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.
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Lucy: Spontaneous Triplets, Emergency C-Section & 2 Months in NICU
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ (https://www.woolworths.co.nz/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=23175388441&utm_campaign=SUPNZ-0335_Always%20On_Text__Pure-Brand_Search_Conversion_9872_815926_FY26_L3_Buy_National-NZ&utm_term=woolworths%20nz&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23175388441&gbraid=0AAAAADLdFfHLmmhixqldlGPvZJ0565A82&gclid=CjwKCAjw5NvPBhAoEiwA_2egfrnxGyUh-gGuSjNv22AGZPHeudyzHESmm1uwD0Q6UXj-p3-Rzje-CBoCECAQAvD_BwE)in support of the Little Miracles Trust. (https://fundraising.littlemiraclestrust.org.nz/?utm_source=miraclemonth_ofmay&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=kbt_mmom)
In this episode I speak with Lucy about her spontaneous triplet pregnancy and the journey to welcoming her babies, Lainey, Archer and Morgan, at 30 weeks gestation.
Lucy shares what it was like finding out she was expecting triplets at her first ultrasound, navigating a high-risk pregnancy with Maternal Fetal Medicine, and the emotional weight of carrying three babies while facing serious medical complications including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
We talk through:
Finding out she was pregnant with spontaneous triplets
A high-risk multiple pregnancy
Identical twins sharing a placenta
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
Severe pregnancy sickness and fatigue
Being admitted to hospital at 29 weeks
Emergency caesarean birth
Premature babies born at 29 weeks
NICU and SCBU life with triplets
Kangaroo care and bonding with premature babies
Ronald McDonald House
Exclusive pumping and feeding premature babies
Navigating maternal mental health during a NICU stay
Lainey’s pneumothorax and serious infection
Bringing triplets home
The reality of life with newborn triplets
Lucy also shares honestly about the emotional impact of NICU life, feeling disconnected after birth, and the lack of postpartum support for mothers once their babies are admitted to intensive care.
I'm incredibly grateful to Woolworths NZ and Little Miracles Trust for supporting this month’s episodes focused on NICU and SCBU journeys.
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course (https://www.yourbirthproject.com/your-birth-project-course)
https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult (https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult)
Please seek support for any mental health concerns. Some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy (https://www.midwife.org.nz/women/pregnancy/mental-health-in-pregnancy/)
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa (https://pada.nz/depression-in-fathers/)
Plunket - Dads Mental Health (https://www.plunket.org.nz/being-a-parent/being-a-dad/your-mental-health/#useful-links)
Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ (https://www.littleshadow.org.nz/counselling?ss_source=googads&ss_campaign_name=New&ss_keyword=postpartum%20depression%20support&ss_placement=&ss_device=c&ss_matchtype=b&ss_ad_id=458030792321&ss_adset_id=107364340219&ss_campaign_id=9695066095&ss_target_id=kwd-247240213&gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBRwcfgjK_2-uoCqcqKAgsiFyGWfKWjkHfy-p4cPg8A-NCzpu6pShyCBoCW_sQAvD_BwE)
Find me @kiwibirthtales (https://www.instagram.com/kiwibirthtales/) and @yourbirthproject (https://www.instagram.com/yourbirthproject/)
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18 May 2026
Phoebe: When “Normal” Postpartum Pain Was Actually Osteoporosis
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ (https://www.woolworths.co.nz/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=23175388441&utm_campaign=SUPNZ-0335_Always%20On_Text__Pure-Brand_Search_Conversion_9872_815926_FY26_L3_Buy_National-NZ&utm_term=woolworths%20nz&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23175388441&gbraid=0AAAAADLdFfHLmmhixqldlGPvZJ0565A82&gclid=CjwKCAjw5NvPBhAoEiwA_2egfrnxGyUh-gGuSjNv22AGZPHeudyzHESmm1uwD0Q6UXj-p3-Rzje-CBoCECAQAvD_BwE)in support of the Little Miracles Trust. (https://fundraising.littlemiraclestrust.org.nz/?utm_source=miraclemonth_ofmay&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=kbt_mmom)
This week on Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Phoebe about her journey to motherhood with her daughter Amelie.
Phoebe’s pregnancy was mostly textbook until late in her third trimester when repeated growth scans showed her baby was measuring large. After discussions with Auckland Hospital, Phoebe chose to be induced at 38-39 weeks due to concerns around shoulder dystocia and baby’s size.
In this episode Phoebe shares her two-day induction, intense labour, emergency csection birth and the scary moments after Amelie was born and unable to breathe independently, resulting in a short NICU stay.
We also talk through Phoebe’s incredibly difficult postpartum experience. Around 12 weeks postpartum she developed severe back pain which was eventually diagnosed as Pregnancy and Lactation Osteoporosis (PLO), a rare condition that caused multiple spinal fractures while breastfeeding.
Phoebe speaks honestly about birth trauma, postpartum mental health, physical recovery, self advocacy and navigating another pregnancy after such a challenging first experience.
In this episode we cover:
Textbook pregnancy and easy conception
Growth scans and suspected large baby
Choosing induction at 38-39 weeks
Two-day induction at Auckland Hospital
Epidural and labour slowing down
Emergency caesarean birth
Baby requiring NICU support after birth
Birth trauma and postpartum emotions
Breastfeeding and cluster feeding
Severe postpartum back pain
Multiple spinal compression fractures
Pregnancy & Lactation Osteoporosis (PLO)
Weaning and recovery
Preparing for baby number two after trauma
Postpartum depression
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course (https://www.yourbirthproject.com/your-birth-project-course)
https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult (https://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consult)
Please seek support for any mental health concerns. Some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy (https://www.midwife.org.nz/women/pregnancy/mental-health-in-pregnancy/)
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa (https://pada.nz/depression-in-fathers/)
Plunket - Dads Mental Health (https://www.plunket.org.nz/being-a-parent/being-a-dad/your-mental-health/#useful-links)
Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ (https://www.littleshadow.org.nz/counselling?ss_source=googads&ss_campaign_name=New&ss_keyword=postpartum%20depression%20support&ss_placement=&ss_device=c&ss_matchtype=b&ss_ad_id=458030792321&ss_adset_id=107364340219&ss_campaign_id=9695066095&ss_target_id=kwd-247240213&gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBRwcfgjK_2-uoCqcqKAgsiFyGWfKWjkHfy-p4cPg8A-NCzpu6pShyCBoCW_sQAvD_BwE)
Find me @kiwibirthtales (https://www.instagram.com/kiwibirthtales/) and @yourbirthproject (https://www.instagram.com/yourbirthproject/)
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14 May 2026
BONUS: Pregnancy Diaries WK 36-38
The final pregnancy diaries update before our baby is here!!!
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