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 - Leoni and baby Rosey
Leoni is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having a cesarean at 40 weeks + 5 days. Her labour did not progress as she had imagined but she was able to see that it was best for her and her baby in the end. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - DM and baby E
DM is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 week, due to partial placental abruption. She found her best tools for birth were, ‘up breathing, low lights and my birth partner,’ with which she was able to stay calm and focussed. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Milly and baby Marlee
Milly is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 42 weeks + 3 days. Milly, her partner and their midwife worked so well as a team, helping her feel ‘empowered and like she could achieve anything she set her mind to.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Tracey and baby Louise
Tracey is a fourth time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. She completed the digital pack and was able to regain focus and get ‘back to green’ when she had wavered from it. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Daniella and baby girl
Daniella is a first time mum who was induced at 37 weeks + 2 days, due to obstetric cholestasis, during the coronavirus pandemic. Things did not go to ‘plan’ but she remained calm throughout. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Fendi and baby boy
Fendi was induced at 40 weeks + 10 days and had a waterbirth in hospital. She found the digital pack enabled her to understand what her body was doing, so she could relax and be in control during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hannah and baby Maisie
Hannah is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She describes her labour as one of two halves, with an overall positive feeling. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Tracie and baby Camille
Tracie is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned caesarean. She was able to use BRAIN and make the best decision for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Bigid and baby Saibh
Brigid is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 10 days. She was disappointed to not have a home birth but was able to think positively and make the best of her situation. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Becky and baby Indie
Becky is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. She credits her feelings of being calm, comfortable and empowered largely to the Positive Birth Company. Read her positive birth story here…
(STILL) Birth story - Hannah and baby Ayla
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This is the positive birth story of baby Ayla who was still born at full term. It is a beautiful but heartbreaking read and may not be suitable for all.
Birth story - Holly and baby Harry
Holly is a first time mum who was induced in hospital. This was not her ideal situation but she made the most of it, listened to music and guided relaxation and used up breathing during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Isabel and baby Mateo
Isabel was induced in hospital at 40 weeks due to having gestational diabetes. She used hypnobirthing ‘tools’ to help her stay calm and focused throughout labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby boy
This first time mum had her baby in hospital. She was well prepared for labour due to completing the digital pack and she was able to make informed decisions, together with her wife, to ensure that she had the best birth for herself and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby Kit
Amy is a second time mum who went to hospital to be induced due to uncontrolled gestational diabetes. Having completed the digital pack, she was able to trust her body knew what it was doing and to go with her instincts. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Nikki and baby Everly-Rose
Nikki is a third time mum who was induced in hospital at 37 weeks + 1 day due to pre eclampsia. She found that the positive affirmations and remembering to relax during her labour were really useful. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Naomi and baby Levi
Naomi is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks + 4 days. Her labour did not go as she had hoped but, with thanks to the digital pack, she was able to remain in control and empowered throughout. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jamila and baby Rae
Jamila is a third time mum who was induced, due to obstetric cholestasis, at 40 weeks + 1 day. She gained many tools from the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for herself and her baby during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Malti and baby Anayah
Malti is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks. She used hypnobirthing to stay calm and remain in control throughout her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby Benjamin
Emma is a first time mum who was induced, due to gestational diabetes, and ended up having a cesarean at 39 weeks and 1 day. She used the digital pack to ensure she was informed about all of her possible choices and was able to use BRAIN to help make decisions before and during labour. Read her positive birth story here…