Most experts agree that lying down isn't the best way to give birth. Midwife Claire Friars, who runs Tommy's, the baby charity's pregnancy information help line, says: ‘On TV everyone gives birth lying on their back but that isn't a great position

Calling all first-time mums! Was your birth experience, better than you expected? If so we’d like to hear from you for an article we’re planning for the August edition of Prima Baby. Perhaps you’d been worried you wouldn’t cope with the pain

After announcing her pregnancy in November the Heart Radio presenter and Dancing On Ice judge publicised the birth of her 2nd son on her Twitter page, posting “ Our beautiful son Tate has arrived safe and sound. We are all so happy and excited

Plans are underway to give all women the right to choose a caesarean section birth on the NHS.The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) is currently drafting guidelines that will allow women to choose the medical procedure, even

possible labour complications that can arise if the twins share the same blood flow from the placenta.But for non-identical twins, you can plan for a normal birth.Other factors include the position of the first baby (a breech baby will mean a C

Hair loss and rebellious skin are perfectly normal after giving birth, and are caused by pregnancy hormones settling down. The effects are only temporary, and there's still plenty you can do to give yourself a confidence boost:HAIRAround three

There’s nothing more exciting than the birth of your baby, and you’ll want to share the news with everyone.Print out your own new baby photos with the SELPHY ES3 Compact Photo Printer from Canon, to make these stunning announcement cards for your

There’s no denying that a vaginal birth will leave you sore and swollen. But the reality is unlikely to be as bad as you imagine, and the good news is there’s a lot you can do to help your body’s natural healing process.One way you can help prevent

, and the pelvic floor will return to near its usual position, especially if you do pelvic floor exercises to help strengthen the area in preparation for birth, and continue them postnatally.Your midwife can advise on how to do them.You should be feeling more like

The number of twins being born into UK families has reached a record high.According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 11,505 multiple births in 2011, a third more than a decade ago and the most since records began in 1940.The