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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 was already in... Read more

So proud of my no epidural birth

So proud of my no epidural birth
Katie endured two days' hard labour - but would do it all again tomorrow. Read more

The birth was wonderful!

The birth was wonderful!
Danielle was terrified of labour, but baby Macie arrived quickly and easily in the end. Read more

Your body after birth: hormones

Your body after birth: hormones
Thought you'd step off the hormonal roller coaster once your baby was born? Few new mums get away without a dose... Read more

Can I have a 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 a natural... Read more

I’m petrified about labour
Q: I am terrified about labour. I’m 36 weeks pregnant with my first child and don’t know what to expect or how... Read more

Baby was a fortnight late

Baby was a fortnight late
It took a while but little Amir was finally born just over two weeks overdue. Read more

Your body after birth recovery plan

Your body after birth recovery plan
Nobody expects to look their most gorgeous straight after having a baby, but there's plenty you can do to give... Read more

What happens during a Caesarean?

What happens during a Caesarean?
Here's what to expect if you end up giving birth by C-section. Read more

Get ready for birth

Get ready for birth
How to prepare your body for giving birth. Read more

I recommend a home birth

I recommend a home birth
After giving birth to baby Isobel at home, mum Nina would defnitely do the same again. Read more

Can I have a home birth?

Can I have a home birth?
Are you among the 43% of women who fancy having a home birth? Find out whether it might suit you. Read more

Vaginismus means I'm terrified of a natural birth
I'm 28 weeks pregnant, which is a miracle as I have a condition called vaginismus, where the muscles of the vagina... Read more

How good is your hospital?

How good is your hospital?
A review of maternity services found massive variations across the country. How did your area rate? Read more

J-Lo's twins have arrived!

J-Lo's twins have arrived!
Jennifer Lopez has given birth to boy and girl twins in New York. Read more

Ambulance crashed during hospital dash

Ambulance crashed during hospital dash
Tricky birth got worse as Ginny was being rushed to hospital with birth complications. Read more

My easy 90-minute labour

My easy 90-minute labour
Donna was holding baby Samuel in her arms within an hour and a half of the first labour pains. Read more

Second labour: what to expect

Second labour: what to expect
Can you expect your second, third or fourth labour to be easier than the first? Read more

Choose the ideal birth partner

Choose the ideal birth partner
Your birth partner will play a very important role during labour; make sure he or she has the following qualities... Read more

My fantastic Hypnobirth

My fantastic Hypnobirth
Callie amazed the midwives with her calm labour and delivery thanks to hypnobirthing methods. Read more

My mum was my midwife

My mum was my midwife
It was a real family affair when Stephanie's own mother delivered baby Claudia. Read more

Working out your due date

Working out your due date
Congratulations, you're pregnant! Here's how to work out your due date. Read more

The final weeks of pregnancy

The final weeks of pregnancy
You're in the final stretch: here's how to cope with the last few weeks of pregnancy. Read more

The baby blues

The baby blues
Is it normal and can it turn into post-natal depression? Read more

Labour positions to try

Labour positions to try
Giving birth? Don't take it lying down! (That's what the experts say.) Read more

Hospital, birth centre or home?

Hospital, birth centre or home?
Everything you need to know about where to give birth. Read more

Get the right birth partner

Get the right birth partner
Good support in labour means you’re less likely to need medical intervention, so choose your birth partner... Read more

You're having a baby!

You're having a baby!
Wow – the test is positive. It’s exciting but scary so here’s what to do next Read more

Why did I need injections?
Q My baby was born prematurely at 30 weeks. I had some injections before her birth to help her lungs after she was... Read more

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Post-baby contraception

Post-baby contraception
Which contraception to use after the birth? Here are the options. Read more

Can I keep baby in bed after the birth?
Q I'm due to give birth soon and would like my baby to stay in bed with me in hospital after the birth. Read more

How to make a birth plan

How to make a birth plan
Writing a birth plan helps you think about important decisions before your labour begins. Read more

Nine ways to handle the pain

Nine ways to handle the pain
Worried about how you’ll cope with labour pain? You’re not alone. Here are the most effective options. Read more

What to pack

What to pack
Have your hospital bag packed four weeks before your due date, in case you go into labour early. Read more

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