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The Positive Births NZ podcast

Be inspired by positive birth stories from parents across NZ who"ve used hypnobirthing to help them have a relaxed, calm, confident and empowered birth regardless of the circumstances they navigated. A range of stories exploring what helped birthing parents, what they achieved and what they would do differently if they could do it all again. To buy the book or check out our classes see www.positivebirths.co.nz

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#170. Holly's positive induction to Freddy

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2026/04/11

A positive induction story after Holly intentionally did thework to make sure she was calm as opposed to being anxious or worried in her pregnancy.In this episode we chat about:Holly’s mum doing Hypnobirthing in 1989 Holly and Aarons hypnobirthing preparationHow Holly didn’t want induction or c sectionInduction at 42 weeks with MisoprostalQuick birth with no interventions or pain releifBaby born en caul Surgery for retained placenta If you too would like to feel calm, confident and preparedfor your

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#169. Sara's healing and homebirth to Harper

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/04/10

Sara’s connection with her spirit baby before conception lead her on an intense healing journey after her first traumatic birth a couple of years prior.In this episode we cover a broad (and very juicy) range of topics, which include:-Connection to baby after a difficult birth-Men with birth trauma and Postnatal depression -Connection with Spirit Babies-A variety of mental, emotional and physical healing modalities-9D breathwork-Healing Generational trauma-Energy of birth space how people can affect

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01:15:51

#168. Claudia's homebirths to Elodie and Harvie

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/04/07

"It's never it's never really smooth sailing" was how Claudia felt during her second pregnancy and she had every right to feel that way.Claudia's birth journeys involved a huge amount of resilience, determination, time and effort and in our chat together I’m so grateful she shares all the details.Topics discussed in this episode are:PCOS, and fertility journey; including finding out she was pregnant and had miscarried on the same dayDifference between pathological and

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01:17:30

#167. Kaitlin's two positive births to Reuben and Rone

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/04/05

Two positive birth stories are possible! This episode isdedicated 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

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01:10:55

#166. Holly's birthcentre birth to Walter

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/03/27

Holly was excited about birth and happy to just roll with it– the plan was to “birth a baby”.Inspired by attending her sister's fifth birth in her pregnancy Holly learnt some skills and tools from the Positive Births online Birth with Calm and Confidence course and you’ll hear what her favourite tools were in her pregnancy and labour. Unable to find an LMC in her area she was enrolled with acommunity midwife which meant phoning to book in an on call midwife once she was in labour before

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00:50:06

#165. Clementine's redemptive homebirth to Evie

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/03/16

Clementine shares the journey of the births of her twochildren and the profound difference preparation and support can make. Her first birth with her son Theo began with very little antenatal preparation, andbecame a difficult hospital experience that left her feeling overwhelmed and unsupported at times.In her second pregnancy Clementine recognised that herprevious experience had impacted her deeply. Determined to approach birth differently, she began actively educating herself through books,

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01:02:37

#164. Bailey's positive induction to Romy

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/03/10

Bailey’s labour didn’t start the way she planned for it to,but from the work she had done in her pregnancy she was feeling “far more excited than scared,” and that shift from fear to excitement became one of the most powerful parts of her journey.In this episode Bailey talks about preparing for what she callsher “ultra marathon” preparing for something challenging, understanding how her body works, and using hypnobirthing tools. You’ll love to listen to Bailey clarify her “whys” – how shewrote down

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00:52:50

#163. Tanay's empowered breech labour and C-Section

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/03/04

What do you do when your homebirth dreams are shattered because your baby is discovered to be in a footling breech position at 40+3??There is so much for you to gain from listening to this episode with Tanay, where she shares her journey that did not go anywhere near to plan — and yet became one of her greatest lessons in surrender, strength, self-trust and healing.What began as a firm decision to avoid hospital at all costs unraveled into a breech diagnosis, an attempted ECV, a change of midwife,

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01:08:42

#162. Hannah's HBAC waterbirth to Darcie

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/02/28

Hannah shares her truly powerful, uplifting successfulVBAC story — and a reminder of what can be possible when you feel informed, supported and safe. Almost nine years after her first birth ended in an emergency caesarean following an induction, Hannah knew she wanted a very different experience for her next birth. She committed to preparing differently this time: shifting fear, building confidence, and surrounding herself with theright support to aim for the healing birth she’d been hoping for.In

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01:17:48

#161. Lauren's home waterbirth to Tully

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/01/27

A gorgeous home waterbirth story after the stars aligned at 37 weeks and Lauren found the right midwife who "oozed calmness".In this episode we hear about Lauren's belief in herself, but the desire to be prepared. How doing an in person Hypnobirthing day retreat got Ryan fully onboard to know how to support. Navigating the acceptance of having a New Year's due date and therefore limited LMC care (which then resolved!) There's sun bathing in labour, the unique 'quack'

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01:29:26

#160. Ella's footling breech homebirth to Mackenzie

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/01/25

Ella shares the birth stories of both her sons, Archie and Mackenzie, and what shines through is her calm, practical mindset and deep trust in her body. That first birth planted a seed of confidence for her future, and Ella also reflects on how motherhood (including Archie’s recurring ear infections) shaped the way she began questioning “standard” medical approaches and seeking more informed, holistic options.Mackenzie’s pregnancy felt straightforward - but the birth itself took a huge turn: Ella

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01:04:31

#159. Lucy's 3 positive births (2 birthcentre, 1...

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/01/22

Lucy shares the whirlwind story of welcoming three babies ina very short space of time — Eddie, Alice, and Walter. Lucy reflects on her first pregnancy with Eddie, including going overdue (to 41+6), a fast first labour, and what it felt like navigating the “overdue” pressure. She alsoshares the surprise twist of falling pregnant with baby number two just a few months after Eddie arrived, and the mental shift that came with realising youcan feel confident advocating for what’s right for you.A big

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01:42:40

#158. Vanessa's 3 pregnancies with HG & her VBA2C to...

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2026/01/18

This episode with Vanessa provides an incredible insightinto the impact of HG (hyperemesis gravidarum). A three times HG survivor Vanessa vulnerably shares the darkness and challenges of being unable to function and having to rely on drugs (and her mum) to survive all her pregnancies.Not only did Vanessa have to deal with HG but also another condition of Vulvodynia.Her first two births to Evie and Kendall were C-Sections,but in her 3rd pregnancy Vanessa decided she wanted to attempt a VBA2C.Despite

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01:05:39

#157. Zoe's hospital birth to Florence & homebirth to...

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2025/12/26

With a scan showing a ‘potential’ issue late in her first pregnancy to Florence, Zoe was pressured for an induction which lead to series of interventions and a hospital birth. Zoe shares her learnings and then her second experience of birth with Goldie. A natural physiological, home waterbirth proving that yes, her body knew exactly what to do when there was no interference.Zoe shares how hypnobirthing and homeopathy helped her through her pregnancy and birth.Another great episode for all parents

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#156. Ashleigh's hospital birth to Charlie, homebirth...

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2025/12/19

Ashleigh planned for a homebirth when pregnant with Charlie for but ended up navigating the hospital system at 42 weeks and 2 days where her labour started. She shares about the challenges and the battles they had along the way including constant monitoring preventing her from moving around; a ventouse and episiotomy. There are aspects of this experience that Ashleigh felt were traumatic for her and she worked on releasing these and preparing for a different birth early in her second pregnancy.With

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00:57:14

#155. Anneke's VBAC to Jasper

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2025/12/15

From the moment Anneke’s first baby Monty arrived she knew her next birth would be a VBAC.Therefore, excited to pregnant and expecting baby #2 Anneke intended, prepared, visualised and believed in her ability to have this VBAC.Her midwives were on board and all was going well until……..the routine appointment with the hospital obstetrician at 33 weeks.Get ready to tear your hair out about what the obstetrician says to Anneke and – how it derailed her – but only for a short time.After releasing her

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00:47:41

#154. Anna's home waterbirth to Isla

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2025/12/09

If you’d like another example of a normal, natural healthy, physiological birth of a first baby you’re in the right place today.Anna’s homebirth experience has helped her develop a senseof self trust that she is no relying on in her postpartum and we discuss how important this is.At 38 weeks Anna experienced a very long (almost 7 days)latent labour. Despite the long days and nights of intermittent sensations impacting her energy levels and testing her resolve she knew a short term fix (ie induction)

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01:08:11

#153. Beth's two births in Spain (hospital and...

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2025/11/24

Kiwi Beth and her partner moved to Majorca Spain whilepregnant with their first baby. Beth’s plan was to have a homebirth and she shares what she needed to do to make that happen – as the system in Spain is very different to NZ. Despite what was planned baby had other ideas as he wasready to arrive at 34+5 so this birth ended up being in hospital. Beth explains what happened after baby was born and how it was difficult to advocate for herself and baby due to the language barrier.In her second

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01:04:40

#152. Nicole's two birthcentre births to Olive and Juno

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2025/11/17

After a beautiful pregnancy and birth to Olive (which hadinvolved a major mindset shift about birth) Nicole found herself in her second pregnancy fearful of not being able to have another positive birth. She searched for stories of mums having the experience of 2 great birth stories andcame up short. Which is one of the big reasons she is here – to share the fact that it IS possible.In this episode you’ll hear about Olive’s conceptionjourney, the smooth pregnancy, the not knowing and then the

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01:24:10

#151. Natasha's induction to Aiden

The Positive Births NZ podcast ·

2025/10/27

"It turned into this incredible natural, beautiful, almost pain free like experience with such a natural high. It was phenomenal".Natasha and Joel prepared in pregnancy with learning skills and tools from their Positive Births hypnobirthing course. Natasha explains how they used their tools in her pregnancy and for labour, with Joel being an incredible support during the induction process.Due to high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia Natasharequired an induction which started with

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