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.
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- 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
Positive birth story - Samantha’s unplanned freebirth
Samantha is a second time mum who had her baby at home at 41 weeks + 3 days. Her body knew exactly what to do and she birthed her baby at home, five minutes before the midwife arrived!
Birth story - Lauren and baby Heidi
Lauren is a first time mum who had a water birth at 42 weeks + 3 days. She trusted her instincts and used BRAIN to allow her baby time to arrive of their own accord; using hypnobirthing breathing exercises, she birthed her baby at home. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Danielle and baby girl
Danielle is a second time mum who had a VBAC, at home, at 41 weeks + 6 days. She had not ‘planned’ on birthing at home but baby had other ideas, however, she still describes her birth as, ‘the best experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rachael and baby Flynn
Rachael is a second time mum who had her baby at home, in the pool, at 39 weeks + 6 days. She went into labour educated about birth and was able to trust her instincts and have the best birth for herself and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rae and baby Orla
Rae is a third time mum who had a home, water birth at 40 weeks. She had her mum and 2 best friends as birth partners and thanks, ‘the Positive Birth Company for giving [her] the strength and confidence to experience a home birth!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Cat and baby boy
Cat is a second time mum who had her baby at home, in a pool, at 38 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘It was an amazing calming birth and I’m so glad I was able to have him at home.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Philippa and baby Etta
Philippa is a third time mum who had her baby in the pool at home, at 39 weeks + 6 days. She says, ‘It was honestly my dream birth. Even my husband said it was an absolute privilege to watch.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Geo and baby boy
Geo is a second time Mum who had her baby in the pool at home, at 39 weeks + 6 days. Hypnobirthing helped to to trust her body, to remain calm and focused and to birth her baby in super quick time! Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby boy
This first time mum had her baby at home at 42 weeks. She listened to hypnobirthing tracks throughout labour and was able to recall positive affirmations which enabled her to focus, stay calm and keep her thoughts positive. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Codi and baby Harbor
Codi is a third time mum who had a water birth at home, at 40 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘Home birth was the most amazing thing I’ve ever done in my life and I would do it over and over.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Laura and baby Micah
Laura is a second time mum who unexpectedly had her baby at home, at 40 weeks. She laboured faster than anticipated but enjoyed the experience and says, ‘I feel as though I had a really positive experience and if I have more children I will be having home births for sure!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Megan and baby River
Megan is a first time mum who had a home, water birth at 39 weeks + 6 days. She says, ‘The whole experience was euphoric and I enjoyed every second I felt completely at ease and in tune with my body every step of the way thanks to the hypnobirthing course and a supportive birth partner.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nina and baby girl
Nina is a second time mum who had a home, water birth, at 41 weeks + 2 days, just before the midwives arrived. She says, ‘I couldn’t believe how much my body knew what to do without me actively doing anything. No pushing, no force, just 3 strong surges and down breathing and my baby joined the world.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Megan and baby Ozzy
Megan is a second time mum who had a home, water birth at 40 weeks + 4 days. She was able to trust instincts and trust her body to birth her baby and says, ‘It was absolutely incredible and truly the best experience I could've asked for.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rebecca and baby boy
Rebecca is a second tie mum who had a waterbirth at home, at 41 weeks + 3 days. She says, ‘I have had two beautiful – and successful – home births and PBC has been instrumental in that!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sammi and baby Luca
Sammi is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool at home, at 41 weeks + 3 days. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I found the course and this group invaluable during both of these pregnancies and am so grateful to the PBC for making my births so wonderful!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kristina and baby Kalina
Kristina is a first time mum who had her baby at home, in Canada, at 41 weeks + 2 days. She prepared thoroughly for labour by reading hypnobirthing books and completing the digital pack and says, ‘I was SO CONFIDENT in my body's ability to do this, that I truly believe I manifested the birth of my dreams.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Leah and baby Eli
Leah is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool, at home, at 39 weeks + 6 days. She was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby during labour and birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Maddy and baby Oscar
Maddy is a second time mum who had her ‘dream birth’ in the pool, at home, at 40 weeks + 4 days. She was able to trust in her body and to birth her baby in a calm and relaxed atmosphere at home. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Catherine and baby Jac
Catherine is a third time mum who had a home, water birth at 42 weeks, On Christmas Day! She says, ‘The positive birthing company resources were so helpful, especially for my first pregnancy where I watched the videos. I used the breathing techniques, app and positive birthing affirmations for all births which helped my mind set.’ Read her positive birth story here…