Samarah + Jai - Gestational Diabetes, Spontaneous Labour, Drug Free Water Birth, 3rd Degree Tear, Male Postnatal Depression

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Savannah about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with her son Jai. In this episode, we discuss:Changing mind, didn't want children and turned 30 then decided to think about itGestational DiabetesAntenatal ClassesYour Birth Project online course Stretch and Sweeps Raspberry Leaf Tea + Antenatal ExpressionSpontaneous Labour Drug Free waterbirth 3rd Degree TearSilverettesBaby Blues Open communication with partnerMale Postnatal Depression Please seek support for any mental health concerns, come helpful links are below:Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.