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 - Shipra and baby boy
Shipra is a first time mum who had and unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks. Her birth did not go as she had ‘hoped’ but she thanks the PBC for, “preparing both me and my husband & for helping us remain positive in difficult situations and helping us to stay calm in a global pandemic.” Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Rachel and baby Cole
Rachel is a second time mum who had her baby at 39 weeks in the pool at her local hospital. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I found the course content inspiring & loved hearing about other peoples positive birth experiences!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Verity and baby Delilah
Verity is a second time mum who had a planned cesarean at 38 weeks + 4 days, due to placenta previa. The digital pack gave her tools to make decisions about her birth and she says, ‘I felt heard, and like my birth plan was really respected and understood.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alysha and baby Noah
Alysha is a second time mum who was induced in hospital. She was able to trust her instincts and listen to her body even when she was being told contra by her healthcare professionals. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rosella and baby Marion
Rosella is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 6 days. She says, ‘I absolutely loved my birth experience! It was calm, comfortable and swift! The techniques I learned served me well after the birth too!’
Birth story - Sophie and baby girl
Sophie is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and had a VBAC at 39 weeks + 3 days. She says that the digital pack helped her, ‘to keep positive in every situation.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jaskinder and baby Beyant
Jaskinder is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 4 days. She coped well using hypnobirthing techniques and said, ‘I sort of wish it happened a little slower so I could enjoy it more.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Naomi and baby boy
Naomi is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks + 1 day. As a trainee obstetrician she was able to use her knowledge, as well as that she gained form the digital pack, to trust in her instincts to make the right decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nikitta and baby Milani
Nikitta is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 4 days. She benefitted greatly from positive affirmations and breathing to help her through labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Zoe and baby Henry
Zoe is a first time mum who had a planned cesarean at 39 weeks due to baby being breech. Completing the digital pack helped to excite her about giving birth and to find the positives when the birth she’d ‘hoped for’ was no longer possible. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Giulia and baby Alberto
Giulia is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 36 weeks + 3 days. She used hypnobirthing to help her stay focused throughout labour and to stay ‘in the zone.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Simone and baby boy
Simone is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital, by unplanned cesarean, at 42 weeks + 1 day. She says, ‘I put my mind over matter, and made decisions that felt best for me, my body and my baby.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Xara and baby boy
Xara is a first time mum who had a cesarean at 41 weeks due to baby not being able to engage. She completed the digital pack and said, ‘the course was so helpful and made both myself and my husband feel very informed in every situation.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby Saffiya
Emma is a second time mum who had a waterbirth in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. Her first birth did not go as ‘planned’ but this time she felt in control and says, ‘the breathing techniques that I learnt 100% got me through.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Cacherelle and baby Leo
Cacherelle is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 37 weeks + 1 day. She used the tools she gained form the digital pack to help her feel, ‘positive, in control and confident the whole way through’ labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jodie and baby girls
Jodie is a first time mum who had her babies in hospital at 35 weeks + 1 day. Hypnobirthing enabled her to use BRAIN and make the best decisions for her and her babies during pregnancy and labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sara and baby Thomas
Sara is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks. Hypnobirthing taught her how to relax and to trust in her body and listen to her instincts. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rosie and baby Ellis
Rosie is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 36 weeks + 3 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She says, ‘the course gave me the confidence needed to navigate difficult decisions’ and to be ‘at peace’ with how her baby entered the world. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Fernanda and baby Grey
Fernanda is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 2 days. She was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby during pregnancy and birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Madeleine and baby Anton
Madeleine is a third time mum who had her baby in the pool in hospital. She found the breathing techniques and positive affirmations most useful during labour. Read her positive birth story here…