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 - Alice and baby girl
Alice is a first time mum who had her baby in her local midwife led unit at 39 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She found that hypnobirthing got her into the right body and mind space and helped her to think positively about birth. Her birth partner also played an invaluable role in advocating for her and their baby during labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Maria and baby boy
Maria is a 2nd time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. By completing the digital pack she was able to overcome her fears that surrounded labour and go on to have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Anna and baby Iris
Anna is a third time mum who had her baby at home at 40 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. As a result of completing the digital pack, she felt strong and brave and confident to use BRAIN to make the best decisions for her and her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
(STILL) Birth story - Hannah and baby Ayla
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This is the positive birth story of baby Ayla who was still born at full term. It is a beautiful but heartbreaking read and may not be suitable for all.
Birth story - Hollie and baby boy
Hollie is a first time mum who had her ‘dream birth’ in a midwife led unit at 40 weeks. She read the book and used the knowledge and techniques she gained form it to help her have a positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Martha and baby Ellis
Martha is a first time mum who had a waterbirth at her local midwife led unit at 39 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used hypnobirthing techniques to help her cope during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Holly and baby Harry
Holly is a first time mum who was induced in hospital. This was not her ideal situation but she made the most of it, listened to music and guided relaxation and used up breathing during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lotti and baby boy
Lotti is a second time mum who had a rather speedy delivery, resulting in an unplanned homebirth. She was pleased to be able to use hypnobirthing breathing techniques. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Sarah and baby April
Sarah is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 5 days during the coronavirus pandemic. She completed the digital pack and was able to use BRAIN during pregnancy and labour to help adapt to changing situations which helped her to feel in control. Read her, rather speedy, positive birth story here…
Birth story - Rosie and baby Merida
Rosie is a first time mum, who had lots of anxiety surrounding pregnancy and birth, who was helped by the digital and postpartum packs. She had her baby in hospital at 41 weeks + 3 days. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Yvette and baby boy
Yvette is a second time mum who had a waterbirth at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 5 days. She found the Freya app invaluable and had a very positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Hayley and baby Otis
Hayley is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days, during the conronavirus pandemic. Her experience this time around was significantly different to her first, which she puts largely down to be able to trust in her body completely. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Danielle and baby Finn
Danielle is a second time mum who gave birth in the car on her way to the hospital! She was able to remain calm and relaxed in such an extraordinary situation and trust in her body, due to her hypnobirthing preparation. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Alexandra and baby Lily
Alexandra is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days. This birth did not go as ‘smoothly’ as her first but she was able to stay positive, calm and focused and she felt ‘empowered’ by the experience. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Grace and baby Conor
Grace is a first time mum who had her baby at home at 41 weeks + 3 days, during the conronavirus pandemic. She relied mainly on the breathing techniques she learnt form the digital pack as pain relief in labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mollie and baby Jude
Mollie is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital. She says, ‘The positive birth company helped me massively,’ as it helped her and her husband to feel prepared and in control throughout labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lillie and baby boy
Lillie is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 36 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She prepared by reading the hypnobirthing book which gave her the tools to use BRAIN when she needed to. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Isabel and baby Mateo
Isabel was induced in hospital at 40 weeks due to having gestational diabetes. She used hypnobirthing ‘tools’ to help her stay calm and focused throughout labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Helene and baby boy
Helene is a second time mum who had an unplanned homebirth at 39 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She prepared for labour by reading the hypnobirthing book and practising the techniques which enabled her to remain calm throughout her birth. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Anna and baby boy
Anna is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 15, during the conronavirus pandemic. She read the book and was able to remain focused, calm and in control thoughout her labour.