{"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 59: Restricted Growth in Pregnancy, with Stephanie Piri","slug":"episode-59-restricted-growth-in-pregnancy-with-stephanie-piri","published_at":"2026-06-11T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/born-on-the-rock-gibraltar-birth-stories-7113173/episode-59-restricted-growth-in-pregnancy-with-stephanie-piri","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/6a2191901ddbe06b3ae560a2","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67448343507c8fc412e7b32b/e/6a2191901ddbe06b3ae560a2/media.mp3","summary":"KEY TOPICS: 2 births, induction, fast delivery, ventricular septal defect (VSD), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), jaundice, postpartum depression (PPD), pandemic It’s a story that grows in drama this week with Stephanie Piri, her husband and two pandemic pregnancies. Stephanie describes how her body let her know she was expecting, days before tests confirmed it! Despite social distancing, she had pregnancy company with her sister giving birth in the same week. Stephanie describes going past her due date and being induced, before the fast arrival of her little girl. There’s a lovely story about discovering their second pregnancy after the couple conceived quickly. Everything changed at the 20-week scan however, with the a heart issue identified. The rest of the pregnancy became a blur of appointments, trips to Spain and multiple scans. Worryingly, a second condition was identified: Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR). Their son measured small… and then stopped growing. Stephanie was induced at 37 weeks and believes this saved his life. She had a choice on delivery preference and experienced another fast birth, with a very small placenta. Her son arrived just before Christmas 2022 and recovered well from jaundice. There was positive news about his heart issue too. Stephanie speaks honestly about the impact of the pregnancy stress on her mental health. She sought postpartum counselling support, with encouragement that it’s OK to ask for help. Stephanie highlights the importance of measuring placenta during scans, speaking up in appointments and practising self-care… plus how her family took surprise positive inspiration from a children’s TV show! I’m so grateful to Stephanie for sharing her two Gibraltar Birth Stories (Recorded May 2026). 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