Hospital Birth Stories
In this section of our website you can read stories about other parent's experiences of hospital.
Pregnancy and birth stories are a great way to learn about situations similar or different to your own. We'd love you to send us your own story to share with others.
Hospital Birth Stories
Birth of Seth
At 16 years Caroline found out she was pregnant. Caroline shares her birth story.
At 16 years Caroline found out she was pregnant. Caroline shares her birth story.
An Unplanned Homebirth
A speedy labour sees a baby born at home with Ambulance Officers in attendance.
A speedy labour sees a baby born at home with Ambulance Officers in attendance.
That Wouldn't Happen To Me!
One mothers journey through ovarian cysts, gall stones and gall bladder complications through pregnancy and post-natal.
One mothers journey through ovarian cysts, gall stones and gall bladder complications through pregnancy and post-natal.
Birth Story
Olivia had Hydrops Fetalis and died during birth. Her mother writes her story to help other parents understand the support available and their rights.
Olivia had Hydrops Fetalis and died during birth. Her mother writes her story to help other parents understand the support available and their rights.
Our True Little Miracle
Molly-Rose was born three months early. This is the story written by her mother Shusannah about their time in NICU over the following four months.
Molly-Rose was born three months early. This is the story written by her mother Shusannah about their time in NICU over the following four months.
Trudy's Story
One womans account of being poorly treated in a country hospital whilst in labour waiting for transfer to a larger city hospital.
One womans account of being poorly treated in a country hospital whilst in labour waiting for transfer to a larger city hospital.
Speedy Birth
Brook birthed her baby, an unexpected breech in a speedy hospital birth. Brook considers herself lucky it was quick due to what she was told would have happened otherwise.
Brook birthed her baby, an unexpected breech in a speedy hospital birth. Brook considers herself lucky it was quick due to what she was told would have happened otherwise.
Breech Of Faith
Birth Story - Patricia birthed her breech baby in hospital after having planned a homebirth. This is a story of Patricia's faith, emotional journey and birth.
Birth Story - Patricia birthed her breech baby in hospital after having planned a homebirth. This is a story of Patricia's faith, emotional journey and birth.
Tien's Story
Tien fell pregnant with her first baby at 15. Tien is pregnant with her fourth child but recounts the births of her past three here.
Tien fell pregnant with her first baby at 15. Tien is pregnant with her fourth child but recounts the births of her past three here.
Successful VBAC With Gestational Diabetes
One mothers journey to a vaginal birth after after caesarean with Gestational Diabetes. Late in this pregnancy, this mother changed care givers to midwives who supported her aims for a vaginal birth.
One mothers journey to a vaginal birth after after caesarean with Gestational Diabetes. Late in this pregnancy, this mother changed care givers to midwives who supported her aims for a vaginal birth.
Jessica's Birth Story
The birth of Anastasia at Katoomba hospital in 2002. Jessica's labour started with a 'pink' leak at home at which time she was advised to come into hospital.
The birth of Anastasia at Katoomba hospital in 2002. Jessica's labour started with a 'pink' leak at home at which time she was advised to come into hospital.
Christina's Birth Story
The birth of Christina in 2002. Christina's mum was induced at 38 weeks with high blood pressure and opted to have an epidural in the course of her labour.
The birth of Christina in 2002. Christina's mum was induced at 38 weeks with high blood pressure and opted to have an epidural in the course of her labour.
Three Birth Stories
This Mother recounts her three births, all inductions and two of which were assisted deliveries.
This Mother recounts her three births, all inductions and two of which were assisted deliveries.
Toby's Birth Story
Toby was a posterior baby who encountered a few interventions in his long labour. Toby's shoulders got stuck after his head was born resulting in his rescusitation.
Toby was a posterior baby who encountered a few interventions in his long labour. Toby's shoulders got stuck after his head was born resulting in his rescusitation.
Susan's Birth Story
Susan's long drug free labour to birth Gina. Susan's baby was birthed with the assistance of forceps when her heart rate did not recover.
Susan's long drug free labour to birth Gina. Susan's baby was birthed with the assistance of forceps when her heart rate did not recover.
Denise's Birth Story
After a 36 hour drug free labour Denise's baby was born. Denise then experienced issues when the placenta wouldn't come away.
After a 36 hour drug free labour Denise's baby was born. Denise then experienced issues when the placenta wouldn't come away.
Joshua's Birth Story
Birth Story - Jane Palmer's account of the birth of her first baby in 1989. Joshua was born breech in a highly medicalised and unsupportive environment at 35 weeks gestation.
Birth Story - Jane Palmer's account of the birth of her first baby in 1989. Joshua was born breech in a highly medicalised and unsupportive environment at 35 weeks gestation.
