Ep57: Katie & Coco - Fertility Journey, Hyperemesis, Antenatal Anxiety, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Induction

In episode 57 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Katie Hawkey about the birth of her daughter Coco. Katie takes us through their journey getting pregnant, her extreme Hyperemesis Gravidarum which was paired with antenatal anxiety (and mainly linked to this). Katie was living in London and takes us through the healthcare model there, as well as antenatal mental health appointments to assist with anxiety. Katie returned to NZ at the end of her pregnancy and discusses this experience, as well as having Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and needing to be induced as a result. Katie was induced twice as the first time didn't work, she takes us through the induction process and her labour / birth where she needed an episiotomy and later on had surgery to remove scar tissue. Katie then discusses their difficult start to breastfeeding, persisting with it and now still feeding 1 year on. Katie is a Midwife here in NZ and it's great to hear about this from her perspective as both a Midwife and a first time Mum. Thanks so much for joining me on the podcast Katie - if you want to head over and follow her page you can do so @katieinthekitchenThis episode is proudly sponsored by New Edition - New Edition by Green Group Collective, create affordable essentials that are designed and made in New Zealand with non-toxic materials, natural ingredients and less packaging. Simpler for you, safer for baby, and kinder to our planet. They like to reduce waste, keep things simple and ensure everything they do is making caring for your babe as safe and stress free as possible. Theteam are proud to launch the very first NZ designed and manufactured manual breast pump as well as a sanitisation range, which is also made in our home land.Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.