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Water births : the facts
Thinking about having a water birth? here's what you need to know.

Waters broke watching The Simpsons

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

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...

A doula helped me give birth

Terrified about labour and the birth of her first baby, Allison hired a doula to help her cope....

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....

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...

Can I eat during labour?

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

Hubby was great at the birth

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

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......

Get a better birth with our doula webchat

The facts about why you might choose a doula as your birthing...

My 30-hour induction

Tammi tells the story of her induction and the forceps birth of baby Ashton 30 hours later....

Two big boys - then a little girl!

Carrie was closely monitored due to a heart condition but managed to give birth naturally to her...

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