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 - Elizabeth and baby girl
Elizabeth is a first time mum who was induced, due to pre-eclampsia, and had her baby at 39 weeks + 4 days. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I loved learning about the science behind labour and delivery and will continue to apply the skills I learnt to daily life.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Freya and baby Halle
Freya is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks + 1 day. Her labour did not go to ‘plan’ but, with thanks to her preparation, she, ‘felt calm, relaxed, in control and was happy with every decision [she] made.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mariam and baby Zola
Mariam is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing gave Mariam the tools to use BRAIN and make informed decisions that were best for both her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…