Labour and delivery

More Labour and delivery

Preparing for birth

Pregnant mum sitting on the sofa and cradling her bump
Getting your baby into position for birth

How to encourage your baby into the best position for birth: We review the techniques.

Antenatal classes

What to pack in your hospital bag

How can I choose the right cord blood bank?

Is it safe to choose my baby's date and time of birth by scheduling a 'muhurat ' delivery?

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Natural ways to bring on labour

Full term pregnant woman looking at her bump
Bringing on labour: an overview

Is it safe? Does it work? How do I try it? We review natural methods to bring on labour.

What is a membrane sweep?

Overdue pregnancy: causes and risks

Is it true that a bumpy ride can bring on labour?

Natural ways to induce labour pain: photos

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Labour

Pregnant woman in labour breathing deeply
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!

Normal delivery: stages of labour, process and tips

Signs and symptoms of labour pains

How can I avoid an episiotomy (vaginal cut) during my delivery?

Newborn Apgar tests and scores

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Pain relief in labour

Man giving a back massage to a pregnant woman
10 natural pain-relief methods for labour

A guide to natural methods of coping with pain during labour.

Epidural for pain relief in labour: risks, benefits and side-effects

Pain relief options during labour: photos

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Labour complications

Pregnant woman in labour on a hospital bed with a doctor standing close by
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!

Breech delivery

Episiotomy (vaginal cut) during delivery

Labour induction: methods, risks and benefits

Can my breech baby be turned safely?

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Caesarean section

Pregnant woman in an operation theatre having a cesarean delivery
Cesarean delivery (c-section): reasons, types and procedure

Why might you need a cesarean and what happens during a c-sec delivery? We answer all your questions!

Recovery from a c-section delivery

I'm scared of labour pain. Can I opt for a c-section delivery?

How many caesareans can I safely have?

Packing your hospital bag for a caesarean delivery

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Birth partners

Husband giving his pregnant wife a back massage as she kneels next to a sofa in labour
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.

What is a birth doula and how can I find one for my delivery?

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Waterbirth

Mother and newborn baby in birthing pool just after birth
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!

The history of water birth

What the research says about waterbirth

Planning a water birth

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Your birth stories

A mother's take on adoption

Rayhaan's birth: "I was taken to the ICU for monitoring"

"I was given a deadline and if by then my cervix wasn't open enough, I would get a c-section."

"I had developed a fever. The doctor decided to do a caesarean immediately."

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