Model and former Biggest Loser host Fiona Falkiner and her fiance, journalist Hayley Willis, didn’t really have a birth plan. Fiona did know two things. She wanted to be induced. And she didn’t want to see a pair of forceps in the room with her.

So, did her birth wishes come true?

In this episode of The Delivery Room, Fiona and Hayley join Jessie to discuss the long road that led them into the birthing suite in March 2021.

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Host:  Jessie Stephens 

Guests: Fiona Falkiner & Hayley Willis

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Model and former Biggest Loser host Fiona Falkiner and her fiance, journalist Hayley Willis, didn’t really have a birth plan. Fiona did know two things. She wanted to be induced. And she didn’t want to see a pair of forceps in the room with her.
So, did her birth wishes come true?
In this episode of The Delivery Room, Fiona and Hayley join Jessie to discuss the long road that led them into the birthing suite in March 2021.
CREDITS
Host:  Jessie Stephens 
Guests: Fiona Falkiner &amp; Hayley Willis
Producer: Gia Moylan
Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff
GET IN TOUCH:
Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a> or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. 
Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/">podcast newsletter</a>.
The Delivery Room is a podcast by<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/"> Mamamia.</a> Listen to more Mamamia podcasts <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/you-beauty/laura-wells-in-her-bag/%C2%A0https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/">here</a>.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Jessie Stephens is terrified of birth, but one day she’d like to have a baby. That’s why she’s hosting The Delivery Room. Over eight weeks join Jessie as she speaks to eight different women about eight very different births. Will her new friends make her more comfortable with the experience? Or will this experiment have the opposite effect? 

Jessie Stephens is terrified of birth, but one day she’d like to have a baby. That’s why she’s hosting The Delivery Room. Over eight weeks join Jessie as she speaks to eight different women about eight very different births. Will her new friends make her more comfortable with the experience? Or will this experiment have the opposite effect?

The Delivery Room

Needles & Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner

Can a woman really grow a baby without knowing she is pregnant? The answer is YES, as supermum Erin Carty proves!
Erin’s story is one of bravery- as she details coming to terms with being an instant mum. You’ll hear about her husband’s heroic actions, their family’s shock and the incredible way Erin grew to bond with her bub.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
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Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

CREDITS:
Host: Ksenija Lukich
Expert: Dr Golly
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Can a woman really grow a baby without knowing she is pregnant? The answer is YES, as supermum<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erincarty_/"> Erin Carty</a> proves! Erin&rsquo;s story is one of bravery- as she details coming to terms with being an instant mum. You&rsquo;ll hear about her husband&rsquo;s heroic actions, their family&rsquo;s shock and the incredible way Erin grew to bond with her bub. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth">Diary Of A Birth </a>features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia&rsquo;s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly. If you&rsquo;d like to share your birth story, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">here</a>. THE END BITS: <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabirthbymamamia?igsh=MnZrbXJ3ZzRvbTht">Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram </a>If you&rsquo;re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/">The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. </a>Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/"> This Glorious Mess</a>. If you&rsquo;re pregnant, listen to<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-delivery-room/"> The Delivery Room</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/hello-bump/"> Hello Bump</a>. And if you&rsquo;re trying or preg-curious,<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/"> Get Me Pregnant</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/before-the-bump/"> Before The Bump</a> are for you. CREDITS: Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksenijalukich?igsh=MWszeGl2ejczeTl6NA=="> Ksenija Lukich </a>Expert: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgolly?igsh=MWUxeTBsbjY3NnRweA==">Dr Golly </a>Executive Producer: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Scott Stronach&nbsp;
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Extra - The Mum Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant - Until She Gave Birth In The Shower

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[Part 1 of 2] Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets.
In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF, plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies.

You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks

Can’t wait for part two? You don’t need to! Listen to part two of Taylah’s story here and follow Diary of A Birth for an amazing new birth story every week!

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media
Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

CREDITS:
Host: Ksenija Lukich
Expert: Dr Golly
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

[Part 1 of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth/taylah-quad-birth">2</a>] Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theglachanquadsquad/?hl=en">Taylah Tudehope-Glachan</a>&rsquo;s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets. In Part 1 of Taylah&rsquo;s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF, plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies. You&rsquo;ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks Can&rsquo;t wait for part two? You don&rsquo;t need to! <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth/taylah-quad-birth">Listen to part two of Taylah&rsquo;s story here</a> and follow <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth/">Diary of A Birth</a> for an amazing new birth story every week! Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia&rsquo;s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly. If you&rsquo;d like to share your birth story, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">here</a>. THE END BITS: <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabirthbymamamia?igsh=MnZrbXJ3ZzRvbTht">Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram </a>If you&rsquo;re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/">The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. </a>Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/"> This Glorious Mess</a>. If you&rsquo;re pregnant, listen to<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-delivery-room/"> The Delivery Room</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/hello-bump/"> Hello Bump</a>. And if you&rsquo;re trying or preg-curious,<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/"> Get Me Pregnant</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/before-the-bump/"> Before The Bump</a> are for you. CREDITS: Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksenijalukich?igsh=MWszeGl2ejczeTl6NA=="> Ksenija Lukich </a>Expert: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgolly?igsh=MWUxeTBsbjY3NnRweA==">Dr Golly </a>Executive Producer: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Scott Stronach&nbsp;
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Extra: The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 1)

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If you’ve never considered a birth at home, Casey’s story may just change your mind… 

For her third baby, Casey was determined to have her dream birth - at home, by the fire, surrounded by her family. Hear Casey’s incredible, touching story of birthing Brodie.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

You can follow Casey’s rural life on her farm here.
You can learn more about home births here and here.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

THE END BITS:
Support independent women's media

Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
If you’re pregnant, listen to  Hello Bump.
And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

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CREDITS:
Host: Ksenija Lukich

Expert: Dr Golly

Executive Producer: Georgie Page

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

If you’ve never considered a birth at home, Casey’s story may just change your mind… For her third baby, Casey was determined to have her dream birth - at home, by the fire, surrounded by her family. Hear Casey’s incredible, touching story of birthing Brodie. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly. You can follow Casey’s rural life on her farm <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darkesglenbernieorchard/?hl=en">here</a>. You can learn more about home births <a href="https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/labour-birth/birth-environment/homebirth-pregnancy-care-birth">here</a> and <a href="https://www.homebirthaustralia.org/">here</a>. If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> here</a>. THE END BITS: <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabirthbymamamia?igsh=MnZrbXJ3ZzRvbTht">Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram</a> If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/">The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.</a> Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/"> This Glorious Mess</a>. If you’re pregnant, listen to<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/hello-bump/">  Hello Bump</a>. And if you’re trying or preg-curious,<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/"> Get Me Pregnant</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/before-the-bump/"> Before The Bump</a> are for you. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app.<a href="https://move.mamamia.com.au/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;code=MONTHOFQUICKY"> Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.</a> CREDITS: Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksenijalukich?igsh=MWszeGl2ejczeTl6NA=="> Ksenija Lukich</a>
Expert: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgolly?igsh=MWUxeTBsbjY3NnRweA==">Dr Golly</a>
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Extra: The Mum Who Gave Birth With The Help Of Her Four Year Old

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/3e097e6b-2fe8-4449-9725-b234000adeaa/transcript

Needles & Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner

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