Episode Description
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kobi about her experience navigating pregnancy as a single mum, induction of labour, postpartum recovery and mental health after birth. Some of the topics we cover:
- Single mum pregnancy journey
- Relationship breakdown during pregnancy
- Considering termination and unexpected pregnancy emotions
- Moving cities while pregnant and rebuilding support networks
- Growth concerns in pregnancy and SGA clinic care
- Induction birth story at 37 weeks (balloon induction and syntocin)
- Hospital birth experience in New Zealand
- Third-degree tear recovery and labial tear
- Significant postpartum blood loss (1 litre)
- Early postpartum recovery and hospital stay
- Breastfeeding struggles and painful early feeding journey
- Postpartum hormonal changes and emotional wellbeing
- Depression diagnosis and mental health support
- The importance of village support, nourishment and postpartum care
- How motherhood changed her identity and perspective
- Healing after birth and finding strength in motherhood
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult
Please seek support for any mental health concerns. Some helpful links are below:
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
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