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.

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Birth story - Gemma and baby Ginny

Gemma is a second time mum who had a waterbirth at her local labour ward. She completed the digital pack which left her feeling educated and confident to make choices during her labour. She went on to have a positive waterbirth which she felt she had control over. Read her birth story here…

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Birth story - Ariadna and baby Hawa

Ariadna is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 42 weeks due to her water breaking earlier. She completed the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN during labour and to use the breathing techniques to help her have her best labour possible. Read her positive birth story here…

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Birth story - Libby and baby Effie

Libby is a first time mum who was induced in hospital . She read the book and found the section about breathing techniques invaluable. Libby and her husband felt the book helped them to prepare for all eventualities and therefore cope with their induction even though it was not their preferred labour. Read their positive birth story here…

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Birth story - Elle and baby Maggie

Elle is a first time mum who had an unplanned cesarean after labour bought on complications with her Addison’s disease. She describes her birth experience as ‘ the most perfect moment of my life,’ even though it wasn’t how she had imagined it. Read her positive birth story here…

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