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British Birthing Stories

Georgia McGivern
Home Birth
NHS
Breastfeeding
Hypnobirthing
Induction
Stillbirth
Water Birth
Doula
VBAC
Birth
Hospital Birth
Caesarean Section
Twin Pregnancy
Vancouver
Induction Of Labor
Hospital Care
London, United Kingdom
Birth Trauma
Birth Center
Covid-19

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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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes55Founded6 months ago
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Gabby is an American mum of three living near Cambridge who comes back to share her third birth, after an emergency C-section with her first and a successful VBAC with her second. Labour started fast, in the shower, and she nearly gave birth in the c... more

Gabby is an American mum of three living near Cambridge. Her first daughter was born in Tampa, Florida after hours of pushing with no progress, ending in an unplanned C-section. After moving to the UK, she went through a miscarriage before falling pr... more

Rebecca is a first time mum to Harry, and she chose a planned C section for her first birth. She had lived with health anxiety for years before she even got pregnant, and a family history of shoulder dystocia made the idea of a natural labour feel fr... more

She had wanted a water birth from the beginning. She had worked with families around birth for 13 years. She thought she knew what to expect. And then labour actually started, and she learned what it really feels like to be in it.

Jess is a mum of t... more

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Lauren Hamm
Breathwork and meditation specialist who gave birth at home
Self-employed (MindWorks Meditation)
Episode: Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex, Meditation & Breathwork

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Georgia
Host of the show and a central voice guiding conversations about UK birth stories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Great stories

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CMTA23
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bridgitte M
    Australia5 months ago

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Warm, conversational style that makes complex birth topics approachable.
Stories from the UK birth landscape feel authentic and reassuring.
Guests bring diverse experiences, helpful for prospective parents.
Strong emphasis on education and informed choices for listeners.

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Kaci’s Birth Story: From Obstetric Cholestasis to a Cord Prolapse and CAT-1 Emergency C-Section
Q: So can you tell us what your first signs of labor were?
Kaci describes initial labor signs as gradual contractions, waters breaking after a five-day hospital stay, and progressing from two to six centimeters, with the birth moving quickly once the decision was made to proceed to the theater.
Polly: Two Positive Fast Physiological Births, NHS Midwife Led Unit Birth, Fully Dilated on Arrival, Second Degree Tear, Planned NHS Home Birth, TENS Machine Only, Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding Challenges
Q: What advice would you give to someone nervous about a home birth?
Do thorough research, trust your body, and advocate for yourself—understand what is normal, know you can say no to examinations if you're uncomfortable, and plan for transfer to hospital if needed.
Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex, Meditation & Breathwork
Q: How did you manage labor at home before hospital admission seemed necessary?
We used a combination of light activity, a birth ball, kneeling positions, and a TENS machine, while my husband assisted with massage and pressure on the lower back to ease surges.
Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex, Meditation & Breathwork
Q: What most helped you feel confident about a home birth?
Breathwork, hypnobirthing training, and practice routines helped both me and my partner stay relaxed and focused, which in turn made home birth feel safe and achievable.
Charlotte: Second Birth, NHS Birth Centre Birth, Two Miscarriages, Prolonged Early Labour, Retained Placenta, Theatre, Informed Second Birth, Becoming a Doula
Q: What role did preparation and a doula play in the second birth?
Preparation and a doula helped create space for informed decision-making, reduce anxiety, and empower both the mother and partner, with virtual doula options making support more accessible.

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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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1. Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble
2. Happy Mum
3. The Great Birth Rebellion
4. No Parental Guidance
5. NewlyParents

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British Birthing Stories launched 6 months ago and published 55 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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