Australian Birth Stories
Sophie WalkerA 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 634 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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In this episode I chat to Mel about her road to motherhood, which began with a year of unexplained infertility and a round of IVF squeezed in during a short trip home from remote Northern Territory. Her pregnancy played out almost entirely in a small... more
In this episode, I speak with Senator Marielle Smith about the newly established Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health and what it could mean for women and families across Australia.
We unpack what a Senate Select Committee actually is, how it ... more
In this episode I chat to Mia, a mother of two living in Canberra, about her two vaginal births, close in age but very different in circumstance. Mia's first birth followed an unplanned pregnancy at twenty three, was quick and left her with a health... more
In this episode I chat to Alex, a yoga and bodywork facilitator from Hobart, about the ten year journey she and her husband David went through to become parents. Alex takes us through years of unexplained infertility, a life threatening ectopic pregn... more
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- Too many influencers
Absolutely love the show but its strength has always been the stories of ordinary women. Lately too many ‘influencers’ which dilutes the power of the podcast.
Apple Podcasts3Apple user48384
Australiaa month ago - South African Mom
Absolutely love this channel. Sophie asks such great questions but also allows the guest to answer without interrupting them. Love the detail of the stories. Could listen to Sophie’s voice forever!
Apple Podcasts5Seh123542
South Africa3 months ago - Informative & Inspiring
An amazing collection of knowledge & shared experiences. Highly recommend listening to this podcast & using the online resources from ABS. Such a supportive & positive space for everything pregnancy, birth & postpartum.
Apple Podcasts5Mollyann23Australia5 months ago - The best birth prep
Loved listening for my first and now prepping for my second and I haven’t missed an episode in 5 years. Truly the best way to prep for birth.
Apple Podcasts5SammyJJJJ2012Australia10 months ago - A great pregnancy companion
“As a mum, I found this podcast invaluable. Both during my ivf process and during my pregnancies. Listening to such a wide range of birth stories gave me both reassurance and strength, and helped me prepare for my own journey with knowledge and highlighting the amount of choice we do have. There’s something so powerful in hearing these experiences shared so openly.”
Apple Podcasts5SharnaMareeAustraliaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #206 |  United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Australia/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Germany/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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What is Australian Birth Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A repository of intimate, real-life birth stories across a wide range of experiences, from low-intervention hospital births to home births, NICU journeys, and high-risk pregnancies. Listeners often hear from mothers and professionals who share practical prep, decision-making insights, and emotional resilience, helping others navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum with empathy and information. Notable throughlines include the importance of trusted care teams, birth planning, and community support, which makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking diverse perspectives on childbirth and early parenthood.
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1. Growing
2. Beyond the Bump
3. The Great Birth Rebellion
4. KICBump
5. KICPod
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Australian Birth Stories launched 9 years ago and published 634 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. Mel Melissa
2. Marielle Smith
3. Jess Evans
4. Tully Smyth
5. Amy Arevalo
6. Eliza Hannam
7. Jessie Stephens
8. Danni Duncan
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