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Labour - More Information

Preparation for labour
Advice on preparing yourself emotionally and physically for labour and child birth with advice on planning, support and preparations you can make.... Read More

Signs of labour
Advice to help you recognise the early signs of the onset of labour during pregnancy with information on imminent birth and delivery..... Read More

Contractions - all you need to know
Find out what labour pains feel like and how contractions help to bring your baby into the world.... Read More

The stages of labour explained
We share advice on the stages of labour you'll go through when giving birth.... Read More

Where to give birth
Useful information to help you choose between a hospital or home birth.... Read More

Breathing exercises for labour
Advice on breathing exercises and relaxation techniques you can practice throughout your pregnancy to help with pain relief in labour... Read More

Support in labour
Advice on suggestions for physical, emotional and advocacy birthing support during labour, whether with your partner, chosen birth partner or doula.... Read More

Doulas
Advice on what a doula is, why doulas can help make for an intervention free labour and what to look for when choosing a doula as your birthing partner.... Read More

Problem labour
Medical intervention during a problem labour explained, including pregnancy complications that create the need for forceps, episiotomy or ventouse.... Read More

Positions for labour
Advice on the different labour positions you can try during an active birth.... Read More

Pelvic pain & SPD
Advice on coping with pelvic pain and SPD in pregnancy.... Read More

How to bring on labour naturally
Advice on how to bring on labour if you are waiting for your baby to arrive with information on popular natural remedies you could try.... Read More

Episiotomies
We explain what an episiotomy involves, when its neccessary, how you can minimise your chances of needing one using perineal massage and the recovery process.... Read More

What happens if my pregnancy goes overdue?
Find out exactly what happens if your due date comes and goes with no sign of a baby & your pregnancy goes overdue... Read More

Timing contractions - we explain how
With your baby soon to make their way into the world, we guide you through what you can expect from contractions, and how to time them so that baby's arrival is as smooth as possible.... Read More

How do you know when your labour has started?
Find out the signs that will show your baby is finally on its way.... Read More

Relaxation techniques for labour
Find out some essential techniques you can try to help stay relaxed during labour.... Read More

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