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.
Birth type
- Birth Centre
- Group B Strep
- Home Birth
- Second Time Mum
- VBAC
- breech
- fifth time mum
- first time mum
- fourth time mum
- gentle cesarean
- gestational diabetes
- home birth
- hospital birth
- induction
- midwife led unit
- natural twin birth
- obstetric cholestasis
- planned cesarean
- pre-eclampsia
- second time mum
- third time mum
- twin pregnancy
- unplanned cesarean
- vaginal birth
- water birth
Birth story - Isis and baby Nina
Isis is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 2 days. She laboured at home and was somewhat surprised with how fast baby came after arriving in hospital! Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby girl
This first time mum had a water birth in hospital at 39 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘The PBC course gave me the courage to advocate for my birth, and trust in my own body after so many years of doubt with our fertility struggles. We did it and you can too!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby boy
This second time mum was induced in hospital, at 40 weeks. She says, ‘I am so proud that I was able to use my breathing and trust my body to birth my baby. It was an amazing experience to feel the power of what we can achieve.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ellen and baby Isabel
Ellen is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and went on to have a cesarean, at 39 weeks + 2 days. She used hypnobirthing tools to navigate her pregnancy and birth and says, ‘regardless of whether it goes to plan, the PBC comes in and supports you.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Cat and baby boy
Cat is a second time mum who had her baby at home, in a pool, at 38 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘It was an amazing calming birth and I’m so glad I was able to have him at home.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Samantha and baby boy
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…
Birth story - Lauren and baby Georgia
Lauren is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks + 2 days. She was able to use hypnobirthing techniques to prepare and stay calm and says, ‘despite my birth going pretty much oppositely to how I wanted it too, it was an overall positive experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Najla and baby Theo
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…
Birth story - Kerry and baby boy
Kerry is a second time mum who was induced and had her baby at 39 weeks + 1 day, in hospital. She says, ‘This birth experience was everything I hoped it could be - even though not everything was to plan - and I credit my ability to make good decisions & remain calm to PBC.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rachel and baby Avery
Rachel is a fourth time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 35 weeks + 1 day. She was able to use hypnobirthing to make informed decisions and to stay calm during her birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jaskinder and baby Daleyr
Jaskinder is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 1 day. She completed the digital pack and was amazed at the science videos, she also found the affirmation, ‘my baby is the right size for my body,’ very useful throughout pregnancy and labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Charlotte and baby Beatrix
Charlotte is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean, after being induced, at 38 weeks. It was far from her ideal birth but she, felt respected, listened to, informed and in control throughout.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rebekah and baby Emmett
Rebekah is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned cesarean, at 38 weeks + 4 days. Her labour did not progress as she had hoped but she says, ‘Though I don’t want to do it all again, I would do it in a heartbeat for him.’ Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Jenna and baby Astrid
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…
Birth story - Jo and baby Freddie
Jo is a second time mum who was induced in hospital. She read the book and used the Freya app and says, ‘I can’t thank The PBC enough for the confidence and knowledge they gave me, knowledge is definitely power!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lily and baby Poppy
Lily is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 41 weeks + 1 day. She says, ‘I highly recommend hypnobirthing to anyone wanting an empowering birth. I can’t stop smiling. I’m so proud of myself. What a healing experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Thea and baby Henry
Thea is a second time mum who was induced and had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 4 days. She says, Overall this induced birth was so beautiful, so “relaxed” and I felt empowered and in control the whole time.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Moyosolo and baby Teleola
Moyosolo is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks and went on to have an unplanned cesarean. She says, ‘Although this wasn’t my planned or ideal birth, this process was made so much easier by the tools I acquired from the Positive Birth Company.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Georgia and baby Monroe
Georgia is a first time mum who was induced and went on to have an unplanned cesarean in hospital, at 38 weeks. She had a birth ‘plan’ and was able to stay calm and focused throughout, thanks to hypnobirthing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Aasi and baby girl
Aasi is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and had her baby at 37 weeks + 5 days. Hypnobirthing and the support of medical professionals helped her to have a positive experience even when she was anxious as a result of her first experience. Read her positive birth story here…