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3rd Aug 2022

S3 EP90: Jo Duthie - Belly birth/preeclampsia/placenta abruption + VBAC/shoulder dystocia

On today’s show we hear from Northern River’s artist and mother of two, Jo. Being a yoga teacher when she fell pregnant with her first baby at 21, helped Jo connect with her innate instincts and trust in physiological birth. She loved the continuity of care she received from the midwives at her local birth centre where she was planning to birth her baby, but at her 34 weeks scan concerns were raised about her high blood pressure. A preeclampsia diagnosis and placenta abruption sent her straight into theatre for an emergency c-section at 34+2 weeks. After that experience she dove deeply into research, educating herself to safely navigate her second pregnancy and avoid preeclampsia, or any other complications. Although she desired a homebirth, she needed to regain the dimmed trust in herself; choosing to birth in hospital, armed with the knowledge she gained to fight for the VBAC she knew was possible. Show Links: Instagram: @mayde.and.mama This episode is brought to you by: 
Mayde and Mama, affirmations and art created by owner and artist, Jo. Inspired by her own pregnancy and birth experiences, to pass on the magic to other mothers. Use code: POSITIVEBIRTH for 10% off her website www.maydeandmama.com.au

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Positive Birth Australia
Positive Birth Stories and Advice
A podcast created with passion by a Brisbane mum with a strong desire to learn about all the positive and beautiful sides to birth. This space is created for all women to see, hear, and share empowering birth stories and advice in the hopes to heal and educate others. Each week I'll be chatting with Australian mothers, partners, and professionals to inspire other women on their own journey to motherhood.
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