<p>In this episode, mother of two Amy takes us through her contrasting birth experiences and her profound journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). From an unexpected COVID pregnancy in Melbourne to a transformative home VBAC in Adelaide, Amy's story illuminates the challenges many women face but rarely discuss openly. Her candid account of navigating major placenta praevia, the isolation of pandemic motherhood, and the life-changing discovery of PMDD offers hope and validation for countless mothers experiencing similar struggles.</p><br><p>This episode of Australian Birth Stories is brought to you by iL Tutto, the brand loved by parents for creating beautiful, functional, and comfortable nursery furniture and essentials.</p><p>Their Black Friday Sale is now live, from November 18 through to December 1, with up to 50% off sitewide.</p><p>You’ll find amazing offers like 50% off Felix Gliders and Ottomans in Egg Shell, 50% off Felix Electric and Manual Chairs in Sea Shell, 40% off selected cots and chests including&nbsp;<em>Misha, Kuba,</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Hallee</em>, and 20% off Grow Kindly Sleepwear.</p><br><p>Plus, as an exclusive offer for Australian Birth Stories listeners, you’ll get an extra 5% off when you use the code ABS5 at checkout.</p><p>Hurry — these offers end Monday, December 1 at 11:59pm.</p><br><p>Shop now at&nbsp;<a href="http://iltutto.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iltutto.com.au</a></p><br><p><em>T&amp;Cs apply. Excludes the Trend Collection and furniture packs.</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Australian Birth Stories

Sophie Walker

583 | Amy's Story of Placenta Previa, PMDD Discovery, and Home VBAC

NOV 17, 202581 MIN
Australian Birth Stories

583 | Amy's Story of Placenta Previa, PMDD Discovery, and Home VBAC

NOV 17, 202581 MIN

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<p>In this episode, mother of two Amy takes us through her contrasting birth experiences and her profound journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). From an unexpected COVID pregnancy in Melbourne to a transformative home VBAC in Adelaide, Amy's story illuminates the challenges many women face but rarely discuss openly. Her candid account of navigating major placenta praevia, the isolation of pandemic motherhood, and the life-changing discovery of PMDD offers hope and validation for countless mothers experiencing similar struggles.</p><br><p>This episode of Australian Birth Stories is brought to you by iL Tutto, the brand loved by parents for creating beautiful, functional, and comfortable nursery furniture and essentials.</p><p>Their Black Friday Sale is now live, from November 18 through to December 1, with up to 50% off sitewide.</p><p>You’ll find amazing offers like 50% off Felix Gliders and Ottomans in Egg Shell, 50% off Felix Electric and Manual Chairs in Sea Shell, 40% off selected cots and chests including&nbsp;<em>Misha, Kuba,</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Hallee</em>, and 20% off Grow Kindly Sleepwear.</p><br><p>Plus, as an exclusive offer for Australian Birth Stories listeners, you’ll get an extra 5% off when you use the code ABS5 at checkout.</p><p>Hurry — these offers end Monday, December 1 at 11:59pm.</p><br><p>Shop now at&nbsp;<a href="http://iltutto.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iltutto.com.au</a></p><br><p><em>T&amp;Cs apply. Excludes the Trend Collection and furniture packs.</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>