Leah Talipeau - Letting Go of the Birth You Imagined: Leah’s Path Through Motherhood

In this episode, Katie sits down with Leah Talipeau. Leah is a gentle, wise, deeply reflective woman whose motherhood journey has been shaped by unexpected births, profound loss, and years of inner work.Leah’s first birth ended in an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic after a sudden placental abruption. Her second birth, a hoped‑for VBAC, took another unexpected turn when her son was found to have a true knot in his umbilical cord, tightening during labour and leading to another emergency caesarean under general.What followed were years of healing, introspection, and a deep exploration of matrescence — including navigating the devastation of miscarriage and the peace she eventually found on the other side.Today, Leah supports girls through adolescence and women stepping into motherhood, offering guidance shaped by lived experience and quiet wisdom.A gentle, thoughtful, deeply human conversation about birth, identity, loss, and the long, slow work of becoming.Trigger WarningThis episode discusses placental abruption, true knot in the umbilical cord, emergency caesareans under general anaesthetic, birth trauma, and miscarriage. Please listen with care.Guest DisclaimerLeah’s experiences and views are her own and do not represent medical advice.About LeahInstagram: @leahtalipeauWebsite: www.tribenourishment.com.auLeah Talipeau supports girls through adolescence and women stepping into motherhood. Her work is grounded in lived experience, deep reflection, and a commitment to helping women feel seen, supported, and understood.Connect With UsInstagram: @birthandbaby_au Website: birthandbaby.com.au Supporting mums with dignity, connection and zero judgement.