What happens during a 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. ...

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...

Emergency C-section saved baby's life

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

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...

Tricky birth but breastfeeding joy

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

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....

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...

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