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 - Kelly and baby Marina
Kelly is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 1 day. She was able to make informed decisions which helped her feel respected and safe during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Paris and baby Noah
Paris is a first time mum who was induced due to obstetric cholestasis. She found the positive affirmations helped her to stay positive and in control throughout labour. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Heather and baby Caroline
Heather is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks + 2 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jenny and baby Finlay
Jenny is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 38 weeks. She took time to mentally prepare before birth and felt informed and in control during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Farhana and baby girl
Farhana is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 42 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. The digital pack gave her tools to help during labour and she was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hannah and baby George
Hannah is a first time mum who was induced at 41 weeks + 1 day due to pre-eclampsia. She gained tools from the digital pack and was able to use them, before and during labour, to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Angharad and baby girl
Angharad is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. Armed with ‘facts, knowledge and confidence,’ from the digital pack, she was able to have a healing birth experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Katie and baby Harrison
Katie was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. Having completed the digital pack, she was able to stay calm and make decisions that she believed were best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Soraia and baby Lena
Soraia is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 42 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her birth took its own course, which was not what she had envisioned, but she felt informed and in control throughout. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Josie and baby Aubrey
Josie is a first time mum who was induced and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. With thanks to the digital pack, she was prepared to be calm through any birth eventuality and she was able to stay relaxed and focussed. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jessica and baby Niall
Jessica was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. After completing the digital pack, she felt prepared for anything this labour might throw at her, which ended up being a positive and empowering experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emily and baby Luna
Emily is a second time mum who was induced at 40 weeks + 5 days. Her first birth was a traumatic experience and she was able to use hypnobirthing techniques to help make this birth ‘an amazing’ experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kate and babies Felicity and Eleanor
Kate is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 38 weeks with her twins. The digital pack gave her the confidence to use BRAIN and be part of the conversation of her birth. This, coupled with the breathing techniques helped her to have a positive birth. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby Pearl
Amy is a third time mum who was induced in hospital at 37 weeks. She managed to have her ‘dream birth’ with thanks to the digital pack. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Anna and baby girl
Anna is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 6 days. She completed the digital pack and found the breathing techniques the most useful tool during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mairéad
Mairéad is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days due to episodes of reduced movements. She was able to stay calm and make informed choices using knowledge gained from the digital pack. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Thea
Hayley is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks. The digital pack gave her the knowledge and confidence to use BRAIN, enabling her to have a calm and positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Bonita and baby boy
Bonita was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 3 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She was able to use visualisation and breathing to help her cope with changes during her labour and to block out the uncertainty of the world outside. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby Pippa
This second time mum was induced in hospital at 39 weeks + 4 days due to reduced movements. She says the digital pack and Freya app were invaluable and helped her immensely throughout labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lauren and baby Mason
Lauren is a first time mum who was induced at 37 weeks + 6 days due to being diagnosed with obstetric cholestasis, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that positive affirmations and the breathing techniques helped her most during labour. Read her positive birth story here…