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.

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.