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 - Emma and baby Zachary
Emma is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her labour did not quite go as planned but she still made the best of it. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Bigid and baby Saibh
Brigid is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 10 days. She was disappointed to not have a home birth but was able to think positively and make the best of her situation. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth stories - Clare and baby Jude
Clare is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital. She found the knowledge and the breathing techniques, she gained from the digital pack, helped her most during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Saffy and baby girl
Saffy is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used hypnobirthing tools to help her prepare mentally for birth. Read her rather speedy, positive birth story here…
Birth story - Maria and baby boy
Maria is a 2nd time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. By completing the digital pack she was able to overcome her fears that surrounded labour and go on to have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Lotti and baby boy
Lotti is a second time mum who had a rather speedy delivery, resulting in an unplanned homebirth. She was pleased to be able to use hypnobirthing breathing techniques. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sarah and baby April
Sarah is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 5 days during the coronavirus pandemic. She completed the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN during pregnancy and labour to help adapt to changing situations which helped her to feel in control. Read her, rather speedy, positive birth story here…
Birth story - Yvette and baby boy
Yvette is a second time mum who had a waterbirth at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 5 days. She found the Freya app invaluable and had a very positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Otis
Hayley is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days, during the conronavirus pandemic. Her experience this time around was significantly different to her first, which she puts largely down to be able to trust in her body completely. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Danielle and baby Finn
Danielle is a second time mum who gave birth in the car on her way to the hospital! She was able to remain calm and relaxed in such an extraordinary situation and trust in her body, due to her hypnobirthing preparation. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alexandra and baby Lily
Alexandra is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. This birth did not go as ‘smoothly’ as her first but she was able to stay positive, calm and focused and she felt ‘empowered’ by the experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Helene and baby boy
Helene is a second time mum who had an unplanned homebirth at 39 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She prepared for labour by reading the hypnobirthing book and practising the techniques which enabled her to remain calm throughout her birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Anna and baby boy
Anna is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 15, during the conronavirus pandemic. She read the book and was able to remain focused, calm and in control thoughout her labour.
Birth story - Ashley and baby Nora
Ashley is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital, during the Covid-19 pandemic, at 40 weeks. Her birth plans had to change at the last minute which unsettled her. She found the Positive Birthing Company and was able to use the YouTube clips to help her prepare for labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alicia and baby Eden
Alicia is a second time mum who had her baby at home. She was able to make use of the digital pack and Freya app and found that they helped her greatly through her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby Kit
Amy is a second time mum who went to hospital to be induced due to uncontrolled gestational diabetes. Having completed the digital pack, she was able to trust her body knew what it was doing and to go with her instincts. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Briana and baby Aoife
Briana is a second time mum who had her baby at her local hospital. She remained in control and focussed throughout, using hypnobirthing techniques. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby girl
This mum had her baby in her car on the way to hopsital! She was able to remain calm and in control throughout by trusting in her body and concentrating on her breathing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Shelley and baby Woody
Shelley is a second time mum who gave birth in hospital. She and her partner worked together as a team, using hypnobirthing techniques, to have an amazing birth. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Chloe and baby Elia Rae
Chloe is a second time mum who had a waterbirth at home at 40 weeks + 5 days. She used tools from the digital pack to help her have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…