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Pregnancy & birth, 23 May 2008 10:15

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 new life. When we imagine the long-awaited birth of our babies, few of us give much thought to what happens after the pain’s over and we get our see our babies for the first time. ...

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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

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...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Guide to birth terminology

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  • In: Birth > Preparing for labour

7 steps to an easier birth

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  • In: Birth > Preparing for labour

Where to 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...

  • In: Birth > Preparing for labour

Birth myths busted

Stop squirming. We know all the embarrassing birth questions you’re dying to know the answers to – and we’re not afraid to ask them… Will my...

  • In: Birth > Preparing for labour

Do I need a birth plan?

Writing a birth plan can be great preparation for labour, and it's guaranteed to give you plenty to think about What is a birth plan?Birth...

  • In: Birth > Preparing for labour

The most popular pain relief options in labour

Familiarise yourself with the most popular pain relief options. They could become your best friend in the labour room! As your bump grows, you may...

  • In: Birth > Pain relief

Red faced labour moments

It’s hard to be dignified while in the throes of labour. Read about these mums red faced labour momentsA wee problem‘I’d heard of women pooing while...

  • In: Birth > Giving birth

Are Doulas worth it?

‘My doula Terri calmly kept repeating, “This is completely normal,” while I shook uncontrollably and shouted for a c-section,’ remembers new mum Abi Croutear-Foy, 27....

  • In: Birth > Preparing for labour

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