In this week's episode I spoke with Rosie who shares her unforgettable first birth story, a fast, intense, and ultimately positive NHS hospital birth. From months of trying to conceive and pregnancy growth-scan worries, to a labour that began amid a burglary, car shopping in Manchester, and escalated far quicker than anyone expected. She talks honestly about CTG monitoring, consenting to an episiotomy, and the shock of realising she was already in advanced labour on arrival at hospital. Rosie also opens up about recovery, breastfeeding challenges, and experiencing postpartum anxiety, offering a raw, funny, and reassuring reminder of just how unpredictable birth and early motherhood can be.

These stories are personal experiences and are shared for informational purposes only. They should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

British Birthing Stories shares real, unfiltered stories of childbirth in the UK, from pregnancy and labour to postpartum recovery.

These stories reflect personal experiences and should not be taken as or replace medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

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