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.
'Whether you believe this or not, I gave birth to my baby'
This c-scar image is super real. more
The real life diary of a premmie birth
Heartbreak, fear and hope – these are all part of the premmie mum journey. more
'I had lost all my amniotic fluid, it was bone dry in there'
This is the birth story of Sami and Lily, who nearly didn’t make it after Sami’s waters broke in a very strange way...more
'My Mirena was found behind the placenta'
Just take a look at what is in that baby’s right hand. Eeeek! more
My C-section surprise: 'Oh my god, it's as big as my baby'
It was quite an eventful surgery… more
‘He carried his baby boy’s casket at the service – I will never forget it'
Marty is dad to baby Nixon – a newborn baby who died from a fractured skull 30 minutes after he was born. more
Stunned woman who didn't know she was pregnant gave birth on toilet
The video shows a police officer lifting the newborn out of the toilet saying “My god. My god”. 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
This powerful photo captures the amazing moment a rainbow baby is born
Every now and then a photo offers you a glimpse into a perfect, raw moment in time. more
The beautiful home birth video we Just. Can't. Stop. Watching
Bendigo birth photographer, Breanna Gravener and new mother Kara Normington share their experiences of a natural, women-centred,...more
'I lost my sight, my hearing and all feeling from the waist up'
Kacey’s first labour went smoothly so she wasn’t expecting what happened the second time. She is sharing her story to...more
Kick-ass airline crew deliver premature baby girl mid-flight
Flying pregnant? THIS is the cabin crew you’ll want on board. more