Jodie is a first time mum who had an eventful birth which ended in an unplanned cesarean. Contrary to the ‘horror’ people responded with when told her story she says, ‘It was unlike anything I've experienced before, but it was amazing.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Winanda is a first time mum who was induced and ended up having a cesarean, due to gestational diabetes, at 38 weeks + 5 days. During her labour she felt like a ‘failure’ but on reflection she can see she wasn’t. Read her positive birth company here…

Hannah is a first time mum who had her baby by unplanned cesarean, due to baby being breech and pre-eclampsia diagnosis. She used hypnobirthing tools to navigate pregnancy and birth and says she had, ‘a fully positive birth experience.’ Read her birth story here…

Freya is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks + 1 day. Her labour did not go to ‘plan’ but, with thanks to her preparation, she, ‘felt calm, relaxed, in control and was happy with every decision [she] made.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Nadiah is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and went on to have an unplanned cesarean, at 40 weeks + 2 days. Hypnobirthing enabled her to think positively about labour and to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…

Eesha is a first time mum who was induced in hospital and ended up having an unplanned cesarean at 37 weeks + 6 days. Hynobirthing enabled her to feel calm, in control, and able to make informed decisions that were best for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…

Keeley is a first time mum who had her baby by unplanned cesarean at 40 weeks. Her labour could be seen as ‘traumatic’ but she says, ‘I felt in control, I felt powerful, my partner was incredible, the staff were excellent and now we have a beautiful baby boy.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Abigail is a first time mum who had a natural, unplanned cesarean at 42 weeks + 2 days. She says, ‘I genuinely believe that reading the PBC book and birth stories gave me the strength and power to use my BRAIN, believe in myself and make my own decisions and to embrace the whole birth experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Beth is a first time mum who had a cesarean due to baby being in transverse lie position. She credits the digital pack for empowering her to being able to navigate a potentially daunting scenario confidently, and feel positively about it. Read her positive birth story here…

Dee is a first time mum who was induced, and went on to have a gentle cesarean, at 38 weeks. She was able to use BRAIN during labour and says, ‘I felt very empowered to advocate not only for myself but also my baby.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Amy is a first time mum who had her baby by unplanned cesarean due to undiagnosed preeclampsia. She knew there was something wrong and advocated for herself until she was heard. Read her positive birth story here…

This first time mum was induced at 41 weeks + 5 days and ended up having an unplanned cesarean due to reduced foetal heart rate. She found the experience positive as she “ had the tools to advocate for myself” and she felt listened to and in control. Read her positive birth story here…

Allia is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean, due to her baby being breech. She felt prepared for the eventualities of birth through her hypnobirthing preparation. Read her positive birth story here…

Jessica is a first time mum who was induced, in hospital, and ended up having an unplanned cesarean at 42 weeks. Although her labour did not go ‘to plan’ she says, ‘thanks to PBC, I was well informed, I took everything in my stride, went in with an open mind and made informed decisions.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Claire is a first time mum who had her baby by unplanned cesarean at 41 weeks + 2 days. She has a phobia of blood tests, injections and cannulas and used hypnobirthing to help guide her through labour and to help her remain calm when needing medical intervention. Read her positive birth story here…

Srilekhinik is a first time mum who had her baby by cesarean at 41 weeks. She was able to make informed throughout labour and says, ‘I feel happy to reframe my birth as something positive.’ Read her positive birth story now…

Megan is a first time mum who had her baby by cesarean at 32 weeks, due to pre-eclampsia. She says that the PBC, ‘really helped me, AND my husband, to remain calm,’ and to make informed decisions when necessary. Read her positive birth story here…

Samira is a first time mum who had her babies at 38 weeks by unplanned cesarean. Samira was able to stay strong and keep a positive mindset even when she felt exhausted, she says ‘knowledge is power’ in this situation. Read her positive birth story here…

Emily is a second time mum who had an unplanned cesarean at 39 weeks + 2 days due to baby being transverse. She says, ‘the PBC really helped both me and my husband to remain calm and to reassure ourselves that we were making the best decisions for our family.’ Read her positive birth story here…

Frances is a first time mum who was induced, due to obstetric cholestasis, at 38 weeks + 4 days and ended up having an unplanned cesarean. She gained tools from the Positive Birth Company which enabled her to feel calm and in control throughout her labour. Read her positive birth story here…