How to make a birth plan

Waters broke watching The Simpsons

Watching The Simpsons led to the onset of labour for young mum Charlotte....

C-section with a breech baby

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

Gran's birth story

When Chloe was sent home from hospital, baby Rhianna was born at her Gran's house. ...

Waters only broke right at the end

The hardest thing for Jennifer was being told not to push out the baby, although her body was...

One big push and a third-degree tear

Midwives thought a C-section was on the cards, but a massive push saw baby Emily pop out. ...

Emergency C-section saved baby's life

Hayley gave birth under general anaesthetic after her baby's heart rate fell dangerously low during...

Forceps delivery

Katie was told they had one chance to get the baby out or they'd have to do a...

Long labour and a lot of pain!

Diabetic Kristina was induced and suffered a painful 20-hour labour with son Lucas....

Induction at 41+1 weeks

Holly was induced when she went 8 days past her due date and surprised the midwives by going into...

Questions for your hospital visit

Visiting the hospital where you plan to have your baby? Here's what to ask....

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....

Water births : the facts

Thinking about having a water birth? here's what you need to know. ...

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...

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...

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...

C-section due to placental abruption

Heavy bleeding meant baby Ellie-Rose had to be whisked out by emergency C-section....

My Group B Strep baby

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

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