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 - Mum and baby girl
This second time mum was induced in hospital at 40 weeks. She found the digital pack invaluable, particularly the knowledge she gained from it about the science of labour and of breathing techniques. Read her positive birth stgory here…
Birth story - Shauna and baby boy
Shauna is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks due to eclampsia. The digital pack provided Shauna with the tools to face obstacles and to make decisions during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nesha and baby girl
Nesha is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks + 2 days. She was able to use BRAIN to make decisions during her labour which enabled her to labour naturally after being kick started. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Becky and baby Isla
Becky is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and had a VBAC at 38 weeks + 6 days. She managed with her birth beautifully and describes the digital pack as her ‘birth armour.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Natalie and baby Ella
Natalie is a second time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 39 weeks + 2 days. She was induced due to having group B strep and gestational diabetes but, with the help of the digital pack, she remained focussed and calm and had an amazing birth. Read her positive birth experience here…
Birth story - Mum and baby boy
This first time mum was induced in hospital at 39 weeks + 3 days due to being a high risk pregnancy. She found the breathing techniques and a supportive biorth partner the most useful tools during her labour.
Birth story - Kittie and baby twins
Kittie was induced in hospital with her twins and had them by unplanned cesarean. She says that hypnobirthing changed her mindset about labour and helped her to have a positive experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Becs and baby Elsie
Becs is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 42 weeks + 1 day. She was induced and found the tools she gained from the hypnobirthing course invaluable in keeping her focussed and calm. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lisa and baby Evan
Lisa is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. Her birth did not go as she had hoped but she was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for herself and her baby and to remain calm and positive by using skilled she gained from the digital pack. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Helen and baby
Helen is a first time mum who was induced in hospital after her waters broke but her contractions failed to regulate. She was able to use BRAIN and adapt to her situation, using knowledge she gained from the book, and is able to describe her birth as ‘the most positive achievement in my life.’ Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Jo and baby Hugo
Jo is a first time mum who was induced in hospital. She gained hypnobirthing tools from a local course and the digital pack and put them to good use during her labour and afterwards to help manage her anxiety and panic attacks. She was able to trust her instinct and to use BRAIN when necessary to help her achieve her best birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ariadna and baby Hawa
Ariadna is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 42 weeks due to her water breaking earlier. She completed the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN during labour and to use the breathing techniques to help her have her best labour possible. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nadine and baby Grayson
Nadine is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 42 weeks. She believes that her positive birth experience is down to the hypnobirthing book, and techniques she gained from it. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Libby and baby Effie
Libby is a first time mum who was induced in hospital . She read the book and found the section about breathing techniques invaluable. Libby and her husband felt the book helped them to prepare for all eventualities and therefore cope with their induction even though it was not their preferred labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Becky and baby Bea
Becky is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. She completed the digital pack which enabled her to use BRAIN to make informed choices before, and during, labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby girl
Sophieg is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 5 days. She had an enjoyable birth experience and found that up breathing and birth music were key to helping her though. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Becky and baby Rae
Becky is a first time mum who was induced at 37 weeks + 6 days. She completed the digital pack and found the ‘tools’ she gained from it very useful during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Naomi and baby Joseph
Naomi is a first time mum who was induced at 38 weeks + 3 days. She particularly liked the way the digital pack emphasises the role of the birth partner and, as such, her husband was able to understand her preferences and to support her fully through labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Victoria and baby Phoebe
Victoria is a second time mum who had an induction at 39 weeks + 1 day. She completed the digital pack and went on to have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Jessica and baby Alfie
Jessica is a second time mum who was induced in hospital due to a number of reasons. She says, ‘Labour was amazing, the whole day was amazing!’ Find out more about her birth story here…