Labour and delivery
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Preparing for birth
Getting your baby into position for birth
How to encourage your baby into the best position for birth: We review the techniques.
Can raspberry leaf tea help to ease labour?
Labour and birth help organisations
What is the third stage of labour?
See all in Preparing for birthNatural ways to bring on labour
Natural ways to bring on labour: a guide
Is it safe? Does it work? How do I try it? We review natural methods to bring on labour.
Is it true that a bumpy ride can bring on labour?
Natural ways to bring on labour: photos
See all in Natural ways to bring on labourLabour
Breathing techniques for labour
In labour, you should try to keep your breathing rhythmical. Find out why this is important and how to do it!
Labour and birth (vaginal delivery)
How can I avoid the need for an episiotomy?
See all in LabourPain relief in labour
Natural pain relief in labour
A guide to natural methods of coping with pain during labour.
‘Mobile’ or ‘walking’ epidural
See all in Pain relief in labourLabour complications
Speeding up labour
How long is a normal labour? Why might labour be slow? What can I do to speed up labour? Find out the answer to these questions and more!
Can my breech baby be turned safely?
See all in Labour complicationsCaesarean section
Caesarean section: overview
Why might I need a caesarean section? What happens during a caesarean? We answer your questions.
Recovery after a caesarean birth
I'm scared of labour pain. Can I opt for a caesarean section?
How many caesareans can I safely have?
Parents' tips: how to cope if you feel disappointed after a caesarean
See all in Caesarean sectionBirth partners
The role of a birth partner
Having someone you know and trust with you during labour can be of great help. Read on to know how they can help you give birth.
Dads: 10 ways to be the perfect birth partner
How can I find a doula to attend my birth?
See all in Birth partnersWaterbirth
The pros and cons of water birth
Is it safe to labour and give birth in water? What are the possible benefits of labouring in water? Find out!
What the research says about waterbirth
See all in WaterbirthYour birth stories
Aditya's birth: "The doctor didn't believe the contractions were real!"
Want to know what to expect during childbirth? Read real labour stories from BabyCenter mums.
Siddhanth Amar's birth: "It was a pre-planned caesarean section..."
Rayhaan's birth: "I was taken to the ICU for monitoring"
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