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Positive Birth Australia

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by Skye Waters

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A heartfelt Australian podcast sharing real, empowering birth stories to inspire, educate, and heal. Created with love by Skye, a Brisbane mum devoted to normalising the beauty of physiological birth, each episode brings honest stories and guidance from mothers, partners, and birth professionals. Deep, meaningful conversations to help you reconnect with your intuition, trust your body, and remember the innate wisdom of birth, passed down through the ancient art of storytelling. Find us on Instagram: @positivebirthaustralia

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August 8, 2026

S7 EP196: Lauren Balsillie: Five Births, Six Babies - Three Hospital Births / Homebirth / MCDA Identical Twin Waterbirth

On today’s episode I’m joined by Lauren, a doula and mother of six, who takes us through the births of all of her children - from three positive hospital births and a beautiful homebirth, to the birth of her identical twin boys.After having four children close together, Lauren and her partner waited several years before deciding to have another baby. To their surprise, it was identical twins. Despite having already supported nine vaginal twin births as a doula, Lauren speaks honestly about the anxiety and physical intensity of carrying two babies, along with the additional monitoring that came with an MCDA twin pregnancy. Although her plans for another homebirth had to shift, Lauren was able to keep the continuity of care she valued, with her private midwife helping create a supportive hospital birth team around her. At 37 weeks and six days, Lauren chose an induction and went on to birth both of her boys in the water, just six minutes apart - with Twin B being born en caul.This is such an inspiring journey, and one very close to my heart as a twin mother. In this episode we discuss:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Lauren’s journey through five births, from hospital birth to homebirth and twins</li><li data-list="bullet">Discovering she was carrying identical MCDA twins</li><li data-list="bullet">The anxiety and physical intensity of twin pregnancy</li><li data-list="bullet">Why continuity of care became so important to Lauren</li><li data-list="bullet">Creating a homebirth-like experience within a hospital setting</li><li data-list="bullet">Choosing induction at 37 weeks and 6 days</li><li data-list="bullet">Making informed decisions around monitoring, intervention and delayed cord clamping</li><li data-list="bullet">Birthing both twins in the water, just six minutes apart</li><li data-list="bullet">Twin B being born en caul and choosing a physiological third stage</li><li data-list="bullet">Lauren’s biggest advice for twin mothers: choose your care team wisely</li></ol> Resources + MentionsInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DT3xzycEt_D/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lauren.may.doula</a>Lauren's Doula Support <a href="https://www.laurenmaydoula.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE.</a> Podcasts + Education Birth Time Documentary The Holistic Guide to Twin Pregnancy Birthing Instincts Podcast Dr Stu Fischbein Care Providers + SupportPrivate Midwives Jo Hunter @midwifejohunter Janine O’Brien @janineatibirth ObstetricianDr Marissa Martin DoulaSamantha Gunn @samanthagunndoula Connect Follow Positive Birth Australia on Instagram: @positivebirthaustraliaLoved this episode? Please take a moment to leave a rating or review, and share it with a pregnant mama who would love to hear a positive and empowering birth story.Mentioned in this episode:Sacred Birth Affirmations Track This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.<a href="https://positivebirthaustralia.captivate.fm/pba">Positive Birth Australia</a>

August 1, 2026

S6 EP195: Rachel Chevell: Four-Year Long Fertility Journey, Natural Conception at 41, Positive Hospital Birth

On today’s episode, Rachel shares the deeply personal four-year journey that led her to her beautiful daughter.After experiencing her first miscarriage, Rachel received a message through a close friend that her baby would return, but that she needed to find herself first. That experience became the beginning of everything that followed.Rachel takes us through the years of healing and transformation that came next. From leaving Sydney and starting again on the Gold Coast, to finding a new community and exploring a more holistic way of living, she became deeply committed to nurturing her body and mind.Four years after their journey began, she naturally conceived her daughter in her forties. When labour began at home, Rachel drew on everything she had learnt - using the tools, knowledge and trust she had built throughout pregnancy to fully surrender to the experience. Arriving at the hospital just ten minutes before her daughter was placed into her arms.Resources + MentionsInstagram:@rachelchevellBirth Support:@itsannamurrayHospital:Tweed Valley Hospital Share the episodeIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend or tag us on Instagram @positivebirthaustralia so more women can discover these important stories and feel supported in their own journey.

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May 17, 2026

S7 EP194: Kristy Haszard: Three Positive Hospital Births / MGP / Spontaneous Labour at 36 Weeks / Low Platelets + Induction / Surprise Pregnancy at 20 Weeks /

In this episode, I’m joined by Kristy, who shares three positive hospital birth stories, each one unfolding in a completely different way.Her first birth began unexpectedly when her waters broke at 36 weeks and 3 days. Kristy was supported to trust that if her baby was coming, there was no need to interfere. It became a deeply empowering entrance into motherhood.With her second baby, Kristy navigated low platelets, hospital policy, and the emotional weight of agreeing to an induction But with the support of her midwife who knew her deeply, honoured her fears, and protected her birth space, her induction became an example of how different birth can feel when intervention is used with patience and skill. Kristy’s third pregnancy was the ultimate surprise, discovering she was already 20 weeks pregnant. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the power of continuity of care, the importance of feeling safe and known, and how every birth can bring its own lesson in trust.Resources + MentionsInstragram: @kristyhaszardPodcasts: Australian Birth StoriesThe Great Birth RebellionInstagram Accounts:@badassmotherbirther@evarosebirth@coreandfloorrestoreEducation + BodyworkSpinning BabiesHypnobirthing AustraliaFiona Hallinan - The Pelvic SpaceKatharine Graves - KG HypnobirthingIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend or tag us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/positivebirthaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@positivebirthaustralia</a> so more women can discover these important stories and feel supported in their own journey. Mentioned in this episode:Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) BallCreate a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order. <a href="https://positivebirthaustralia.captivate.fm/esferadesigns">Esfera Designs</a>Sacred Birth Affirmations Track This gentle affirmation track was created to help you feel safe, confident, and connected in pregnancy and birth. Perfect for daily mindset work or to play during labour.<a href="https://positivebirthaustralia.captivate.fm/pba">Positive Birth Australia</a>Free Birth Debrief with Shari from Belly2Birth + 10% Off All ProgramsUse code: POSITIVEBIRTH10 for 10% off all programs including Journey to Birth + a free birth debrief.

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What is Positive Birth Australia?: A heartfelt Australian podcast sharing real, empowering birth stories to inspire, educate, and heal. Created with love by Skye, a Brisbane mum devoted to normalising the beauty of physiological birth, each episode brings honest stories and guidance from mothers, partners, and birth professionals. Deep, meaningful conversations to help you reconnect with your intuition, trust your body, and remember the innate wisdom of birth, passed down through the ancient art of storytelling.

Find us on Instagram: @positivebirthaustralia
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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