Birth Stories from Scotland
Every birth is different. Every story deserves to be told. Here you'll find real stories from the families I've had the honour of photographing: home births, hospital births, water births, and caesareans, from Glasgow and across Scotland. Each story is written from my perspective as their birth photographer, with private details handled with care. Every story and photograph shared here is done so with the full consent of the families involved. By sharing their stories, these families hope to open up the world of birth, one story at a time. We hope they inspire you, and that you find something true and human in each one. Sit back, have your favourite hot beverage to hand, and enjoy.
From Glencoe to Home: A Glasgow Home Birth. Her Point of View
The Glasgow home water birth of baby Rebekah — told in her own words. A powerful, honest, and deeply personal account of labour, birth, and an unexpected hospital transfer.
From Glencoe to Home: A Glasgow Home Birth Story
A real Glasgow home birth story — from an adventure maternity session in Glencoe to a water birth at home and a postpartum hospital transfer. Documented by Marieke Captures Birth.
Home Birth in Largs | Birth Photography Story of Baby #4
From quiet anticipation to a powerful home birth in Largs, this is the story of Emily’s fourth baby — captured in all its beauty.
Birth in Glasgow, Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
A real hospital birth story at Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow — and how baby Robin arrived so fast she was almost born in the lift. Documented by Marieke Captures Birth.
Home Birth in Ayr, Scotland
A real home birth story from Ayr, Scotland — a summer water birth captured by Glasgow birth photographer Marieke Captures Birth. Warm, powerful, and full of love.
Caesarean Birth in Glasgow, Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
A real elective caesarean birth story at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow — and how a birth photographer gained access to the theatre to document every moment.
Home Birth in The Scottish Borders
A real home birth story from the Scottish Borders — documented by Glasgow birth photographer Marieke Gortemaker. Raw, beautiful, and deeply human.