
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 βmemoβ), chat with birth experts, and share powerful birth stories to help you feel informed, confident, and in control of your journeyβwhatever that looks like for you.
Iβm Lauretta, a midwife, birth educator, and mum, and I donβt believe in telling you how to birth. Instead, Iβm here to help you get informed, figure out what you want (and donβt want), and feel prepared to make the right choices for you. Whether youβre 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.
π§ Listen in for:
β Expert insights from midwives, birth workers, and health professionals
β Real-life birth stories from women just like you
β Practical advice on birth preparation, mindset, and postpartum recovery
β Honest, relatable conversations about pregnancy & birth (with a side of real talk)
ποΈ Latest Episode #001
Welcome to The Midwife Memos (+ My Birth & Midwifery Story)
In this first episode, weβre having a little coffee date! Iβm sharing my journey into birth education, my personal experiences with pregnancy and birth (including hyperemesis and two powerful births), and why Iβm 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!
Explore past episodes:
Ep #003: The Memo on: How to Use a TENS Machine for Labour β what you need to know
In this episode, Iβm 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:
Taylaβs birth stories β 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
Taylaβs βMemo Momentβ β her biggest lesson for birth preparation
If youβre 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.
Ep #002: The Memo on: Why Where & Who You Birth With Matters
One of the biggest decisions youβll make in pregnancy is one you might not even realise youβre making early onβwho will care for you and where youβll 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, weβre 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.
Ep #001: Welcome to The Midwife Memos (+ My Birth & Midwifery Story)
In this first episode, weβre having a little coffee date!
Iβm sharing my journey into birth education, my personal experiences with pregnancy and birth (including hyperemesis and two powerful births), and why Iβm 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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