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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 57 MIN

578 | Maddie - Homebirth, private midwife, cleft lip and palate diagnosis, exclusive pumping journey

from Australian Birth Stories · host Sophie Walker

Maddie shares her transformative journey from receiving an unexpected cleft lip and palate diagnosis at 22 weeks to achieving her dream home birth despite numerous challenges. As a 36-year-old first-time mother living in Melbourne's Bayside area, Maddie's story beautifully illustrates the power of informed choice, trusting your body, and finding the right support team. Her experience navigating the complexities of birthing a baby with additional needs whilst maintaining her vision for a physiological home birth offers invaluable insights for expectant parents facing similar circumstances.Follow us on Instagram for photos from today's interview and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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