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The Bright Births Journal covers all things birth, from due dates to positive birth stories. Have a read, and let us know if there’s something you’d like us to cover.

Birth Story: Atlas Byron
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Birth Story: Atlas Byron

Written just days after the birth of her son Atlas Byron, this is an honest account of a positive homebirth experience. Using hypno- and calm-birthing techniques, as well as a birthing pool, private midwife and doula. Proof that a positive birth really is a team event!

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Maya Ocean’s Birth Story
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Maya Ocean’s Birth Story

Written just days after the birth of her daughter Maya, this is an honest, raw and deeply moving account of a positive hypnobirthing experience — complete with a posterior baby, a Group B Strep diagnosis, and more than a few wobbles. Proof that a positive birth isn't about perfection; it's about feeling informed, supported, and in control.

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