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Could labour be near
On 01/10/2012 in forum
Confused about labour signs

Hi I'm 40 weeks + 2 and I'm soo fed up of waiting for labour to start! I lost my plug last week but it wasn't blood stained, on my due date I had very pale pink watery discharge when I wiped but it wasn't thick so I don't think it was part of my

Early signs of labour explained
On 24/01/2012 in Your labour
How to spot the early signs of labour

Waiting for signs that your labour has started?Watch our video discussion with midwife Anna Cannon all about how to spot the early signs of labourFor more videos on knowing if you're in labour visit iMama.tv

Signs of false labour explained
On 26/01/2012 in Your labour
Video discussion of false labour with midwife Sofie Jacobs

Unsure if you're really in labour?Watch our video discussion with midwife Sofie Jacobs on false labourFor more videos on knowing if you're in labour visit iMama.tv

Established labour explained
On 26/01/2012 in Your labour
Video discussion of established labour with midwife Anna Cannon

How will you know when your labour is established?Watch our video discussion with midwife Anna Cannon on established labourFor more videos on knowing if you're in labour visit iMama.tv

Ways to bring on labour
On 01/10/2011 in Your labour
Ideas on how to bring on those labour twinges!

HAVING SEXThought to work because semen contains prostaglandins (also contained in the pessary often used in an induction to soften the cervix ready for labour). Sex can also trigger the release of the hormone oxytocin (given by drip sometimes

First signs of labour explained
On 25/01/2012 in Your labour
Video discussion of first signs of labour with obstetrician Cecilia Bottomley

Not sure if your twinges mean you're in the first stage of labour?Watch our video discussion with Cecilia Bottomley on spotting the first signs of labourFor more videos on knowing if you're in labour visit iMama.tv

Stage one of labour explained
On 26/01/2012 in Your labour
Video discussion of stage one of labour with obstetrician Cecilia Bottomley

What will it feel like when labour starts?Watch our video discussion with Cecilia Bottomley on the first stage of labourFor more videos on knowing if you're in labour visit iMama.tv

Early signs of labour
On 12/10/2011 in Your labour
Learn how your baby's birth is likely to progress with this guide to the stages of labour.

Every labour is different - from the way it starts to how quickly it progresses.Getting to know the distinct phases will help you feel prepared for when labour comes on, recognise the signs that your baby is on its way, what happens at each stage

Your labour survival essentials
On 04/03/2009 in Your birth checklist
Give birth as comfortably as possible with our labour saviour ideas.

in hospital as relaxed and contented as possible.Your labour survival essentials

Your essential labour checklist
On 15/11/2006 in Your birth checklist
Here's what you'll need to take to hospital for the labour

in the shower.Warm socks- to wear if your feet get chillyMusic- check your labour ward allows this and bring your favourite tracksDrinks- bottled water and juice are best. You may find it easier to sip from a strawSnacks- have light, energy-boosting nibbles like




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