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 - 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 - Sammi and baby Luca
Sammi is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool at home, at 41 weeks + 3 days. She completed the digital pack and says, ‘I found the course and this group invaluable during both of these pregnancies and am so grateful to the PBC for making my births so wonderful!’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Leah and baby Eli
Leah is a second time mum who had her baby in the pool, at home, at 39 weeks + 6 days. She was able to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby during labour and birth. 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 - Maddy and baby Oscar
Maddy is a second time mum who had her ‘dream birth’ in the pool, at home, at 40 weeks + 4 days. She was able to trust in her body and to birth her baby in a calm and relaxed atmosphere at home. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Catherine and baby Jac
Catherine is a third time mum who had a home, water birth at 42 weeks, On Christmas Day! She says, ‘The positive birthing company resources were so helpful, especially for my first pregnancy where I watched the videos. I used the breathing techniques, app and positive birthing affirmations for all births which helped my mind set.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lauren and baby girl
Lauren is a first time mum who had a water birth in hospital at 40 weeks + 6 days. She found the digital pack gave her the, ‘confidence and skills,’ to have a calm water birth and to have a positive attitude towards 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 - Lucie and baby Oscar
Lucie is a first time mum who had her baby in the pool at her local hospital at 38 weeks + 6 days. She ensured she was both mentally and physically prepared for birth and went into labour with the self belief that her body was designed for birth which helped her to stay relaxed and in control. 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 - Amy and baby Zachary
Amy is a fourth time mum who had a water birth at home at 40 weeks + 3 days. She says the digital pack, ‘helped me make the decision to plan for a homebirth and when it came to the labour and delivery it proved an absolute game changer.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emily and baby boy
Emily is a first time mum who had a waterbirth in hospital, at 41 weeks + 3 days. She says, ‘I am so so grateful I was introduced to hypnobirthing. It completely changed my mindset around birth and gave me so much knowledge going into labour.’ 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 - Sabrina and baby Sadie
Sabrina is a second time mum who had a home waterbirth at 39 weeks + 4 days. She achieved her ‘ideal birth’ with the help of the Freya App and said, ‘The Freya app was awesome, saved me through the labour from getting scared & losing my breathing.’ Read her positive birth story here…