Birth Stories
Here you can read stories that readers like you have written about giving birth.
Cassie's Birth Story
After two easy births, Cassie had to work to get her third child into the world. But she swears it was worth all the pain and worry.
After two easy births, Cassie had to work to get her third child into the world. But she swears it was worth all the pain and worry.
Baby Evan Bounces Back
Baby Evan went through a tough birth ordeal, but bounced right back and is happy and healthy today.
Baby Evan went through a tough birth ordeal, but bounced right back and is happy and healthy today.
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Beverly's Water Broke While Shopping
Beverly thought her third child's birth would be a long birth, but was surprised when her labor just took a few hours.
Beverly thought her third child's birth would be a long birth, but was surprised when her labor just took a few hours.
Lainie's Experience at the Birth Center
Lainie used a birth center in England and had a scare with umbilical cord problems. In the end, the midwives took great care of her and everything turned out wonderfully.
Lainie used a birth center in England and had a scare with umbilical cord problems. In the end, the midwives took great care of her and everything turned out wonderfully.
Emergency C-Section and a Supportive Husband by Her Side
T's frequent yet weak contractions after pitocin administration led to an emergency C-section. When she began hemmorhaging, fear overtook her husband. Afterward, T's calm and strength renewed the supportive nature of her husband and eased his fears.
T's frequent yet weak contractions after pitocin administration led to an emergency C-section. When she began hemmorhaging, fear overtook her husband. Afterward, T's calm and strength renewed the supportive nature of her husband and eased his fears.
Scary Circumstances and a Quick Birth -- Birth Stories
Bridget experience preeclampsia and was on bedrest. When it came time to deliver, the medicine used to soften her cervix worked much faster than expected, leading to a quick birth.
Bridget experience preeclampsia and was on bedrest. When it came time to deliver, the medicine used to soften her cervix worked much faster than expected, leading to a quick birth.
Successful Vaginal Birth After Cesarean -- Birth Stories
Frankie's doctor wanted her to have a planned C-section, but when she asked for a vaginal birth, her doctor complied.
Frankie's doctor wanted her to have a planned C-section, but when she asked for a vaginal birth, her doctor complied.
Beverly Didn't Need an Induction
Beverly scheduled an induction, but she didn't make it through the week and had a quick birth once she went into labor.
Beverly scheduled an induction, but she didn't make it through the week and had a quick birth once she went into labor.
A Second Opinion Ends with a Birth
Lorie wanted to get a second opinion about a C-section, but when she got there, she was found to be in labor and they wouldn't let her go home until she delivered her son.
Lorie wanted to get a second opinion about a C-section, but when she got there, she was found to be in labor and they wouldn't let her go home until she delivered her son.
Beth's Birth and Informed Choices
Beth was set to be induced, but her son decided to come on his own. Her advice to moms is to make informed choices so that no matter what comes up, your knowledge can guide you.
Beth was set to be induced, but her son decided to come on his own. Her advice to moms is to make informed choices so that no matter what comes up, your knowledge can guide you.
All Births Are Not Created Equal
Jennifer Umbehant shares the story of two very different births, proving that all births are not the same.
Jennifer Umbehant shares the story of two very different births, proving that all births are not the same.
Tracey's Birth Story
Tracey had an induction scheduled due to a small pelvic opening, but with just a little help from some Cervadil, she didn't need anything else after that.
Tracey had an induction scheduled due to a small pelvic opening, but with just a little help from some Cervadil, she didn't need anything else after that.
Blair and James' Birth
Ali gave birth to Blair and James after an induction and was able to take them home right before Christmas.
Ali gave birth to Blair and James after an induction and was able to take them home right before Christmas.
Doctors Don't Know Everything
Bethany came close to being delivered at home. Her mom, Jennifer, tells the story of a quick dilation, hard contractions and her doctor's advice to stay home.
Bethany came close to being delivered at home. Her mom, Jennifer, tells the story of a quick dilation, hard contractions and her doctor's advice to stay home.