Giving birth

Useful information on writing a birth plan, planning a home birth, premature arrivals and having a caesarian.

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Birth plan
Useful information on the reasons for writing a birth plan and advice on how to make one.... Read More

Choosing a birth partner
Advice on choosing a birth partner to support you throughout pregnancy and labour.... Read More

Getting baby in position for birth
What you can do to help your baby settle in the 'optimum foetal position' for birth... Read More

Raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaf tea for pregnancy - we dispel the myths and explain how it should actually be used in preparation for labour... Read More

The lie, presentation and attitude of your baby
Advice on the position of a baby's spine in relation to the mother (foetal lie), the first part of the baby that appears in the birth canal (presentation) and the position of the baby's head during de... Read More

Engagement
Useful inormation on what is engagement, when does it happen and what to expect when your baby's head engages.... Read More

Premature arrivals
Useful information on all aspects of premature birth and the first few months with your premature baby including information on neonate development, premature baby clothes and skin care.... Read More

Caesareans
Useful information on emergency and elective caesarians, scarring and recovery after a caesarian and possible complications involved.... Read More

Water births - all you need to know
Find out all you need to know about having a water birth in our comprehensive guide that includes information on the benefits and potential problems.... Read More

Home births
Useful information on preparing for a home birth.... Read More

Water births
The benefits and practicalities of having a water birth explained.... Read More

Tina Cassidy on birth
Author of fascinating read 'Birth: A History' shares her tales of extreme birth stories from around the globe.... Read More

How a Polo can predict when you'll give birth.
The latest gizmo developed to predict how soon you'll go into labour.... Read More