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.
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Adoption Birth Stories
Read these families experiences with international and domestic adoption.
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C-Section Birth Stories
Are you nervous about your upcoming c-section birth? Read more about other moms experiences.
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Home Birth Stories
If you are curious about how a home birth may work, read these women's stories of how they delivered at home.
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Induced Labor Birth Stories
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.
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Medicated Birth Stories
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.
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Natural Birth Stories
Are you trying to decide between a medicated or natural birth? Read some other mom's experiences with going med-free.
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Premature Birth Stories
Realizing you are in early labor can be terrifying. Read how these Mom's dealt with premature birth.
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Trouble Getting Pregnant Birth Stories
Read stories of parents who had a long journey getting to delivery day.
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Twins & Multiple Birth Stories
Double and triple the baby, double and triple the stories! Read these multiple birth stories.
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Vaginal Birth Stories
Moms who have had medicated or natural vaginal labor share their stories.
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VBAC Birth Stories
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.
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