Birth Stories

Every birth—or adoption—is unique. Here, real moms share their birth stories to help you prepare for one of the biggest days of your life.
Adoption Birth Stories
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Read these families experiences with international and domestic adoption.
C-Section Birth Stories
Husband and Wife with Newborn Baby in Hospital Bed
Are you nervous about your upcoming c-section birth? Read more about other moms experiences.
Home Birth
Pregnant Woman in Labor Birth
If you are curious about how a home birth may work, read these women's stories of how they delivered at home.
Induced Labor
Woman in Labor in Hospital Bed
If you don't go into labor naturally, an induction may be recommended by your doctor. Here are some other Mom's experiences with inducing labor.
Medicated Birth
Pregnant Woman on Hospital Bed
Tyring to decide between a medicated or natural labor? Read these stories of other women who have tried an epidural or other pain meds during birth.
Natural Birth
Photo of Women in Hospital with Newborn
Are you trying to decide between a medicated or natural birth? Read some other mom's experiences with going med-free.
Premature Birth
Photo of Husband Comforting Wife During Labor
Realizing you are in early labor can be terrifying. Read how these Mom's dealt with premature birth.
Difficult Conception
Photo of Couple Cuddling on a Couch
Read stories of parents who had a long journey getting to delivery day.
Twins & Multiples
Photo of Twin Babies
Double and triple the baby, double and triple the stories! Read these multiple birth stories.
Vaginal Birth Stories
Photo of a Doctor Handing Mother Newborn in Hospital
Moms who have had medicated or natural vaginal labor share their stories.
VBAC Birth Stories
Photo of a Pregnant Woman Talking to Doctor
Having a C-Section doesn't necessarily mean that you will not be able to ever have a vaginal birth if you want one. Read other moms stories of vaginal birth after a c-section.
Meet the doctors and nurses who help you deliver.
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