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S7 EP194: Kristy Haszard: Three Positive Hospital Births / MGP / Spontaneous Labour at 36 Weeks / Low Platelets + Induction / Surprise Pregnancy at 20 Weeks /
Category: Kids & family
Duration: 01:49:57
Publish Date: 2026-05-17 23:00:00
Description:

In this episode, I’m joined by Kristy, who shares three positive hospital birth stories, each one unfolding in a completely different way.

Her first birth began unexpectedly when her waters broke at 36 weeks and 3 days. Kristy was supported to trust that if her baby was coming, there was no need to interfere. It became a deeply empowering entrance into motherhood.

With her second baby, Kristy navigated low platelets, hospital policy, and the emotional weight of agreeing to an induction But with the support of her midwife who knew her deeply, honoured her fears, and protected her birth space, her induction became an example of how different birth can feel when intervention is used with patience and skill.

Kristy’s third pregnancy was the ultimate surprise, discovering she was already 20 weeks pregnant. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the power of continuity of care, the importance of feeling safe and known, and how every birth can bring its own lesson in trust.

Resources + Mentions

Instragram:

@kristyhaszard

Podcasts:

Australian Birth Stories

The Great Birth Rebellion

Instagram Accounts:

@badassmotherbirther

@evarosebirth

@coreandfloorrestore

Education + Bodywork

Spinning Babies

Hypnobirthing Australia

Fiona Hallinan - The Pelvic Space

Katharine Graves - KG Hypnobirthing

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend or tag us on Instagram @positivebirthaustralia so more women can discover these important stories and feel supported in their own journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

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Sacred Birth Affirmations Track

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Positive Birth Australia

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