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 - 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 - Carolyn and baby Dominic
Carolyn is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks + 3 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her husband completed the digital pack with her and was able to advocate for her and use BRAIN when necessary. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sophie and baby Ramona
Rachel is a first time mum who had her baby by unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that hypnobirthing helped her postpartum as well as during labour. She is able to look back on her birth as a positive 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 - Leoni and baby Rosey
Leoni is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having a cesarean at 40 weeks + 5 days. Her labour did not progress as she had imagined but she was able to see that it was best for her and her baby in the end. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Charlotte and baby boy
Charlotte is a first time mum who had an unplanned caesarean, in hospital at 39 weeks + 2 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found the breathing exercises helpful in dealing with the uncertainty of the coronavirus situation as well as during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Noorin and baby Sinan
Noorin is a second time mum who had an unplanned caesarean at 39 weeks. She is thankful for hypnobirthing helping her to remain calm during her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby
This mum had her baby in hospital and ended up having a caesarean. She was able to use BRAIN to make decisions and used the breathing techniques to stay calm throughout. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Michelle and baby Imogen
Michelle had her baby at 42 weeks + 2 days, by unplanned cesarean, during the coronavirus pandemic. She was able to use BRAIN to make the best decsions for her and her baby and to remain calm. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Tracie and baby Camille
Tracie is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned caesarean. She was able to use BRAIN and make the best decision for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Abigail and baby Ivy
Abigail is a first time mum who ended up having a caesarean. This was not what she had hoped for but she was able to enjoy the experience and see the positive in it. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby Sebastian
This mum had an unplanned caesarean in hospital at 39 weeks + 6 days. She was prepared for all eventualities through completing the digital pack and therefore remained calm and in control throughout her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alison and baby boy
Alison is a first time mum who had an unplanned caesarean at 42 weeks + 2 days. She was well equipped for her labour, after completing the digital pack, and was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby when necessary. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ellie and baby boy
Ellie is a first time mum who had an emergency cesarean at 40 weeks + 6 days. She had hoped for a home birth but her birth took a different course, despite this she was able to remain calm and positive throughout. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby Benjamin
Emma is a first time mum who was induced, due to gestational diabetes, and ended up having a cesarean at 39 weeks and 1 day. She used the digital pack to ensure she was informed about all of her possible choices and was able to use BRAIN to help make decisions before and during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lydia and baby Isla
Lydia is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital, by cesarean, after many days of labouring at home. She managed to cope with hypnobirthing techniques, gained from the Youtube videos and book, and was in control throughout her labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kirsten and baby Jasmine
Kirsten is a first time mum who had an unplanned caesarean at 39 weeks. She was able to use techniques gained form the digital pack in many situations before and during labour and truly believes that she has gained ‘life skills’ from completing the course. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Liz and baby William
Liz is a first time mum who had an unplanned caesarean at 40 weeks + 6 days. She gained tools from the digital pack which enabled her to understand what her body was doing and to use BRAIN when things didn’t seem right. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kittie and baby twins
Kittie was induced in hospital with her twins and had them by unplanned cesarean. She says that hypnobirthing changed her mindset about labour and helped her to have a positive experience. Read her birth story here…