Roxanne shares two beautiful and honest home birth stories — both quick, powerful labours, with her first baby arriving at 36 weeks. Follow one mother’s journey through fast-paced births, unexpected timing, and the deep trust she placed in her body and instincts. This is a story of surrender, intuition, and the strength that rises when you're surrounded by the right support.

A mother shares her journey of going into labour after 42 weeks, facing induction offers and feeling intense pressure. Despite challenges, she embraced resilience and trust. This heartfelt story reflects on navigating external pressure, surrendering to the process, and finding strength in the beauty of birth.

We follow the journey of a mother labelled “high risk” due to older age and IVF conception. After her waters broke, she faced nearly 72 hours of waiting through pre-labour rupture of membranes. With her doula’s support, she trusted her instincts, navigated medical pressure, and entered labour naturally—a story of resilience, informed choice, and empowerment.

A mother with a blood clotting disorder shares how she and her partner reclaimed the birth experience they had hoped for, even within a hospital setting. With preparation, informed choices, and the right support, they created a positive, empowering environment that honoured their wishes and welcomed their baby with confidence, love, and calm.

A first-time mum shares her positive water birth experience in a midwife-led unit. Supported by her partner and doula, she embraced the calm environment, trusted her body, and found comfort in the birth pool. As her baby crowned, the midwife joyfully exclaimed, “I see a lot of hair!”—a light-hearted moment in an empowering and memorable birth journey.

With a gestational diabetes diagnosis, this mother chose a magical, unmedicated home birth. Trusting her body, careful preparation, and the unwavering support of her birth team, she declined unnecessary interventions, embraced affirmations and hypnobirthing, and welcomed her baby in a calm, loving environment. A powerful story of resilience, autonomy, and the magic of birth at home.

Faced with anxieties and worries after a previous Caesarean birth, this mother prepared for the VBAC she deeply hoped for. Through careful planning, emotional support, and trust in her body, she overcame her fears and welcomed her baby in a positive, empowering birth. This is a moving story of resilience, healing, and rediscovering confidence after a challenging first birth.

Three births in Ceredigion unfold at Bronglais Hospital — each unique, each powerful. This story captures the resilience, emotion, and local care woven through a family’s experience of birth in West Wales. Discover how strength, place, and support shaped their birthing journey.

This story revolves around a mother who wasn't entirely satisfied with her hospital experience during her first birth.