The Delivery Room
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?
Thu, March 20, 2025
Introducing: How To Build A Universe
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.
Tue, February 11, 2025
The Mum Whose Twins Were Born Two Very Different Ways
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.
Tue, February 04, 2025
The Mum Who Asked A Stranger To Be Her Surrogate
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.
Tue, January 28, 2025
The Mum Who Overcame A Spinal Cord Injury “Your Body Will Just Take Over”
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 <e
Tue, January 07, 2025
Jules Robinson's pre-eclampsia struggle
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.<
Sun, January 05, 2025
Extra - The Mum Whose Felt Her Baby’s Foot Come Out Of Her
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.
Wed, January 01, 2025
Extra - Ksenija Lukich Gave Birth Not Knowing The Epidural Was Detached
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.
Sun, December 29, 2024
Extra - Clare Stephens did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then she had one.
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.
Wed, December 25, 2024
Extra - The Mum Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant - Until She Gave Birth In The Shower
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.
Sun, December 22, 2024
Extra: The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 1)
[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
Bonus · Wed, November 27, 2024
Extra: The Mum Who Gave Birth With The Help Of Her Four Year Old
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 t
Bonus · Tue, November 19, 2024
Introducing... Diary Of A Birth
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 Audi
S1 E8 · Tue, July 06, 2021
What It Means To Give Birth On Country
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.
S1 E7 · Tue, June 29, 2021
Anne Gave Birth To Two Sets Of Twins In 2 Years
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.
S1 E6 · Tue, June 22, 2021
What A Mermaid Birth Is Actually Like
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.
S1 E5 · Tue, June 15, 2021
Prue Didn’t Realise She Was Pregnant Until She Went Into Labour
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.
S1 E4 · Tue, June 08, 2021
Burning Flesh and VBACs: The Realities Of A Planned C-Section
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.
S1 E3 · Tue, June 01, 2021
Needles & Stitches: The Surprising Birth Story Of Fiona Falkiner
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.
S1 E2 · Tue, May 25, 2021
Hypnobirthing: That’s... Not The Baby’s Head
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.
S1 E1 · Tue, May 18, 2021
A 32 Hour Labour & An Emergency C Section: Leigh Campbell’s Birth Story
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.
Trailer · Wed, May 12, 2021
We've Got Big News...
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 is made in partnership with Elevit. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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