From C-sections to induction, home births and ways to bring on labour, we calm all your birth fears and prepare you for B-day!

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Baby grabs surgeon's finger in amazing C-section birth pic
Photo taken by dad of his daughter’s caeserean birth goes viral
04 January 2013
How will I know I'm in labour?
Early signs to show that labour is actually starting
Best labour positions
Six midwife-approved positions that can help you have an easier birth (and that's got to be good!)
Nervous mums have longer labours
Women who are scared of giving birth have longer labours
27 June 2012
Get a better birth
Reassuring advice from new mums and birth experts
03 May 2012
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Stage one of labour explained
Video discussion of stage one of labour with obstetrician Cecilia Bottomley
Established labour explained
Video discussion of established labour with midwife Anna Cannon
Signs of false labour explained
Video discussion of false labour with midwife Sofie Jacobs
First signs of labour explained
Video discussion of first signs of labour with obstetrician Cecilia Bottomley
Early signs of labour explained
How to spot the early signs of labour
Caesareans: the facts
Having a C-section? Read up on all the facts surrounding Caesarean births
Calm your birth fears
Calm your birth fears - It's natural to feel scared about what B-day will bring. Here, we arm you with the facts so you can feel confident and in control
Everything you need to know about birth
... because you can never be too prepared for labour!
Induced labour: bring it on!
Induced labour: bring it on! Due date arrived with not even a twinge to show for it? Read on for everything you need to know about being induced...
Women to be given right to C-section birth
Women to be given right to C-section birth - NICE guideline will give women choice between natural and surgical birth on NHS
Early signs of labour
Learn how your baby's birth is likely to progress with this guide to the stages of labour.
Ways to bring on labour
Ideas on how to bring on those labour twinges!
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Talk with a midwife for all your pregnancy and birth concerns
Whatever your concerns about pregnancy, labour or birth you can discuss them confidentially with midwife Nikki Khan
Birth Fears: Will you tear during labour?
The thought of tearing or having an episiotomy is what terrifies many women about labour.
Birth tips from real mums
New mums share their advice on ways to help your labour go smoothly.
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