Best Calmbirth Podcasts (2025)

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589 | Beth, three vaginal births, blended family, returning to motherhood with a 13-year age gap 1:22:28

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Beth shares her remarkable journey of welcoming baby Milo – her third child and first with partner Dean. After a 13-year gap since her last birth, Beth navigated the unique challenges of pregnancy in her thirties whilst parenting teenagers Tyler (13) and Ivy (11) from a previous relationship. Her story beautifully illustrates how birth experiences …

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588 | Shannon – A Midwife's Journey: Perinatal Anxiety, Miscarriage, Two Empowering Birth Stories 1:05:24

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As a midwife with a graduate certificate in perinatal mental health, Shannon thought she was prepared for pregnancy and birth. However, her experience taught her that professional knowledge doesn't shield you from the profound emotional and physical challenges of becoming a mother. Her candid discussion about perinatal anxiety, the impact of her ea…

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587 | Zan & Indi - Two births, queer family, home insemination, IVF, surprise breech home birth, induced lactation 1:45:15

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In this episode I chat to Zan and Indi, a queer couple from Adelaide who share their remarkable journey through fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and ultimately both carrying a pregnancy and welcoming two beautiful children. Their story encompasses home insemination, IVF, a surprise breach home birth, termination for medical reasons following a…

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586 | Brittany, 28-week birth, IUGR, preeclampsia, emergency caesarean, NICU journey, heart surgery 1:00:54

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Brittany shares her extraordinary journey from a challenging conception to a life-changing premature birth experience. After 18 months of trying to conceive with low AMH levels, Brittany and her husband Braden welcomed their son Tulla at just 28 weeks following a dramatic turn of events. What began as routine monitoring for IUGR (intrauterine growt…

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585 | Em Shared care,induction, Postnatal Depression, Perinatal Mental Health Unit 1:10:53

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In this week’s episode I interview Em about her pregnancy during lockdown. She was induced at 41 weeks and laboured for a long time alone in the maternity ward before she was transferred to the birthing suite where she experienced the cascade of intervention and birthed her baby boy via vacuum delivery. Em was four months postpartum when she disclo…

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584 | Jo, two vaginal births, midwifery care, public hospital, GP, co-sleeping, extended breastfeed 1:22:31

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Today I interview Jo, a mother of two and GP who brings so much knowledge and advice to her story. She says that being a mother has definitely made her a better GP although she admits that so many of her expectations of parenthood were thrown out the window when she became a mum. She feels strongly about safe co-sleeping (she shares a lot of eviden…

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583 | Amy's Story of Placenta Previa, PMDD Discovery, and Home VBAC 1:21:26

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In this episode, mother of two Amy takes us through her contrasting birth experiences and her profound journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). From an unexpected COVID pregnancy in Melbourne to a transformative home VBAC in Adelaide, Amy's story illuminates the challenges many women face but rarely discuss openly. Her candid account of…

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582 | Jessie Khoo's Second Birth Story of Preparation and Healing 42:13

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Mother of two Jessie returns to share her second pregnancy and birth story - one that beautifully illustrates the power of processing previous birth experiences and the importance of comprehensive preparation for subsequent labours. After what appeared to be a "textbook" first birth with daughter Bronte, Jessie discovered she was carrying unprocess…

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581 | Tori, Nutritionist turned midwife, breastfeeding challenges, EMDR, pregnancy anxiety, emergency caesarean, home VBAC 1:29:04

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Tori shares her transformative journey through pregnancy loss, anxiety, and ultimately triumph. After experiencing a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks, Tori conceived her son Sol but faced a pregnancy filled with complications including fibroids, subchorionic haematoma, and ultimately placental insufficiency requiring an emergency caesarean at 40 week…

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580 | Katherine, planned caesarean, unexpected diagnosis, craniosynostosis journey, surgical planning, parent advocacy 32:21

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Katherine shares her postpartum journey after discovering her son Finn was born with craniosynostosis - a condition where skull sutures fuse prematurely. What began as a planned caesarean birth for her transverse baby quickly became a complex medical journey involving specialists, testing, and preparing for major skull surgery. Katherine's story hi…

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579| Melanie Jackson Two home births, 36-hour labour, midwife, acupuncture in labour 1:07:32

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Mel is an experienced private midwife and academic researcher who shares her two contrasting home birth experiences - from a 36-hour labour with her first baby born at 36 weeks weighing just 2.3kg, to a euphoric second birth that had her laughing with joy. Her story beautifully illustrates how subsequent births can offer completely different experi…

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578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey 57:39

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Maddie shares her transformative journey from receiving an unexpected cleft lip and palate diagnosis at 22 weeks to achieving her dream home birth despite numerous challenges. As a 36-year-old first-time mother living in Melbourne's Bayside area, Maddie's story beautifully illustrates the power of informed choice, trusting your body, and finding th…

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577 | Annabel Bower, Stillbirth, Grief After Loss, NICU, Placental Insufficiency 1:20:10

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For this week’s episode and in honour of Infant Loss Week, I interview Annabel Bower who takes us through her experience of stillbirth and the immense, layered grief that followed. Two weeks after her fourth child – a boy named Miles – was born still, she started writing about her experience so she could record all the little details that she knew …

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576 | Lauren Perrett Posterior baby, postnatal anxiety, healing second birth 59:29

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Lauren shares her contrasting birth experiences with her two boys, Charles and Harvey, whilst navigating the challenges of building two innovative businesses for parents. From her anxiety-filled first pregnancy during COVID to her blissfully calm second experience, Lauren's story highlights the profound difference that continuity of care and mental…

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575 | Osteopathy in pregnancy, pain management, pelvic girdle pain, postpartum 50:15

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In today's episode I chat with Dr Daniela Aiello, a registered osteopath specialising in pregnancy and postpartum care at Bulleen Osteopathy in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Daniela brings over two decades of experience treating pregnant and postpartum women, combined with her personal journey as a mother of two (aged 14 and 11) and founder of Cont…

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574 | Liza Three births, VBAC after two caesareans, birth trauma recovery, mental health support 1:16:42

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Liza takes us through her transformative journey across three very different birth experiences in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. From an unexpected first pregnancy at 24 whilst her husband was deployed, through a traumatic second birth that led to essential mental health support, to finally achieving her dream VBAC after two caesare…

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573 | Claire's first birth, home to hospital transfer, asynclitic baby, emergency caesarean 56:08

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Claire - a midwife and nurse from south of Sydney - shares her first birth experience with baby Maeve. Despite her professional background, Claire's journey from planned home water birth to emergency caesarean beautifully illustrates that birth often doesn’t goes to plan, but can still be incredibly empowering. Her story offers invaluable insights …

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572 | Nonny pre-conception testing, spontaneous labour, private hospital birth 47:05

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Nonny Naitanui shares her journey from fertility concerns to an unexpectedly early but beautiful birth experience. After receiving concerning AMH results that initially sparked fears about her fertility, Nonny conceived within three months of trying. Today's sponsor - iL Tutto iL Tutto design nursery furniture that’s as stylish as it is supportive.…

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571 | Sophie - Clinical Psychologist, Two Physiological Births, “Big Baby”, Home Birth 1:09:35

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Today I chat with Sophie, a clinical psychologist and mother of two who runs her own practice, Nimble Minds Clinical Psychology, in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. Sophie shares her journey from a 10-month conception period during COVID lockdowns to two incredibly positive birth experiences at the Royal Hospital for Women. Her first birth with daughter …

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570 | Tamsyn - 2 Births, DCDA twins, vaginal twin birth, birth advocacy, midwifery support, physiological labour 1:00:12

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Tamsyn shares her journey from first-time mum to birthing fraternal twins vaginaly at 40+6 weeks. After experiencing a medicalised first birth with Maya during COVID lockdowns, Tamsyn was determined to achieve the physiological birth she envisaged for her twins. Despite facing significant pressure from hospital staff to accept routine interventions…

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569 | Ruby - Midwife, low-lying placenta, Royal Women's homebirth program, positive induction experience 59:17

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In this episode, Ruby - a registered nurse turned midwife and maternal child health nurse - shares her positive birth experience through the Royal Women's Hospital homebirth program in Melbourne. After initially planning a homebirth, Ruby's journey took several turns including a low-lying placenta scare that kept her in limbo for months, waters bre…

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568 | Gen - PT, three babies, prolapse recovery, 44-year-old home birth 1:00:23

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In this episode, personal trainer and mother of three Gen takes us through her complete motherhood journey from Richmond to the Victorian coast. Her first pregnancy was unplanned but led to a powerful physiological birth at the Royal Women's Hospital. After moving through various challenges including COVID lockdowns, job redundancy, and relocating …

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567 | How to donate and receive donor breastmilk with Chris from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 42:12

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Today I chat with Chris, a registered nurse and midwife who has been working with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's milk program for eight years. Chris takes us through the fascinating world of donor breast milk - from the rigorous screening process for donors to how this precious resource supports the tiniest and most vulnerable babies in neonatal …

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566 | Jordan - Midwife births with colleagues, 31-hour first labour, quick second birth, rural South Australia 1:07:17

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In this episode, Jordan, a 28-year-old midwife from rural South Australia, shares her two incredibly positive birth experiences at the hospital where she works. Living 600 kilometres from Adelaide in the tiny farming town of Port Neill, Jordan navigated the unique experience of birthing alongside her colleagues whilst balancing her partner's demand…

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565 | Steph Claire Smith – second baby, breech presentation, spontaneous labour, drug-free birth 54:41

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Today Steph Claire Smith returns to share her second birth experience with daughter Billie. After Harvey's induction at 41 weeks, Steph was determined to experience spontaneous labour this time around. Her journey included navigating a breech presentation, trying every trick in the book to encourage baby to turn, and ultimately achieving the birth …

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589 | Beth, three vaginal births, blended family, returning to motherhood with a 13-year age gap 1:22:28

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588 | Shannon – A Midwife's Journey: Perinatal Anxiety, Miscarriage, Two Empowering Birth Stories 1:05:24

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587 | Zan & Indi - Two births, queer family, home insemination, IVF, surprise breech home birth, induced lactation 1:45:15

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586 | Brittany, 28-week birth, IUGR, preeclampsia, emergency caesarean, NICU journey, heart surgery 1:00:54

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585 | Em Shared care,induction, Postnatal Depression, Perinatal Mental Health Unit 1:10:53

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584 | Jo, two vaginal births, midwifery care, public hospital, GP, co-sleeping, extended breastfeed 1:22:31

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583 | Amy's Story of Placenta Previa, PMDD Discovery, and Home VBAC 1:21:26

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582 | Jessie Khoo's Second Birth Story of Preparation and Healing 42:13

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581 | Tori, Nutritionist turned midwife, breastfeeding challenges, EMDR, pregnancy anxiety, emergency caesarean, home VBAC 1:29:04

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580 | Katherine, planned caesarean, unexpected diagnosis, craniosynostosis journey, surgical planning, parent advocacy 32:21

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579| Melanie Jackson Two home births, 36-hour labour, midwife, acupuncture in labour 1:07:32

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578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey 57:39

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577 | Annabel Bower, Stillbirth, Grief After Loss, NICU, Placental Insufficiency 1:20:10

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576 | Lauren Perrett Posterior baby, postnatal anxiety, healing second birth 59:29

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575 | Osteopathy in pregnancy, pain management, pelvic girdle pain, postpartum 50:15

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574 | Liza Three births, VBAC after two caesareans, birth trauma recovery, mental health support 1:16:42

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573 | Claire's first birth, home to hospital transfer, asynclitic baby, emergency caesarean 56:08

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572 | Nonny pre-conception testing, spontaneous labour, private hospital birth 47:05

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571 | Sophie - Clinical Psychologist, Two Physiological Births, “Big Baby”, Home Birth 1:09:35

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570 | Tamsyn - 2 Births, DCDA twins, vaginal twin birth, birth advocacy, midwifery support, physiological labour 1:00:12

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569 | Ruby - Midwife, low-lying placenta, Royal Women's homebirth program, positive induction experience 59:17

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568 | Gen - PT, three babies, prolapse recovery, 44-year-old home birth 1:00:23

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567 | How to donate and receive donor breastmilk with Chris from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 42:12

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566 | Jordan - Midwife births with colleagues, 31-hour first labour, quick second birth, rural South Australia 1:07:17

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565 | Steph Claire Smith – second baby, breech presentation, spontaneous labour, drug-free birth 54:41