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British Birthing Stories

Georgia McGivern
Home Birth
NHS
Breastfeeding
Birth
Hospital Birth
Vancouver
Hospital Care
Induction Of Labor
Water Birth
United Kingdom
Labor
Postnatal Depression
Independent Midwife
Pregnancy
Manchester
Birmingham
Twin Birth
Midwife
Mental Health Postpartum
Birthed

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 weeklyEpisodes31Founded3 months ago
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Latest Episodes

They warned her throughout her entire second pregnancy that her baby was measuring large and that there could be complications at delivery. He was out in two pushes.

Vicky is a mum of two boys from Kent who shares two positive NHS hospital vaginal b... more

She planned a natural water birth. She hypnobirthed. She researched everything. And after 36 hours in labour and a failed induction drip still stuck at 5cm, she made the most empowered decision of her birth. Asking for a C-section she never planned f... more

In today’s episode, I speak with Kaci, who shares her first birth story, which unexpectedly ended in an emergency (Category 1) C-section under general anaesthetic following a cord prolapse.

Kaci talks about a physically and emotionally challenging p... more

In this episode I chat with Kailey who shares her incredible third birth story, including a birth before arrival (BBA) where she gave birth completely alone at home before midwives or paramedics arrived.

After two previous births where she felt her... more

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Georgia
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • 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
    Australia3 months ago

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Guests are framed as credible voices offering practical insights and real-world perspectives on childbirth and postnatal life.
Listeners highlight Georgia's warm, conversational style and the approachable way birth stories are shared.
The show is praised for educating and empowering listeners with a range of UK birth experiences and options.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#205
South Africa/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#211
Ireland/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#225
Indonesia/Kids & Family

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Liz: First Birth, A Positive NHS Hospital Birth, Unexplained Infertility, Breastfeeding Challenges
Q: What were the key considerations and plans for birth, given your experiences and preferences?
Liz discusses aiming for a birth center birth and planning conversations about pain management, birth partner involvement, and not knowing the baby's sex until birth.
Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Birth, Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex
Q: What was the labor like and how did your birth unfold?
Labor began around 6 a.m. with regular contractions; after an active labor phase, she transitioned into the pool around 5 p.m., used a 10s TENS machine, and ultimately delivered in the water with a rapid push reflex that surprised her, aided by an absence of tearing.
Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Birth, Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex
Q: How did you prepare your birth space at home?
She describes setting up a birth pool in the living room, using blackout curtains and sunglasses to create a calm environment, and prioritizing a quiet, low-stimulation setting to support labor.
Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Birth, Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex
Q: What was your plan for birth and how did you decide on a home birth?
Initially planning a midwife-led hospital birth with a water birth in mind, she gradually leaned toward home birth after considering evidence and personal comfort, and after conversations with the midwifery team about safety and transfer options.
Lauren: First Birth, Planned NHS Home Birth, Physiological Birth, Water Birth, Fetal Ejection Reflex
Q: What were your early signs of pregnancy and how did your pregnancy progress?
She had almost no early symptoms aside from occasional breathlessness; she describes a smooth pregnancy with minimal nausea or fatigue and only minor indigestion, and she credits a strong support system and regular midwifery care.

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What is British Birthing Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A UK-focused series that shares real birth stories from mothers across the country, covering hospital inductions, home births, NHS pathways, private care, doula support, and postpartum experiences. Episodes frequently explore continuity of care, birth planning, advocacy, mental health after birth, and practical tips for navigating a complex maternity system. Listeners can expect intimate, firsthand accounts that highlight a wide range of birth settings, common challenges, empowering decision-making, and the role of birth education and support networks in shaping positive outcomes. The show tends to feature guests with personal birth experiences as well as professionals in birth education, midwifery, and postnatal care, offering both relatab... more

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