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 - Holly and baby Harry
Holly is a first time mum who was induced in hospital. This was not her ideal situation but she made the most of it, listened to music and guided relaxation and used up breathing during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Olivia and baby Edward
Olivia is a first time mum who had her baby at home at 38 weeks + 1 day. Olivia and her husband completed the digital pack together which enabled them to work as an effective team during their labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alexandra and baby Sidney
Alexandra is a first time mum who had a water birth in hospital at 40 weeks + 1 day. She watched the youtube videos and found they gave her the guidance to stay calm and even ‘enjoy’ her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kelly and baby Callum
Kelly is a first time mum who had her baby at home at 40 weeks + 1 day. She believes that the digital pack helped by giving her partner a clear role and by ensuring they were informed and knowledgeable about what was happening at each stage during labour, enabling them to feel in control. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rachel and baby Harry
Rachel is a second time mum who had an induction at her local hospital. She completed the digital pack and went on to have a calm and positive birth experience. Read her story here…