preparing for labour
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.
'What I actually wish I'd been told before birth'
Don’t be fooled by the book and the smile. That was the pre-birth me. more
The importance of having a birth plan - and knowing when to throw it away
Within moments of starting antenatal classes, you will probably hear mention of a ‘birth plan’. You may be asked whether you have...more
Expert shares what you should - and SHOULDN'T pack in your maternity bag
Midwife tells: What NOT to pack in your maternity bag (and shares a few funny stories as well!) more
Think doulas are hippies who only help with drug-free births? Think again
We’re busting doula myths for World Doula Week. more
7 things you need to know before birth (according to experts)
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, childbirth marks a time of great change and new life experiences. The NSW Health...more
Stretchy vagina: Watch the step-by-step guide to preventing tears in childbirth
Most women will cringe at the thought of the words “stretchy vagina”. It is perhaps second only to our inbuilt icky...more
Even though your baby’s arrival might still be weeks away, make sure your hospital bag is packed, as you could go into labour at...more
Packing your pregnancy bag is a job you will either do too early or too late. No matter, because at least you will have everything...more
Vagina anxiety: Everything you need to know about downstairs during birth
How on earth can something as big as a baby come out of my vagina?! more
What’s the one thing you can do to make your labour faster and easier?
There are a lot of ways to prepare for the birth of your baby, but there is only one that has been scientifically proven to give...more
New method to induce labour cuts delivery time by 4 hours
This is significant, the study’s authors claim, as induction has been associated with more painful labours. more
Doula is a Greek word adopted for ‘birth assistant’ – her role is to provide social support for birthing women....more
