Birth Stories

I had planned a natural birth but ended up with an epidural at hour 30 and a vacuum-assisted delivery. It wasn't what I …

My birth plan went out the window fast. Baby was in distress and we went to theatre within 20 minutes. Still processing …

Had a c-section with my first and desperately wanted a VBAC with my second. KKH supported me through it. Here's how I pr…

Thomson offers water birthing and I was one of the few to go through with it. Happy to answer any questions from mums co…

Just home with my baby girl (she's 2 weeks old now) and finally ready to write this out. Was induced at 41 weeks at KKH …

After an emergency C-section with my first, I desperately wanted a VBAC for my second. Many people told me it was risky …

Had a water birth at Mount Alvernia last month. Happy to answer anything — cost, process, how it felt different from a r…

First birth: no epidural, I thought I was dying. Second birth: epidural at 5cm, serene, actually enjoyed the experience.…

I know this sounds a bit woo-woo but I want to share because I was sceptical too. I did the Hypnobirthing course at 30 w…

I planned a natural birth, took all the classes, wrote a birth plan. Then at 39 weeks my baby was in distress and I was …

My wife would like me to share my perspective as the support person. I felt completely useless for most of it. What actu…