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. more

What are the signs of preterm labour?

Is it indigestion, Braxton Hicks or could it be something more serious, such as contractions of premature labour? Find out what...more

Ask the midwife: how long overdue can I go?

Why are babies allowed to go past their due date? Midwife Melissa Maimann explains why we wait and what you need to know about the...more

Ask the midwife: A show and contractions - should I be worried?

I’m 32 weeks pregnant.  I’ve been having what I think is a bloody show (looks like snot and light red blood) and irregular...more

What happens if I go into premature labour?

Going into preterm labour can be frightening. Here’s what you need to know about how your caregivers will try to help you...more

Labour signs and Braxton Hicks

Around 34 weeks, some pregnant women have the uncomfortable feeling baby is going to “fall out”. This feeling is related...more

Physical signs for the woman during prelabour

What does backache, period pain, mucus plug or bloody show, vomiting and nausea have in common? They are all pre-labour symptoms...more

Ask the midwife: I'm not sure what this fluid is?

So you’ve woken up to a wet patch on your sheets but you’re not sure what it is – amniotic fluid? Urine? Our midwife...more

Ask the midwife: When will labour start after mucous plug loss?

How far away is labour when you lose your mucous plug? Our midwife explains. more

All you need to know about your waters breaking

If it’s late in your pregnancy and your delivery date is looming it’s important to be prepared for when your waters break. Will...more

Ask the midwife: No contractions yet

I’m 39 weeks pregnant, and I have not had any strong contractions. I don’t want to go past my due date, so is there...more

Ask the midwife: Will I need to deliver early?

I am 37 weeks pregnant and my baby’s estimated birth weight is on the 7th percentile and my AFI is 10.5. I would like to know the...more