Ep95: Emily, Harry & Oliver - Trigger Warning - 36w Drug Free Delivery, 12 Week Scan Abnormality, Medical Termination, Trisomy 18

In episode 95 of Kiwi Birth Tales I speak with Emily about her two pregnancy and birth stories. Emily first talks us through her unexplained infertility journey, falling pregnant spontaneously after 1.5 years, Emily is also a Midwife so it is interesting hearing about this from her perspective. Emily gave birth at 36 weeks to Harry, she had planned a homebirth but as she went into labour early she delivered in the hospital and had a drug free birth in the bathroom. 

Emily goes on to explain her breastfeeding struggles and adjusting to life as a Mum.

Emily then talks us through her second pregnancy, at the 12 week scan there were clear abnormalities and eventually determined that Trisomy 18 was the cause. Emily and her family made the decision to have a medical termination and she talks us through this experience, including giving birth to Oliver and how they celebrated his life. 

Emily is honest and open sharing her experiences with us all and I am so grateful she did - the stigma that exists around her choice was another reason why she wanted to share as she knows she may be able to help someone in a similar situation. 

Thanks again for joining me on the podcast Emily. 

Thanks for listening!

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