Leah gave birth by unplanned caesarean at 41 weeks + 3 days. Her birth did not go to ‘plan’ but she was able to stay calm and in control using the breathing techniques she gained from the book. Read her positive birth story here…

Helen is a first time mum who was induced in hospital after her waters broke but her contractions failed to regulate. She was able to use BRAIN and adapt to her situation, using knowledge she gained from the book, and is able to describe her birth as ‘the most positive achievement in my life.’ Read her birth story here…

Jo is a first time mum who was induced in hospital. She gained hypnobirthing tools from a local course and the digital pack and put them to good use during her labour and afterwards to help manage her anxiety and panic attacks. She was able to trust her instinct and to use BRAIN when necessary to help her achieve her best birth. Read her positive birth story here…

Lizzie is a second time mum who had a VBAC in her local hospital. She watched the YouTube videos and found that Up Breathing gave her control, and something to focus on, during labour and helped her to have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…

Carly is a first time mum who gave birth in hospital at 40 weeks + 5 days. She laboured at home to 7cms, using only up breathing and positive affirmations and continued to use these tools whilst in hospital which helped even when things took an unexpected turn. Read her positive birth story here…

Alexandra is a first time mum who had a water birth in hospital at 40 weeks + 1 day. She watched the youtube videos and found they gave her the guidance to stay calm and even ‘enjoy’ her labour. Read her positive birth story here…

Phoebe is a first time mum who gave birth at her local hospital. Her labour did not go to ‘plan’ but she knew her body was able to do it and she describes her birth as an ‘amazingly positive and extraordinary experience.’ Read her birth story here…

Gemma is a second time mum who had a waterbirth at her local labour ward. She completed the digital pack which left her feeling educated and confident to make choices during her labour. She went on to have a positive waterbirth which she felt she had control over. Read her birth story here…

Ariadna is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 42 weeks due to her water breaking earlier. She completed the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN during labour and to use the breathing techniques to help her have her best labour possible. Read her positive birth story here…

Suzie is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 + 6 days. She read the hypnobirthing book and was able to understand her feelings about her first birth and prepare herself for a more positive birth this time around. Read her birth story here…

Nadine is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 42 weeks. She believes that her positive birth experience is down to the hypnobirthing book, and techniques she gained from it. Read her birth story here…

Laura is a first time mum who gave birth in hospital at 41 weeks + 3 days. She wanted a calm and quiet birth and, with the help of hypnobirthing, that is what she was able to have. Read her positive birth story here…

Libby is a first time mum who was induced in hospital . She read the book and found the section about breathing techniques invaluable. Libby and her husband felt the book helped them to prepare for all eventualities and therefore cope with their induction even though it was not their preferred labour. Read their positive birth story here…

Becky is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. She completed the digital pack which enabled her to use BRAIN to make informed choices before, and during, labour. Read her positive birth story here…

Elle is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean after labour bought on complications with her Addison’s disease. She describes her birth experience as ‘ the most perfect moment of my life,’ even though it wasn’t how she had imagined it. Read her positive birth story here…

Katie is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 3 days. Her initial worries about birth were turned around by completing the digital pack and hypnobirthing techniques helped her through her labour. Read her positive birth story here…

Corrie is a second time mum who gave birth in hospital at 38 weeks + 5 days. Her baby was back to back and she feared a repeat of her first labour but, with the help of hypnobirthing, she managed to have a much more positive experience. Read her birth story here…

Olivia is a second time mum who gave birth in hospital at 38 weeks + 4 days. She completed the digital pack with her husband and they worked together as a team throughout labour to stay calm and focused. Read their positive birth story here…

Sophieg is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 5 days. She had an enjoyable birth experience and found that up breathing and birth music were key to helping her though. Read her positive birth story here…

Imogen is a first time mum who started to labour in a midwife unit but then transferred to hospital at 42 weeks. She stayed calm by closing her eyes and ‘getting in the zone’ focussing wholly on what her body needed to do during labour. Read her positive birth story here…