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

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

Australian Birth Stories · Sophie Walker

October 20, 202557m 39s

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Show Notes

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.


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