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Long labour and a lot of pain!
Diabetic Kristina was induced and suffered a painful 20-hour labour with son Lucas. Read more

Induction at 41+1 weeks
Holly was induced when she went 8 days past her due date and surprised the midwives by going into labour faster... Read more

Hubby was great at the birth
Husband Karl was a fantastic birth partner, says new mum KellyJo. Read more

My huge 10lb 10oz baby
Medical staff thought the baby would be big, but not THAT big! Read more

My 30-hour induction
Tammi tells the story of her induction and the forceps birth of baby Ashton 30 hours later. Read more

Can I ask for an induction?
I am 32 weeks pregnant and have got a condition called spondylolisthesis, for which steel rods were placed in my... Read more

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

I had obstetric cholestasis
Sarah was warned she'd need to have an early birth to avoid complications with her pregnant itching. Read more

Will taking castor oil bring on labour?
Q: Is castor oil safe to take late in pregnancy to try and kickstart labour? I am 39 weeks pregnant with my fifth... Read more

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

C-section after baby couldn't find the exit!

C-section after baby couldn't find the exit!
Sandra's induction seemed to be going to plan until baby Joshua refused to head down the birth canal. Read more

Pre-eclampsia
What is it and what are the warning signs? Read more

Monitoring
How will your baby's heartbeat be monitored during labour? Read more

Induction - what happens?
Everything you need to know about induction and being induced. Read more

What if I'm not dilating during labour?
Is it a problem if your cervix is slow to dilate during labour? Read more

What if my waters break early?
Many mums-to-be panic about their waters breaking early. What to do if this happens to you? Read more

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

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You searched keyword induction.
Your results:

Long labour and a lot of pain!

Diabetic Kristina was induced and suffered a painful 20-hour labour with son Lucas. Read more

Induction at 41+1 weeks

Holly was induced when she went 8 days past her due date and surprised the midwives by going into labour faster... Read more

Hubby was great at the birth

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

My huge 10lb 10oz baby

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

My 30-hour induction

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

Can I ask for an induction?

I am 32 weeks pregnant and have got a condition called spondylolisthesis, for which steel rods were placed in my... Read more

Baby was a fortnight late

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

I had obstetric cholestasis

Sarah was warned she'd need to have an early birth to avoid complications with her pregnant itching. Read more

Will taking castor oil bring on labour?

Q: Is castor oil safe to take late in pregnancy to try and kickstart labour? I am 39 weeks pregnant with my fifth... Read more

Second labour: what to expect

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

C-section after baby couldn't find the exit!

Sandra's induction seemed to be going to plan until baby Joshua refused to head down the birth canal. Read more

Pre-eclampsia

What is it and what are the warning signs? Read more

Monitoring

How will your baby's heartbeat be monitored during labour? Read more

Induction - what happens?

Everything you need to know about induction and being induced. Read more

What if I'm not dilating during labour?

Is it a problem if your cervix is slow to dilate during labour? Read more

What if my waters break early?

Many mums-to-be panic about their waters breaking early. What to do if this happens to you? Read more

How to make a birth plan

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

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

yes

no

Disclaimer

You searched keyword induction. Your results:

Diabetic Kristina was induced and suffered a painful 20-hour labour with son Lucas. Read more

Holly was induced when she went 8 days past her due date and surprised the midwives by going into labour faster... Read more

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

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

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

I am 32 weeks pregnant and have got a condition called spondylolisthesis, for which steel rods were placed in my... Read more

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

Sarah was warned she'd need to have an early birth to avoid complications with her pregnant itching. Read more

Q: Is castor oil safe to take late in pregnancy to try and kickstart labour? I am 39 weeks pregnant with my fifth... Read more

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

Sandra's induction seemed to be going to plan until baby Joshua refused to head down the birth canal. Read more

What is it and what are the warning signs? Read more

How will your baby's heartbeat be monitored during labour? Read more

Everything you need to know about induction and being induced. Read more

Is it a problem if your cervix is slow to dilate during labour? Read more

Many mums-to-be panic about their waters breaking early. What to do if this happens to you? Read more

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

You searched keyword induction.
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