Birth Stories
Birth stories from our community
Reading birth stories can be a helpful way for parents to prepare for their own birth experience. These stories from our wonderful community are a perfect example of how no two birth experiences are the same. They offer personal insight into natural births, short births, hospital births, home births - and beyond.
We encourage you to have a read and take note of any strategies you might like to incorporate into your own birth preparation.
Emily - Mila’s Birth Story
Emily’s journey to meeting her beautiful daughter, Mila Gwen Gibson, is nothing short of inspiring. From navigating hospital recommendations to trusting her instincts and finding the strength to create the calm home birth she envisioned—this story is a testament to the power of informed choice and self-advocacy.
Nantar — Bliss’s Birth Story
Nantar laboured at home using affirmations, breathing and meditation to cope with the intensity of her contractions. She then transferred to hospital where she birthed naturally in water.
Bridget and Andy — Claire’s Birth Story
Bridget and Andy’s birth journey changed from planned homebirth to planned C-section - this is their story of how they took an empowered approach to their new challenge.
Ida Staunstrup Moore — Albie’s Birth Story
Ida gave birth to her second baby, Albie using hypnobirthing techniques. She birthed peacefully and calmly after a traumatic first birth……..
Clarissa Benton — Luke’s Birth Story
Clarissa gave birth to her second baby, Luke, at home and in a hurry, with the support of her husband and family…
Clarissa Benton — Tara’s Birth Story
Clarissa was one week overdue with daughter, Tara, when she was trying every trick in the book to bring on labour and avoid induction…
Michelle Lessing — Four Beautiful Girls
Michelle has four different stories to tell from the births of her four beautiful daughters. Two in South Africa and two in New Zealand…
Your Birth Story
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