Kiwi Birth Tales

Author: Jordyn Kayes

You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lucy: Spontaneous Triplets, Emergency C-Section & 2 Months in NICU
Episode 264
Monday, 25 May, 2026

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust. In this episode I speak with Lucy about her spontaneous triplet pregnancy and the journey to welcoming her babies, Lainey, Archer and Morgan, at 30 weeks gestation.Lucy shares what it was like finding out she was expecting triplets at her first ultrasound, navigating a high-risk pregnancy with Maternal Fetal Medicine, and the emotional weight of carrying three babies while facing serious medical complications including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.We talk through:Finding out she was pregnant with spontaneous tripletsA high-risk multiple pregnancyIdentical twins sharing a placentaTwin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)Severe pregnancy sickness and fatigueBeing admitted to hospital at 29 weeksEmergency caesarean birthPremature babies born at 29 weeksNICU and SCBU life with tripletsKangaroo care and bonding with premature babiesRonald McDonald HouseExclusive pumping and feeding premature babiesNavigating maternal mental health during a NICU stayLainey’s pneumothorax and serious infectionBringing triplets homeThe reality of life with newborn tripletsLucy also shares honestly about the emotional impact of NICU life, feeling disconnected after birth, and the lack of postpartum support for mothers once their babies are admitted to intensive care.I'm incredibly grateful to Woolworths NZ and Little Miracles Trust for supporting this month’s episodes focused on NICU and SCBU journeys.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.