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I laughed so hard my waters broke!

I laughed so hard my waters broke!
Watching The Simpsons led to the onset of labour for young mum Charlotte. Read more

Gran's birth story

Gran's birth story
When Chloe was sent home from hospital, baby Rhianna was born at her Gran's house. Read more

Waters only broke right at the end

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 telling her otherwise. 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

Camping brought on labour

Camping brought on labour
Was it the night under canvas that led to labour for first-time mum Anneka? Read more

Second labour wasn't faster

Second labour wasn't faster
Second time round was slower and more painful, but Zoe would still do it all again... Read more

What is a doula?

What is a doula?
The facts about why you might choose a doula as your birthing partner. Read more

My 30-hour induction

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

Two big boys - then a little girl!

Two big boys - then a little girl!
Carrie was closely monitored due to a heart condition but managed to give birth naturally to her third. 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

I gave birth on my 21st birthday

I gave birth on my 21st birthday
Baby Niamh arrived 8 days late on mum Karen's birthday. Read more

How soon can I have an epidural?
Q: I'm worried about labour pain. Can I have an epidural as soon as I get to hospital? I don't want to leave it... 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

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

Acupuncture as pain relief

Acupuncture as pain relief
Some NHS hospitals offer acupuncture during labour as a form of pain relief. 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

Getting over a bad first birth

Getting over a bad first birth
If you had a hard time of it with your first baby, you may be dreading childbirth second time around. 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

My unborn baby is lying 'back-to-back'
I'm due to give birth soon, and have been told my baby is lying back-to-back - will this be a problem? Read more

Baby Timothy was born by surrogacy

Baby Timothy was born by surrogacy
When Jaq found she couldn't have a baby, a friend offered to be a surrogate mum. Here's her birth story. 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

Monitoring

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

Induction - what happens?

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

Eat your way to a better labour

Eat your way to a better labour
Three ways to eat your way to an easier labour. Read more

What if I'm not dilating during labour?

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?

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

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

Braxton Hicks: worse second time around?

Braxton Hicks: worse second time around?
Are you likely to suffer more from Braxton Hicks with baby No 2? 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

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

Your essential labour checklist

Your essential labour checklist
Here's what you'll need to take to hospital for the labour Read more

We had our babies at home

We had our babies at home
Home birth is a hot topic right now. Two mums share their experiences Read more

The perfect birth partner

The perfect birth partner
Best friend, husband, mum, sister...who do you want in the delivery room? 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

Labour positions that make birth easier

Labour positions that make birth easier
You don’t have to lie down to give birth – let gravity lend a hand. Here are your 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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