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I laughed so hard my waters broke!

I laughed so hard my waters broke!
Watching The Simpsons led to the onset of labour for young mum Charlotte. Read more

Gran's birth story

Gran's birth story
When Chloe was sent home from hospital, baby Rhianna was born at her Gran's house. Read more

A fast first labour

A fast first labour
Giving birth doesn't have to be hard. Baby Naomi was born after just 90 minutes and two pushes. Read more

Forceps delivery

Forceps delivery
Katie was told they had one chance to get the baby out or they'd have to do a C-section. Read more

Third baby in three years

Third baby in three years
Vicky was induced for her first two babies so wasn't sure she'd spot the signs of labour third time round. Read more

Induction at 41+1 weeks

Induction at 41+1 weeks
Holly was induced when she went 8 days past her due date and surprised the midwives by going into labour faster... Read more

Tricky birth but breastfeeding joy

Tricky birth but breastfeeding joy
Tracy-Anne persevered and after 8 weeks, baby Daisy finally latched on. Read more

I had a C-section without anaesthetic

I had a C-section without anaesthetic
Self-hypnosis was the only pain control this new mum used during the delivery of her first baby by caesarean. Read more

Hubby was great at the birth

Hubby was great at the birth
Husband Karl was a fantastic birth partner, says new mum KellyJo. Read more

5 days in hospital after the birth

5 days in hospital after the birth
The birth was straightforward, but Sarah was kept in for 5 days afterwards to make sure she was OK. Read more

So proud of my no epidural birth

So proud of my no epidural birth
Katie endured two days' hard labour - but would do it all again tomorrow. Read more

The birth was wonderful!

The birth was wonderful!
Danielle was terrified of labour, but baby Macie arrived quickly and easily in the end. Read more

Camping brought on labour

Camping brought on labour
Was it the night under canvas that led to labour for first-time mum Anneka? Read more

Second labour wasn't faster

Second labour wasn't faster
Second time round was slower and more painful, but Zoe would still do it all again... Read more

My 30-hour induction

My 30-hour induction
Tammi tells the story of her induction and the forceps birth of baby Ashton 30 hours later. Read more

Two big boys - then a little girl!

Two big boys - then a little girl!
Carrie was closely monitored due to a heart condition but managed to give birth naturally to her third. Read more

It was like a scene from The Matrix!

It was like a scene from The Matrix!
When her waters broke, Laura's midwife had to leap aside to avoid getting it in the face! Read more

My twins were born 10 weeks early

My twins were born 10 weeks early
All was well with Emily's girls despite their (very) early arrival. Read more

Second birth was such a positive experience

Second birth was such a positive experience
Daughter No2 slid out so gently for mum Leanne. Read more

I gave birth on my 21st birthday

I gave birth on my 21st birthday
Baby Niamh arrived 8 days late on mum Karen's birthday. Read more

I had obstetric cholestasis

I had obstetric cholestasis
Sarah was warned she'd need to have an early birth to avoid complications with her pregnant itching. Read more

My baby was a footling breech

My baby was a footling breech
Christine opted for a planned C-section when told her son was a footling breech - and a big 'un. Read more

I recommend a home birth

I recommend a home birth
After giving birth to baby Isobel at home, mum Nina would defnitely do the same again. Read more

I allowed nature to do the work

I allowed nature to do the work
Trusting that her body would know what to do during childbirth worked for Fran's hypnobirth. Read more

Childbirth hurt but it was great

Childbirth hurt but it was great
The birth of Heather's baby Matthew was painful but 'amazing'. Read more

Birth left me black and blue

Birth left me black and blue
Baby Millie was reluctant to emerge, but Hayley managed in the end - and would do it all again! Read more

My home water birth

My home water birth
Baby Violet slipped out into mum Sarah's hands after a labour that lasted just 30 mins. Read more

Baby Timothy was born by surrogacy

Baby Timothy was born by surrogacy
When Jaq found she couldn't have a baby, a friend offered to be a surrogate mum. Here's her birth story. Read more

C-section after baby couldn't find the exit!

C-section after baby couldn't find the exit!
Sandra's induction seemed to be going to plan until baby Joshua refused to head down the birth canal. Read more

My mum was my midwife

My mum was my midwife
It was a real family affair when Stephanie's own mother delivered baby Claudia. Read more

12-hour labour

12-hour labour
Cheryl's contractions began after a sweep but it was still 12 hours before she gave birth. Read her birth story... Read more

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