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 - Daniella and baby girl
Daniella is a first time mum who was induced at 37 weeks + 2 days, due to obstetric cholestasis, during the coronavirus pandemic. Things did not go to ‘plan’ but she remained calm throughout. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Khadija and baby girl
Khadija is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 6 days. She completed the digital pack and was able to make informed choices about what would be best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Michelle and baby Nicolas
Michelle is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days. She used hypnobirthing to help make her birth better even when surrounded by sceptical hospital staff. 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 - Rachel and baby Evie
Rachel is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 5 days. She completed the digital pack and found it invaluable during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Katherine and baby Franklin
Katherine is a first time mum who had a waterbirth in hospital at 39 weeks. She completed the digital pack and went on to have a ‘natural, easy and calm,’ birth experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Verity and baby Sadie
Verity is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 37 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She was most impressed with how universal hypnobirthing was and how it could be adapted to suit each individuals preferences. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Carlie and baby Darcy
Carlie is a first time mum who had a waterbirth in hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that creating ‘the perfect’ environment and using positive affirmations helped her achieve a positive birth. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby boy
Amy is a first time mum who had her baby in her local midwife led unit in the pool. She wanted to have a positive birth experience and found that hypnobirthing helped her to do that. Read her positive birth experience here…
Birth story - Hannah and baby Maisie
Hannah is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She describes her labour as one of two halves, with an overall positive feeling. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby Albert
Sophie is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. She found the digital pack helped her to feel less anxious about birth and the breathing exercises saw her through labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Tracie and baby Camille
Tracie is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned caesarean. She was able to use BRAIN and make the best decision for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Abigail and baby Ivy
Abigail is a first time mum who ended up having a caesarean. This was not what she had hoped for but she was able to enjoy the experience and see the positive in it. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Becca and baby Alice
Becca is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital. She found the book, Freya app and breathing techniques invaluable for helping her to have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Becky and baby Indie
Becky is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She credits her feelings of being calm, comfortable and empowered largely to the Positive Birth Company. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alice and baby girl
Alice is a first time mum who had her baby in her local midwife led unit at 39 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that hypnobirthing got her into the right body and mind space and helped her to think positively about birth. Her birth partner also played an invaluable role in advocating for her and their baby during labour. Read their positive birth story here…
(STILL) Birth story - Hannah and baby Ayla
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This is the positive birth story of baby Ayla who was still born at full term. It is a beautiful but heartbreaking read and may not be suitable for all.
Birth story - Hollie and baby boy
Hollie is a first time mum who had her ‘dream birth’ in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks. She read the book and used the knowledge and techniques she gained form it to help her have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Martha and baby Ellis
Martha is a first time mum who had a waterbirth at her local midwife led unit at 39 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used hypnobirthing techniques to help her cope during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
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…