Labour
How do you know when you’re in labour? How can you prepare for labour? Most importantly, how do you stop the pain of labour? Find out the answers here.
Is homebirth just for hippies?
“Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life.” – Ina May Gaskin
My home birth was not planned (but it's what I really wanted)
After a difficult pregnancy and a completely unexpected home birth, this mum has a message to share: “Ask yourself, what do YOU want? What do you need in your most vulnerable moment? And go out there and find it wherever you can.”
How do I know if I’m going into labour?
Read on to get the clearest, best advice on what labour signs are, and what to do about them.
What you need to understand about 'Normal Birth'
Every mother aims to have a normal birth. But what does this mean exactly? What is ‘normal’ and why is it so important to so many of us?
My birth had ALL the interventions: "It was terrifying"
Lucy’s birth was not to plan. Induction, sleeping tablets, epidural, forceps and then … an emergency caesarean. For those listening to the facts, the whole experience sounds like a complete nightmare. But for this mother with her perfect little boy, she couldn’t be happier.
Listening to our inner voice in birth
We know how to give birth. We’ve been doing it since the dawn of humankind. So when did we stop listening to our bodies, taking cues from machines instead? Your body, your baby. Start listening.
How do you know if you're in labour? Check out these signs and symptoms of labour so you know when baby's really on his way and when to call the hospital.
How do you hope to have your baby? In hospital or at home? By an elective caesarean or vaginally? Read up on all the ways to have a baby so you can make informed decisions.
Don't leave it til the last minute to prepare for labour. Find out what you need to do to get ready for the birth so you can have as calm and safe a labour as possible.
From prelabour to the first, second and third stages of labour, here's everything you need to know about the different stages of labour so you know what to expect and when.
Find out all you need to know about pain reief in labour. What are the options for dealing with the pain of labour and the pros and cons of the pain relief choice you make?
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My labour started with a police convoy
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Woman goes into premature labour after being scared by creepy teen clown
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She thought her pain was a hangover, but it was actually labour
This shocked mama couldn’t get her head around the fact that this bundle of joy in her arms was actually her child. more
This raw and powerful birth video is taking the world by storm
We can’t get enough of birth videos at the best of times, but this one is just divine. more
“All the old wives tales were wrong!”: The birth of one REALLY big baby
When her baby refused to engage, this mum was presented with three options: go home and come back, have more induction gel or get...more
73 hours: "It felt like the longest labour known to man"
After a 73-hour labour and being born nine weeks premature, this little baby made his grand entrance into the world, much to the...more
This Australian mum is addicted to giving birth
Lana loves her three children, that’s not surprising. What is a shock is that she enjoyed giving birth to them. more
Darby's birth story: An ordinary appointment turned into an emergency
Having a premature baby is something you never expect or plan for. Having my son Darby at 33 weeks is something I think I’m...more
