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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
Independent Midwife
Postnatal Depression
Birmingham
Manchester
Pregnancy
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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PublishesDailyEpisodes18Founded2 months ago
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In this episode, Laura returns to share the story of her second birth, a planned NHS home birth following her previous induction and assisted delivery. Once again managing hyperthyrodism during pregnancy, Laura was determined to approach this birth d... more

In today's episode, I speak with Laura on the podcast as she shares the story of her first birth. During pregnancy, Laura was managing hyperthyroidism and was later diagnosed with low PAPP-A, which led to increased monitoring and concerns around her ... more

In today's episode I welcomed Liz back to the show to share her second birth story with us. Liz’s second birth was everything her first wasn’t — calm, instinct-led, and deeply healing. After a more medicalised first experience, Liz went into her seco... more

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Liz, a mum of two, antenatal teacher, and breastfeeding peer supporter, who shares her experience of a hospital labour ward birth following a long journey through unexplained infertility.

In this episode, Liz sh... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 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
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    Bridgitte M
    Australiaa month 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.

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#22
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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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