Australian Birth Stories

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639 | Mel elective caesarean, pregnancy loss, emetophobia - fear of vomiting,

October 19, 2026

Today I chat to Mel about her path into motherhood. Mel met her partner Antonio later in life, after having come to terms with the idea that she might never become a mother. Living with emetophobia, a fear of vomiting, shaped nearly every decision Mel made in pregnancy, from her choice of care provider to her decision to have an elective caesarean. This is a candid conversation about recurrent miscarriage, navigating severe nausea and a genuine phobia throughout pregnancy, and finding calm th...

638 | Kate Jones - Vaginal water birth, Gosford Hospital, fertility tracking, short cord

October 12, 2026

Today I chat to Kate Jones about becoming a mum for the first time to her daughter Lila. Kate takes us through months of frustrating fertility tracking, a tricky local hospital landscape after her area's only private birthing suite closed, and the vaginal water birth she had hoped for from the very beginning. She's honest and funny throughout, especially when describing labouring at home, the mental shift of transitioning to hospital, and the moment her umbilical cord snapped after her daught...

637 | Beth - two physiological births, MGP, unmedicated hospital birth and a family centered home birth

October 05, 2026

Beth shares two beautiful birth stories. Her first with Bernie was an unmedicated hospital birth at the Mercy, and Quinn's home birth through the Joan Kerner programme, where her partner Paddy caught their daughter in their own lounge room. Beth talks honestly about the power of continuity of care, hiring a doula for both births, and why birthing at home felt like the most natural thing in the world. Mother Dose by Land Lab I rarely talk about supplements on here – mostly because so man...

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How do I get in touch with Australian Birth Stories?

Australian Birth Stories is hosted by Sophie Walker. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@dm.org.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Australian Birth Stories?

The publicly listed email for Australian Birth Stories: podcasts@dm.org.au.

How many listeners does Australian Birth Stories have?

Podseeker estimates Australian Birth Stories reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Australian Birth Stories?

Australian Birth Stories typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Compelling first-hand experience of pregnancy, fertility treatment, childbirth or postpartum recovery; or professional expertise in maternal health, women’s health, mental health, advocacy or public policy. Common among recent guests: Distinctive or especially informative birth or fertility experience; Professional expertise in maternal or women’s health; Advocacy or policy leadership related to pregnancy, birth or postpartum care. Recent guests include Sarah Viliamu and Marielle Smith.

How hard is it to get booked on Australian Birth Stories?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Australian Birth Stories cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Maternal Health, Birth, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Care. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.