Mama Birth stories
Every mama's birth story is a unique and deeply personal journey, filled with real and raw emotions. Sharing these stories highlights the diverse experiences and profound moments that shape each mother's path to parenthood, celebrating the strength and love at the heart of every birth.
When sinaed met athena
After a long three day ordeal of induction, Sinaed was whisked into an emergency c section.
When charlotte met maggie
Charlotte is mama to 8 month old Maggie and shares with her birth which included Gestational Diabetes, COVID, iron infusion, induction, balloon catheter, post-partum haemorrhage, episiotomy and little baby Maggie suspected of having sepsis.
When erin met hallie
In an appointment at 37 weeks, Erin was told they wanted to induce her due to her high blood pressure and bub measuring in the third percentile.
When may met elektra
Mama of two May beautifully shares the birth of her daughter Elektra and graciously opens up about her battle with Postnatal Depression, detachment and anxiety.
When gemma met molly
After trying for two years for their daughter, she decided she was ready for the world in under three hours once Gemma went into labour.
When heather met remy
Heather struggled with unexplained infertility for three years before their beautiful little miracle Remy came along.
When melissa met poppy
Melissa gave birth to Poppy through the continuity program at Canberra Hospital during lockdown.
When jade met oaklee & ayla
Jade shares the birth stories her two daughters, Oaklee who is almost 2 and Ayla who she lost in December 2021 at 13 weeks due to very rare condition that affects only 0.3 in 100,000 babies.
When corinne met willow
For her first baby, Corinne laboured 7 hours at home and another 12 hours at Queanbeyan Hospital before her baby girl Willow was welcomed into the world.
When ashleigh met oliver & caleb
Mum of three boys, Ashleigh shares her difficult pregnancy journey as well as the birth of her twins Oliver and Caleb.
When tegan met matilda
Nine days past her due date, Tegan was more than ready to bring her first baby into this world.
When Danielle Met Forest
The birth of her first child, Forest, was a physical and mental marathon for Danielle - lasting a total of about 18 hours.
When Marianne met Ziggy
Marianne is a passionate advocate for empowering women’s choices around birth after her first birth experience.
When Clair Met Rowley
Clair shares the birth of her second son, Rowley, who was born inside an intact amniotic sack, also known as an “encaul” birth. This beautiful rarity only happens to 1 in 80,000 babies.
When Ellen Met Harry
Harry’s heart rate dropped dangerously low while Ellen was pushing and she was told she needed an emergency cesarean.
When Kayla Met Hunter
Although she had prepared for a natural birth, even doing a hypno birthing course, she found herself with 48 hours to prepare for a cesarean.
When Lauren Met Nadia
She went from her waters breaking to having Nadia in her arms within three hours!
When Krissy met Tilly
Krissy endured a long labour, vacuum assistance, an episiotomy and forceps delivery before Tilly was born not breathing properly.
When Yasmin met Noa
At 38 weeks pregnant and only one week into maternity leave, Yasmin’s waters broke late at night in bed.