Episode #019 - The Memo On: Twin Birth, Evidence & Being In Charge — Tess’s Story

The Midwife Memos with Lauretta Hamilton - Podcast

This week on The Midwife Memos, I’m chatting with Tess — midwife and mum of three — about her experience planning and having a vaginal birth with her DCDA twins.

And honestly… this episode is such a powerful reminder that birth isn’t about getting it “perfect”.

It’s about feeling informed, supported, and in charge of your decisions.

We dive into:– navigating the research around twin birth (and how hard it is to actually find balanced information)– the difference between blanket recommendations vs individualised care– epidural vs no epidural (and why you don’t always need to decide beforehand)– CTG monitoring and understanding your options– and the mindset piece that so many women carry…

👉 hearing other people’s birth stories and feeling like that might become yours

Tess shares the mantra that grounded her through pregnancy:

“This is not my story.”

We also talk about something I think so many women will resonate with —the pressure to make all the “right” decisions before labour……when actually, you’re allowed to get there and decide in the moment.

Her birth was calm, supported and deeply considered —even when things didn’t go exactly to plan.

Such an important listen for:– twin mums– midwives heading into their own births– or anyone wanting to feel more confident navigating decisions in pregnancy and birth

RESOURCES

🤍 PANDA — https://panda.org.au

🤍 COPE — https://cope.org.au

🎧 Connect with Tess→ Instagram:

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