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 - Mariam and baby Zola
Mariam is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing gave Mariam the tools to use BRAIN and make informed decisions that were best for both her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jessica and babies Amelia and Jasmine
Jessica is a second time mum who had her twins in hospital at 37 weeks + 5 days. She concentrated on her breathing and stayed calm and focussed during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Caylee and baby Birdy
Caylee is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks. She gained most from learning about the science of birth, in the digital pack. She felt safe and unafraid during labour as she knew her body was designed to birth her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Katie and baby Harrison
Katie was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. Having completed the digital pack, she was able to stay calm and make decisions that she believed were best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Soraia and baby Lena
Soraia is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 42 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her birth took its own course, which was not what she had envisioned, but she felt informed and in control throughout. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sadie and baby girl
Sadie is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days. She says she learnt a lot about herself through completing the digital pack and the birth of her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Josie and baby Aubrey
Josie is a first time mum who was induced and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. With thanks to the digital pack, she was prepared to be calm through any birth eventuality and she was able to stay relaxed and focussed. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Isabel and baby Zoey
Isabel is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She feels she benefited greatly from hypnobirthing and went on to have a better birth than she ever expected. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jessica and baby Niall
Jessica was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. After completing the digital pack, she felt prepared for anything this labour might throw at her, which ended up being a positive and empowering experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emily and baby Luna
Emily is a second time mum who was induced at 40 weeks + 5 days. Her first birth was a traumatic experience and she was able to use hypnobirthing techniques to help make this birth ‘an amazing’ experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and Baby Boy
This second time mum had a rather speedy VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks. Hypnobirthing gave her ‘the right mindset’ and information about birth to help her have a positive experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Kate and babies Felicity and Eleanor
Kate is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 38 weeks with her twins. The digital pack gave her the confidence to use BRAIN and be part of the conversation of her birth. This, coupled with the breathing techniques helped her to have a positive birth. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby Pearl
Amy is a third time mum who was induced in hospital at 37 weeks. She managed to have her ‘dream birth’ with thanks to the digital pack. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Anna and baby girl
Anna is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 6 days. She completed the digital pack and found the breathing techniques the most useful tool during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mairéad
Mairéad is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days due to episodes of reduced movements. She was able to stay calm and make informed choices using knowledge gained from the digital pack. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby girl
This second time mum had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks. Her birth was not everything she had dreamed of but she can see the positives in it. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Thea
Hayley is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. The digital pack gave her the knowledge and confidence to use BRAIN, enabling her to have a calm and positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Charlotte and baby Mila
Charlotte is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 5 days. The knowledge and techniques she gained form the digital pack helped her to progress well at home and to remain calm whilst in hospital. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Carolyn and baby Dominic
Carolyn is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks + 3 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her husband completed the digital pack with her and was able to advocate for her and use BRAIN when necessary. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby Ramona
Rachel is a first time mum who had her baby by unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that hypnobirthing helped her postpartum as well as during labour. She is able to look back on her birth as a positive experience. Read her birth story here…