia, two vaginal births, midwifery group practice, breastfeeding, placenta encapsulation

    Apr 29, 2021·49m
  420. 420

    230 | Marley three vaginal births, Indigenous Australian, antenatal depression, appendicitis.

    Apr 26, 2021·55m
  421. 421

    229 | Emma PCOS, Breast Implant Removal, Emergency Caesarean, Prodromal Labour

    Apr 22, 2021·1h 7m
  422. 422

    228 | Kristin three births, vacuum delivery, miscarriage, homebirth, waterbirth, doula

    Apr 19, 2021·59m
  423. 423

    227 | Sarah Type 1 Diabetic, Caesarean Birth, Special Care Nursery, High Blood Pressure

    Apr 11, 2021·45m
  424. 424

    226 | Sonia Covid pregnancy, home birth, water birth, postpartum doula, tail of spence.

    Mar 28, 2021·50m
  425. 425

    225 | Dani two vaginal births, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility treatment, twins, inverted nipples

    Mar 21, 2021·1h 4m
  426. 426

    224 | Ellesse Hawkins, Placenta Previa, Pilates Instructor, Private Obstetrician, Emergency Caesarean

    Mar 18, 2021·1h
  427. 427

    223 | Yumi two vaginal births, doula, public hospital, racism, birth trauma, PTSD, retained placenta, homebirth, private midwife, waterbirth

    Mar 14, 2021·1h 27m
  428. 428

    222 | Claire Same Sex Couple, Home Birth, co-feeding, Induced Lactation

    Mar 11, 2021·58m
  429. 429

    221 | Melissa Ayling Unassisted Car Birth, Hypnobirthing

    Mar 7, 2021·52m
  430. 430

    220 | Ellen, solo parenthood, sperm donor, IVF, GD, vaginal hematoma, low breastmilk supply

    Mar 4, 2021·55m
  431. 431

    219 | Rachael Rose two births, HG, shared care, doula, PPH, homebirth, birth rights

    Mar 1, 2021·1h 25m
  432. 432

    218 | Maha Corbett, IVF, Egg Freezing, Over 40, Overstimulation, IUGR, Pre-eclampsia

    Feb 22, 2021·56m
  433. 433

    216 | Turia Pitt Two Vaginal Births, OB, Induction, Breastfeeding Exercise for Mothers

    Feb 7, 2021·55m
  434. 434

    215 | Jana Pittman four babies, exercise in pregnancy, breastfeeding and implants, IVF, sperm donor, varicose veins

    Feb 4, 2021·58m
  435. 435

    214 | Blair Two Births, IVF, ICSI, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Induction, Epidural, Forceps, Incontinence

    Feb 1, 2021·1h 8m
  436. 436

    213 | Bianca Two Births, Down Syndrome, NICU, IUGR, VBAC

    Jan 25, 2021·1h 9m
  437. 437

    212 | Bella same sex marriage, sperm donor, IVF, retained placenta

    Jan 18, 2021·59m
  438. 438

    211 | Bernadette Lack, Midwife, two births, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic floor, GBS, homebirth

    Jan 10, 2021·1h 39m
  439. 439

    210 | Kyree Harvey Induction, Failed Epidural, Episiotomy, Vaginal Delivery After 3CT

    Dec 7, 2020·1h 16m
  440. 440

    209 | Lauren teenage pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, vacuum delivery, breastfeeding, endometriosis

    Dec 2, 2020·56m
  441. 441

    208 | Elise Cook, Midwifery care, birth centre, IUGR, positive induction experience.

    Nov 29, 2020·1h 25m
  442. 442

    207 | Ashe Davenport Two Births, 42 weeks, Induction, Epidural, Postnatal Depression.

    Nov 22, 2020·1h 8m
  443. 443

    206 | Nadia Three Births, Chromosomal Abnormality, Stillbirth, Caesarean, Maternal-Assisted Caesarean

    Nov 15, 2020·52m
  444. 444

    204 | Fran PANDA, caesarean birth, PPH, DMER, mental health, PPD, antenatal anxiety

    Nov 8, 2020·1h 4m
  445. 445

    205 | April PCOS, Teenage Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, Postnatal Anxiety and Depression, Clomid, Premature baby

    Nov 2, 2020·56m
  446. 446

    203 | Kellee Three Births, Birth Centre, Home Birth, Hip Dysplasia, Tongue Tie

    Oct 28, 2020·1h
  447. 447

    202 | Liana Breast Cancer During Pregnancy , Chemotherapy, Caesarean, Mastectomy

    Oct 25, 2020·52m
  448. 448

    201 | Bannie Yoga in Pregnancy, Private Obstetrician, Episiotomy, Breastfeeding Oversupply

    Oct 21, 2020·56m
  449. 449

    200 | Johanna Nicholson Unexplained Infertility, IVF Journey, Caesarean Delivery

    Oct 18, 2020·47m
  450. 450

    199 | Jessica Prescott, Two Fast Homebirths, in Berlin and Melbourne, Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding Journey

    Oct 11, 2020·1h 6m
  451. 451

    198 | Annabel Bower Stillbirth, Miscarriage, Grief After Loss, NICU, Placental Insufficiency

    Oct 4, 2020·1h 20m
  452. 452

    197 | Ellie Bullen, Hypnobirth, Private Obstetrician, Epidural, Covid.

    Sep 30, 2020·54m
  453. 453

    196 | Sarah Midwife, Two Births, Water Birth, Micro-Preemie, NICU Journey.

    Sep 27, 2020·1h 11m
  454. 454

    195 | Jodie Two Births, Planned Caesareans, Private Obstetrician, Fistula

    Sep 20, 2020·1h
  455. 455

    194 | Stevie Dillon, Hyperthyroidism, Endometriosis, Epidural, Caesarean, Breastfeeding Challenges

    Sep 14, 2020·54m
  456. 456

    193 | Dad's Edition: Five Dad's Share Their Experiences and Advice

    Sep 7, 2020·48m
  457. 457

    192 | Oceane Same-Sex Marriage, IVF, Donor Sperm, Homebirth, Midwife.

    Aug 30, 2020·1h 24m
  458. 458

    191 | Mel Dimmitt Emergency Caesarean, Special Needs Child, Cerebral Palsy

    Aug 24, 2020·54m
  459. 459

    190 | Julia Busuttil Nishimura, Two Vaginal Births, Midwifery Care, Postnatal Anxiety

    Aug 16, 2020·48m
  460. 460

    189 | Kate Homebirth Waterbirth Stillbirth Miscarriage Placenta Encapsulation

    Aug 10, 2020·1h 19m
  461. 461

    188 | Carla Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Emergency Cesarean Miscarriage

    Aug 2, 2020·54m
  462. 462

    187 | Jody Giardina Midwifery Care Vaginal Births, Covid-19

    Jul 26, 2020·1h 16m
  463. 463

    186 | Alex Parker lives with Cystic Fibrosis, Gestational Diabetes, Induced Vaginal Birth

    Jul 23, 2020·55m
  464. 464

    185 | Heidi Anderson Gestational Diabetes, Emergency Caesarean

    Jul 19, 2020·55m
  465. 465

    184 | Amanda Callan Three Births, Unexpected Twins Discovered at 26 Weeks

    Jul 15, 2020·54m
  466. 466

    183 | Jame Telfer Two Caesareans and VBA2C On Country

    Jul 13, 2020·1h 20m
  467. 467

    182 | Anna Davies Midwife, 5 Babies, Twins Vaginal Delivery, Footling Breech

    Jul 6, 2020·1h 8m
  468. 468

    181 | Stacey June IUI Home Water Birth

    Jun 29, 2020·1h 9m
  469. 469

    180 | Natalia Two Home Waterbirths, Indigenous Birth Rituals, Birthing On Country

    Jun 21, 2020·1h 11m
  470. 470

    179 | Kat O'Connor Home Birth, Slow Postpartum

    Jun 11, 2020·1h 31m
  471. 471

    178 | Aimee Morrisby, IVF, Sister Surrogacy Birth Story

    Jun 1, 2020·1h 18m
  472. 472

    177 | Jas Summerfield Family Centered Home Water Birth

    May 25, 2020·54m
  473. 473

    175 | Bridget High Risk Pregnacy Blood Clots, Clexane

    May 14, 2020·1h 10m
  474. 474

    174 | Flick IVF Journey, Covid-19, VBAC

    May 11, 2020·1h 16m
  475. 475

    173 | Holly McCauley Two Vaginal Calm Births, Midwifery Care

    May 4, 2020·1h 8m
  476. 476

    BONUS Episode Mindfulness with Elise Bialylew

    Apr 28, 2020·40m
  477. 477

    172 | Montana Lower Spiritual Vaginal Delivery Midwifery Care

    Apr 26, 2020·1h 17m
  478. 478

    171 | Bonnie Covid 19 Birth Antenatal Depression

    Apr 20, 2020·1h 20m
  479. 479

    170 | Aleisha Covid 19 Two Birth Stories

    Apr 16, 2020·1h 12m
  480. 480

    169 | Anna McGahan Covid-19 VBAC Induced Midwifery Care

    Apr 13, 2020·1h 39m
  481. 481

    168 | Samantha Covid-19 Birth Story

    Apr 9, 2020·1h 8m
  482. 482

    167 | Gemma Pranita PUPPP, Placental abruption, Caesarean

    Apr 6, 2020·1h 8m
  483. 483

    165 | Jessica Smith Hyperemisis, Dubai, Hypnobirthing Waterbirth

    Mar 30, 2020·55m
  484. 484

    163 | Jodi Wilson Yoga Teacher and Birth Educators Four Births

    Mar 22, 2020·1h 9m
  485. 485

    162 | Leah Williams Endometriosis, IVF, Two Births, Antenatal Anxiety and PTSD

    Mar 16, 2020·1h 33m
  486. 486

    161 | Simone Haag Three Births, Breech, VBAC at 42 weeks Midwifery care, second VBAC with shared care

    Mar 9, 2020·1h 4m
  487. 487

    160 | Claire Holt shares her Missed Miscarriage, Vaginal Delivery of James and her Challenges with Breastfeeding

    Mar 7, 2020·54m
  488. 488

    159 | Sarah Harris, Six Vaginal Deliveries, Rural NSW, Midwifery Care

    Mar 2, 2020·1h 35m
  489. 489

    158 | Hannah Vasicek Caesarean Delivery, Amniotic Band Syndrome

    Feb 24, 2020·48m
  490. 490

    157 | Amy Gerard, Three Vaginal Births, Polyhydramnios, Cholestasis, Midwifery Care

    Feb 19, 2020·1h 15m
  491. 491

    156 | Chloe Mackie is a midwife who shares her two vaginal births

    Feb 17, 2020·1h 4m
  492. 492

    155 | Kate Dalton, Bicornuate Uterus Vaginal Birth, Induction

    Feb 10, 2020·1h 7m
  493. 493

    154 | Libby Trickett's Third Birth, Breech, ECV, Emergency Caesarean

    Feb 3, 2020·1h
  494. 494

    153 | Mel, Same Sex Couple, Partner IVF, Emergency Caesarean

    Jan 27, 2020·1h 1m
  495. 495

    152 | Justine Zampogna Three Hypnobirths, Stillbirth, Rainbow Baby

    Jan 20, 2020·1h 3m
  496. 496

    151 | Madelyn Carafa Shared Care, Vaginal Vacuum Assisted Delivery

    Jan 13, 2020·1h 7m
  497. 497

    149 | Bridget French, PPROM Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes 36 Weeks

    Dec 11, 2019·49m
  498. 498

    148 | Liz Two Births, Accidental Home Birth in Garage En Route to Hospital

    Dec 6, 2019·1h 33m
  499. 499

    147 | Hannah Baby Moon Early Labour, NICU

    Dec 2, 2019·1h 13m
  500. 500

    146 | Amy Osmanhodzic Home Water Birth, Hypnobith

    Nov 25, 2019·49m