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'
When Lucy became overdue, she thought the induction would be standard. It wasn’t. A bungled forceps delivery ended in an emergency caesarean. Her son? Perfect.
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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Newborn became sick from mother eating her own placenta
Kim Kardashian and January Jones have done it but a new report has called into question the practise that is purported to reduce...more
'For me, giving up on having a natural birth was exactly what I needed'
This mum was determined to birth her second child via VBAC – but the reality was not even close to what she’d imagined. more
'I was determined to have as natural a birth as possible'
Because sometimes, you just need to read a really realistic and positive birth story. more
Birth story: the emotional rollercoaster ride of having a c-section
Mel Watts, the woman behind the popular blog, The Modern Mumma, recently had her fourth baby. Here, she shares her caesarean birth...more
Baby loss and a miracle: 'My cervix was like chewed-up chewing gum'
“We lost our baby boy at 20 weeks due to an incompetent cervix.” This mum’s story is so sad, but there is a happy ending. more
'Why I masturbated in labour - and 3 reasons you should consider it, too!'
Most women would say it’s the LAST thing on their mind. But for doula and birth photographer Angela Gallo, masturbating in...more
‘My C-section left me looking permanently pregnant’
Having babies has left this mum with a permanent baby bump. But hats off to her great attitude! more
WATCH: This incredible hospital birth is just. So. Beautiful
Jerusha Sutton is a birth photographer and doula who documented this gorgeous birth. It’s just an ordinary hospital birth,...more
One special waterbirth - one BIG surprise!
How did she manage that? We’re in awe of this mama. more
