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The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories: An empowering, uplifting gift for anyone about to give birth
A collection of thirty positive birth stories brought together in a beautiful book to offer positivity and confidence to anyone about to give birth
'Glorious, uplifting and empowering' Giovanna Fletcher
The idea of giving birth can be daunting - if not outright terrifying. So many of the stories we hear about birth are negative or frightening, but in fact many women and birthing people feel positive and satisfied after their birth, however their births have unfolded. What's more, reading positive birth stories during pregnancy can help women to feel calm, confident and prepared, and so increase the chances that they'll have an experience they'll look back on positively.
Collected here by doula and hypnobirthing coach Claire Fulton are thirty true stories from a diverse group of ordinary people, representing a wide array of experiences. There are hospital births and home births; inductions, caesareans and vaginal deliveries. Things don't always go quite to plan, and there are moments of surprise, frustration and unexpected comedy along the way, but all of the stories deliver comfort, reassurance and a happy ending.
'Glorious, uplifting and empowering' Giovanna Fletcher
The idea of giving birth can be daunting - if not outright terrifying. So many of the stories we hear about birth are negative or frightening, but in fact many women and birthing people feel positive and satisfied after their birth, however their births have unfolded. What's more, reading positive birth stories during pregnancy can help women to feel calm, confident and prepared, and so increase the chances that they'll have an experience they'll look back on positively.
Collected here by doula and hypnobirthing coach Claire Fulton are thirty true stories from a diverse group of ordinary people, representing a wide array of experiences. There are hospital births and home births; inductions, caesareans and vaginal deliveries. Things don't always go quite to plan, and there are moments of surprise, frustration and unexpected comedy along the way, but all of the stories deliver comfort, reassurance and a happy ending.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2025
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October 9, 2025
A very special book of stories collected by wonderful doula and Hypnobirthing coach, Claire. Stories from parents birthing in a variety of ways (hospital, home, birth center) that are authentic and empowering. Extra special to me, as my daughter and I are a part of it.
December 31, 2025
This was generally pretty cute, nice to hear so many positive stories when the narrative around labour can be so fear mongering. It did feel a bit negative towards hospital births in places but appreciated they tried to balance.
December 13, 2025
A lovely collection of positive, heart-warming birth stories ranging from elective cesareans to free births. I was honored to have one of my birth stories featured in this book, too.
July 23, 2026
A beautiful selection of birth stories!
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