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Australian Birth Stories

Sophie Walker
Childbirth
Breastfeeding
Postpartum Thyroiditis
Mental Health
Postpartum Depression
Parenting
Thyroid Health
Pregnancy
Home Birth
Health Advocacy
Nursing
Miscarriage
Pregnancy Loss
Postpartum
Cesarean Section
Family History Of Thyroid Issues
IVF
NICU
Australian Birth Stories
Childbirth Education

A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartu... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes539Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In this episode Allison takes us through her journey to motherhood and subsequently, her empowering and enlightening autism and adhd diagnosis. She weaves in and out of her pregnancies to share information about music therapy and the brain and how mu... more

In this episode, teacher and first-time mother Emily shares her experience of managing type 1 diabetes during pregnancy and her challenging birth at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth. Emily has lived with diabetes since she was just 14 months ol... more

In this episode, Carla Hackett shares her three very different birth experiences - from a hospital birth with her first son Raph, to an unexpectedly rapid home birth with her second son Noah, and finally a beautiful water birth with her daughter Maev... more

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence-Based Birth®, about her three very different birth experiences and how they led her to create a global resource for evidence-based information on pregnancy and childbirth.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Rebecca Dekker
Founder of Evidence-Based Birth and advocate for evidence-based maternity care.
Evidence-Based Birth
Episode: 538 | Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence-Based Birth, and Creating Change
Kaylee Bell
Country music artist navigating pregnancy while managing health conditions.
Episode: 535 | Kaylee Bell - Managing DVT in Pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, planned caesarean
Dr. Eliza Hannam
GP, board-certified lactation consultant, and sleep support specialist
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Episode: 533 | A GP's Personal Journey Through Birth & Breastfeeding with Dr. Eliza Hannam
Steph Claire Smith
Entrepreneur, model, and owner of Keep It Cleaner, a health and lifestyle app.
Keep It Cleaner
Episode: 522 | [Replay] Steph Claire Smith, Vaginal Birth, Private Obstetrician, PCOS, Induction, Antenatal Expressing
Sophie Delezio
A burn survivor and advocate for disability awareness who recently became a mother to Frankie.
Episode: 517 | Sophie Delezio: From Childhood Burn Survivor to Motherhood - A Story of Strength, Adaptation, and a Peaceful Caesarean Birth at 37 Weeks
Chloe Grayling
A mother who shares her home water birth experience and her journey through pregnancy loss.
Episode: 513 | Chloe Grayling, TTC journey, pregnancy loss, physiological birth, home water birth
Heidi Sze
Nutritionist and dietitian sharing her third birth story
Episode: 508 | Heidi Sze, third birth story, preconception testing, nausea, early pregnancy bleeding, subchorionic haematoma, cholestasis, castor oil
Bron Venables
A mother who experienced a triplet pregnancy, two of which were lost to miscarriage.
Episode: 503 | Bron, endometriosis, triplet-pregnancy, miscarriage, induction, TENS, positive induction
Augustina Gansia
Canadian mother living in Adelaide who shares her childbirth experiences
Episode: 502 | Agustina, two babies, private obstetrician, physiological birth, breastfeeding, lactation consultant

Host

Sophie Walker
Host of Australian Birth Stories, offering insights and personal stories surrounding childbirth experiences and maternal health.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Words cannot express my gratitude

    Thank you Sophie for creating this safe space of storytelling. You without a doubt helped me achieve an incredible drug free VBAC with my fourth bub.. one of the most special experiences of my life. Appreciate all the mums who have shared themselves so vulnerably. 🙏🏼🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanya Bertolli
    Australiaa month ago
  • My favourite podcast

    Updated - still love the podcast however found the guest on 529 tone deaf and was very uncomfortable with her implying that essentially it’s someone’s fault for having a rough postpartum because they just didn’t have a positive mindset, it’s a bit icky and frankly dangerous.

    I really love this podcast, it’s so informative and interesting! I’ve learnt so much about pregnancy and birth from listening to each episode. It’s great up hear so many different experiences, and has really opened my eyes... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hannahandfox
    Australia2 months ago
  • Really informative

    I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast throughout my pregnancy. I’m now 36 weeks, and realised this week how much I’ve learned just listening to the stories of other women, and how this has really helped me for my own birth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asparis28
    Australia2 months ago
  • ABS

    I love ABS, i’ve been listening for two years & highly recommend.

    I was disappointed that episodes 529 was not edited better. Where it is said “Postpartum is just your mindset” i think this is a very dangerous statement to be made to vulnerable women who are suffering postpartum depression or struggles.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bigfan2021
    Australia2 months ago
  • So informative

    Absolutely love this podcast. It helped me so much in preparing for pregnancy and postpartum

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephhziggy
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques have pointed out occasional bias towards natural births and the need for consideration of medical interventions.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its informative and empathetic storytelling.
Overall, listeners express gratitude for the comfort and support provided through shared stories.
The range of topics discussed fosters a strong sense of community among listeners.
Many find it to be a valuable resource for understanding various childbirth experiences.

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Talking Points

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535 | Kaylee Bell - Managing DVT in Pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, planned caesarean
Q: Did you need to have a general anesthetic then?
No, Kaylee had a spinal anesthetic for her C-section. She appreciated the process and found it to be quick and trauma-free.
535 | Kaylee Bell - Managing DVT in Pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, planned caesarean
Q: Was motherhood in your plan, or how did your kind of pregnancy come about?
Kaylee had always thought it would be difficult to have children due to past health issues but unexpectedly found out she was pregnant while touring.
534 | Candice - Long fertility journey, pregnancy loss, low AMH, and IVF
Q: Can you explain the journey of how things went with your fertility?
We started trying in February 2023, conceived in March, but faced two pregnancy losses before turning to IVF.
534 | Candice - Long fertility journey, pregnancy loss, low AMH, and IVF
Q: Can you tell my listeners a little bit about yourself, where you're living and who's in your family?
I'm Candice. I'm married to Tom, and we've got a 13-week-old little girl, Adelaide.
533 | A GP's Personal Journey Through Birth & Breastfeeding with Dr. Eliza Hannam
Q: Did your mother have a good breastfeeding experience?
No, she had a really difficult experience that should have made me think it wouldn't be that easy for me either.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Australian Birth Stories

What is Australian Birth Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on personal childbirth experiences, this podcast features heartfelt interviews with mothers sharing their unique stories of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journeys. The narratives range from joyful home births to challenging high-risk pregnancies, tackling various themes such as fertility struggles, mental health in motherhood, and the transformative nature of giving birth. It serves as an educational resource for both expectant parents and birth enthusiasts, providing a diverse range of perspectives that resonate with many listeners. The stories aim to empower women, normalize discussions about childbirth, and offer support to those navigating the complexities of motherhood.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Australian Birth Stories:

1. Beyond the Bump
2. The Great Birth Rebellion
3. Growing
4. Boob to Food - The Podcast
5. KICPOD

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Australian Birth Stories launched 8 years ago and published 539 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Australian Birth Stories include:

1. Dr. Rebecca Dekker
2. Kaylee Bell
3. Dr. Eliza Hannam
4. Steph Claire Smith
5. Sophie Delezio
6. Chloe Grayling
7. Heidi Sze
8. Bron Venables

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