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?
There are no words to describe what has been captured in this powerful image. 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
My second birth healed the trauma of my first
After a painful and traumatic first birth – and an extremely long recovery period – Jemilah was afraid of giving birth...more
This birth photo series is incredible. The story behind it even better
IN. YOUR. FACE! Is this the most rock ‘n’ roll photo series of all time?! more
My VBAC was supposed to be magic... Nope, I hated it
She thought it would be her birth experience salvation – she thought wrong. more
'I hadn't banked on the emotional scar.' How childbirth gave this mum PTSD
Nilufer couldn’t wait for the arrival of her first baby Milo. But a harrowing labour and delivery left her with psychological scars. more
Woman abducted from hospital as newborn reunited with family 18 years later
At just a few hours old, Kamiyah Mobley was kidnapped from hospital by a woman posing as a nurse. more
The Young Mummy is in labour - and she's giving live updates
As promised, Sophie Cachia is documenting every contraction on Snapchat for her many followers. more
'Mum, please don't be mad but I've just had a baby'
The teenager didn’t even know she was pregnant until she gave birth, alone, on the kitchen floor. more
It was just an ordinary birth...
When we found out we were having a baby, I was far more concerned about morning sickness than giving birth, so I wasn’t particularly...more
