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 - Lauren and baby Mason
Lauren is a first time mum who was induced at 37 weeks + 6 days due to being diagnosed with obstetric cholestasis, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that positive affirmations and the breathing techniques helped her most during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Phoebe and baby Frank
Phoebe is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 3 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She and her partner worked so well together to help bring their baby into the world. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby twins
Hayley twins decided to make an early appearance at 31 weeks + 4 days. She birthed the first using hypnobirthing breathing techniques and then agreed to a caesarean for the second which had moved into a tricky position. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jenna and baby Bria
Jenna is a first time mum who was induced at her local hospital. She completed the digital pack and used tools gained from it to help her during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Claire and baby Elise
Claire is a first time mum who had a natural, waterbirth at home. Although she had been classed as high risk, Claire did a lot of research and decided that a home birth would be best for her and her baby. She gained valuable information from the digital pack and went on to have a positive birth experience. Read her story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby Callum
Emma is a first time mum who was induced at 38 weeks + 4 days. Her birth took a few unpredictable turns which ended in an unplanned cesarean, Emma remained calm and measured thought as she was able to make informed decisions, which was helped greatly by the digital pack. 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…