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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back for its second season! Kay Adams welcomes the women who assemble the squad, Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell, to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of putting together the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Judy and Kelli open up about what it means to embrace flaws in the pursuit of perfection, how they identify that winning combo of stamina and wow factor, and what it’s like to see Thunderstruck go viral. Plus, the duo shares their hopes for the future of DCC beyond the field. Netflix Sports Club Podcast Correspondent Dani Klupenger also stops by to discuss the NBA Finals, basketball’s biggest moments with Michael Jordan and LeBron, and Kevin Durant’s international dominance. Dani and Kay detail the rise of Coco Gauff’s greatness and the most exciting storylines heading into Wimbledon. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/NetflixSportsClub Find more from the Netflix Sports Club Podcast @NetflixSports on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. You can catch Kay Adams @heykayadams and Dani Klupenger @daniklup on IG and X. Be sure to follow Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammel @kellifinglass and @dcc_judy on IG. Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Be sure to watch, listen, and subscribe to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Tudum, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes on Fridays every other week.…

about a year ago 15:11

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Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

In this episode, we're stepping into The Whispering Woods, an enchanted forest where magic lives in every tree and friendly creatures need your help. Join host Thom as he meets Nibbles the possum and helps him on a very special mission to find the magical Sparkleberry Tree.

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The Delivery Room

Introducing: How To Build A Universe

The Delivery Room

published about a year ago

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Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

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It's Official, You're Growing A Human — Introducing Hello, Bump 13:11

8 weeks ago13:11

13:11

Welcome to Hello, Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray help you navigate finding out you’re pregnant, which often happens after a missed period around the four-week mark. They’ll walk you through the physical changes, emotional ups and downs and give you practical tips on what you can do at this point in the pregnancy. THE END BITS: Listen to more episodes of Hello, Bump here . Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message , and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts : Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Thom Lion 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Introducing: How To Build A Universe 15:11

18 weeks ago15:11

15:11

Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! In this episode, we're stepping into The Whispering Woods, an enchanted forest where magic lives in every tree and friendly creatures need your help. Join host Thom as he meets Nibbles the possum and helps him on a very special mission to find the magical Sparkleberry Tree. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message , and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. CREDITS: Hosts : Thom Lion and Gen Muir Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Writing, Sound Design and Songs : Thom Lion 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Mum Whose Twins Were Born Two Very Different Ways 32:36

23 weeks ago32:36

32:36

Cassi and Scott were sure they were done having kids but unexpectedly fell pregnant with twins, and there were more surprises to come. With a goal to give birth to both vaginally, Cassi went into her labour with a plan. What comes next is a shock sprint down a hospital corridor worthy of Grey's Anatomy and a dramatic entrance into the world. This is Cassi's birth story with Charlie and Luna. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, 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 Birth Story: Cassie Jackson Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Dr Bronwyn Devine Executive Producer : Thom Lion 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Mum Who Asked A Stranger To Be Her Surrogate 21:54

24 weeks ago21:54

21:54

Today on Diary of a Birth, we hear the remarkable story of how two women came together to bring baby Lily into the world through surrogacy. When Trudy Bateman was down to her last embryo and unable to carry her own child, she found an unexpected angel in Julie - a "retired" surrogate via a Facebook group. This dramatic story shines a light on the altruistic act that is becoming a surrogate through Australia's complex laws. THE END BITS: Support independent women's media Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25). Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers). 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 Birth Story: Trudy Bateman & Julie Laherty Australia’s Favourite Paediatrician : Dr Golly Executive Producer : Thom Lion 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Mum Who Overcame A Spinal Cord Injury “Your Body Will Just Take Over” 19:40

25 weeks ago19:40

19:40

When Georgia Inglis suffered a spinal cord injury at age 10, she didn't let it stop her from becoming a Commonwealth Games silver medalist in wheelchair basketball. But her greatest challenge and triumph would be becoming a mother. In this powerful episode of Diary of a Birth, Georgia shares her remarkable journey of adapting to pregnancy and childbirth with a disability. This rare and inspiring story showcases the strength of mothers living with disability, a perspective that's seldom shared in Australian media. 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 Australia’s favourite paediatrician, 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 Diary Of A Birth fans can get off the Dr Golly Sleep and Toddler Toolkit online programs (lifesaver!). Use code MAMAMIA20 here (expires 31/12/25). Not valid for the purchase of gift vouchers). 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 Birth Story: Georgia Inglis Australia’s Favourite Paediatrician : Dr Golly Executive Producer : Thom Lion 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jules Robinson's pre-eclampsia struggle 28:55

28 weeks ago28:55

28:55

Jules Robinson tells her incredible birth story with Carter. After doing everything ‘right’ in pregnancy, Carter had his own plans and entered the world in an exhausting and dramatic fashion! Jules details how she worked to stay in tune with her own body during a challenging labour and post-partum period, and shares her struggles with pre-eclampsia. Dr Golly explains this condition and what you can do to avoid it. 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extra - The Mum Whose Felt Her Baby’s Foot Come Out Of Her 32:01

28 weeks ago32:01

32:01

Monika Radulovic has one of the most dramatic birth stories you can imagine - involving a last-minute breech baby literally hanging out of her and a crazy ambulance dash to hospital. You will not believe how this New Years baby came into the world. 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extra - Ksenija Lukich Gave Birth Not Knowing The Epidural Was Detached 26:55

29 weeks ago26:55

26:55

This birth story involves a cervix that just wouldn’t dilate, an epidural that didn’t quite do its job, and a baby delivered with forceps. But it turned out to be an incredibly positive experience for the mum, Diary Of A Birth’s host Ksenija Lukich . Ksenija shares her own touching story of birthing Mimi. 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extra - Clare Stephens did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then she had one. 39:52

29 weeks ago39:52

39:52

Clare Stephens endured an exhausting and sometimes terrifying birthing experience - and came out of it with an amazing perspective that every pregnant mum needs to hear. Clare’s experience covers pregnancy anxiety, a long labour and a difficult epidural and her story-telling makes this an amazing listen. 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extra - The Mum Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant - Until She Gave Birth In The Shower 32:53

30 weeks ago32:53

32:53

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: 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extra: The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 1) 31:45

30 weeks ago31:45

31:45

[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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extra: The Mum Who Gave Birth With The Help Of Her Four Year Old 35:27

34 weeks ago35:27

35:27

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. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Introducing... Diary Of A Birth 32:01

35 weeks ago32:01

32:01

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea… Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered. The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shared her diary of a birth. 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. Find Diary Of A Birth on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or Mamamia 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. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What It Means To Give Birth On Country 22:31

4 years ago22:31

22:31

Serenity Mackay had always wanted to give birth in water. She loved the beach and swimming, and that's where she felt most comfortable. But unfortunately when she fell pregnant, water birth wasn’t an option at her local hospital. Nevertheless, as a proud first nations woman with ties to the Biripi nation, Serenity was determined to feel connected to the earth on which she gave birth. So she sought the help of the Waminda Birthing On Country program to make her delivery as culturally significant as possible. CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Serenity Mackay & Melanie Briggs Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Anne Gave Birth To Two Sets Of Twins In 2 Years 25:03

4 years ago25:03

25:03

What happens when you give birth to two sets of twins in 2 years? A bloody good story, that’s what. Today on The Delivery Room, Jessie Stephens is sitting down with her mother Anne to find out what happened when Anne found herself pregnant, with twins, two times in a row. The first time, Anne had a vaginal birth. But the second? She needed a C-Section, this is her story... CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Anne Stephens Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What A Mermaid Birth Is Actually Like 25:22

4 years ago25:22

25:22

When Louisa Dow found out she was pregnant, she had a feeling she was having twins. She had no proof… but it was just a feeling she couldn’t shake. And of course, she was right. But what Louisa and her partner Mick didn’t know was that their twins shared the same placenta. This made Louisa’s pregnancy extremely high risk. And extremely rare. Then, 32 weeks into the pregnancy, Louisa had a ‘veiled birth’... or a ‘mermaid birth’. Which in some cultures, they believe are magic... CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Lousia Dow Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Prue Didn’t Realise She Was Pregnant Until She Went Into Labour 22:52

4 years ago22:52

22:52

Prue Thomas was 19 and setting up for a function at work when she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. As the day went on, the pain increased, so Prue and her mum headed to the hospital. It was here, that Prue found out that her pain was actually labour. Prue was about to give birth, and up until that point, she didn't realise she was pregnant. This is her story... CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Prue Thomas Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Burning Flesh and VBACs: The Realities Of A Planned C-Section 29:37

4 years ago29:37

29:37

It was early 2010, and Fran and her husband of 3 years, Tom, decided to take the next step in their relationship. They bought a dog. But a month later? They were pregnant. And the level of responsibility they had wanted went up. A lot. And while Fran was excited to have a baby on the way, she was also a little scared of the idea of actually giving birth. On this episode of The Delivery Room , we learn all about a planned C-Section… CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Fran Romano Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Needles & Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner 27:11

4 years ago27:11

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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 & Hayley Willis Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hypnobirthing: That’s... Not The Baby’s Head 37:31

4 years ago37:31

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Childbirth with no pain, that's the dream right? You get the beautiful bundle of joy without the discomfort that comes with a tiny human exiting your body. Well on this week's episode we talk to Sam Oliver, who used hypnobirthing techniques to manage the pain of delivering her baby... CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Samantha Oliver & Hayden Foster Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A 32 Hour Labour & An Emergency C Section: Leigh Campbell’s Birth Story 30:12

4 years ago30:12

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When it comes to life, Leigh Campbell is very prepared. But there was one thing she really couldn't prepare for, the birth of her son. Because even the most well-intentioned of plans can be derailed in an instant, or in this case, 32 hours. Leigh sits down with Jessie Stephens, alongside her husband Rich, to talk about their birth story... CREDITS Host : Jessie Stephens Guests: Leigh Campbell and Rich Gioutsos Producer : Gia Moylan Executive Producer : Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter . The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We've Got Big News... 1:49

4 years ago1:49