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: ‘I gave birth in the hospital carpark’
The birth of Jackie’s fourth child in 2019 was both swift and dramatic. It came as a surprise, as it was an unplanned pregnancy, and […]
Birth Story: ‘Little Miss Thumbelina’ baby weighs 1kg at 36 weeks birth
When Tamra and Damien decided to try for their fourth and last baby, they never could have imagined the incredible pregnancy and birth journey they’d […]
Birth Story: Queensland mum gives birth to 6kg baby boy
As a first-time expectant mum with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) – a condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from […]
Birth Story: Chelsi’s Journey with Hyperemesis Gravidarum
From meeting at sixteen and seventeen, dating long distance for almost four years and moving across the state to be together, Chelsi and Josh knew […]
Birth Story: “I Did Not Consent to That. I’m the Captain Here”
Catherine and her partner, Jake first crossed paths at a local bottle shop, where Catherine was the manager, and their connection grew stronger with each […]
Birth Story: “I’m a pregnant trans man and I do exist”
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National RSV Awareness Week: Heartbreaking Mum Stories
When Renae’s twins were just four months old, they fell seriously unwell within days of each other. Her daughter, Piper, was the first to develop […]
Birth Story: ‘I was pregnant with triplets’
After 10 years together and many incredible experiences travelling the world, Caitlin and Sam decided it was finally time to settle down and have a […]
Birth Story: ‘My baby was born with half a heart’
As Angela rushed away from another busy day working at Parliament House in Canberra, her mind was far from focused on the obstetrician’s appointment ahead. […]
Birth Story: ‘No beds, so the hospital kept sending me home ‘
When you are nearing the end of your pregnancy you begin to eagerly anticipate labour. Some mothers however need to be induced. This can often […]
‘Geriatric pregnancy’: What it’s like to give birth after 40
When Anita got divorced in her mid 30’s, she knew it meant her dreams of having another baby may be over. But as fate would […]
Birth Story: ‘I tried to poop but then felt her head’
When choosing where you are going to give birth there are countless options. Most mothers’ first choice is to birth in a hospital but for […]
Birth Story: Olivia’s ‘incredible’ maternal assisted c-section
After meeting through mutual friends and falling in love four years ago, Olivia and Ryan quickly knew they wanted to started a family together. The […]
Birth Story: An ANZAC Day Birth
After a smooth first pregnancy, Emily was surprised that her second motherhood journey wouldn’t be so smooth. Experiencing a miscarriage and preeclampsia for the first […]
Birth Story: Mother’s journey with infertility and IVF
Infertility affects around 1 in 4 women in Australia who are trying to have a baby. In an ideal world, we could all conceive naturally […]