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 - Nikki and baby Robyn
Nikki is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks. She used hypnobirthing tools to help her during labour and says, ‘My VBAC was the most empowering experience of my life.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lauren and baby Kenji
Lauren is a second time mum who had a VBAC in a midwife led unit at 41 weeks. She says the PBC gave her the confidence to go for a VBAC and make informed decisions, whilst also being open to that ‘plan’ changing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kari and baby girl
Kari is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 5 days. She says the digital pack helped her remain calm throughout labour as she felt in control and empowered. Read her positive VBAC story here…
Birth story - Papari and baby girl
Papari is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days. She completed the digital pack and read positive affirmations and birth stories which helped her to make informed decisions during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Danni and baby Gabrielle
Danni is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 39 weeks, during coronavirus restrictions. She was able to trust in her knowledge and instincts to make decisions before and during labour. Read her healing birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby girl
Sophie is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and had a VBAC at 39 weeks + 3 days. She says that the digital pack helped her, ‘to keep positive in every situation.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rachel and baby Martha
Rachel is a second time mum who had a VBAC at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 2 days. She used tools from the digital pack to stay calm and in control during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Linda and baby girl
Linda says, “I’ll forever be grateful to the PBC for giving me the confidence to fight for a VBAC and giving me the belief in my body's ability after a traumatic first birth. Also, thank you for helping my partner to be so bloody useful!” Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mathangi and baby Kashyap
Mathangi is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit in Kochi, Kerala, India. She used many techniques to help ensure she had a positive birth experience, of which the digital pack was one. She was thankful for how it prepared couples to work together during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Catherine and baby boy
Catherine is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 2 days. The key message she took from the digital pack was that birth just not just ‘happen to you,’ but that you can make informed decisions and ‘own’ your birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Aija and baby River
Aija is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days. Hypnobirthing helped to prepare and feel mentally confident going into labour which helped her though. 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 - 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 - Ally and baby Margot
Ally is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 41 weeks + 1 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She describes her birth as a ‘healing birth experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Joanne and baby Drew
Joanne is a third time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days. She was able to use hypnobirthing both in the lead up to and during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Chantal and baby Isabelle
Chantal is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days. She was able to use hypnobirthing to stay cam and use BRAIN when needed during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby Naeve
Emma is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital. She completed the digital pack and gained tools from it which enabled her to keep calm and trust her instincts. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ellen and baby Luca
Ellen is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing helped her to make informed decisions and to go for a VBAC, which she is really pleased that she did. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jade and baby girl
Jade is a second time mum who had a VBAC at 40 weeks + 3 days. With thanks to the digital pack, she felt calm and relaxed throughout as she trusted her body was made to birth her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Leanda and baby Robyn
Leanda is a second time mum who had a vbac in the pool at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She was able to advocate for herself, using information gained from the digital pack, to help her achieve her healing birth experience. Read her positive birth story here…