If you're wondering about labour and what to expect, check out our information here. We cover the main stages of labour and also give you information about pain relief.
Birth: Labour
Am I in labour?
How will I know if I am in labour? Check our list of signs and symptoms to help you to…
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing® – The Mongan Method involves natural childbirth education, combined with self-hypnosis techniques (including deep relaxation, visualisation, affirmations and special breathing), to…
Induction: Detail
This article describes induction of labour in detail. It describes why and how an induction takes place, including details of…
Induction: Summary
In this article on induction of labour we provide an overview, or summary, of what to expect during an induction. …
Labour: The three stages
This article describes the three stages of labour in pregnancy . Labour has been divided into 3 different stages, although…
Pain relief in birth
Pain relief is at the foremost of most women’s minds in pregnancy. This article outlines the main options for pain…
Spontaneous rupture of membranes
Spontaneous rupture of membranes usually occurs during normal labour – but membranes can rupture before labour also and this can…
The 5 Ps to normal labour and birth
Traditionally childbirth has been described as consisting of three “mechanisms”: • Powers – The forceful strength of co-ordinated contractions •…