{"podcast":{"title":"Born on The Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories","slug":"born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173","podcast_index_feed_id":7113173,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67448343507c8fc412e7b32b","website_url":"https://www.gbc.gi/podcasts","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67448343507c8fc412e7b32b/1736769958693-6214176b-9c2a-4233-9379-c238cf8f83be.jpeg","author":"GBC","episode_count":64,"summary":"Welcome to Born on the Rock: Gibraltar Birth Stories podcast, with host and producer Lucinda Snape. This weekly podcast is a collection of fascinating stories about what it's like to have a baby in Gibraltar - a small British Overseas Territory, with an average of one birth per day. These are ordinary women telling extraordinary events in their own words, capturing the emotional highs and lows involved in starting a family. There's a huge range of topics covered including stories of twins, triplets, fast arrivals, and premature babies requiring care from outside Gibraltar... plus powerful taboos discussed, like postnatal depression, infertility and loss. Even 'textbook' experiences make for a fascinating listen, because becoming a mother is life-changing. We believe there's no such thing as a boring birth story! Stories are welcomed from across all decades, allowing GBC as the National Broadcaster to present a rich social and cultural resource for our community. The podcast is unique to Gibraltar, but relatable to anyone with an interest in parenting. If you've had a baby on the Rock, we want to hear from you! To share your story or find out more, email: bornontherock@gbc.gi Find…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T22:20:55.118254+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 57: A Triploidy Pregnancy, with Aidele Casciaro-Beazley","slug":"episode-57-a-triploidy-pregnancy-with-aidele-casciaro-beazley","published_at":"2026-05-28T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173/episode-57-a-triploidy-pregnancy-with-aidele-casciaro-beazley","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173","url":"https://shows.acast.com/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories/episodes/6a1719ab30535b3e187a58ac","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67448343507c8fc412e7b32b/e/6a1719ab30535b3e187a58ac/media.mp3","summary":"KEY TOPICS: 1 pregnancy, triploidy syndrome, partial molar pregnancy, termination for medical reasons (TFMR) ⚠️Trigger warning: please note this episode involves emotional discussion of baby loss In this powerful episode, local teacher Aidele Casciaro-Beazley bravely describes a whirlwind journey with her husband… from the high of discovering pregnancy on honeymoon, to the low of a loss by the second trimester, due to a rare chromosomal condition. Aidele had a good start to pregnancy, though everything changed at her 12 week scan. Nuchal scan measurements indicated anomalies, requiring further investigations in Spain. Devastatingly, findings confirmed that their baby had Triploidy syndrome: a chromosomal anomaly that is incompatible with life. Aidele explains the details of the fatal diagnosis, and the small comfort in discovering their baby’s gender. The newlyweds were given bleak options that no parent should have to face - including termination for medical reasons. She reflects that their much-wanted baby Aliza Natalie was simply ‘not meant to be here,’ and their heart-breaking choice was made purely through love 💜 It’s an incredible difficult listen as Aidele outlines the procedure that followed, risks to her own health, and reflects on key issues in this situation. She's grateful for the compassion shown by medical staff during her surgery and recovery, as well as huge family support. Aidele speaks very eloquently about this emotive, taboo topic – and so soon, too: with bittersweet irony this episode was recorded on Triploidy Awareness Day, and just one day after Aidele’s due date. It’s her wish that Aliza’s legacy may help others in a similar impossible situation – and it’s my wish that we can invite her back in future with a happier story, as the condition is no…","meta_description":"KEY TOPICS: 1 pregnancy, triploidy syndrome, partial molar pregnancy, termination for medical reasons (TFMR) ⚠️Trigger warning: please note this episode i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4118,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173/episodes/episode-57-a-triploidy-pregnancy-with-aidele-casciaro-beazley/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173/episode-57-a-triploidy-pregnancy-with-aidele-casciaro-beazley.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}