• Nuala’s Unplanned Cesarean

    Love reading positive birth stories, you’re in the right place…. Nuala was hoping for a VBAC to welcome her second baby into the world. Nualahad a Foley Balloon induction but her labour progresse
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    Amy’s Category 2 Caesarean Section Birth Story

    Amy had a Category 2 Caesarean Section. Caesarean Sections are categorised into four categories ranging from 1-4. A category 2 caesarean section is defined by the NICE Guidelines as: -Maternal or feta
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    Amy’s Positive Birth

    ⭐️Positive birth story from a FTM – it’s a slightly long one! ⭐️  It’s taken me a little while to get round to writing this, but I’d like to introduce Isla Paige McDonagh,
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    Positive

    Cesarean Stories

    Amy’s Category 2 Caesarean Section Birth Story

    Amy had a Category 2 Caesarean Section. Caesarean Sections are categorised into four categories ranging from 1-4. A category 2 caesarean section is defined by the NICE Guidelines as: -Maternal or feta
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    C-section Birth Story: Kayleigh

    First time mum Kayleigh went into spontaneous labour after eating a spicy curry. Once established labour hit, her contractions slowed. She opted to have the hormone drip and an epidural. Kayleigh the
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    Emergency Caesarean Positive Birth Story: Alana

    Alana’s labour started early in the morning. She laboured until she was fully dilated, but then her baby was having dips in his heart rate when she was pushing. He was also presenting back to back.
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    Chloe’s Emergency Birth; Cord Prolapse

    Chloe’s birth story went the opposite of what she ever could have imagined when she experienced a cord prolapse. She had an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic and despite
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    C-section after Home Labour; Becky’s Birth

    Becky’s birth did not follow her original “plan”. Becky had a C-section after a home labour, and had hoped for a home birth. Becky said she remained calm throughout and describes her
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    First Baby born of 2023

    The first baby born in 2023 from a TBTBC mama was baby Ivy born at 00.01am on 01.01.23 ⭐️ Congratulations to Mum Nicola Rowe who absolutely smashed her birth 🙌🏼 She had an induction
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    Jamie’s Birth Story – Category 1 Emergency Cesarean

    This birth story is with Bump to Baby Chapter team member Jamie and the arrival of her second baby Kit. Kit was born in November 2020. Jamie’s birth does come with a trigger warning as she had
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    Lillian’s Unplanned Gentle Cesarean

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This birth story is with Lillian following conception via IVF. Lillian had a scheduled induction and used EBRAN throughout her labou
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    Laura’s Birth: An Unplanned Cesarean Section

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This birth story is with first time mum Laura who delivered baby Robyn via an unplanned cesarean section. Laura’s labour progr
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    Chrissie-ann’s Positive Birth Story; Premature Labour, Breech Baby, Cesarean and NICU time

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This birth story is with first time mum Chrissie-ann who delivered her baby boy 6 weeks early via emergency cesarean section. Chrisie
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    Claire’s Unplanned Cesarean

    Love reading positive birth stories, you’re in the right place…. This positive birth story is with Claire and her first baby, a surprise baby girl. Claire’s birth was an unplanned cesarean
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    Gemma’s Unplanned Cesarean Section

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This positive birth story is with Gemma who says she had “the exact opposite” of the birth she envisioned, but it was st
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    The

    Birth Chapter

    Second time mum; Small Graze

    Second time mum Lily gave birth to her beautiful baby girl on her due date! She used a birth comb, gas&air, water, and pethidine for pain relief during her labour. Lily followed her midwife’
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    Kat’s Positive VBAC Birth Story

    Second-time-mum Kat shares her empowering birth story. Kat had a previous emergency caesarean and here she shares her second birth story, a positive VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Caesarean) birth story.
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    Helena’s Positive Water Birth

    Second-time-mum Helena shares her empowering birth story. Helena had a very positive water birth. Love reading positive birth stories? We’ve got lots more just for you! I bought the Bump to Baby
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    Birth Story: Blood in Waters

    This birth story is with Rachel, who had some blood in her waters when they broke. Rachel was able to use EBRAN throughout to make informed choices and still have the birth she wanted. Love reading po
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    The

    Baby Chapter

    Baby Massage Cheltenham

    Our baby massage classes in Cheltenham have so many benefits for both you and your baby. The classes are an opportunity to come into The Hubb, which is our safe space for new mums to feel supported an
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    Top 5 Online Groups if you’re Pregnant with Twins

    So, you’ve been for your scan and they’ve found not one BUT TWO heart beats. Massive congratulations, mama! It can feel overwhelming to know that you’ve inadvertently just got yourse
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    Gifts for new mums in Cheltenham

    Are you looking for the perfect gifts for new mums in Cheltenham? When a baby arrives, everyone wants to shower the baby in gifts. Blankets, comforters, sweet little baby grows, the list goes on. Some
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    The Best Podcast for Pregnancy

    If you are currently pregnant, you may be in search of the best podcast for pregnancy. I am a big fan of podcasts and listen to them on the daily. I’m a mum of four and I cannot remember the las
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