Let's delve into the magical world of birth. With hosts Jess and Mikaelah, together, we'll bring you birth education and stories that will leave you inspired. Featuring guests with all sorts of differing journeys and experiences. Join us every fortnight, as we turn the page on The Birth Chapter: A collection of stories authored by you.
We're baaack! As always we have a lot going on so the pod sadly drops to the bottom of the list but we're so excited to bring this beautiful chat to your ears today. Carrie is youtube vlogger and content creator, originally from the US, she moved to New Zealand 5 years ago for a slower life in the country side. She chats to use about her difficult journey to starting a family and her two different birth experiences. She speaks of motherhood so beautifully and we hope you love hearing her story.
You can find Carrie on instagram @carrierad (https://www.instagram.com/carrierad/)
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27 Mar 2026
Do You Really Need Vaginal Exams in Labour?
Vaginal exams are commonly used but they don’t always give the full picture.
In this short educational episode, we chat through:
• what a VE can (and can’t) tell you
• when they might be helpful
• why they can impact the flow of labour
• your right to informed consent and refusal
Birth isn’t a number, it's a process and this episode is your permission slip to question it, understand it, and choose what feels right for your birth.
20 Mar 2026
Chelsea & Lola | Second baby, Home birth, Hyperemesis, Gestational Diabetes, magical postpartum
Today we're chatting to @chelseaelliss (https://www.instagram.com/chelseaelliss_/) about her second birth to Lola. Chelsea shares her journey through hyperemesis and gestational diabetes again, navigating pregnancy with resilience, and ultimately choosing her dream of a home birth even when it went against hospital advice.
With a fast, intense active labour and a deeply positive postpartum experience, this conversation is honest, empowering, and such a beautiful reminder of trusting your instincts. We hope you love it as much as we did.
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