Show Notes
Two positive birth stories are possible! This episode is dedicated to all the mums navigating a second pregnancy, having already had one positive birth and wondering if they can have another. It’s a very normal doubt. Kaitlin shares with us her two births to Reuben and Rone. Her first birth was in a hospital in Melbourne, the second a homebirth in Christchurch. Within this episode we hear about : · Mindset preparation being very important, · Use of hypnobirthing techniques, affirmations, and mental rehearsal · Comparison of care in Australia vs NZ system, during pregnancy and postnatally · Jamie’s continuous emotional and physical support throughout labour and his advocacy in hospital. Plus the best ever oxytocin boost for Kaitlin in Rone’s labour – you have to listen to around 1 hour 3 mins for this one! · Unique baby reveal picture, involvement of 4year old in pregnancy and birth · Kaitlin catching both her babies · Decision making process for a home birth, the benefits of homebirth (& not having to leave the house in 2 weeks postpartum) There’s so many nuggets to take away from this episode. If you too would like to learn practical tools, techniques to feel calm, confident and prepared for your birth, head to www.positivebirths.co.nz for a range of options. If you’re in the same place as Kaitlin was in her 2nd pregnancy and you’d like a refresher on hypnobirthing techniques – either reach out to [email protected] to book a private one-on-one session or check out the Short and Sweet Online recorded course https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/online-recorded-classes/
The Yoga classes Kaitlin attended: Opti-mum - Kei Shana https://www.opti-mum.co.nz/ For more chats, info, inspiration and positive birth preparation follow @positive_births_nz
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