It’s such a pleasure to welcome Stacey back onto the show. You can listen to her first birth in episode 181.  Today, she shares the journey to conceiving her second child. It is a story of profound resilience through multiple losses, IVF challenges, and eventually, a beautiful home birth. After experiencing a relatively straightforward path to conceiving her first son Bryn through IUI, Stacey opens up about the unexpected three-and-a-half-year journey to welcome her rainbow baby, Sunny.

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It’s such a pleasure to welcome Stacey back onto the show. You can listen to her first birth in <a href="https://australianbirthstories.com/podcast/episode-181/">episode 181</a>.  Today, she shares the journey to conceiving her second child. It is a story of profound resilience through multiple losses, IVF challenges, and eventually, a beautiful home birth. After experiencing a relatively straightforward path to conceiving her first son Bryn through IUI, Stacey opens up about the unexpected three-and-a-half-year journey to welcome her rainbow baby, Sunny.
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Looking for an engaging and educational way to entertain your little one? You need to check out <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">Kiwi Co</a>.
Kiwi.Co offer bi-monthly subscription boxes designed for babies ages 0 right up to teens. Offering open-ended, research-backed projects that encourage curiosity and hands-on play. Each crate is packed with high-quality, safe activities that help build essential skills while creating special bonding moments. With projects designed for repeat use, KiwiCo provides a wonderful alternative to screen time and makes learning fun for you and your child.
KiwiCo offers five different clubs covering science, engineering, art, and math, making it easy to find a subscription tailored to your child’s age and interests. With no commitment required, you can pause or cancel anytime. For a limited time, get up to 50% off your first crate by using promo code BIRTHSTORIES at <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">KiwiCo.com</a>.

A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.

Australian Birth Stories

Stacey shares the journey to conceiving her second child. It is a story of profound resilience through multiple losses, IVF challenges, and eventually, a beautiful home birth.

514 | Stacey, second birth experience, infertility, pregnancy loss, IVF, natural killer cells, home birth

In this episode, interior designer and mother of two Bec shares her contrasting birth experiences at Sandringham Hospital in Melbourne. Her journey to motherhood began after marriage, taking six to eight months to conceive Ava. "I was one of those people testing like five days before you can test and just thinking I was pregnant every time," Bec recalls of this period. They welcomed a puppy during this time, which she reflects may have added to the journey: "I think that caused like it was a bit stressful, of course, getting a new puppy. So I think that's also part of it. Once we kind of settled into having little Archie, then it kind of happened after that."

For more photos and birth stories, follow us on Instagram here.

In this episode, interior designer and mother of two Bec shares her contrasting birth experiences at Sandringham Hospital in Melbourne. Her journey to motherhood began after marriage, taking six to eight months to conceive Ava. "I was one of those people testing like five days before you can test and just thinking I was pregnant every time," Bec recalls of this period. They welcomed a puppy during this time, which she reflects may have added to the journey: "I think that caused like it was a bit stressful, of course, getting a new puppy. So I think that's also part of it. Once we kind of settled into having little Archie, then it kind of happened after that." For more photos and birth stories, follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/australianbirthstories/">Instagram here</a>.

In this episode, interior designer and mother of two Bec shares her contrasting birth experiences at Sandringham Hospital in Melbourne. Her journey to motherhood began after marriage, taking six to eight months to conceive Ava. "I was one of those people testing like five days before you can test and just thinking I was pregnant every time," Bec recalls of this period. They welcomed a puppy during this time, which she reflects may have added to the journey: "I think that caused like it was a bit stressful, of course, getting a new puppy. So I think that's also part of it. Once we kind of settled into having little Archie, then it kind of happened after that."

518 | Bec, induction birth, MGP, water birth, GBS positive, breathing techniques, second birth

In this weeks episode I speak with Sophie Delezio, whose story of survival and resilience has long captured Australian hearts. Now embarking on a new chapter as mother to 10-week-old Frankie, Sophie shares her journey through pregnancy and birth, offering insights into navigating motherhood with a disability while challenging common misconceptions.
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As a special gift for ABS listeners, iL Tutto is offering 20% off their entire range ahead of their Boxing Day sale. That’s right, ABS listeners can beat everyone to a great deal across their range of 5-star review Nursery Chairs, award-winning CoZee Co-Sleepers, Cots and Sleepwear before everyone else. This discount code is only valid from now until Monday, December 23 shop early and save! If you miss the date, fear not, their Boxing Day sale runs from December 23 to January 5th.

Visit iltutto.com.au and use the code SLEEP20 at checkout. Because better sleep isn’t just for your baby—it’s for you, too! Discount code can’t be used once the Boxing Day sale commences. Cannot be used on discounted items. iL Tutto : Growing together, every step of the way, in style.

In this weeks episode I speak with Sophie Delezio, whose story of survival and resilience has long captured Australian hearts. Now embarking on a new chapter as mother to 10-week-old Frankie, Sophie shares her journey through pregnancy and birth, offering insights into navigating motherhood with a disability while challenging common misconceptions. _____
Parenting is a journey full of challenges, especially when it comes to sleep! That&rsquo;s why iL Tutto is here to help. From the award-winning CoZee Co-sleeping Bassinet, designed for safe and snug co-sleeping, to the Grow Kindly natural fibre sleepwear, crafted to keep your little ones comfy and cosy, iL Tutto has thought of everything. And when it's time to transition from newborn to toddler, their Cots with matching Chests make that step a breeze with smart storage and versatile &amp; stylish designs.
As a special gift for ABS listeners, iL Tutto is offering 20% off their entire range ahead of their Boxing Day sale. That&rsquo;s right, ABS listeners can beat everyone to a great deal across their range of 5-star review Nursery Chairs, award-winning CoZee Co-Sleepers, Cots and Sleepwear before everyone else. This discount code is only valid from now until Monday, December 23 shop early and save! If you miss the date, fear not, their Boxing Day sale runs from December 23 to January 5th.
Visit <a href="http://iltutto.com.au/">iltutto.com.au</a> and use the code SLEEP20 at checkout. Because better sleep isn&rsquo;t just for your baby&mdash;it&rsquo;s for you, too! Discount code can&rsquo;t be used once the Boxing Day sale commences. Cannot be used on discounted items. iL Tutto : Growing together, every step of the way, in style.

In this weeks episode I speak with Sophie Delezio, whose story of survival and resilience has long captured Australian hearts. Now embarking on a new chapter as mother to 10-week-old Frankie, Sophie shares her journey through pregnancy and birth, offering insights into navigating motherhood with a disability while challenging common misconceptions.

517 | Sophie Delezio: From Childhood Burn Survivor to Motherhood - A Story of Strength, Adaptation, and a Peaceful Caesarean Birth at 37 Weeks

In this episode, we meet Josie, a qualified teacher living in the Albury-Wodonga region who shares her journey to motherhood and her two unique birth experiences. Her story highlights the complexities of navigating healthcare across state borders and the resilience required through pregnancy loss, renovation chaos, and building a family.

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It's no surprise that restful sleep is hard to come by pregnancy.

Pillows are a great way to get comfortable at night and if you find one that prevents back sleeping, it can takeaway the stress of waking up on your back.

That's why I recommend the Sleepybelly pregnancy pillow. 

Sleepybelly is the original three-piece adjustable maternity pillow designed to provide peace of mind by encouraging safe side sleeping or while giving your belly some much needed relief.

Sleepybelly don't normally discount their products, but they have provided a $10 off promo code for Australian Birth Stories listeners.

You can purchase a Sleepybelly today at sleepybelly.com.au and use the promo code ABS10 for your $10 off - sweet dreams!

In this episode, we meet Josie, a qualified teacher living in the Albury-Wodonga region who shares her journey to motherhood and her two unique birth experiences. Her story highlights the complexities of navigating healthcare across state borders and the resilience required through pregnancy loss, renovation chaos, and building a family. __________
It's no surprise that restful sleep is hard to come by pregnancy.
Pillows are a great way to get comfortable at night and if you find one that prevents back sleeping, it can takeaway the stress of waking up on your back.
That's why I recommend the <a href="https://sleepybelly.com.au/?sca_ref=5005647.3RD9VUc9WV&amp;utm_source=uppromote&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=health-professionals-and-experts-program-(abs)&amp;utm_term=sophie-walker">Sleepybelly pregnancy pillow.</a>&nbsp; Sleepybelly is the original three-piece adjustable maternity pillow designed to provide peace of mind by encouraging safe side sleeping or while giving your belly some much needed relief.
Sleepybelly don't normally discount their products, but they have provided a $10 off promo code for Australian Birth Stories listeners.
You can purchase a Sleepybelly today at <a href="https://sleepybelly.com.au/?sca_ref=5005647.3RD9VUc9WV&amp;utm_source=uppromote&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=health-professionals-and-experts-program-(abs)&amp;utm_term=sophie-walker">sleepybelly.com.au</a> and use the promo code ABS10 for your $10 off - sweet dreams!

In this episode, we meet Josie, a qualified teacher living in the Albury-Wodonga region who shares her journey to motherhood and her two unique birth experiences. Her story highlights the complexities of navigating healthcare across state borders and the resilience required through pregnancy loss, renovation chaos, and building a family.

514 | Stacey, second birth experience, infertility, pregnancy loss, IVF, natural killer cells, home birth

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