"I used to scratch like mad when i was pregnant. Little did I know that it was the sign of a deadly disease that threatened me and the baby..."

A story by Andrew and Leonie about the birth of Morgan. A four hour labour and a four week early baby that was ready to face the world.

"So here am I, 'Little Miss Drug-Free' according to my birthplan, asking for pethidine..."

Carmen tells about the birth story of her twins Adrian and Victoria. One came out head first, the other feet first.

A baby born on Friday the 13th proves to Mum that there’s no need to be superstitious.

The Arrival of Ethan Thomas Shaw. A story about a breech baby and a perfect caesarean!

Janet’s birth story happens in a small maternity ward using hypnobirthing.

Joanne shares her journey towards a wonderful Homebirth

 "Oh my God I feel like someone is ripping all the hairs from my fanny."

"I was expecting his head, followed by an anterior shoulder, then a rotational movement for the next shoulder, followed by the body – but no, it was none of that - he just shot out."

"I had Myla three and a half weeks early. My first indication that something was wrong was having itchy hands and feet..."

"The fact that I was haemorrhaging didn't alter the incredible excitement and joy that I felt."

"Birth is a major thing in your life and if it doesn't go well, it stays with you for a long time"

"The placenta looked like an old-fashioned crown"

A story about an uneventful pregnancy conceived through IVF that turned into an interesting but successful birth.

An IVF baby two days overdue survives a tricky birth to be called the couple’s miracle child.

"It was hilarious. My midwife was standing around talking about having Chinese for dinner and deciding whether or not to break my waters.."

Sally tells a good birth story ... including overcoming gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.

"My husband was so emotional. He cried for 40 minutes before he was able to call his parents"

Julia is 32 weeks pregnant with twins. At the age of 37, she already has two boys under five years. Her eldest Patrick is 4 1/2 and her youngest Marcus is just 22 months old. The fact that she is considered an "older" mum expecting twins places her pregnancy in the high-risk category.

Katrina, a pilates instructor and former dancer, gave birth to baby Isabella by Caesarean.