
A weekly podcast sharing real stories of childbirth in the UK, from labour and delivery to postpartum recovery. Mothers across the UK talk openly about their personal birth experiences, created to educate, inform, and empower women preparing for birth and the early weeks of motherhood.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyHealth & Fitness | |||

She had two miscarriages, a traumatic first birth, and a husband who said he could never put her through it again. And then she came back, did everything differently, and pushed her son out standing in a doorway on her own terms.
Charlotte is a mum ... more
She was in the birth centre for the first time, on the beanbag, breathing through her contractions with her mum and her husband by her side. And honestly, she was doing it. And then her waters broke properly, and in the space of a few minutes, everyt... more
She never wanted a vaginal birth. Not once. She knew exactly how she wanted her baby born. And after a small battle with her midwives, she got it. A calm, planned C-section. Baby on her chest at 3.15pm. And she would do it exactly the same way again.... more
They told her she would bleed out. They told her her baby would get stuck and die. They told her she would traumatise the entire home birth team. Shannon had three C-sections, an NHS system fighting her at every turn, and a fourth baby tracking on th... more
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Brilliant stories, so honest and real and host is empathetic. Disappointing though to hear Megan of Birth Ed speak so flippantly about miscarriage and ectopic as someone who has been through it after IVF, it’s devastating. But I guess that’s the privilege of being able to get pregnant when you plan to and not facing infertility.
Georgia has a beautiful conversational style which creates a lovely podcast to listen to learn individuals unique birth stories and the different options and experiences for birthing in the UK. Worth a listen.
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Listeners can expect candid UK birth stories spanning hospital, NHS, home, and birth-centre settings, with a strong emphasis on informed decision-making, uninterrupted continuity of care, and advocacy for birth choices. Episodes frequently explore topics like induction, hyperemesis, water births, doula support, and postnatal wellbeing, often weaving practical tips with personal reflection. A standout feature is the diversity of birth experiences, from IVF journeys to twin births, all presented in a warm, empathetic style that educates and reassures prospective parents while highlighting the realities of the UK maternity system.
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British Birthing Stories launched 5 months ago and published 43 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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