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 - 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 - 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 - Georgina and baby boy
Georgina had her baby at her local hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. She found the Freya app helped to guide her through labour by helping her to remain calm and in control. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Michelle and baby Imogen
Michelle had her baby at 42 weeks + 2 days, by unplanned cesarean, during the coronavirus pandemic. She was able to use BRAIN to make the best decsions for her and her baby and to remain calm. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Crystal and baby Kieran
Crystal is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital, during the coronavirus pandemic. She gained insight and tools from the digital pack which helped her achieve a healing birth. Read her positive 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 - Emma and baby Zachary
Emma is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her labour did not quite go as planned but she still made the best of it. Read her positive 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 - Bigid and baby Saibh
Brigid is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 10 days. She was disappointed to not have a home birth but was able to think positively and make the best of her situation. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth stories - Clare and baby Jude
Clare is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital. She found the knowledge and the breathing techniques, she gained from the digital pack, helped her most during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Saffy and baby girl
Saffy is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used hypnobirthing tools to help her prepare mentally for birth. Read her rather speedy, positive 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 - Maria and baby boy
Maria is a 2nd time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. By completing the digital pack she was able to overcome her fears that surrounded labour and go on to have a positive birth experience. Read her 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 - 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…
Birth story - Sarah and baby April
Sarah is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 5 days during the coronavirus pandemic. She completed the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN during pregnancy and labour to help adapt to changing situations which helped her to feel in control. Read her, rather speedy, positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rosie and baby Merida
Rosie is a first time mum, who had lots of anxiety surrounding pregnancy and birth, who was helped by the digital and postpartum packs. She had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks + 3 days. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Otis
Hayley is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days, during the conronavirus pandemic. Her experience this time around was significantly different to her first, which she puts largely down to be able to trust in her body completely. Read her positive birth story here…