EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 57 MIN
558 | Lisa - two births, hyperemesis gravidarum, COVID lockdown, induction, egg donation, physiological birth
from Australian Birth Stories · host Sophie Walker
Lisa shares her profound journey through two vastly different birth experiences that ultimately shaped her perspective on motherhood and advocacy. From battling severe hyperemesis gravidarum during COVID lockdowns to experiencing a challenging induction and difficult postpartum period, Lisa's first birth was marked by isolation and trauma. However, her second pregnancy brought healing, empowerment, and the water birth she'd dreamed of. Between these experiences, Lisa made the extraordinary decision to donate eggs to her sister, adding another layer to her remarkable story of family, sacrifice, and love.To learn more about The Birth Class, our evidence based online birth education program, and our other birth and postpartum courses, head to the shop here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lisa shares her profound journey through two vastly different birth experiences that ultimately shaped her perspective on motherhood and advocacy. From battling severe hyperemesis gravidarum during COVID lockdowns to experiencing a challenging induction and difficult postpartum period, Lisa's first birth was marked by isolation and trauma.
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558 | Lisa - two births, hyperemesis gravidarum, COVID lockdown, induction, egg donation, physiological birth
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