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Can I have natural birth after a C-section?
Q: I had a Caesarean with my first baby as he became distressed during labour, but I'd really like a natural birth with my second. Will this be possible?

C-section with a breech baby

MaryAnne's worries about 'not giving birth properly' were totally unfounded when little Eleanor...

Emergency C-section saved baby's life

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Questions for your hospital visit

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Post-birth trauma

If you had a difficult birth, perhaps you’re suffering from post-birth trauma. Here’s where to...

What happens in a multiple birth?

Giving birth to twins or more is a bit different. Here's what is likely to happen....

Will my vagina recover from the birth?

Q: I'm 36 weeks pregnant and am worried about my vagina stretching and becoming disfigured when I...

Our baby was born in the car

Despite driving like a maniac, dad couldn't get to the hospital in...

Pros and cons for an epidural

It's a good idea to think about whether or not you'd like an epidural before the big day - but...

My Group B Strep baby

Bex had to hang on until the antibiotics took effect to keep her baby out of special care....

Baby's first feed

If you want to breastfeed, get your baby to latch on as soon as possible after the birth....

I had a C-section without anaesthetic

Self-hypnosis was the only pain control this new mum used during the delivery of her first baby by...

Can I eat during labour?

Q: A friend told me that eating during labour will give me energy for the birth, but other people...

My huge 10lb 10oz baby

Medical staff thought the baby would be big, but not THAT big!...

Will I know if my baby is breech?

Q: My friend had to haev an emergency C-section because her baby was found to be breech once she...

So proud of my no epidural birth

Katie endured two days' hard labour - but would do it all again...

The birth was wonderful!

Danielle was terrified of labour, but baby Macie arrived quickly and easily in the end....

Your body after birth: hormones

Thought you'd step off the hormonal roller coaster once your baby was born? Few new mums get away...

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