Will you tear during labour? :: Your Labour

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Will you tear during labour?
The thought of tearing or having an episiotomy is what terrifies many women about labour.

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. ...

Second birth was such a positive experience

Daughter No2 slid out so gently for mum Leanne....

I gave birth on my 21st birthday

Baby Niamh arrived 8 days late on mum Karen's birthday. ...

Childbirth hurt but it was great

The birth of Heather's baby Matthew was painful but 'amazing'....

Birth left me black and blue

Baby Millie was reluctant to emerge, but Hayley managed in the end - and would do it all again!...

Getting over an episiotomy

How long does it take to recover from an episiotomy or tear?...

12-hour labour

Cheryl's contractions began after a sweep but it was still 12 hours before she gave birth. Read her...

The truth about pain relief

Epidural myths... pethidine concerns...we’ve sorted the facts to help you have a confident...

How to make a birth plan

Writing a birth plan helps you think about important decisions before your labour begins. ...

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