Podcast Episodes

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

Tarrah shares her remarkable three-year journey from trying to conceive naturally to welcoming her miracle IVF baby, Aspen. After starting to try for a family in September 2021, Tarrah and her husban…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

In this deeply moving episode, midwife and mother Ria shares her journey through motherhood with her daughter Olive, who has a rare genetic condition. Ria's story is one of resilience, advocacy and t…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey of having three children in quick succession, all with positive hospital birth experiences. As a high school teacher and mother to Theo (3), Reuben (18 mon…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Ali shares her journey of having two daughters via maternal-assisted caesarean births due to preeclampsia. Ali lives in Melbourne's inner west with her husband Brad and their daughters Evie (3.5) and…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 551

In this week's episode, I chat with Claire about her two very different birth experiences at public hospitals in Melbourne. Claire's journey began with meticulous preparation - she and her partner Aa…

Published on 4 months ago

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

Episode 550

In this episode, Mel shares her comprehensive journey to motherhood with her partner Peta in Melbourne. As a same-sex couple, their path to parenthood required careful planning, patience, and resilie…

Published on 4 months ago

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

Episode 549

In this deeply moving episode, I chat with Anthea about her three very different birth experiences, including a challenging third pregnancy that required months of strict bed rest during COVID lockdo…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 548

In this week's episode I chat to Natalia @wildearthexpeditions about her two home water births with her daughters Estelle and Coco. Natalia's story encapsulates her connection with her Indigenous fam…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 547

In this episode, I chat with Katherine about her journey to motherhood through IVF and her birth experience with daughter Zendaya. Katherine shares her story of discovering her partner Aaron's rare d…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 546

In this week's episode, I chat with Gemma, a writer and Pilates instructor living on the lands of the Awabakal and Wurrumi people in Newcastle, NSW. Gemma shares her three distinctly experiences, cul…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago