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405 | Keira, endometriosis, IVF, hyperemesis gravidarum, positive induction, baby blues

405 | Keira, endometriosis, IVF, hyperemesis gravidarum, positive induction, baby blues

FromAustralian Birth Stories


405 | Keira, endometriosis, IVF, hyperemesis gravidarum, positive induction, baby blues

FromAustralian Birth Stories

ratings:
Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Keira shared her first birth story in and today she takes us through her second pregnancy, detailing the head game of IVF, the daily challenge of severe hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and the positive birth of her daughter, Goldie. Keira was vomiting between 30 and 40 times a day in this pregnancy, she had suicidal thoughts, was bedbound and literally counted down the days till birth. She describes it as a horrific pregnancy but was also strong and capable enough to advocate for herself in the hospital system, seek the support of and is now sharing her story to educate others.  ____________________________________ Check out - our empowering, evidence based online birth education program that will help you confidently prepare for a positive birth experience. ____________________________________ Thanks to today's sponsor, a three-piece adjustable pillow designed to provide peace of mind by encouraging safe side sleeping all while giving your belly some much needed relief. Sleepybelly don’t normally discount their products but have provided a 10% off promo code for Australian Birth Stories listeners. You can purchase a sleepybelly today at  using the promo code ABS10 for 10% off.
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.