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Positive birth stories

At Happy Parents Happy Baby, we’re here to help you have a positive birth – no matter how your baby arrives.

Every year, thousands of parents take our courses, and no two stories are the same. On these pages, you’ll find real birth stories from our graduates, including homebirths, inductions, Caesarean, water births, twins, breech births, hypnobirthing and more.

We hope these stories inspire you and offer helpful tips for your own journey.

Have a story to share? We’d love to hear it!

A positive unplanned Caesarean birth: Aidan’s birth story

Hayette recalls how coming on the Happy Parents. Happy Baby. Premium Course was really helpful in making her feel calm during her unplanned Caesarean Section

A positive planned Caesarean birth: Alessandra’s birth story

Baby Alessandra was born via elective caesarean and coming on the HPHB standard course helped Simone and her partner feel prepared and at ease during her arrival

A positive vaginal birth: Sophia’s birth story

Anastasiia had a really positive birth experience as she welcomed baby Sophia into the world. She tells how vital her birth partner’s role was in her positive experience.

A positive vaginal birth: Arran’s birth story

First time parents Matt and Gemma were initially anxious about childbirth, however coming on the HPHB course gave them the knowledge and confidence to create birth preferences that would fit any labour scenario they might encounter.

A positive elective Caesarean birth: Eliza’s birth story

Megan found out at 37 weeks that her baby was breech and would require a planned caesarean section. Please read on to see what a lovely, calm and positive expierence she had when her baby was born.

A positive birth with epidural: Miles’ birth story

TJ and Tom really owned their birth experience. From the lovely, calming environment that they were able to create to the way that they trusted their team who helped them make informed decisions, they welcomed baby Miles on their terms.

A positive natural birth: Evelyn’s birth story

Jade and David attended one of the Happy Parents. Happy Baby. virtual antenatal courses and it really helped them prepare them for labour. We are delighted that welcoming their baby girl Evelyn into the world was such a positive experience for them both.

A positive induction: Nathan James’ birth story

Hannah tells us about her positive experience of an induction as she and her partner Steve welcomed their baby Nathan James into the world

A positive assisted birth: Emma’s birth story

Caroline and Vince used all the information they and learnt on the HPHB course to enjoy a really positive birth experience.

A positive fast birth: Ayaan’s birth story

Aurelie had initially wanted an elective caesarean and then decided on a labour with an epidural – however on the day, she gave birth naturally with only gas and air!