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Labour and birth

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When to go to the maternity unit or call the midwife

If it's your first pregnancy, you may feel unsure about when you should go to the maternity unit

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Water births

The advantages and disadvantages and other mothers' experiences of water births

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Caesareans

There are two types of c-sections: elective and emergency

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Pain relief during labour

Even if you intend to give birth without any medical form of pain relief, it's still worth knowing your options beforehand

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Membrane sweeps and inductions

If your baby is overdue your midwife may suggest medical interventions to get labour started

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Breathing techniques during labour and birth

Using special breathing techniques during labour can help you get through each contraction, stop you pushing at the wrong time and encourage a smoother labour

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Getting labour started naturally

What to do if your due date arrives but your baby doesn't

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Braxton Hicks or contractions

Facts, hints and tips about Braxton Hicks

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Induction and acceleration (augmentation)

Induction may be offered for babies who are post-term and acceleration is the process of speeding up the labour process

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Having a premature baby

What happens if your baby is born prematurely?

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