Labour and birth

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A day in the life of... a male midwife
As one of just 173 male midwives registered in the UK, John Pendleton’s used to a certain amount of curiosity about his job...
13 May 2013

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What will you be like during labour?
How you deal with the ups and downs of everyday life may just give you an insight into how you’ll cope when those contractions hit…take our quiz to find out
24 April 2012

Massage in labour
Positions, oils and prep work - what you need to know to ease your way through birth
26 January 2012

Writing your birth plan
What a birth plan is, the benefit of having one, plus a downloadable birth plan for you to print and fill in.
12 January 2012

Lifting the lid on caesareans
With around one in four women in the UK giving birth by c-section each year, it's important to understand what's involved. Our award-winning midwife Anne Richley explains...
28 December 2011

Celebrity mums who used hypnotherapy in labour
The latest celebrity birthing trend is to have a 'hypnobirth', and fans include Jessica Alba and Angelina Jolie. Find out which other famous mums tried birth hypnotherapy
28 December 2011

What happens during a caesarean?
Midwife Anne Richley explains the nuts and bolts of a c-section birth
25 December 2011

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Freebirthing – would you choose to give birth without a medical professional?
Every woman is entitled to the birth she wants, but what if you don’t want a midwife or doctor present? Nancy Dorchester reveals why she used freebirthing for her second baby…
22 December 2011

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Your labour FAQ’s answered
Whether you’re worried about pooing in your pool, or whether you’ve got enough stamina to last, our midwife answers your questions
15 December 2011

When did you go into labour?
Some women have plenty of warning – others don’t! We asked seven mums to share with us the moment they knew it was all starting
08 December 2011

A guide to cord blood and cord blood collection
What is cord blood collection? Our guide will help you get started if you’re considering public or private storage of your baby’s cord blood
08 December 2011

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Monitoring your baby during labour
Midwife, Anne Richley, explains your options for keeping tabs on your baby while giving birth
06 December 2011

What factors can affect your birth?
Complications during pregnancy can affect the kind of labour and birth you have. Our obstetrician answers your questions so you know what to expect…
05 December 2011

Labour Q&A’s solved by our expert
Whatever your question, our expert tackles all your labour dilemmas
02 December 2011

Getting ready for labour
Whether you want to increase your stamina or are confused about your birth partner, our experienced midwife can help
02 December 2011

Your questions about labour solved
Wondering when labour will start? Or what on earth a ‘show’ is? Don’t worry – our GP answers all your labour questions
02 December 2011

Our family GP tackles your labour questions
Whether you’re wondering about a caesarean, or panicking about possibly having a big baby, our family GP answers your questions about labour
01 December 2011

The Induction Journey
Being induced can be a complicated process, our midwife explains each stage of the process
27 November 2011

Having a breech baby
What happens when you near your due date and your baby is still in the breech position?
21 November 2011

Your perfect birth experience
Whether you plan on using pain relief or going au naturel, using a birthing pool or the sofa, we asked professionals and mums the best ways to ensure a positive birth experience
21 November 2011

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