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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 13M

595 | Jazz Two precipitous births, hyperemesis gravidarum, navigating motherhood as a midwife

from Australian Birth Stories · host Sophie Walker

In today's episode, Jazz a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, and sleep consultant, takes us through her remarkable journey to motherhood. From her first precipitous birth during the height of COVID-19 to navigating severe hyperemesis gravidarum whilst living in Far North Queensland, Jazz's story is one of resilience, professional insight, and the reality that being a healthcare professional doesn't make your own birth and parenting journey any easier. Jazz shares candidly about her postpartum anxiety, the pressure she placed on herself as a professional in the field, and how she learned to be kinder to herself the second time around. Her story beautifully illustrates how each pregnancy and birth is unique, even for the same woman, and offers valuable insights for both parents and birth professionals alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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