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 - Amelia and baby Margot
Amelia is a second time mum who had her baby at home during the coronavirus pandemic. She found the book gave her the confidence to believe in herself and her abilities. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Maheswary and baby Nivandhan
Maheswary is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 2 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used hypnobirthing tools to advocate for herself before and during labour and to remain calm and in control. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Einir and baby Cai
Einir is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 3 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She credits her ‘much better’ second birth to hypnobirthing as she says, ‘knowledge is power.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Vicky and baby Kara
Vicky is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing helped her to stay calm and to gently breathe her baby out. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sarah and baby Harriet
Sarah is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 39 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing enabled her to trust her body and be confident in its ability to birth her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nicola and baby boy
Nicola is a second time mum who had her baby at home at 40 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘I never dreamed that in the middle of a pandemic I could achieve such a wonderful birthing experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ellie and baby Edie
Ellie is a second time mum who had a VBAC in the pool at home at 39 weeks + 2 days. She gained information from the digital pack which helped her understand what was happening during labour and to stay in control. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Isra'a and baby Ruqaya
Isra'a is a second time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 41 weeks + 3 days. She used hypnobirthing to prepare for birth and she was able to be calm and in control up until her labour took an unexpected turn. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ashleigh and baby Evelyn
Ashleigh is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 41 weeks + 1 day. Hypnobirthing gave her the knowledge to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Roxanne and baby Leo
Roxanne is a second time mum who was induced at 37 weeks + 1 day, due to Pre-eclampsia, during the coronavirus pandemic. She credits hypnobirthing with helping her to feel happy and in control during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nikita and baby Ezra
Nikita is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 41 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She felt truly supported by the Positive Birth Community and was able to use BRAIN to make decisions before and during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Allie and baby Malia
Allie is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 6 days. She used many hypnobirthing tools during labour but found the breathing techniques the most effective. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lianne and baby girl
Lianne is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 3 days. The knowledge she gained from the digital pack enabled her to understand what her body was going through and to remain in control. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kate and baby boy
Kate is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She coped so well labouring at home she was 9 cm and ready to go by the time she arrived in hospital! Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Helen and baby Edward
Helen is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. She was able to stay calm and focused throughout and have a better birth experience than her first. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Laura and baby Arlo
Laura is a second time mum who had a waterbirth in hospital, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found the knowledge and tools she gained from the digital pack made her to feel excited about birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby Freyja
Amy is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool at a midwife led unit, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found hypnobirthing invaluable in helping her to achieve a ‘better’ birth than her first. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Cheryl and baby Grace
Cheryl is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 39 weeks + 56 days. After her experience, she wants people to know that, ‘birth is beautiful and to be enjoyed and embraced.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nadia and baby Tobias
Nadia is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. She stayed calm during labour by focusing on her breathing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jackie and baby Mila
Jackie is a second time mum who had her baby at home at 40 weeks + 6 days. She was able to remain calm, and focused, despite the circumstances, due to hypnobirthing. Read her positive birth story here…