Pregnancy & Support
Labour & Birth
Practical preparation and reassuring guidance for labour, birth choices, interventions and the first moments with your baby.
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Caesarean section
A calm guide to caesarean birth, including why it may be planned or needed, what happens during surgery, possible risks and what recovery can involve.
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Epidural
A calm guide to epidurals in labour, including how they work, what having one involves, possible side effects and questions to ask your maternity team.
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Induction
A calm guide to induction of labour, including why it may be offered, common methods, what to expect and questions to discuss with your maternity team.
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Labour & Birth
A calm guide to labour and birth, including early signs, stages of labour, pain relief, birth options and when to contact your maternity team.
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Mucus plug
Learn what the mucus plug is, what a show can look like, when it may come away, what it means for labour and when to contact your maternity team.
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Signs labour is starting
Learn the common signs labour is starting, from contractions and a show to waters breaking, plus when to contact your midwife or maternity unit.
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Waters breaking
Learn what waters breaking can feel like, how to recognise amniotic fluid, what happens next and when to contact your maternity team for advice.