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Kiwi Birth TalesAuthor: Jordyn Kayes
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Abby + Sadie - Positive spontaneous labour and birth, DiGeorge Syndrome | 22q.11 Genetic Disorder
Episode 253
Tuesday, 16 September, 2025
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Abby. Some of the topics we cover:Spotting before a positive pregnancy test Testing in pregnancy Wanting an unmedicated birth Baby breech presentation at 37 weeksPracticed spinning babies daily and she turned Didn't find out sex during pregnancy Spontaneous labour Losing large amount of water / fluid after waters broke Fast labour Immediate latch after birth Lots of mucus coming from Sadies nose post birth Transferred to hospital for size (2.5kg, 47cm and small head circumference) Struggled with weight gainObsessive tracking of feeds Re-admission to the hospital Heart murmur Referral to paediatrician Blood tests - DiGeorge Syndrome (22Q.11) Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Coursehttps://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/book-a-free-nurse-consultPlease seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
