Kobi + Dovie: "The Fear Is Loud In Pregnancy, But The Love Is Louder"
From Kiwi Birth Tales by Jordyn Kayes
March 24, 2026 · 58 min · Season 1 · Episode 260
About this episode
Kobi shares her journey through pregnancy as a single mother, discussing challenges and support during and after birth.
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kobi about her experience navigating pregnancy as a single mum, induction of labour, postpartum recovery and mental health after birth. Some of the topics we cover: Single mum pregnancy journey Relationship breakdown during pregnancy Considering termination and unexpected pregnancy emotions Moving cities while pregnant and rebuilding support networks Growth concerns in pregnancy and SGA clinic care Induction birth story at 37 weeks (balloon induction and syntocin) Hospital birth experience in New Zealand Third-degree tear recovery and labial tear Significant postpartum blood loss (1 litre) Early postpartum recovery and hospital stay Breastfeeding struggles and painful early feeding journey Postpartum hormonal changes and emotional wellbeing Depression diagnosis and mental health support The importance of village support, nourishment and postpartum care How motherhood changed her identity and perspective Healing after birth and finding strength in motherhood Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course…
People in this episode
Host: Jordyn Kayes
Guest: Kobi
Topics covered
- single motherhood
- pregnancy
- mental health
- postpartum recovery
- birth experience
- support networks
Keywords
- pregnancy
- single mum
- induction of labour
- postpartum recovery
- mental health
- breastfeeding struggles
- support networks
Sponsors
Your Birth Project
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fertility Associates, Plunket, Little Shadow
Places: New Zealand
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