Gabriella

20min

-Gabriella opted for a vaginal birth even though culturally it is normal to book in for a c-section. -Gabriella ended up being induced and received medical assistance with an episiotomy and the vacuum to assist with delivering her baby. -She reflects on how given the chance again she may not have opted for a vaginal birth.

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Prasanthi

-Prasanthi shares her experience with a planned medical c-section. -Her journey had many unexpected twists. We they start the c-section she could actually still feel the incision. During the procedure they also found endometriosis which came as a big shock. -She speaks on her long road to recovery post surgery and how it was much harder and longer than expected.

Natalie

- This birth story compares the two of Natalies birth stories - Natalie shares the positive impact birth preparation had on her second labour - Natalie had a medically assisted labour, she was induced, had her waters broken and received an epidural

Fresh

Fresh shares his perspective as a birth partner to his wife, Jacqui, how they prepared, how the birth unfolded, how he felt throughout and his deep appreciation for women and their resilience in the face of challenging times.

Mikala

Mikala's birth story reflects on the disappointment you can feel after labouring for 14 hours naturally with no progression. She discusses the intense journey and how she ultimately opted for an epidural, which she hadn’t envisioned in her birth plan. Throughout it all, Mikala remained positive, celebrating the amazing capabilities of her body to not only grow but also birth her little boy.

Michelle

Michelle shares her raw and real birth story just two weeks postpartum. She reflects on how her labor went exactly opposite to what she had planned. Michelle ultimately had to undergo a C-section because her son wasn't responding well to labor induction. She discusses receiving Pitocin, the synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin, to induce labor.

Madi

Madison Blampied, mother of two, reflects on the birth of her first son, Blu, as she awaits the arrival of her second baby. Madi was overdue and was induced. She shares both the positives and negatives she experienced with receiving an epidural.

Nina

Nina shares a deeply personal account of her birth experience before she became a doula. Her story begins with an unexpected and dramatic rupture of her waters, setting the stage for a challenging yet beautiful journey that culminated in the birth of her baby girl.

Jacqui

Co-founder and head Pilates trainer Jacqui shares her birth story, which covers her challenging early labor, the emotional and physical trials of slow progress at the hospital, and the turn of events that led to the swift arrival of her baby girl, Thea. She reflects on the intense journey, the unexpected rapid delivery, and her deep appreciation for the support and resilience that guided her through.

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