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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 first birth: Rozie’s birth story

While Lorraine’s birth was difficult, she did enjoy her pregnancy and Happy Parents. Happy Baby. really helped her to get organised and prepared for the birth of Rozie.

A positive assisted birth: Ehsan’s birth story

I felt prepared for labour and the early days with a newborn including breastfeeding, because Happy Parents. Happy Baby. were so honest and transparent with what to expect.

A positive second vaginal birth: Penelope’s birth story

After a difficult pregnancy and not being able to have the home birth they hoped for, Sarah had a really swift birth and was back home with Penelope before she knew it. Sarah and Neel felt supported by Happy Parents. Happy Baby. during their pregnancy and beyond with all the recommended tips and hacks to make their home family life easier.

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 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.

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.

A positive back-to-back vaginal birth: Axel’s birth story

Grace’s birth was long but overall she enjoyed it. She wanted a water birth and was anxious about the possibility of not getting it but Happy Parents. Happy Baby. helped her to realise that she could still have a positive birth experience without it.

A positive induction: Freja’s birth story

Pia has mixed emotions as she looks back on her birth, but Happy Parents. Happy Baby. prepared her for all eventualities and gave her a wonderful support group of lifelong friends.

A positive induction: Cyrus’ birth story

Diana and Shavir look back at their birth experience with mixed feelings, but with the help of Happy Parents. Happy Baby. they felt confident in bringing Cyrus home and bonding as a family.

A positive induction: Eva’s birth story

Cristina had a relatively easy pregnancy and says Happy Parents. Happy Baby. helped her during this period particularly with advice on perineum massaging and hypnobirthing practice. She had a difficult labour which resulted in the birth of a 4kg gorgeous baby girl, they are now home and really enjoying parenthood.