The Midwife Memos Podcast

Real, educational, and inspiring chats about
pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

 

Welcome to Midwife Memos, a podcast where we dive into the raw, real, and empowering world of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

 
 

Each episode, I break down a key topic (aka a “memo”), chat with birth experts, and share powerful birth stories to help you feel informed, confident, and in control of your journey—whatever that looks like for you.

I’m Lauretta, a midwife, birth educator, and mum, and I don’t believe in telling you how to birth. Instead, I’m here to help you get informed, figure out what you want (and don’t want), and feel prepared to make the right choices for you. Whether you’re planning your first birth or navigating life with a newborn, this podcast is your go-to for education, reassurance, and a few laughs along the way.

🎧 Listen in for:

✔ Expert insights from midwives, birth workers, and health professionals

✔ Real-life birth stories from women just like you

✔ Practical advice on birth preparation, mindset, and postpartum recovery

✔ Honest, relatable conversations about pregnancy & birth (with a side of real talk)

🎙️ Latest Episode #001

Welcome to The Midwife Memos (+ My Birth & Midwifery Story)

In this first episode, we’re having a little coffee date! I’m sharing my journey into birth education, my personal experiences with pregnancy and birth (including hyperemesis and two powerful births), and why I’m so passionate about informed choice. Plus, I introduce my Memorable & Messy segment, reflecting on the bittersweet transition of my youngest starting school.

Listen now to get to know me and what The Midwife Memos is all about!

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Birth stories Lauretta . Birth stories Lauretta .

Ep #003: The Memo on: How to Use a TENS Machine for Labour – what you need to know

In this episode, I’m joined by Midwife Tayla, who shares her experiences as a midwife, mum, and business owner of Hatchling Store where she supports women through birth prep, education and TENS machine hire. We chat about:

  • Tayla’s birth stories – including her husband missing the birth of their second baby

  • What a TENS machine is and how it works for pain relief in labour

  • How to use a TENS for all types of births, including inductions

  • Common myths & misconceptions about TENS machines

  • Essential items for your hospital or birth bag

  • Tayla’s ‘Memo Moment’ – her biggest lesson for birth preparation

If you’re wondering whether a TENS machine could be helpful for your birth, this episode is packed with practical tips, real-life insights, and expert advice to help you decide.

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Ep #002: The Memo on: Why Where & Who You Birth With Matters

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in pregnancy is one you might not even realise you’re making early on—who will care for you and where you’ll give birth.

Your care provider and birth setting have a huge impact on your labour and birth experience, but many women make this choice without knowing how different care models affect their chances of interventions, inductions, or spontaneous vaginal birth.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest AIHW data on birth outcomes across public and private hospitals, birth centres, and home births, plus what research tells us about midwifery-led care vs. obstetric-led care.

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Birth stories Lauretta . Birth stories Lauretta .

Ep #001: Welcome to The Midwife Memos (+ My Birth & Midwifery Story)

In this first episode, we’re having a little coffee date!

I’m sharing my journey into birth education, my personal experiences with pregnancy and birth (including hyperemesis and two powerful births), and why I’m so passionate about informed choice.

Plus, I introduce my Memorable & Messy segment, reflecting on the bittersweet transition of my youngest starting school.

Listen now to get to know me and what The Midwife Memos is all about!

Listen on Spotify

Listen on Apple Podcasts

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