real life
Hear it from the horse's mouth with these real life stories of labour from women who are just like you. Whatever sort of birth these mums had, there's a story that could help you.
There are no words to describe what has been captured in this powerful image. more
My labour started with a police convoy
This story is reminiscent of an old episode of Fawlty Towers but it doesn’t matter, because little Lexie was well worth the...more
Woman goes into premature labour after being scared by creepy teen clown
A teenage boy jumped out in front of the terrified mum-to-be who was eight months pregnant. more
She thought her pain was a hangover, but it was actually labour
This shocked mama couldn’t get her head around the fact that this bundle of joy in her arms was actually her child. more
This raw and powerful birth video is taking the world by storm
We can’t get enough of birth videos at the best of times, but this one is just divine. more
“All the old wives tales were wrong!”: The birth of one REALLY big baby
When her baby refused to engage, this mum was presented with three options: go home and come back, have more induction gel or get...more
73 hours: "It felt like the longest labour known to man"
After a 73-hour labour and being born nine weeks premature, this little baby made his grand entrance into the world, much to the...more
This Australian mum is addicted to giving birth
Lana loves her three children, that’s not surprising. What is a shock is that she enjoyed giving birth to them. more
Darby's birth story: An ordinary appointment turned into an emergency
Having a premature baby is something you never expect or plan for. Having my son Darby at 33 weeks is something I think I’m...more
My caesarean left me energised, completely rested and full of joy
Sick of all the doom and gloom? This birth story proves that a happy experience is possible! more
Want skin-to-skin? This woman had to PAY for it
This bill is out of control! more
When induction doesn't go to plan. Again and again and again
After two Foley Catheters, the Prostin gel, then waters being broken, this bubba just did NOT want to come out! more