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Birth Diaries: 'I Was In Labour In The Bathroom – And My Dad Tried To Use The Toilet'

"We told him there was a public toilet three streets away – and he had to use that instead."
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The Sweet Birth Story Behind This Newborn's 'Pout' Face

Ashlee Wilkenson has had five kiddos, and five very different birth experiences.
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‘The First Time I Saw My Baby's Face Was On WhatsApp’

"My second twin was immediately taken to NICU because of breathing problems."
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'I Thought I Was Sick With A Bug – Hours Later I Gave Birth In An Ambulance'

"I remember his bright pink face, his loud cry. I just knew he’d be alright."
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'Why I'm Still In Favour Of Home Births – Even Though Mine Ended Up In Hospital'

"It was my third baby, and I wouldn’t have changed that birth for the world."
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'My Husband Was On A Work Do When I Went Into Labour – And Fell Asleep In The Hospital'

"He had a few drinks, missed the last bus, and phoned me to come and pick him up."
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'I Opted Out Of The Home Birth I Always Wanted But Then Gave Birth In My Bedroom'

"My partner had to use his iPhone torch to see if the baby's head was crowning."
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'Giving Birth To Triplets Was Like Falling In Love Three Times Over'

At 30 years old, I thought I might never have kids. By 32, I had three.
By Rosie Parsons, as told to Amy Packham

'I Found Out I Was Pregnant At 14 – And Felt Emotionless When I Gave Birth'

"We’re best of friends now, it’s crazy. I love her so much."
By Claire Roach, as told to Amy Packham

'I Chose To Have An Active Birth – This Is What That Means'

"My body just took over, like that feeling when you know you’re about to be sick and you can’t stop yourself."
By Holly Pither, as told to Amy Packham