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• #151. Natasha's induction to Aiden

  "It turned into this incredible natural, beautiful, almost pain free like experience with such a natural high. It was phenomenal".Natasha and Joel prepared in pregnancy with learning skills and tools from their Positive Births hypnobirthing course. Natasha explains how they used their tools in her pregnancy and for labour, with Joel being an incredible support during the induction process.Due to high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia Natasharequired an induction which started with misprostal and then moved onto the balloon, release of membranes and synthetic oxytocin. Throughout this she used her mindset, relaxation and breathwork to keep calm and relaxed. When her bodywas ready to birth baby, she describes the involuntary pushes, with baby Aiden born rapidly.If you too would like to have the skills, tools and mindsetfor you and your partner to use in your labour, birth and life beyond, head to www.positivebirths.co.nz for yourcourse options. Natasha mentions listening to another episode from this podcast which is: Jess' experience of PUPPPS, positive induction and hospital birth to Will.

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• #150. Jana's homebirth to Charlie

  Jana shares her experiences of an induction and hospital birth with Mia and then very soon after, the journey of embarking on what turned out to be a wonderful homebirth for Charlie.Within this episode Jana shares within her first pregnancy and birth:High blood pressure, the need to travel 3 hours to Dunedin for hospital care at the end of pregnancy, navigating a ‘grey’ situation, coping with differing opinions, induction with misoprostol, epidural, ventouse, unconsented clamping of cord, processing trauma. In Jana’s second pregnancy – hiring a doula, making big decisions, having hard conversations, surrender, and a straight forward homebirth to Charlie.This episode is dedicated to all the parents from Central Otago and/or similar areas who have to make big decisions about whether to stay in the area to birth at a birthcentre or home, or make the big trip (sometimes 3 hours or more) to the nearest hospital.Mentioned in the episode:The Body keeps the Score by Bessel Van der KolkKate Wolfe Doula: www.domeyoga.co.nz/birth-supportHealing and processing birth with somatic and hypnotherapy techniques : [email protected]

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• #149. Jena's 3 births, including TFMR

  As a young mum Jena was prepared for the “worst” experience of her life – giving birth, but it turns out that it wasn’t as bad as she was told it would be.Xavier had a 2 vessel cord (occurring in approx. 1% ofpregnancies) which required extra monitoring through pregnancy but arrived healthy and strong, although Jena birthed posterior and had a 3rd degree tear.A couple of years later Zephyr arrived in a fast waterbirth(also posterior) and Jena is very proud of being able to handle these two births.However, when Zephyr was 4 months old Jena was shocked to discover she was pregnant again. Furthermore after her first scan there were concerns for her baby. Jena shares her experience of the NIPT test and an Amniocentesis(Amnio) to discover her baby boy had Downs Syndrome.Jena openly discusses what the path looked like for her andher family and their decision to choose TFMR (termination for medical reason) at 18 weeks.Trigger Warning: Obviously this episode comes with a triggerwarning for anyone not wanting to hear the details of this very difficult and heartbreaking experience. This episode is released during Baby Loss Awareness week 2026 in tribute to the short life of Roman.

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• #148. Amanda's homebirth to Maddison

  Two miscarriages with IVF and then a natural conception - Amanda shares with us her challenging conceptionjourney and to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week at the time of recording, we chat a little bit more about the very common (yet often not talked about) topic of miscarriage.In Maddison’s pregnancy Amanda experiences a sub chorionic hematoma but from there she is low risk, a healthy pregnancy, therefore a homebirth was absolutely a possibility. Amanda shares her prep, how she gained knowledge andconfidence for birth and talks us through her homebirth and breastfeeding journey.If you too would like to learn skills, knowledge and toolsfor your positive birth head to www.positivebirths.co.nzto find out about online and live in person courses plus online recorded courses and many other resources.For more resources on miscarriage healing head to https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/miscarriage-healing/

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• #147. Rabia's home VBA2C to Ibrahim

  Following 2 C-sections Rabia did everything she could toachieve her home VBA2C and in this episode you’ll hear all about what she did, how she did it and you’ll undoubtedly be inspired by her perseverance, dedication;her ability to take charge, make decisions and trust the process.Her journey included a complete mindset change and allowed new doors to open up for her (while some closed). She shares about her change of midwifery care, finding a doula and how this felt difficult. There was all thedifferent learning and the care she engaged in and was supported by. This was a full mental, physical and emotional preparation journey.Learn why Rabia didn’t tell her mum or hardly anyone elsethat she knew that she was planning a homebirth.Resources mentioned in this chat:Link to Kikis Home VBA2C story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uvH3s0IuuzjTwcoRdC4m5Link to Kristin – VBAC Birth Educator : Instagram @kristinwhilte.birtheducatorThe Great Birth Rebellion podcastIf you too would like to learn mindset tools, breathwork,relaxation and benefit from a fear release exercise, plus more, check out the options at www.positivebirths.co.nz

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