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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 caesarean.

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. ...

A fast first labour

Giving birth doesn't have to be hard. Baby Naomi was born after just 90 minutes and two...

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...

Third baby in three years

Vicky was induced for her first two babies so wasn't sure she'd spot the signs of labour third time...

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....

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...

Tricky birth but breastfeeding joy

Tracy-Anne persevered and after 8 weeks, baby Daisy finally latched on. ...

Hubby was great at the birth

Husband Karl was a fantastic birth partner, says new mum KellyJo....

My huge 10lb 10oz baby

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

5 days in hospital after the birth

The birth was straightforward, but Sarah was kept in for 5 days afterwards to make sure she was OK....

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....

Camping brought on labour

Was it the night under canvas that led to labour for first-time mum...

Second labour wasn't faster

Second time round was slower and more painful, but Zoe would still do it all again......

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