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Pregnancy & birth, 06 March 2009 14:59

A shake-up to maternity services that promises to give all mums-to-be in England the right to choose between a wider range of birth options was launched by the government last year. Getting a home birth, water birth or epidural should no longer be a postcode lottery. ‘By the end of 2009, all women will have choice in where and how ...

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Get the birth experience you want

A shake-up to maternity services that promises to give all mums-to-be in England the right to choose between a wider range of birth options was...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

How will your birth affect your baby?

Sometimes an intervention is the best way to get the smooth and pain-free labour we all hope for, but are drugs and surgery OK for...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Birth positions

Watch enough TV and films and you’d be forgiven for thinking that the only way for a woman to labour is lying flat on her...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

12 hours after birth

The hard part’s over – you’ve given birth to your beautiful  baby. So now what? We guide you through the first 12 hours of your...

  • In: Birth > After the birth

Five ways to improve your birth experience

Want to know what’s more important than pain relief in the quest for a stress-free labour? We’ve got the answers… What makes a good birth?...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Make your birth a positive experience

Stay in the driving seat in labour with our simple (and free!) ways to make your birth a positive experienceAre you a control freak? If...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Dads at the birth: pros and cons

It’s taken for granted these days that dads-to-be attend the birth, but should men be there if they don’t want to? One dad describes why...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

How to ensure a positive birth experience

No-one forgets their experiences of giving birth, so it makes sense to do all you can to make sure they’re as positive as possible –...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Where should you give birth?

In hospital, at home, in a birth centre? Choosing where to give birth is a big decision. To help you make your mind up, read...

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How to choose your birth partner

Your birth partner will be the most important person in the delivery room, offering you parctical and emotional support throughout labour They'll make sure medical...

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