In today's episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Deannah who shares her journey through three unique birth experiences. Deannah's first two births were within the MGP program, where she faced challenges such as unwanted interventions an

S2 EP: 9 Courtney - Doula, Two Births, Birth Centre, Nausea, Vomiting, Spontaneous Labour, Coached Pushing, Episiotomy, Prolapse, Homebirth, Private Midwife.

20 days ago 1h 44m

In today's episode, we had the honour of speaking with Courtney, who shared with us her personal journey through two contrasting birth experiences, her role as a doula, and the challenges of managing her own business while caring for her young

S2 EP: 8 Jo - Two Births, Breast Cancer, Hospital Birth, Homebirth, Private Midwife, Induction, Postdates, Stretch & Sweep, AROM, Retained Placenta, Gestational Diabetes.

Apr 23rd, 2024 1h 53m

Today, we had a heartfelt conversation with Jo about her two unique birth stories. Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, Jo and her partner initially planned to freeze embryos, but were surprised when Jo became pregnant naturally. Jo delves into t

S2 EP: 7 Jordan - First Time Mum, Midwife/Nurse, Homebirth, Private Midwife, Letrozole, Water Birth, Marginal Cord Insertion, Vasovagal Syncope, Cervical Shock Syndrome, Bilobed Placenta, Yolk Sac Remnant, Breastfeeding Challenges, Post Natal Anxiety.

Apr 9th, 2024 1h 49m

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jordan, a midwife and first-time mum who made the decision to birth her baby at home. We chat to Jordan about her journey to conceive which involved taking Letrozole to help support ovulat

S2 EP: 6 Bel - Single Child, Breathwork, Homebirth, Doula, Private Midwife, Back Labour, Long labour

Mar 26th, 2024 1h 26m

In this episode we speak with Bel who delves into the transformative power of breathwork, particularly a parasympathetic nasal breathing technique, in managing stress and fostering authentic responses. During the episode we explore parallels be

S2 EP: 5 Hayley - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Fragmented Care, Spontaneous Labour, Instrumental Delivery, Homebirth, Private Midwife, Surprise Breech Birth, Long 3rd Stage.

Mar 12th, 2024 1h 47m

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Hayley as she opens up about her transformative journey through two distinct birth experiences. Amidst the challenges of navigating pregnancy during the COVID era, Hayley reflects on the profound effect

S2 EP: 4 Ell - Four Births, Nurse/Midwife, Hospital Birth (X1), Homebirth (X3), Cystic Fibrosis, Ruptured Bowel, NICU, PND, Hospital Transfer, TRIKAFTA.

Feb 27th, 2024 2h 4m

In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Ell, who shares her remarkable journey through four unique birth stories. As a midwifery student, Ell's exposure to homebirth during a placement sparked a profound realisation – she wanted

S2 EP: 3 Taylor - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Spontaneous Labour, Nausea, MGP, AROM, Freebirth, 2nd Degree Tear.

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 53m

In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Taylor, who opens up about her transformative journey through two distinct birth experiences. Taylor's first birth took place in a hospital as part of the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)

S2 EP: 2 Jisella- First Time Mum, Homebirth, Miscarriage, Unexplained Infertility, 43+3 weeks, Late ECV, Private midwife, Breastfeeding challenges.

Jan 30th, 2024 1h 53m

Today we chat to Jisella who gave birth to her first baby at home. After experiencing a miscarriage and unexplained infertility, Jisella delved into the world of research in order to figure out what model of care would be right for her when the

S2 EP: 1 Eleanor Currie - Born At Home Film, Hospital Birth, Spontaneous Labour, AROM, Breech Presentation, Caesarean, HBAC/VBAC, Homebirth, Hospital Transfer.

Jan 17th, 2024 1h 43m

Today we chat to Eleanor Currie, who is the co-producer (with Amanda Banks) of the film, Born At Home. Eleanor chats to us about how she came to producing the film and how it led to her birthing her second baby at home.After going into labour s

S1 EP: 17 Georgia - First Time Mum, Homebirth, Private Midwife, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Labial Tear, Long Labour, Water birth.

Dec 19th, 2023 1h 35m

Today we chat to Georgia who gave birth to her first baby at home. Georgia delved into the statistics, research and birth podcasts and decided that birthing at home was safer for her and her baby. Georgia chats with us about how she navigated f

S1 EP:16 Amanda Banks - Born At Home Film, Acupuncturist, Homebirth (X2), Miscarriage, HG, Private Midwife, Hospital Transfer, Oesophageal Atresia, NICU

Dec 5th, 2023 1h 52m

Today we chat to Amanda Banks who is the co-producer (with Eleanor Currie) of the new film, Born At Home. Amanda chats to us about why she wanted to create a film about homebirth, the benefits of acupuncture in pregnancy and her two homebirth e

S1 EP:15 Alyssa - Three Births, Doula, Hospital Birth, Induction, AROM, Homebirth (X2), HG, Water Birth, Precipitous Labour.

Nov 21st, 2023 2h 7m

Today we interviewed Alyssa Booth (Doula & Birth Educator) from Cherish Birth who shares with us her three birth stories. Alyssa gave birth to her first baby in the hospital system, where she experienced a positive induction where they broke he

S1 EP: 14 Bibi - Two Pregnancies, Three Births, Midwife, Fibroids, Freebirth, 3A Tear, Twins, Precipitous Labour.

Nov 7th, 2023 1h 47m

Today we chat to Bibi who shares her experiences of working as a midwife in Australia. After falling pregnant with her first child, Bibi's dream of a homebirth came to a halt due to the diagnosis of fibroids. Bibi talks us through the moment th

S1 EP: 13 Sammy Griffin (2) Two Births, MGP, Caesarean, Birth Trauma, Intuitive Birth, VBAC, Private Midwife.

Oct 31st, 2023 1h 5m

Sammy walks us through her first birth that follows a story we have heard so frequently, a hospital birth that led to a cesarean section. ⁣During her postpartum Sammy experienced Postnatal depression, and she speaks candidly about this impacted

S1 EP: 12 Sammy Griffin (1) - All things Doula.

Oct 24th, 2023 1h 43m

Today we interview Sammy Griffin who is a Doula & mum of 2. Sammy covers the following questions:What is a doula? What care do doula's provide?How do you find a doula?What is the cost of hiring a doula? What can partners do in the birth space?W

S1 EP: 11 Bernadette Lack (B) Midwife, Homebirths, Two Births, Threatened Preterm Labour, Incontinence, Pelvic Floor

Oct 9th, 2023 1h 52m

Today we interviewed Bernadette (B). B takes us through the pregnancy and birth of her two sons. B shares with us the many different jobs she has had throughout her career as a midwife - working in MGP, Homebirth programs, small and tertiary h

S1 EP: 10 Ashley Winning (2) Three births, Caesarean (X2), Uterine Tear, Special Scar, HG, GD, PTSD, HBA2C, FreeBirth.

Sep 26th, 2023 1h 39m

Today we chat to Ashley Winning about her 3 birth experiences.Ashley encountered many challenges being larger bodied and birthing within the hospital system with her first 2 babies. With her first baby, Ashley had a failed induction where her c

S1 EP: 9 Ashley Winning (1) - Challenges for larger bodied people birthing in the system.

Sep 12th, 2023 1h 21m

Today we interview Ashley Winning, the founder of The Motherhood Circle & host of The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast. Throughout this episode, we talk to Ashley about the challenges of being larger bodied within the birthing system and the disc

S1 EP: 8 Shannon -Two Births, Rural Hospital, Induction, Caesarean, HBAC, VBAC, Homebirth, Physiological Birth, Hypnobirthing, Oral Ties.

Aug 29th, 2023 1h 46m

Today we interviewed Shannon about her HBAC experience (Home Birth After Caesarean,). After experiencing a long induction (at 41+5 weeks) and the cascade of interventions in the hospital with her first birth, Shannon was labelled with "failure

S1 EP:7 Rhonda - Three Births, Hospital Birth, Previous Trauma, Long Induction, Birth Trauma, Free Birth (X2).

Aug 15th, 2023 1h 40m

Today we interview Rhonda who had 1 hospital birth followed by 2 Freebirths. Rhonda talks about her long traumatic induction within the hospital system with her first birth. Due to this experience, she became more informed and decided that she

S1 EP: 6 Sara - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Rural, COVID, High blood pressure, Cascade of interventions, Induction, PPH, Homebirth, Private Midwife, Unassisted Birth, Precipitous Labour, PHPV

Aug 1st, 2023 1h 45m

Today we chat to Sara about her two birth experiences which took place during COVID.Sara experienced the cascade of interventions in the hospital system with her first birth and went on to have an incredible precipitous labour at home with her

S1 EP: 5 - Top 5 tips for before and after birth - Postpartum, Birth, Doula, IBCLC, Psychologist, Parenting, Models of care, Breastfeeding, Mental Load, Pelvic Floor, Womens Health Physiotherapist, Birth Photography

Jul 18th, 2023 1h 28m

Hosts, Laura & Aimee chat about their top 5 things to do before giving birth and the top 5 things to do after birth. They also discuss ways that family/friends can support the family/woman during the 4th trimester (postpartum period). Links:Wo

S1 EP: 4 Louis & Ezra- Interview with our partners about Homebirth.

Jul 4th, 2023 1h 12m

This Episode we chat to our partners about their experience with homebirthing. Throughout the episode, both Louis and Ezra share their personal perspectives on such a transformative experience - witnessing their partners bring new life into the

S1 EP: 3 Aimee - Two Births, IVF, Hospital Birth, Trauma, Homebirth, Precipitous Labour, Unassisted Birth, Short Cervix

Jun 20th, 2023 1h 30m

Today we chat to our host Aimee about her two births. Aimee gives us a brief overview of her first birth which took place in the hospital where she experienced the cascade of interventions. Aimee became more informed leading up to her second