Parents’ stories

Moms and dads share their experiences of pregnancy and parenthood with us. Read our articles about the ups and downs of life with babies and toddlers here!

8 advantages to being a single parent – according to parents themselves

Being a single parent is a difficult job, but it’s not without its advantages. We list some of the best things about being a single parent – as told to us by single parents.
Better self-confidence and less bickering
Does hypnobirthing really work?

Nicola put all of her faith in hypnobirthing to make birthing her first baby a good experience so why did she feel so let down?
Hypnobirthing – when things don’t go according to plan
Preparing for birth with hypnobirthing

Preparing for birth a second time, Klara wanted the skills to take control of her labor. Together with her partner, she took a course in hypnobirthing.
Five hypnobirthing tips when preparing for birth
Hypnobirthing: How I tried a new birthing technique

From skeptical to sold on hypnobirthing, Cat learned new tools to overcome her first traumatic labor and make the birth of her second child awesome.
Birth doesn’t have to be a scary horror show
Postpartum depression is a sneaky customer

Read Cat's honest story about the difficulties of acknowledging postpartum depression and how she took control of her mental health.
I thought the darkness was normal
A birth story from 1919, jotted down by a proud new father

What was it like to become a dad almost 100 years ago? Read this fantastic birth story from the early 1900s.
A proud father and a good little boy
Having a second child: three becomes four

The arrival of a second child can make everyday life chaotic – or you adapt and find a new balance for your family of four.
A dad’s story about having a second child
Becoming a dad for the second time

Becoming a dad for the first time is a journey into the unknown. You’re better prepared the second time, yet somehow the more you know, the more you worry.
No two pregnancies are the same

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