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 - Petronela and baby Isaiah
Petronela is a first time mum who was induced at 39 weeks + 4 days and went on to have an unplanned cesarean. She says, ‘due to the hypnobirthing preparation that I had completed I have been able to focus on so many parts of my experience and view them in a positive way. I never felt like I lost control.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kerry and baby Finn
Kerry is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 37 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘We had a very relaxed experience despite the induction.‘ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jenny and baby Harper
Jenny is a first time mum whose baby was born by cesarean, following an induction, at 39 weeks + 3 days. Hypnobirthing gave her, ‘tools to handle the induction process,’ and she says she, ‘felt in control throughout and like a superwoman after.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby boy
This second time mum was induced at 40 weeks + 3 days and had a positive VBAC delivery. She says, ‘Despite not being the home birth I’d planned, the knowledge gained from the course allowed me to navigate my change in circumstances and make informed choices throughout.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Robyn and baby Wren
Robyn is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 2 days. She had gone into hospital prepared to fight for her choices but the hospital staff were warm and considerate. She says, ‘I felt empowered every step of the way, and can't wait to birth again.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Olivia and baby Sebastian
Olivia is a first time mum who was induced, in hospital, at 41 weeks + 5 days. Hypnobirthing enabled her to advocate for herself and her baby during labour and she says, ‘I absolutely LOVED my birth.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Amy and baby Meadow
Amy is a first time mum who was induced in hospital, due to polyhydromnios, at 40 weeks. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I used everything I had learnt to make the right decisions [and] be informed about my choices.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Moyosolo and baby Teleola
Moyosolo is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks and went on to have an unplanned cesarean. She says, ‘Although this wasn’t my planned or ideal birth, this process was made so much easier by the tools I acquired from the Positive Birth Company.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rebecca and baby Nathan
Rebecca is a first time mum who was induced and had an unplanned cesarean due to baby’s reduced heart rate and distress. Hypnobirthing gave her the tools to use BRAIN, make informed decisions and remain calm and enjoy her birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emily and baby Boston
Emily is a first time mum who was induced at 40 weeks due to Pre-eclampsia. She was concerned about being induced but says, ‘The techniques I learnt from hypnobirthing really helped me stay focused.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jenny and baby Raphael
Jenny is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 39 weeks + 1 day. She was surprised at how positive her birth was as she says, ‘ I never believed a highly medicalised birth with an Oxytocin drip induction could feel so natural and empowering.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Laura and baby Nova
Laura is a first time mum who was induced and then had her baby in a midwife led unit at 42 weeks. Laura used hypnobirthing to help her feel calm during labour and she says, ‘I can honestly say that I enjoyed labour and birth and that in itself is so empowering. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Robyn and baby Rudy
Robyn is a first time mum who was induced and had her baby at 41 weeks + 2 days. She was initially nervous about the thought of giving birth but hypnobirthing changed her mindset and helped her to be excited about her upcoming labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Maddy and baby William
Maddy is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 1 day. She was concerned about the prospect of an induction but ended up, ‘feeling fantastic and like Wonder Woman!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby girl
Sophie is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days. She felt listened to and supported throughout her birth which culminated in her catching her baby, which she says made her feel, ‘like a superhero!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Amber and baby Isla
Amber is a second time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 2 days. Even thought her birth did not go as ‘planned,’ she says, ‘my birth experience was positive, calm and overall amazing.’ Read her positive birth story here…
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 - 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 - 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…