A positive breech birth: Frank’s birth story

Charlotte’s baby was breech and then turned a week before her due date. She thanks HPHB and Doctor Will for being there for her when she needed it the most, giving her information which helped her to feel calm and clued up and also for introducing her to her antenatal course mates who have become family.

A positive Caesarean birth: Oliver’s birth story

Despite a long labour, which resulted in Baby Oliver being born via emergency caesarean section, Alicja and Ricardo stayed calm and in control and having attended the Happy Parents. Happy Baby course in Clapham they felt prepared for each step, as it unfolded.

A positive Caesarean birth: Aurora’s birth story

As Susie’s labour unfolded she started moving further and further away from her birth preferences, however both her and husband, Guy, kept an open mind, which helped calmly make decisions and stay in-control

A positive planned Caesarean birth: Rhea’s birth story

Marina had a C-Section after finding out her baby was breech. This wasn’t her preferred birth option but she thanks HPHB for preparing her for all birth outcomes and for teaching her hypnobirthing breathing techniques which kept her calm in the theatre.

A positive second birth: Cody’s birth story

After wanting a VBAC – Vaginal Birth after Caesarean – but their journey unfolding in different ways, Sam felt reassured through Happy Parents. Happy Baby. about why things might not go the way they planned, what could happen instead and understanding options from a medical point of view.

A positive Caesarean birth: Kit’s birth story

Kim and Stuart were booked onto the Leigh-on-Sea course but couldn’t attend due to an early delivery. Although they had a very difficult and emotional journey, they explain seeing Kit for the first time was incredible and they wouldn’t have got through it without the support of the Happy Parents. Happy Baby. course WhatsApp group.

A positive Caesarean birth: Hudson’s birth story

Melanie enjoyed her pregnancy and although her birth didn’t go the way she’d hoped, it was still really positive and seeing Husdon for the first time was magical. Happy Parents. Happy Baby. helped prepare Melanie to be flexible to change and to take time in getting to know each other as a family after the birth.