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 - Debbie and baby Annie
Debbie is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean at 39 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her baby was frank breech and she trusted her instincts and used BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Grace
Hayley had her baby in the pool in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days. She found the breathing techniques helped her to stay relaxed throughout her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kayleigh and baby Nelly
Kayleigh is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found the breathing techniques the most useful tool for labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rhian and baby Spencer
Rhian is a first time mum who had her baby at her local hospital at 37 weeks + 5 days. She describes her birth as an ‘incredible, positive experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lucinda and baby Koen
Lucinda is a second time mum who was induced at 39 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. The book and Freya App served as her only birth partners and helped her through her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lucy and baby Theodore
Lucy is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks + 6 days. She looks back on her birth and says that ‘knowledge is power’ and was what helped her to stay calm and in control. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jessica and baby Sylvia
Jessica is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found the Freya app helped to relax and focus during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Shurouq and baby Emily
Shurouq is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 32 weeks + 2 days. She found labour intense but used breathing and positive affirmations to help her through. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Chloe and baby Sienna
Chloe is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. She used hypnobirthing techniques to stay calm and in control during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jessica and baby Hamish
Jessica is a first time mum whose perception of birth was changed completely by the digital pack. Her birth took its own course and she was able to stay calm and use BRAIN when needed to keep control and have the best birth possible for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Abi and baby Norah
Abi is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She was able to be calm and in control during labour because of the knowledge and guidance she gained from hypnobirthing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rochelle and baby Beth
Rochelle is a first time mum who was induced at 42 weeks. Despite her circumstances, Rochelle was able to remain calm and repeat her favourite positive affirmations to help her through labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Fraser
Hayley is a second time mum who had a waterbirth after being induced at 42 weeks + 3 days. She was able to use BRAIN and make informed decisions that were the best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby Astrid
Sophie is a first time mum who had her baby in her local hospital at 41 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She practised hypnobirthing and found the breath9ing techniques, especially, helped her through labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby girl
This first time mum had her baby in hospital at 42 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She completed the digital pack and was able to use knowledge gained form it to make the best decisions for her and her baby during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Anna and baby Fearne
Anna is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean in hospital. Her birth took an unexpected turn but Anna was able to remain in control and do what she knew was best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Leanne and baby Eva
Leanne is a first time mum who had her bay in hospital at 40 weeks + 1 day, during the coronavirus pandemic. She listened to her body and used breathing techniques to help her through her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby girl
Hayley is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that hypnobirthing gave her the confidence to be in control of her birth and trust in her body. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rhiannon and baby Evan
Rhiannon is a first time mum who had was induced at 40 weeks + 4 days. She prepared for labour by ‘practising her breathing, reading positive birth stories and listening to affirmations and relaxation tracks.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Bronte and baby Raine
Bronte is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital. Hypnobirthing helped to prepare her for all birth eventualities so she was able to cope with all the different scenarios her birth threw at her. Read her positive birth story here…