Sam + Otis: IVF, Pregnancy Complications and a Premature Birth at 29 Weeks

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Woolworths NZ in support of the Little Miracles Trust.

In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Samantha - we focus on her second pregnancy, which she conceived through IVF. Her pregnancy was not without challenges and they spent a lot of time in NICU as Otis was born just before 30 weeks. Some of the topics we cover:

IVF journey and embryo transfer
Early pregnancy after IVF
Bleeding in early pregnancy (week 10)
Subchorionic hematoma and pregnancy complications
Heavy bleeding at 13 weeks
Increased risk factors identified during pregnancy
Amniocentesis and genetic testing
Anatomy scan and ongoing monitoring
Pregnancy anxiety after complications
Hospital stays during pregnancy
Premature labour at 28 weeks
Emergency response and hospital admission
Birth of a premature baby
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
Oxygen support and respiratory challenges in newborns
Feeding challenges and NICU care
Emotional impact of NICU on parents
Transition from NICU to Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)
Preparing to take baby home after NICU
Life after NICU and early newborn period
Long-term development and health outcomes

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Please seek support for any mental health concerns. Some helpful links are below:

Mental Health in Pregnancy

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa

Plunket - Dads Mental Health

Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ

Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject

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