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 - Dani and baby Beau
Dani is a second time mum who had her baby 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, that left us feeling healed and empowered and ridiculously happy.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Natasha and baby Alfie
Natasha is a first time mum who was induced and had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 4 days. She says, ‘I honestly can’t thank PBC enough for the knowledge and confidence they provided for both me & my partner.’ Her husband was able to advocate for her when she needed and helped make her birth better. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Amanda and baby boy and girl
Amanda is a second time mum who had her twins in hospital at 37 weeks. Twin a was born vaginally but then within minutes twin b was delivered by emergency cesarean. Amanda says, ‘I truly would have been so nervous if it weren’t for all the beautiful stories and positive tools I learnt. My husband and midwife were my rocks, keeping me feeling empowered and calm.’ 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 - Kerry and baby boy
Kerry is a second time mum who was induced and had her baby at 39 weeks + 1 day, in hospital. She says, ‘This birth experience was everything I hoped it could be - even though not everything was to plan - and I credit my ability to make good decisions & remain calm to PBC.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Erica and baby boy
Erica is a third time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks. She found positive affirmations and breathing techniques really helped her, she says, ‘I was thrilled with this birth and I was so proud of myself for the breathing and control and poise I felt.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby Halle
Emma is a second time mum who was induced and had her baby, in hospital, at 36 weeks + 4 days. She found the knowledge and breathing techniques gained from the digital pack enabled her to stay calm and feel excited during birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mary-Lou and baby Cooper
Mary-Lou is a second time mum who was induced in hospital, at 41 weeks. She used hypnobirthing to stay focused and relaxed during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lizette and baby boy
Lizette is a first time mum who was induced, due to high blood pressure concerns, at 41 weeks. The preparation she did, during pregnancy, ensured she stayed calm and in control during labour and that the breathing techniques were automatic. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lois and baby Sofia
Lois is a first time mum who was induced, in hospital, at 40 weeks + 4 days. Although her labour did not progress as she had hoped it would she was still able to view it positively and says, ‘It was all so worth it and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.’ Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Clare and baby boy
Clare is a first time mum who was induced in hospital, at 37 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘Without the PBC I don’t think my experience would have been as positive and although the birth wasn’t what I planned, I felt prepared and in control throughout.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lu and baby Loy
Lu is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. She gained tools from the digital pack which helped her to have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Amanda and baby boy
Amanda is a first time mum who was induced at 39 weeks + 1 day and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. She says, ‘our experience overall was so incredibly positive. At no point did my husband or I ever feel pressured and every decision made was made confidently by us after being fully informed of the risks and benefits.’ Read their birth story here…
Birth story - Beth and baby girl
Beth is a second time mum who was induced in hospital and had her baby at 40 weeks + 10 days. She used hypnobirthing to make the best decisions for her and her baby during pregnancy and labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Paula and baby Dominic
Paula was induced and had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 5 days. Even though she was in a country where they culturally view birth differently to the UK she still, ‘made [her] own choices, used BRAIN and used positive mindset as well as the breathing exercises to ensure that [her] birth was what [she] wanted it to be.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Charlotte and baby Beatrix
Charlotte is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean, after being induced, at 38 weeks. It was far from her ideal birth but she, felt respected, listened to, informed and in control throughout.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Naomi and baby Matilda
Naomi is a second time mum who had a waterbirth in hospital, 40 weeks 13 days. She had a healing birth experience and says, ‘I'm so glad I did the PBC course again. It really refreshed my memory and helped me advocate for myself in the planning stages and whilst in labour.’ Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Rebekah and baby Emmett
Rebekah is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned cesarean, at 38 weeks + 4 days. Her labour did not progress as she had hoped but she says, ‘Though I don’t want to do it all again, I would do it in a heartbeat for him.’ Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Bianca and baby Thea
Bianca is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 38 weeks + 5 days. She says, ‘All in all, my labour was a very positive experience. I was really apprehensive about being induced but I remained positive and open minded throughout.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Deborah and baby Cara
Deborah is a second time mum who was induced and had a water birth at her local midwife led unit, at 42 weeks. She had to advocate for herself during labour so as to get the best for her and her baby and used hypnobirthing techniques to help her through. Read her positive birth story here…