Ep97: Alarice, Eli & Bowie - Low Platelets, Postpartum Depression, Miscarriage, Antenatal Depression, Polyhydramnious, Emergency CSection under GA

In episode 97 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Alarice who takes us through her first pregnancy and birth in Melbourne, we cover: - Unplanned pregnancy- Low Platelets- Drug free vaginal birth in hospital - Severe Mental Health concerns post partum We then discuss moving back to New Zealand and falling pregnant with her new partner but unfortunately miscarrying that pregnancy, then deciding to try again. We discuss Alarices pregnancy with Bowie and cover: - Anxiety in first trimester- Antenatal depression and taking Antidepressants during pregnancy - Polyhydramnious - Reduced fetal movements and induction- Emergency C Section under General Anaesthetic- Postpartum haemorrhage- NICU A huge thank you to this weeks sponsor - Little One's Nappies available exclusively at Countdown. https://shop.countdown.co.nz/shop/content/little-ones   Thanks for listening!@Kiwibirthtales@Yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.