REAL childbirth tips, facts and experiences

all about giving birth

Giving birth… the end of a journey and the beginning of a completely new one. A very special, fantastic, frightening, painful, intense, joyful, weird moment! Like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. Here you’ll find lots of tips and facts related to childbirth as well as real birth stories.

I wish you a safe and wonderful birth of your child!

The Umbilical Cord Broke During Delivery (Birth Story)

The birth of my baby was traumatic. Her umbilical cord broke during delivery and we could have lost her. Here's my birth story.

Giving Birth is Nothing Like TV! (Birth Story)

I can sum up my birth story by saying that it is like climbing Mount Everest. Horrible until you get up and then euphoric. Giving birth is nothing like TV!

My Fast First Labor and Almost Preterm (Birth Story)

While I was pregnant with my first, I obsessively researched everything I possibly could. I still almost gave birth in week 32 and had a very fast first labor.

I Gave Birth With Preeclampsia Without Knowing (Birth Story)

During my pregnancy, I gained over 70lbs and worked until I gave birth. Little did I know how sick I was. I gave birth with preeclampsia. Here's my story.

Can Water Birth Put Your Newborn At Risk (Acc. to Research)?

Giving birth in water is quite popular. But how safe is it? Here's what studies conclude on water birth safety.

My First Time Labor Experience & Overdue (Birth Story)

I was the talk of the hospital apparently. It was an absolutely amazing first time labor experience and I can't believe I've done it.

My Water Broke at Night in Week 37 (Birth Story)

This is my birth story about how my water broke at night with a POP. Something that "never happens" according to my prenatal class teacher. Well, it can happen!