Giving birth
Most babies are delivered without a hitch and are fit and healthy. But no two deliveries are alike, even for the same woman. Some deliveries need a special approach or even intervention. But don't worry, however giving birth
Preparing for labour
Labour is the culmination of your pregnancy and while few labours are pain-free, you can choose the method of pain relief that suits you best. The help and support of your partner can be invaluable in making your labour a smoother, more comfortable experience.
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Pain relief during labour
For many women, excitement about their baby's birth may be overshadowed by worry about pain during labour.
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First stage of labour
In medical terms, the first stage starts when your contractions bring about the opening and thinning of the cervix.
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Induction of labour
Induction is a way of starting labour artificially by rupturing the membranes and giving drugs to stimulate contractions.
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Second stage of labour
Delivery is the main event of the second stage of labour - what you've been preparing for all this time.
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Third stage of labour
In the third stage of labour, your uterus soon starts to contract again to deliver the placenta.
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Problems during labour
Most labours are quite straightforward, but just occasionally there may be a problem that needs a special approach.
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Delivery complications
Delivery usually goes smoothly. Occasionally, though, there may be complications while multiple and breech births are usually diagnosed well in advance.
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A caesarean birth
If a normal vaginal birth could be dangerous or even impossible for you, your baby will be delivered by Caesarean section.
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