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
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
My second birth healed the trauma of my first
After a painful and traumatic first birth – and an extremely long recovery period – Jemilah was afraid of giving birth...more
This birth photo series is incredible. The story behind it even better
IN. YOUR. FACE! Is this the most rock ‘n’ roll photo series of all time?! more
My VBAC was supposed to be magic... Nope, I hated it
She thought it would be her birth experience salvation – she thought wrong. more
'I hadn't banked on the emotional scar.' How childbirth gave this mum PTSD
Nilufer couldn’t wait for the arrival of her first baby Milo. But a harrowing labour and delivery left her with psychological scars. more
Woman abducted from hospital as newborn reunited with family 18 years later
At just a few hours old, Kamiyah Mobley was kidnapped from hospital by a woman posing as a nurse. more
The Young Mummy is in labour - and she's giving live updates
As promised, Sophie Cachia is documenting every contraction on Snapchat for her many followers. more
'Mum, please don't be mad but I've just had a baby'
The teenager didn’t even know she was pregnant until she gave birth, alone, on the kitchen floor. more
It was just an ordinary birth...
When we found out we were having a baby, I was far more concerned about morning sickness than giving birth, so I wasn’t particularly...more
I slept through my son's birth
Jody suffers from a rare condition that sent her into a deep sleep the day before her son was born and kept her snoozing until two...more
'Baby Cino' born on cafe floor
Little Alleira Maeva couldn’t wait to be born, making her way into the world in a hospital cafe! more