Kirst is a first time mum who had a cesarean, in Australia, at 41 weeks + 3 days. She was able to use BRAIN to make decisions and says, ‘I had an amazing birth, wasn’t quite to plan but I couldn’t have more positive memories of the experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…

This first time mum has written a poem about her planned cesarean at 42 weeks + 2 days. Despite not having the birth she had hoped for she could see it was the right decision for her and her baby as it kept them both safe. Read her positive birth story here…

Julia is a first time mum who had a cesarean at 40 weeks + 4 days, in New Zealand. She completed the digital pack and used BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…

Cassandra is a first time mum who had a cesarean, due to baby being breech, at 41 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘To make sure I had the birth I deserved, I advocated for myself, I learned to ask “why?”, educated myself, and trusted my intuition.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Kirsty is a second time mum who had her baby by cesarean at 39 weeks + 3 days, due to baby being breech. She says, ‘the elective C Section was incredible. It was calm, and we all had fun and sang together and not like I expected at all. I would absolutely have an elective C Section again, it was so incredible and positive ❤️❤️’ Read her positive birth story here…

Kate is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean, due to baby being breech, at 39 weeks. Although her birth was not what she had expected, she armed herself with knowledge to guide her discussions with health care professionals leading up to her birth which enabled her to make decisions and be informed throughout. Read her positive birth story here…

Samantha is a first time mum who had her baby by planned cesarean, at 37 weeks + 3 days, due to elevated glucose levels and reduced movements. She says, ‘Whilst it wasn’t the birth I’d dreamed of when I first got pregnant, in the end I couldn’t have asked for a more positive experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Nayab is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean, due to baby being breech, at 39 weeks + 3 days. She was able to use BRAIN and says, ‘Thanks to PBC team to equip me with the right tools to make the best decision for me and my baby.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Najla is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean, due to baby being Frank Breech, at 39 weeks. She says, ‘I prepped with this course so thankfully I was in such a positive space with everything.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Levina is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean at 36 weeks + 3 days, due to placenta praevia. She completed the course and used BRAIN to make the best decisions for herself and her baby and says, ‘a planned C-section can really be wonderful.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Sian is a second time mum who had a gentle cesarean at 36 weeks + 3 days due to baby being undiagnosed breech. She had a calm and enjoyable birth as she was able to use BRAIN to make informed decisions that would be best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…

Amanda is a first time mum who was induced at 39 weeks + 1 day and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. She says, ‘our experience overall was so incredibly positive. At no point did my husband or I ever feel pressured and every decision made was made confidently by us after being fully informed of the risks and benefits.’ Read their birth story here…

Jodie is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean due to baby being breech. Despite having a needle phobia, Jodie kept a positive mindset going into theatre and stayed calm throughout, she says she loved her experience. Read her positive birth story here…

Hannah is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean due to baby being breech, at 39 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘I am so thankful to PBC for giving me the skills to have a relaxed, informed and empowered birth.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Jenna is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean at 39 weeks, due to gestational diabetes. She says that through hypnobirthing she, ‘ learned to stand up for myself and follow my instinct.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Charli is a third time mum who had a cesarean at 38 weeks + 4 days, due to preeclampsia. She says, ‘cannot recommend the PBC enough. I don’t think I’d have ever had the bravery or strength to get through this without the knowledge and tools of the course.’ Read her story here…

Gemma is a first time mum who had her baby by planned cesarean at 39 weeks + 2 days, due to baby being breech. She says, ‘I can 100% say that my birth experience was positive and empowering.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Corin is a second time mum who had a planned cesarean at 39 weeks + 2 days. After her first birth experience she planned to have a cesarean this time and says, ‘it was the most special experience and if we’re lucky enough to have a third one day I won’t hesitate to plan the same again.’ Read her birth story here…

Bryony is a fourth time mum who had a planned cesarean at 39 weeks. The hospital staff all kept her calm and relaxed throughout, when she was very unsure about it. Read her positive birth story here…

Emma is a first time mum who had an elective cesarean at 39 weeks, due to baby being breech. The digital pack enabled her to use BRAIN and stay calm whilst making the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…