A positive birth with episiotomy: Annabel’s birth story

Susan and James attended the Stratford & Forest Gate antenatal course, London.

A positive Caesarean birth under general anaesthetic: Kai’s birth story

Cathyrn didn’t have the birth she planned for, but she knew why it had to change route – something Happy Parents. Happy Baby had taught her and her partner Joseph.

A positive natural birth after IVF: Harry’s birth story

After a round of IVF, Hannah was over the moon to have a positive pregnancy test. During her pregnancy Covid 19 was announced in the UK and lockdown began. Hannah kept calm and focused and thanks HPHB Daily Dose of Happiness classes and hypnobirthing videos for helping her to get through what could have been a difficult time.

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 birth centre birth: Amelia’s birth story

Lara experienced a straight forward pregnancy and a very swift labour, during which, she really listened to her instinct, which was telling her to go into hospital; 90 minutes after arriving, Amelia was born!

A positive vaginal birth: Oliver’s birth story

Anna and Chris look back on their positive birth experience with fond memories. Happy Parents. Happy Baby. helped them prepare for labour with hypnobirthing techniques and helped after Oliver was home, being able to draw information from the Happy Parents. Happy Baby. breastfeeding sessions.

A positive birth with hypnobirthing: Raff’s birth story

Kat had a really enjoyable pregnancy and a positive water birth using hypnobirthing. HPHB helped Kat and Paul to be prepared and confident for any outcome and also postnatally – showing them positions to hold the baby during breastfeeding.

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 vaginal birth: Joseph’s birth story

Emily walked to Homerton Hospital while in labour and used the hypnobirthing she learnt through Happy Parents. Happy Baby. to have a positive birth.