Real life stories
Real life story: My mother delivered me into this world - and my daughter!
When Carrie White went into labour 14 days early, her mum was on hand to deliver a bouncing baby ...Read more
Real life story: I had an emergency home birth!
After 48 hours of labour at home, Catherine Willoughby was relieved when her maternity unit finally ...Read more
Real life story: My baby had to be resuscitated and I had a 4th degree tear
While it's important to have a birth plan, it's best to keep an open mind as sometimes things don't ...Read more
Real life story: Mamma mia - the story of a surprising birth experience!
When Gemma Leighton gave birth, she had no idea it was going to involve water and a spot of Abba! ...Read more
Real life story: A pain phobic, but a drug-free birth!
Pain-phobic Leah Chapman had planned a birth filled with every type of pain relief available and ...Read more
Real life story: The best Christmas present ever
Helen Bird had always wanted a completely natural home birth, and that's exactly what she got. Here ...Read more
Real life story: Pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy - but a totally unexpected birth!
Following a very distressing ectopic pregnancy, Jo Telling wasn't sure if she would ever get ...Read more
Real life story: Two births - at both ends of the world!
When second-time mum Michaela Packer upped sticks for a temporary move to Australia at six months' ...Read more
Real life story: The tale of two c-sections!
All Emma Adam wished for was two healthy babies and two natural water births – instead she had ...Read more
Real life story: A tale of two births
After giving birth to her first child by Caesarean section, Louise Richmond wanted to deliver her ...Read more
Real life story: A hellish pregnancy - but an angel baby!
After a dreadful pregnancy and a difficult birth, Sarah Churchman was rewarded with an angelic baby ...Read more


















