Bästa Birth Stories podcaster (2024)

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487 | Amelia, three babies, twins, PROM, induction, emergency caesarean, twin VBAC, breastfeeding, Dr Bisits, breech vaginal birth 1:13:47

5h ago1:13:47

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In today’s episode Amelia shares her first birth which was a challenging induced labour that ended in an emergency caesarean. She always knew she wanted a VBAC so when she discovered she was pregnant with twins, she made it her mission to find a care provider to support her. Thankfully, she discovered Dr Andrew Bisits at the Royal Hospital for Wome…

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EP 13- Traumatic Birth at 27 Weeks and Positive NICU Stay with Katie Lamb 42:03

4d ago42:03

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In this episode, Katie shares her traumatic birth story of her daughter, Zoe, born at 27 weeks. This episode touches on hard topics such as: premature birth, placental abruption, hemorrhage, traumatic birth, and a long NICU stay. She shares her whirlwind of a birth followed by a 72 day NICU stay where the staff at VGH were amazingly supportive and …

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044 I Birth Before and After Finding God (with Christine Hollis) 50:21

7d ago50:21

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When you’re not in relationship with the Lord, and you’re going through something as life changing as birth for the first time, things can seem pretty scary, especially if you’re navigating something as serious as postpartum psychosis, but God can and still uses these incredibly emotional situations in our lives to draw us closer to Him. Hear how G…

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486 | Suze, one baby, MGP, induction, syntocinon, epidural, forceps-assisted birth, breastfeeding, nipple shields 1:07:16

7d ago1:07:16

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If you’re in the mood for a birth story full of truths and just as many laughs, this one’s for you. Suze started listening to the podcast years before she conceived so in early pregnancy, she started an evening ritual of going for a walk and listening to every episode from #1 (the very rustic eps!). She takes us through her MGP care, birth preparat…

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485 Postpartum | Eliza, two babies, disabled parent, medical stigma, disability advocate 36:32

11d ago36:32

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In today’s episode I chat to Eliza Hull - a musician, author and disability advocate who lives with a neurological condition called charcot marie tooth. When she started considering and discussing her plans to have children, she was met with stigma from friends and medical professionals, an experience that is common for people living with disabilit…

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EP 12- Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Amanda Chaval 1:01:55

11d ago1:01:55

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In this episode, Amanda talks about her unmedicated hospital birth story that she prepared so well for. She also touches on topics like trying to conceive, bonding with baby after birth, and the challenges that come with breastfeeding. Le leche league: https://www.lllc.ca/get-help Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/ @nettlesnhoney https://nettle…

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043 I Father's Day Special: Dad Takeover! (with Christopher Heeter and Paul Jordan) 1:00:34

14d ago1:00:34

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This week, Chris takes over the podcast along with guest Paul Jordan in a conversation on fatherhood, the husband's role in birth support, and the importance of fathers in society. So grab your hubby, and listen in! As mentioned in this episode: National Fatherhood Initiative Want to connect with us? Have a question? Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbi…

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484 | Hannah, three babies, PROM, induction, gas+air, MGP, waterbirth, breastfeeding, epidural 1:09:21

14d ago1:09:21

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Hannah’s three vaginal births are so different but they all started with pre-labour rupture of membranes (PROM). Her first was induced and she explains the intensity of contractions and how she navigated them. In her second birth she waited days after the trickle of her waters began, was guided by an obstetrician willing to wait and she went into s…

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EP 11- 5 Day Failed Induction with Annastasia Goodfellow-Hartley 1:10:12

18d ago1:10:12

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In this episode, Annastasia talks about her 5 day long failed induction which ended in a c-section. She discusses her struggles with Postpartum Depression and Postpartum anxiety, and trauma after birth. @nettlesnhoney https://nettles-and-honey.mailerpage.io/ Consider donating to this podcast: https://gofund.me/d2c51d61 Disclaimer: The content on th…

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483 Postpartum | Jen, one vaginal birth, GD, induction, episiotomy, postpartum confinement 44:42

18d ago44:42

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In today’s episode, I talk to Jen about her pregnancy, birth and traditional Chinese confinement during postpartum. Jen is a second-generation Chinese-Australian and while she was at first hesitant to embrace the confinement period after birth, when she left the hospital feeling frail, “like a creature born trembling, without fur or feathers” she a…

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042 I Allowing God to Provide The Antidote To Your Fear (with Elizabeth Smith) 1:26:18

21d ago1:26:18

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Pregnancy is such a miracle, isn’t it? You have life growing within you, God has designed your body perfectly to grow this precious little one inside of your womb, so you should be dancing through life, right? Well, when you have Hyperemesis Gravidarum and uncontrollable gestational diabetes, it’s not such a walk in the park. Hear how Liz navigated…

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482 | Bee, one baby, MGP, spontaneous labour, The Birth Class, sterile water injections, episiotomy, vacuum assisted birth, breastfeeding 1:17:09

21d ago1:17:09

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Bee came to her first pregnancy like most women do; with the understanding that birth is incredibly hard and painful - something to be endured. Understandably, she was terrified and not interested in hearing anyone’s birth story. Thankfully, she was accepted into MGP early on and had a beautiful, supportive midwife on her side. She also started lis…

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EP 10- Positive Home Birth Story and Dealing with PPA&PPD with Courtney Sedlak 41:43

25d ago41:43

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In this episode, Courtney talks about her positive homebirth experience. She also talks about her miscarriage before her pregnancy with her son, anxiety during her pregnancy, breastfeeding challenges, PPA & PPD, and how she came to navigate these challenges. @nettlesnhoney https://nettles-and-honey.mailerpage.io/ Consider donating to this podcast: …

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481 Postpartum | Ruby, breastfeeding, sleep challenges, normal infant biology, low sleep needs 26:48

25d ago26:48

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In today’s episode Ruby shares her journey with infant sleep. We all come to postpartum with a predisposed understanding of baby sleep which usually involves the mindset that it’s the parent’s ‘job’ to ‘teach’ the baby to sleep. But as you will hear in this episode, babies have a primal drive to sleep and their sleep needs are ultimately influenced…

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041 I The Freedom That Comes Through Obedience (with Sarah Stricker) 1:19:33

28d ago1:19:33

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Not everybody has a bad induction experience, or a bad hospital experience. Especially if they don’t know anything different. However, what do you choose for your second birth after learning some things about inductions and routine hospital procedures and the effects they can have on you and your baby? What changes would you make? What about when G…

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480 | Sea, MGP, physiological birth, positive birth story, Indigenous, planned postpartum 44:16

28d ago44:16

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Sea shared her first three physiological births in episode 304 and today she returns to tell us all about her fourth pregnancy and birth. Little Leia was a big surprise but Sea took it in her stride - as most mums of four do - and managed to get in the MGP program at Cairns Hospital which gave her access to the spacious rooms in the birthing suite.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Hospital Bag Checklist 10:56

1M ago10:56

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In this episode, I go over the essentials that you need for your hospital stay (specifically at VGH in Victoria, B.C.) as well as everything that the hospital provides for mom and babe during your stay. @nettlesnhoney https://nettles-and-honey.mailerpage.io/ Consider donating to this podcast: https://gofund.me/d2c51d61 Disclaimer: The content on th…

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EP 9- Baking a Cake in Labour! A Beautiful Third Home Birth with Erica Camfferman 32:39

1M ago32:39

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In this episode, Erica talks about her third home birth, a birth that was perfect and that really surpassed all of her expectations. Erica does talk about an early loss before her pregnancy with her third baby. We talk about the fear that is often portrayed in birth and how it can really affect our mindset and thoughts around birth. @nettlesnhoney …

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479 Postpartum | Ariane, postpartum psychosis, psychologist, hallucinations, postpartum depression, psychotic depression 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

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In today’s episode, Ariane shares her experience with postpartum psychosis. As a psychologist working in child and family services, Ariane was aware of perinatal mental illness but her anxiety prevented her from disclosing her symptoms which included disillusions, hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a stay in a mother and baby unit, she sta…

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040 I Learning Positive Self-Talk Through Labor (with Scotlyn and Jaylen Harrison) 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

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When your birth doesn’t go exactly how you’d expect, it can be a tough pill to swallow, but God can teach us so much through each and every experience, and use it all for His good. Hear how Scotlyn and Jaylen went about preparing for their first child, and how the Lord sent a special helper to them to assist them in getting the birth they desired, …

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478 | Katie, one baby, plus-size, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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In this episode 478 Katie shares her pregnancy and birth experience as a plus-size woman. She was denied access to midwifery group practice because of her weight and was immediately placed in a high risk model of care. She reflects on the inherent stress of this and admits that there were frequent suggestions of induction from her second trimester …

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EP 8- Hospital Birth to Home Birth Story with Rachael Fitz 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

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In this episode, Rachael discusses her mindset change from no doubt about it- a hospital birth, to really wanting and planning for a home birth. She tells us about her positive home birth story and her love for evidence-based information as a scientist herself. We talk about placenta encapsulation, the exhaustion that comes with having a long birth…

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039 I A Handful of Challenges Can Lead To A Handful of Blessings (with Carlie Smith) 1:08:44

1M ago1:08:44

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Navigating your first year of marriage can be challenging, but it’s even more challenging while also navigating your first pregnancy, along with a number of family tragedies along the way. Then finding out you’re expecting another not long after you’ve delivered your first is also filled with its own difficulty. Listen today as you hear how Carlie …

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477 | Angela, physiological home birth, private midwife, water birth 48:28

1M ago48:28

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In this episode Angela shares her incredibly positive first birth - a water birth at home, supported by private midwives. Before she had conceived, Angela spent years learning about birth and discovered that a physiological birth in water was her preference. She came to this pregnancy - her second - with a strong awareness of body and mind and cont…

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175 | Learning Lessons Through Trauma - Javana Baptiste 1:19:52

1M ago1:19:52

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Javana’s birth experience taught her some important lessons about self-advocacy and the current structure of maternal health in the United States. The gaps in education about options and the variance in how providers operate through the perinatal process led her down a road of challenges and fear. Over thirty hours of labor started with mild, irreg…

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EP 7- Second Home Birth and PP Hemorrhage with Tracy Motyer (Part 2) 42:07

2M ago42:07

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In this episode, Tracy tells us her second home birth followed by a postpartum hemorrhage where she had to transfer to the hospital, and her postpartum experiences with both of her births. @nettlesnhoney https://nettles-and-honey.mailerpage.io/ Consider donating to this podcast: https://gofund.me/d2c51d61 Disclaimer: The content on this podcast is …

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038 I Mother's Day Special: Tips, Tricks & Advice for Moms (with Kayla Heeter and Friends) 59:51

2M ago59:51

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Several listeners chime in with their best tips, tricks, and advice for moms! Join us today as we learn and grow together! Want to connect with us? Have a question? Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbirthservices on Instagram, and give us a follow while you're there! For more information about Surrendered Birth Services, check out our website here: http…

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476 | Georgie, four babies, MGP, physiological birth, breastfeeding, surprise breech, breech vaginal birth, DCDA twins, twin vaginal birth without epidural 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

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I know I say it a lot, but you’re really going to love this episode. Georgie details her positive physiological first birth, her second that was a surprise breech (birthed vaginally!) and a DCDA twin pregnancy with confronting fragmented obstetric care. Georgie’s three births emphasise how vital education and advocacy really is, especially when con…

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EP 6- Two Home Births with Tracy Motyer (PART 1) 27:15

2M ago27:15

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In this episode, Tracy talks about her planned home birth, a painful fibroid, being in denial in labour, and a birthing pool that was never filled up. @nettlesnhoney https://nettles-and-honey.mailerpage.io/ Consider donating to this podcast: https://gofund.me/d2c51d61 Disclaimer: The content on this podcast is meant for informational and entertainm…

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475 Postpartum | Arnikka, postpartum, IBCLC, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, sensory overwhelm 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

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In this absolutely brilliant episode, Arnikka - @sucklebubs - takes us through her life-changing diagnosis of autism and ADHD in her second postpartum. Postpartum is a common time for women to consider their neurotype and for Arnikka, the overwhelm of the mental load was quickly becoming debilitating even though she didn’t feel particularly depress…

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037 I Accidental Free Birth For A First Time Mom (with Leslie Giraudeau) 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

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Growing up in a large family, and being married to someone who also grew up in a large family, it only seems fitting that God allows you to start on your large family right away. God is always in the details of our lives, and trusting Him in not only the timing of your pregnancy, but the location that you birth, the delivery of your baby, and every…

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474 | Chantal endometriosis, IVF, anxiety, private obstetrician, HG, amniocentesis, spontaneous labour, vaginal birth 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

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The gender pain gap has been in the news cycle recently with the Victorian government announcing an inquiry into women’s pain. Chantal’s story mirrors the experience of thousands of Australian women; a history of painful periods that had been dismissed. She was diagnosed with stage three endometriosis when she had trouble conceiving naturally. Afte…

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473 | Ash, three babies, induction, vaginal birth, homebirth, waterbirth, microcephaly, 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

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Ash has been listening to the podcast since episode 40 so I’ve been in her ears every week for six years. Today she takes us through her three pregnancies and births, nodding to the importance of being prepared - listening to all kinds of births - and also accepting intervention when necessary. She navigated postnatal depression in her first postpa…

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EP 5- A Tough Hospital Birth and a Redemptive Second Birth with Jennifer Ferger 39:55

2M ago39:55

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In this episode, Jennifer talks about her two hospital birth stories. Her first was a bit of a rocky hospital birth with a few bumps in the road including a vacuum assist and an episiotomy. The second was a redemptive hospital birth with her midwife, husband, and doula. Jennifer talks about the challenges of breastfeeding and her troubles with post…

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036 I Unnecessary Episiotomies and Restoring Faith in Birth (with Alex Everette) 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

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Picture this…you choose a birth center for your delivery because you want a natural, unmedicated birth, with a hands off care provider. Then, you walk into the birth center, get checked, and the midwife panics and calls EMT’s and gives you not one, but two completely unnecessary episiotomies. What a 180 from your vision. Hear how God redeems Alex’s…

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