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 - Gemma and baby Elara
Gemma is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘Without a doubt hypnobirthing shaped my experience of this labour and I recommend hypnobirthing to all my pregnant friends and moreover the positive birth company for the community and easing any worries or anxieties during pregnancy.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kaitlin and baby Jami Marie
Kaitlin is a third time mum who had a water birth in a midwife led unit, in America, at 37 weeks + 6 days. She stayed calm and focused throughout and trusted her body to birth her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Beth and baby Bobby
Beth is a first time mum who had her baby in the pool in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 3 days. She maintained a positive mindset throughout labour which helped her to stay in the zone and birth her baby as she wished. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sarah and baby Sebastian
Sarah is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit in Mexico, at 39 weeks + 2 days. She sought out a birth team who would help her have the birth she wished for and they didn’t disappoint. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Gio and baby Arlo
Gio is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife unit at 40 weeks + 4 days. She felt the PBC gave her tools for a great birth and believes, ‘It was honestly such a beautiful birth even if quick and {she} would not change a thing.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Holly and baby Oscar
Holly is a first time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit in New Zealand. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I really believe that going into it with such a positive mindset and so many hypnobirthing tools allowed me to have such a positive, empowering birth.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Tolu and baby Asaiah
Tolu is a first time mum who had a water birth at a midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 3 days. She used hypnobirthing and says of her birth, ‘It was the most magical experience with the support of my husband, who was an incredible birth partner, and my amazing midwife.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Giulia and baby Abigal
Giulia is a first time mum who had her baby in the pool at a midwife led unit at 41 weeks. Her environment was not perfect for giving birth but she was able to find focus and remember, ‘I could do it as my body and I were strong and not afraid of anything.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lucy and baby Theodore
Lucy is a first time mum who had a water birth in a midwife led unit, at 41 weeks + 2 days. She used hypnobirthing breathing techniques to help her stay in the zone and to birth her baby calmly in the pool. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Josie and baby Milo
Josie is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool at a midwife led unit, at 38 weeks + 6 days. She says, ‘I can’t thank the PBC enough for giving me the tools to trust my mind and body.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Naomi and baby Charlie
Naomi is a first time mum who had her baby in the pool at a midwife led unit, at 39 weeks + 4 days. She remained calm and in control throughout labour and had a positive birth experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Siobhan and baby Finnegan
Siobhan is a third time mum who had a water birth at a midwife led unit, at 40 weeks + 3 days. She says, ‘I’m so grateful that I finally got the kind of birth experience I had dreamed of! Thank you for making such a wonderful course that helped me make that dream a reality.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lauren and baby Theodore
Lauren is a first time mum who had her baby in the pool at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 3 days. Her preferred option of birthing at home was not possible, due to staff shortages, but it ended up being, ‘for the best.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ella and baby Zoe
Ella is a second time mum who had her baby in the water at her local midwife led unit, at 38 weeks + 6 days. She had an amazing birth and says, ‘Thank you to the Positive Birth Company for being such an amazing resource and education!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Roberta and baby Emmy
Roberta is a first time mum who had a water birth at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 4 days. Hypnobirthing gave her the tools she needed to use BRAIN and to advocate for herself and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kallie and baby Cruz
Kallie is a first time mum who had a water birth at her local midwife led unit, at 41 weeks + 1 day. She says, I was so scared about giving birth, but thank you to the Positive Birth Company for completely changing my outlook to birth, it was amazing!!!’ Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Abby and baby Alice
Abby is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks. She completed the digital pack and says the knowledge she gained, ‘was invaluable for helping me to cope and remain calm throughout both of my labours.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Tatiana and baby Maxime
Tatiana is a first time mum who had a water birth in her local midwife led unit, at 40 weeks + 3 days. She completed the digital pack with her husband and they say it helped them feel prepared and knowledgeable for labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Linzi and baby Ellis
Linzi is a second time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 39 weeks + 4 days. She found hypnobirthing breathing techniques and relaxation MP3’s helped her stay calm during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Margherita and baby Isabella
Margherita is a first time mum who had her baby at a midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 5 days. She says, ‘The Positive Birth Company hypnobirthing course gave us the knowledge and tools to live the labour experience with confidence.’ Read her positive birth story here…