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Labour & Birth

Labour & Birth
Labour can be a daunting experience for expecting mums, but with our Labour & birth section we can help you feel well prepared for childbirth. We provide an in-depth overview of all the different stages of labour, including how labour starts, induced labour, and common types of pain relief
 
We also explore the baby's journey throughout labour and birth and give tips for early nurturing, including feeding, and bonding with your baby once he or she is born. Or, if you prefer the shorter version, check out our Labour 101 – condensed overview, specially designed for time-poor mums and dads to be.
 
Select an information section below or browse our INDEX:

Prelabour

Induction of labour

Labour 1st stage

Labour 2nd stage

Labour 3rd stage

Pain relief during labour

Types of pain relief during labour

Caesarean

Vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC)

Variations during labour

Baby at birth

Labour 101 - condensed overview

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