Homebirth Stories Australia
A podcast that documents the stories of people choosing to birth at home throughout Australia
Podcasting since 2023 • 48 episodes
Homebirth Stories Australia
Latest Episodes
S3 Transfer Miniseries 2: Tiahn - First Time Mum, Homebirth, Transfer, 43+ weeks, High Blood Pressure, Long Labour, CTG, Epidural, ARM, Meconium, Caesarean, General Anaesthetic, Family Pressure
In this episode of our mini-series on homebirth transfer, we share the story of Tiahn, a mother who, inspired by the documentary Birth Time, knew that homebirth was the path for her. As she approached 42 + weeks, concerns about potenti...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:38:19
S3 EP: 4 Alinta - Two Births, Homebirth, Physiological birth, Long labour, Rural/Remote, Milk Donation, Water Birth
In today’s episode, we chat with Alinta, a mother who has experienced the beauty and challenges of homebirths for both her children. Alinta shares the powerful story of her first birth, which took place at her mother's house after a 37-hour lab...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:16:11
S3 EP: 3 Ellena - Two Births, Emergency Caesarean, HBAC, Homebirth, Eclampsia, Miscarriage, ICU, NICU, Special Care, 42+1 weeks, 2nd Degree Tear.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Ellena, who shares the deeply personal and transformative stories of both of her births. Ellena’s first birth journey was marked by unexpected challenges, as she faced an emergency caesarean at 34 weeks afte...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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2:16:07
S3 Transfer Miniseries 1: Rachel - First Time Mum, Homebirth Transfer, Spontaneous labour, PROM, Prodromal Labour, Hip Pain, Elevated Heart Rate, Hospital, Nuchal Hand, PPH, Managed 3rd stage, Special Care, CMPI.
Today, we interviewed first-time mum Rachel about the birth of her baby. Initially planning for private OB and hospital care, Rachel explored public hospitals and homebirth midwives before choosing a homebirth after watching Birth Time...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:37:31
S3 EP: 2 Ellen - Two Births, Caesarean, HBAC, MGP, Induction, Reduced Variability, Epidural, Purple Line, Physiological Birth, 1st Degree Tear, After Birth Pains
Today, we’re joined by Ellen, a mum of two, who shares the story of her evolving birth journey. Her first experience was in the MGP program at her local hospital. After experiencing reduced fetal movement, Ellen was advised to have an induction...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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2:22:59