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 - Ellie and baby girl
Ellie is a third time mum who had her baby at home at 41 weeks + 2 days. Hypnobirthing and the digital pack helped her to be, ‘trusting and relaxed in the knowledge that my body would birth [her] baby and I truly think this made for the most wonderful birth experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Steph and baby Eliza
Steph is a third tie mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 41 weeks + 2 days. Although her labour didn’t quite go as planned, Steph was encouraged to listen to her body and make her own choices.
Birth story - Nancy and baby Milad
Nancy is a third time mum who had her baby in a pool, at home, at 41 weeks. She thanks the PBC for, ‘stewarding me in and through my most magical and embodied birth experience yet.’ 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 - Jaclyn and baby Leo
Jaclyn is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. Hypnobirthing enabled her to make informed decisions which helped her to have, ‘an amazing experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Jennifer and baby Lois
Jennifer is a third time mum who was induced in hospital at 36 weeks, due to concerns of reduced movements. She remained calm and in control and made decisions that were best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Dysha and baby girl
Dysha is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks. She gained techniques from the digital pack that helped, not only in labour, but also afterwards when her uterus would contract while breastfeeding. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alina and baby Lévie
Alina is a third time mum who had her baby at home, in America, at 41 weeks. She says birth affirmations, ‘really helped me to feel strong and calm and in control,’ and she describes her experience as, ‘the most empowering, peaceful and beautiful birth.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Yvonne and baby Jorja
Yvonne is a third time mum who had her baby at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing gave her the right mindset and confidence to have a home birth and she is really pleased that she did. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rosella and baby Marion
Rosella is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 6 days. She says, ‘I absolutely loved my birth experience! It was calm, comfortable and swift! The techniques I learned served me well after the birth too!’
Birth story - Hasna and baby boy
Hasna is a third time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 38 weeks + 3 days. She practiced hypnobirthing for her labour and said, ‘The up breathing was amazing it kept me soo focused.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Madeleine and baby Anton
Madeleine is a third time mum who had her baby in the pool in hospital. She found the breathing techniques and positive affirmations most useful during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kerry and babies Louis and Robyn
Kerry is a third time mum who was induced at 36 weeks + 5 days in hospital. She relied on positive affirmations and breathing techniques to get her through labour and used BRAIN when needed. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ashleigh and baby boy
Ashleigh is a third time mum who had her baby at home in a rather unexpected way! She was able to stay so calm and relaxed during labour using hypnobirthing techniques. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Harriet and baby Marta
Harriet is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 36 weeks + 5 days. She concentrated on breathing to help her through labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Joanne and baby Drew
Joanne is a third time mum who had a VBAC in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days. She was able to use hypnobirthing both in the lead up to and during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Samantha and baby Lila
Samantha is a third time mum who had her baby in a pool at home at 40 weeks + 2 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used the breathing techniques to help her through labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Claire and baby Grace
Claire is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 9 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that positive affirmations and her birth partner helped her through her ‘amazing’ labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Georgie and baby Evelyn
Georgie is a third time mum who had her baby in the pool at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She completed the digital pack which left her feeling empowered, informed and strong. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Becky and baby William
Becky is a third time mum who was induced at 40 week + 12 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She practised hypnobirthing and was able to stay calm and in control throughout her labour. read her positive birth story here…