Positive Birth Stories

Read real, positive birth stories from our community. From inductions, C-sections, twin births, vbac, homebirths, water birth, elective c-sections, second time mum births and more there’s hundred’s of birth stories for you to read. Looking for a particular kind of birth story? You can use our search bar or filter below to find it. If you would like to submit your own birth story, please do so here.

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New Zealand Birth story - Lizzie and baby Oscar

Lizzie is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool, in hospital, at 38 weeks + 3 days. She says she, ‘Can’t advocate for hypnobirthing enough and all the info in the PBC course is so so valuable. Would recommend it to everyone!’ Read her positive birth story here…

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Birth story - Mhairi and baby Beau

Mhairi is a second time mum who had her rainbow baby in hospital, in New Zealand, at 34 weeks. Hypnobirthing enabled her to advocate for herself and her baby through a rather bumpy labour. She says, ‘The sheer existence of the PBC means that we have him home with us, and that is the most positive, magical thing of all’

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Birth story - Holly and baby Oscar

Holly is a first time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit in New Zealand. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I really believe that going into it with such a positive mindset and so many hypnobirthing tools allowed me to have such a positive, empowering birth.’ Read her positive birth story here…

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Birth story - Amanda and baby boy and girl

Amanda is a second time mum who had her twins in hospital at 37 weeks. Twin a was born vaginally but then within minutes twin b was delivered by emergency cesarean. Amanda says, ‘I truly would have been so nervous if it weren’t for all the beautiful stories and positive tools I learnt. My husband and midwife were my rocks, keeping me feeling empowered and calm.’ Read her positive birth story here…

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Birth story - Ella and baby Zoe

Ella is a second time mum who had her baby in the water at her local midwife led unit, at 38 weeks + 6 days. She had an amazing birth and says, ‘Thank you to the Positive Birth Company for being such an amazing resource and education!’ Read her positive birth story here…

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