Homebirth Stories Australia

Dec 03 2024 42 ep. 106 mins 5
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A podcast that documents the stories of people choosing to birth at home throughout Australia 

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S2 EP: 24 Final Ep of 2024

Dec 03 2024 83 mins  
Send us a textIn today’s episode, Laura & Aimee, take a moment to reflect on the year that was—both personally and within the world of the podcast. They chat about the highs, the lessons learned, and some of the most memorable moments from 2024.Here’s what’s in store for you in this episode:A heartfelt look back at the past year—how things have evolved in both their p

S2 EP: 23 Dr Sarah Buckley - Oxytocin & Syntocinon

Nov 19 2024 88 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Sarah Buckley to explore the fascinating world of oxytocin and syntocinon. Join us as we dive into the mechanics of oxytocin and how the body naturally releases hormones for labour and birth. Dr. Buckley discusses the history of synthetic oxytocin (syntocinon) and its integration into the maternity system, as well a

S2 EP: 22 Emma - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Homebirth, Doula, Nutritional challenges, COVID, Student Midwife, Prolapse, 2nd Degree Tear, PND, PNA, Private Midwife

Nov 05 2024 137 mins  
Send us a textIn today’s episode, we chat with Emma, who shares her two distinct birth stories. Emma's first experience took place within the hospital system during COVID, where she faced challenges such as having an unknown midwife, being unable to bring her doula into the birth space, and not accessing the birth pool when she wanted. She reflects on how the care she received si

S2 EP: 21 Kirah - First Time Mum, Homebirth, CMP, POTS, Autism, CPTSD, Second Degree Tear, HG, Sensitive Care Plan, Breastfeeding Challenges.

Oct 22 2024 110 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Kirah, a first-time mum who chose to give birth at home. Kirah opens up about her unique journey, navigating various health challenges, including POTS, autism, and C-PTSD. She shares the pivotal moment when she switched care providers midway through her pregnancy, ultimately opting for a homebirth through the Community Midwifery Progr

S2 EP: 20 Kendall - First Time Mum, Homebirth, Surprise Breech Birth, Private Midwife, Tongue Tie.

Oct 08 2024 107 mins  
Send us a textJoin us in this episode as we delve into Kendall’s experience with her first birth. Though she started her journey with the MGP program, Kendall felt a significant change midway through her pregnancy, prompting her to seek private midwifery care. She shares the powerful intuition that inspired her choice of a homebirth and narrates the moment when her baby's breech

S2 EP: 19 Libby - First Time Mum, Homebirth, Miscarriage, Stretch & Sweep, 42 Weeks, PROM, Student Midwife, Private Midwife, VE, Lactation Consultant, Placenta Encapsulation.

Sep 24 2024 118 mins  
Send us a textIn today's episode, we sit down with Libby, a first-time mum who chose a homebirth for her baby's arrival. Libby shares her unique journey of surrounding herself with a supportive birth team, including her mother, a clinical midwife, and how this choice played a crucial role in her birthing experience. We dive into the discussions about her mother’s concerns and the

S2 EP: 18 Mona - Three Births, MGP (X2), Homebirth (X1), Episiotomy, Breastfeeding Challenges, Birth Plan, Water Birth.

Sep 10 2024 172 mins  
Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with Mona to explore her remarkable journey through three pregnancies and births. Mona shares her experiences of giving birth to her first two babies within a hospital setting under the MGP (Midwifery Group Practice) program, detailing the interventions and interactions that influenced her decision to opt for a homebirth with her third child, su

S2 EP: 17 Krista - Two Births, Homebirth, Stillbirth, Hospital Transfer, Miscarriage, Failed Epidural, Milk Donation, Wet Nursing, Stretch and Sweep, Private Midwife, Student Midwife.

Aug 27 2024 170 mins  
Send us a textIn today's episode, we sit down with Krista to hear her two birth stories. From the outset, Krista knew she wanted a homebirth, a decision she made even before trying to conceive. However, what followed was a journey marked by both heartbreak and triumph.Krista shares candidly about going into spontaneous labour with Salvatore (Sal) at 43+2 weeks, only to face a devas

S2 EP: 16 Chelsea - Two births, Caesarean, VBAC, HBAC, Hospital birth, Copper IUD, Unplanned pregnancy, MGP, Cascade of Interventions, Private Midwife, Stretch and Sweep, GBS, Long labour, Homebirth, Waterbirth, Doula.

Aug 13 2024 121 mins  
Send us a textToday's podcast episode features the incredible Chelsea, a mother of two, a passionate advocate for homebirth and VBAC, and co-host of the Growing Up Raising Us podcast. Chelsea shares her unique journey, starting with an unplanned pregnancy whilst having a copper IUD in. She delves into her decision to navigate the hospital system through the MGP program and her choi

S2 EP: 15 Lizzie - Three Births, Homebirth, Private Midwife, COVID, Hypnobirthing, Reduced Fetal Movements, 40+ Week pregnancies, After Birth Pains, Tongue Ties, Postpartum Rage.

Jul 30 2024 126 mins  
Send us a textToday, we sit down with Lizzie to discuss her three home births. Throughout all three pregnancies and births, Lizzie chose to work with the same private midwifery team, highlighting the importance of continuity of care with trusted known midwives.Lizzie shares with us her unique experience of having pregnancies that extended past her due date, with each subsequent pre