Birth Stories
Get ready to be inspired! From natural birth stories and C-sections to births at home and cars, our collection of real-life experiences shared by mums in our Facebook due date groups will leave you in awe.
Birth Story: Mum from viral triplet belly video gives birth
Her incredible pregnant belly was seen around the world in a viral video, and now Maria Jorstad has given birth to the gorgeous little trio […]
Birth Story: Twin sisters give birth on the same day
Twins tend to do most things together, but sisters Jalynne Crawford and Janelle Leopoldo have taken it to the extreme – giving birth on the same […]
Birth Story: Twin’s Touching Moment with Brother’s Ashes
A hauntingly beautiful photo of a twin with his brother’s ashes has stolen the hearts of the world and won a prestigious international photography award. In […]
Birth Story: Phillipa’s emotional journey to surrogacy and breastfeeding
Phillipa thought any chance of becoming a mum was gone after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 33. But through the incredible generosity […]
Birth Story: Four Siblings Witness Brother’s Unassisted Homebirth
Kristy and Alan always knew they wanted a big family and after their fourth bub, they thought their tribe was complete. But their little surprise […]
Birth Story: ‘My Pregnancy Almost Killed Me’
Kristy admits accepting her pregnancy as a single mum wasn’t easy, but her growing bump gave her a strength she didn’t know she had. She […]
Identical Twins Due Within a Day of Each Other
Identical twin sisters Katie Colling and Nicki Stephens have always been close, and now in an incredible coincidence, they’re due to give birth within a […]
Mum’s Warning After Baby Dies from Cold Sore
The common cold sore virus stole the life of Sydney mum Jess Buchanan’s newborn, and she’s determined no other parents suffer the same heartbreaking loss. Now […]
Baby Joy for Family Who Lost Son in Tragic Choking Accident
A Tasmanian family who tragically lost their young son after he choked earlier this year has welcomed a baby boy. In February Anna Davis revealed […]
Mum Unexpectedly Gives Birth in Shower at Home
Kimberley wanted a natural, intervention-free hospital birth for her third baby – and she almost got everything she wished for. But her baby had other […]
Birth Story: Dad ‘breastfeeds’ newborn after emergency c-section
They are the ‘breastfeeding’ images that have gone viral around the world, and with good reason. Maxamillian stepped up to the plate and ‘breastfed’ his […]
Birth Story: ‘I Wish I Knew’: Mum’s Heartbreaking Pregnancy Warning
Sandra’s second pregnancy was perfect. A textbook nine months with no morning sickness, just the joy of a second little boy on the way. But […]
Birth Story: ‘Get checked’: Mum’s heartbreaking pre-eclampsia warning
Kassie was 25 weeks pregnant with her first longed-for baby, and couldn’t wait to become a mum. She’d been collecting baby clothes for two years […]
Birth Story: En Caul C-Section Birth Caught on Camera
While every birth is beautiful, baby Maria’s grand entrance was exceptional – the little bub arriving via c-section still in her amniotic sac. Babies born […]
Birth Story: Headache Turns into Emergency Birth
What started off as a headache at 35-weeks pregnant turned into a fight for survival for Jessica Barnett and her baby. The Melbourne mum says […]