The Delivery Room

Mamamia Podcasts

Jessie Stephens is terrified of birth, but one day she’d like to have a baby. That’s why she’s hosting The Delivery Room. Over eight weeks join Jessie as she speaks to eight different women about eight very different births. Will her new friends make her more comfortable with the experience? Or will this experiment have the opposite effect?  The Delivery Room is made in partnership with Elevit.

  • 28 minutes 55 seconds
    Jules Robinson's pre-eclampsia struggle

    Jules Robinson tells her incredible birth story with Carter. After doing everything ‘right’ in pregnancy, Carter had his own plans and entered the world in an exhausting and dramatic fashion! Jules details how she worked to stay in tune with her own body during a challenging labour and post-partum period, and shares her struggles with pre-eclampsia. Dr Golly explains this condition and what you can do to avoid it.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
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    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

     

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    7 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 1 second
    Extra - The Mum Whose Felt Her Baby’s Foot Come Out Of Her

    Monika Radulovic has one of the most dramatic birth stories you can imagine - involving a last-minute breech baby literally hanging out of her and a crazy ambulance dash to hospital. You will not believe how this New Years baby came into the world.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
    Support independent women's media
    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

     

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 26 minutes 55 seconds
    Extra - Ksenija Lukich Gave Birth Not Knowing The Epidural Was Detached

    This birth story involves a cervix that just wouldn’t dilate, an epidural that didn’t quite do its job, and a baby delivered with forceps. But it turned out to be an incredibly positive experience for the mum, Diary Of A Birth’s host Ksenija Lukich. Ksenija shares her own touching story of birthing Mimi.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
    Support independent women's media
    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

     

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 39 minutes 52 seconds
    Extra - Clare Stephens did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then she had one.

     

    Clare Stephens endured an exhausting and sometimes terrifying birthing experience - and came out of it with an amazing perspective that every pregnant mum needs to hear.

    Clare’s experience covers pregnancy anxiety, a long labour and a difficult epidural and her story-telling makes this an amazing listen.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
    Support independent women's media
    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 December 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 53 seconds
    Extra - The Mum Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant - Until She Gave Birth In The Shower

    Can a woman really grow a baby without knowing she is pregnant? The answer is YES, as supermum Erin Carty proves!
    Erin’s story is one of bravery- as she details coming to terms with being an instant mum. You’ll hear about her husband’s heroic actions, their family’s shock and the incredible way Erin grew to bond with her bub.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
    Support independent women's media
    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 December 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 31 minutes 45 seconds
    Extra: The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once (Part 1)

    [Part 1 of 2] Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets.
    In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF, plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies.

    You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks

    Can’t wait for part two? You don’t need to! Listen to part two of Taylah’s story here and follow Diary of A Birth for an amazing new birth story every week!

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
    Support independent women's media
    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

     

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 December 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 27 seconds
    Extra: The Mum Who Gave Birth With The Help Of Her Four Year Old

    If you’ve never considered a birth at home, Casey’s story may just change your mind…

    For her third baby, Casey was determined to have her dream birth - at home, by the fire, surrounded by her family. Hear Casey’s incredible, touching story of birthing Brodie.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    You can follow Casey’s rural life on her farm here.
    You can learn more about home births here and here.

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:
    Support independent women's media

    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to  Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    Join the Month of MOVE
    Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.


    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich

    Expert: Dr Golly

    Executive Producer: Georgie Page

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

     

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 1 second
    Introducing... Diary Of A Birth

    A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea…

    Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered.

    The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shared her diary of a birth.

    Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

    Find Diary Of A Birth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Mamamia

    If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

    THE END BITS:

    Support independent women's media

    Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
    Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.
    If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
    And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.

    Join the Month of MOVE
    Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.

    CREDITS:
    Host: Ksenija Lukich
    Expert: Dr Golly
    Executive Producer: Georgie Page
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 22 minutes 31 seconds
    What It Means To Give Birth On Country

    Serenity Mackay had always wanted to give birth in water. She loved the beach and swimming, and that's where she felt most comfortable. But unfortunately when she fell pregnant, water birth wasn’t an option at her local hospital.

    Nevertheless, as a proud first nations woman with ties to the Biripi nation, Serenity was determined to feel connected to the earth on which she gave birth. So she sought the help of the Waminda Birthing On Country program to make her delivery as culturally significant as possible.

    CREDITS

    Host:  Jessie Stephens 

    Guests: Serenity Mackay & Melanie Briggs

    Producer: Gia Moylan

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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    The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

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    6 July 2021, 8:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 3 seconds
    Anne Gave Birth To Two Sets Of Twins In 2 Years

    What happens when you give birth to two sets of twins in 2 years? A bloody good story, that’s what.

    Today on The Delivery Room, Jessie Stephens is sitting down with her mother Anne to find out what happened when Anne found herself pregnant, with twins, two times in a row. 

    The first time, Anne had a vaginal birth. But the second? She needed a C-Section, this is her story...

    CREDITS

    Host:  Jessie Stephens 

    Guests: Anne Stephens

    Producer: Gia Moylan

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to [email protected] or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. 

    Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter.

    The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 June 2021, 8:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 22 seconds
    What A Mermaid Birth Is Actually Like

    When Louisa Dow found out she was pregnant, she had a feeling she was having twins. She had no proof… but it was just a feeling she couldn’t shake. And of course, she was right. But what Louisa and her partner Mick didn’t know was that their twins shared the same placenta. This made Louisa’s pregnancy extremely high risk. And extremely rare. Then, 32 weeks into the pregnancy, Louisa had a ‘veiled birth’... or a ‘mermaid birth’. Which in some cultures, they believe are magic...

    CREDITS

    Host:  Jessie Stephens 

    Guests: Lousia Dow

    Producer: Gia Moylan

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Tell us what you think of the show! Send an email to [email protected] or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. 

    Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter.

    The Delivery Room is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 June 2021, 8:00 pm
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