Birth stories from parents
Parents share stories about the births of their children
Here you’ll find personal birth stories from past years in which women describe their experiences at the Marburg Birth Center—they offer unique insights and show just how different births can be.
You’re also welcome to send us your own personal birth story at info@geburtshaus-marburg.de.
Jill talks about the birth of her son Karl Eduard.
Melanie talks about the birth of her third daughter in the birthing tub at the birthing center.
Care, patience, and attention: Anna-Maria and Andi talk about the birth of their daughter—from home to the birthing center and back again
A Birth Story with a Twist – The Birth of a Toddler Group.
Hanna explains why even midwives need a midwife.
Urda gave birth to her child at her own pace.
With the second child, everything was different, and Josi tells the story.
Here, the newborn tells his story.
For Lea, every contraction was another important step.
Joy talks about 45 minutes during which a lot happened.
Miri's affirmation for childbirth: I can do this!
Pamela talks about her experience giving birth to her child.
Celine describes her long journey to a happy birth.
Corinna gave birth to her daughter under a full moon and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere at the birthing center.
Debora talks about the birth of her son and how the midwives’ calmness and determination helped her.
Katharina shares the story of her son’s birth in July 2021…a quick and beautiful birth.
Sophie recounts the birth of her daughter Emelie in September 2020…from the first contractions to that moment of pure joy.
A report by Inga, who gave birth to her child at the Marburg Birth Center in May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A report by Dana, a third-year midwifery student who completed her clinical rotation at the Marburg Birth Center.
What it was like for us at the birthing center
Ever since we decided to stop using birth control, I had been searching online for a birthing center.
The best decision all around…
Our cheerful Lotta Anuk was born on May 24, 2014, at the birthing center. We had just moved to Marburg at the start of the pregnancy.
Time to let go…
Five days past her due date, and still no sign that our daughter is finally ready to come out into the world.
At your own pace…
Patience and time, support and encouragement, a team with your partner, a supportive atmosphere, and midwife care
Fabienne explains why going to the birthing center was the best decision for her.
"So, so, so much"—those three words sum up Lea's experience during childbirth. Here is her account.
“Mom, you’re going to pop in two days,” Lisa’s son said to her—here’s the story behind it.
Simone's account of her transfer and the birth using a vacuum extractor.
Tina's daughter was born on their anniversary.
Theresa talks about the birth of her daughter Valentina after an afternoon by the pool.
After a long period of preparation, Celine gives birth to her child…
With her third child, everything was different for Frederike.
Two Plans – A Birth Story by Joanna and Michael
Sometimes things happen faster than you think…
Jolanda talks about her surprise home birth.
Marie talks about how it all started off very quickly at first, but then patience was required after all.
The birth of her child has given Amelie a new sense of strength.
Patricia writes to her child and takes us along on the journey.
Olivia talks about the birth of her second child and how she motivated herself in a positive way.
Katharine tells the story of Lilia's quick birth in the bathtub one morning in May.
Lea talks about the birth of her son Jonas and everything that can happen in six hours.
Rebecca talks about the different births of her sons.
Katharina talks about the birth of her daughter.
Lisa talks about her beautiful and relaxed birth.
I look back on two births that couldn’t have been more different.
During my first pregnancy, I got in touch with the birthing center through the prenatal class.
I’m sure the other three births also had their own purpose and meaning, the way they turned out—I’m certain I’ve grown from them in some way, but what I can say with absolute conviction is that I’ve never come through a birth feeling as whole as I do now.
Giving birth at the Marburg birthing center: Unlike many other couples, we didn’t make this decision until very late in the process—right at the end of my first pregnancy.