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 - Charlotte and baby Mila
Charlotte is a first time mum who conceived via IVF and was induced in hospital, at 39 weeks + 6 days. After a tricky pregnancy and a rocky start to labour it was decided a cesarean was the best option and she says, ‘my caesarean delivery was so peaceful and enjoyable.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Danielle and baby Beau
Danielle is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. She says, ‘Beau's labour and birth was possibly the most calm, positive and amazing experience I could have ever wished for.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emily and baby Elsie
Emily is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. She describes it as a healing experience after her previous birth and one she, ‘couldn't have done that without the tools the PBC gave me.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Gerdie and baby Ludwig
Gerdie is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks. She completed the digital pack with her husband, who was able to advocate for her during labour when she was not able. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jordan and baby Kit
Jordan is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital. She was able to remain calm and relaxed and to trust in her body’s ability to birth her baby by using hypnobirthing tools she gained form the book. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ella and baby boy
Ella is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 35 weeks. She says, ‘hypnobirthing gave me the confidence I needed to remain calm and enjoy my birth experience to the fullest.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Georgia and baby Monroe
Georgia is a first time mum who was induced and went on to have an unplanned cesarean in hospital, at 38 weeks. She had a birth ‘plan’ and was able to stay calm and focused throughout, thanks to hypnobirthing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Stacie and baby Cooper
Stacie is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and went on to have a water birth. She says, ‘My birth was amazing, it was such a positive experience...actually a beautiful experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jaclyn and baby Leo
Jaclyn is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. Hypnobirthing enabled her to make informed decisions which helped her to have, ‘an amazing experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jenna and baby Margot
Jenna is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital, by unplanned cesarean, at 38 weeks. She says, ‘I may not have got the birth I wanted but I managed to implement tools and parts of my PBC programme into the birth to make it an experience I could control and I am proud I did it.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Marisa and baby Marni
Marisa is a second time mum who had her baby a the pool, in hospital, at 38 weeks + 5 days. She remained calm, focusing on positive affirmations and says, ‘I truly had a dream birth and the most amazing experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Katy and baby Mason
Katy is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital, by unplanned cesarean. She was able to make the best decisions for her and her baby when things did not go ‘as planned'.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Maria and baby girl
Maria is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks. Despite not being able to have the water birth she wanted she still feels, ‘my birth experience was very positive and I'd definitely do it again!’
Birth story - Sophie and baby Toby
Sophie is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital, by induction, at 40 weeks + 13 days. She was calm about birth and able to cope with the many challenges she faced, including giving birth whilst Covid positive! Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alkmini and baby Zoi
Alkmini is a first time mum who was induced in hospital, at 40 weeks + 11 days. She says, ‘the PBC definitely helped me stay in a positive mind set, managing induction without an epidural and having the best possible labour!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Annabel and baby girl
Annabel is a first time mum who had a cesarean due to her baby being breech. She completed the digital pack and says she, ‘enjoyed learning about the mental aspect of birth and the breathing,’ which she utilised during her birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Aasi and baby girl
Aasi is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and had her baby at 37 weeks + 5 days. Hypnobirthing and the support of medical professionals helped her to have a positive experience even when she was anxious as a result of her first experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rose and baby Louie
Rose is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks. She relied on her birth plan to inform her midwives of her preferences so she could focus on birth. Rose says, birth has, ‘transformed the way I look at myself.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jodie and baby Joshua
Jodie is a first time mum who had an eventful birth which ended in an unplanned cesarean. Contrary to the ‘horror’ people responded with when told her story she says, ‘It was unlike anything I've experienced before, but it was amazing.’ Read her positive birth story here…