Labour & Birth...
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Admission Procedures and Early Labour Checks
If you’re coming to the end of your nine months of pregnancy and are preparing for the big day when you give birth, then here’s some practical...
Am I in Labour?
Some people might assume it’s obvious when you’re in labour and you’ll definitely know, but in reality it’s not always so clear cut. If you’re worried about knowing...
Assisted Birth Delivery Methods
The second stage of labour can be long and hard, or your baby may be showing signs that he's under stress. Whatever the reason - and there are many - assisted delivery...
Baby Shower Basics
No wonder baby showers are such big business. They are the perfect way to celebrate the forthcoming arrival of a new-born. It's an ideal way to let your friends and...
Birth Induction
If your due date has come and gone and you're still waiting to give birth, you may need to have labour induced. Likewise, if you're suffering from certain conditions or...
Caesarean Section
One in six women have a caesarean birth, either due to an emergency situation or because it's been pre-decided for various reasons. But what exactly is involved and how...
Choosing a Birthing Partner
Giving birth is a major event and all pregnant women are encouraged to have a birthing partner to help support them through it. But when it comes down to choosing a...
Everything You Want to Know About the Placenta
The placenta is an essential part of pregnancy and has to be delivered after you’ve given birth, but how much do you really know about it? It’s...
Getting Ready For a New Baby
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a joyous event. While anticipating your baby's arrival is filled with happy planning, there is a lot to get done in only a...
Giving Birth: Pain Relief Methods
When you're giving birth, you'll no doubt want to know what pain relief methods are on offer. The four main medial options are gas and air, pethidine, epidural and a...
God Parents and Guardians
Though it will only be the lucky parents involved in the nitty gritty of raising children – changing dirty nappies early morning feedings, jabs at the GP’s – there are...
Having a Home Birth
Demi Moore's done it and so has Pamela Anderson - like many women, they've chosen to give birth at home. Although some people wouldn't think beyond the idea of having...
How Much Weight Gain is Expected During Pregnancy?
One of the certainties of pregnancy and having a baby is that you’re going to put on weight, as it’s a natural part of your pregnancy journey....
Hypnotherapy and Hypno-Birthing
You're forgiven if hypnotherapy isn't the first thing that springs to mind in connection with pregnancy and birth. However, it's growing in popularity as a useful...
Is a Natural Delivery Possible After a Caesarean Section?
In the past, there was a commonly held belief that having a natural birth after a caesarean section wasn’t that likely and you’d have to have...
Is it Possible to Have a Pain-free Labour?
We’ve all heard the horror stories about really painful births and the agony endured for hours on end, but is it possible to have a pain-free...
Making A Birth Plan
During the run-up to giving birth, you'll have heard lots of information about what's available and what may happen during labour. If you've got certain preferences or...
Natural Ways to Bring on Labour
When you’re at the end of your pregnancy and desperately waiting for your new baby to arrive, it’s very frustrating to find yourself going overdue. But are there any...
Useful Skills When Going Into Labour
At antenatal classes, you'll have been taught new techniques and skills to use when you go into labour. When that moment finally arrives, here are some of the skills...
Waterbirth Safety
Giving birth in water is an increasingly popular labour method. If you're considering choosing to give birth in this way, is it as safe as a traditional birth and are...
What Does Dad Need For the Birth?
You've got your partner organised for going into labour and packed her bags of necessities, but as dad, what do you need for the birth?
When the time comes for...
What Happens If I Get a Tear During Childbirth?
It’s not the nicest childbirth issue, but tears during the process of giving birth are unfortunately a common occurrence. If you’ve ever wondered...
What Happens When My Waters Break?
Breaking waters are widely associated with the start of labour and giving birth, but many first-time pregnant women are unsure exactly what it means or what it will...
What is a Retained Placenta?
After you’ve given birth to your baby, the placenta is subsequently delivered. But sometimes it doesn’t happen naturally and this is referred to as a retained...
What Positions Are Best for Labour?
Lying down on a bed during labour is the position that tends be viewed as standard. Whilst it certainly does have its benefits, there are other positions that can be...
What to Pack For Labour
It’s your big day and it can crop up suddenly and take you by surprise. There’s nothing worse than being unprepared so get organised and pack your bag for labour well in...
When Can You Expect to Feel Your Unborn Baby Moving?
Pregnancy is an exciting time full of new experiences, but one of the best moments has to be when you first feel a tiny kick or movement in your...
