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 - Kellie and baby Indie
Kelly is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 3 days. She loved the science side of hypnobirthing as she knew it all made sense. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Leanne and baby Oliver
Leanne is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 37 weeks + 4 days. Completing the digital pack gave her confidence to ask questions and make choices before and during labour which helped her to have a positive experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Jennifer and baby Rose
Jennifer is a first time mum who had her baby at home, in the pool, at 40 weeks + 5 days. She says the digital pack gave her the tools to have the birth she ‘wanted’ and to navigate ‘the rollercoaster afterwards.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lyndsay and baby boy
Lyndsay is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Her only ‘plan’ for birth was to ‘get her baby out safely,’ which she achieved successfully. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kelly and baby Marina
Kelly is a first time mum who was induced in hospital at 41 weeks + 1 day. She was able to make informed decisions which helped her feel respected and safe during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Angela and baby Noah
Angela is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 8 days. She says the digital pack, ‘helped me have a great birth experience.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Lia and baby Dakota
Lia is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 36 weeks + 2 days. She found the science part of the digital pack invaluable and used tools gained from it to stay calm during labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Antigoné and baby boy
Antigoné is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite having to transfer from home and labour in hospital she said giving birth made her feel ‘like the strongest lioness.’ Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Laura and baby Dorothy
Laura is a second time mum who had her baby in hospital at 39 weeks + 6 days. She managed to stay ‘calm peaceful and powerful,’ in labour despite her situation being less than favourable, with the help of hypnobirthing. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Georgia and baby Clementine
Georgia is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 5 days. She benefitted, as a midwife, from the digital pack as it helped her to separate her pregnant mother headspace from her work headspace. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Joanna and baby Jacob
Joanna is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital at 38 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She completed the digital pack and had a very positive birth experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Rosin and baby Ruari
Rosin is a first time mum who had her baby in hospital. She practised hypnobirthing and was able to listen to her body and birth without fear or panic. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Paris and baby Noah
Paris is a first time mum who was induced due to obstetric cholestasis. She found the positive affirmations helped her to stay positive and in control throughout labour. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Jade and baby girl
Jade is a second time mum who had a VBAC at 40 weeks + 3 days. With thanks to the digital pack, she felt calm and relaxed throughout as she trusted her body was made to birth her baby. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Emma and baby James
Emma is a first time mum who had her baby in the pool at home at 39 weeks + 2 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She used facts to support her decision to birth at home, against hospital recommendation, and went on to have a positive experience. Read her birth story here…
Birth story - Thea and baby Atticus
Thea is a first time Mum who had her baby at her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 6 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. She, and her husband, were able to make informed decisions during pregnancy and birth that were best for Mum and baby, using tools gained from the digital pack. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Ani and baby Charles
Ani is a first time mum who had her baby in her local midwife led unit at 40 weeks + 5 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. Hypnobirthing breathing techniques helped her through her very long labour. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Kayla and baby Emilia
Kayla is a third time mum who had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 4 days, during the coronavirus pandemic. This birth was more intense than her previous ones but still a positive experience with the best outcome. Read her positive birth story here…
Birth story - Gemma and baby Dawson
Gemma is a first time mum who had her baby in a midwife led unit at 39 weeks + 2 days. She and her partner completed the digital pack and they worked as a team to keep calm and focused throughout labour. Read their positive birth story here…
Birth story - Mum and baby Boy
This first time mum had her baby in hospital at 40 weeks + 9 days. Her birth did not go an envisioned but she was able to focus on her breathing to help her through. Read her positive birth story here…