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Pain relief options for labour and birth

… feel sleepy and relaxed. Epidural/spinal, local anaesthetic Epidural/Spinal, Local Anaesthetic can be injected into the … to feel drowsy or groggy. Pudendal block, local anaesthetic Injected to numb the pain …

Episiotomy vacuum and forceps during labour and birth

Even if you're planning for a natural birth, it's good to be prepared for the fact that minor medical interventions may be needed. Here's a look at some of the most common ones. Remember that it's …

Labour and birth

… make informed choices when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to expect can help you feel more … interventions and more. Care after giving birth Tips to help manage some typical …

Comfort positions for labour and birth

… labour, changing position frequently can make you more comfortable. It can also help you manage pain and avoid medications. Take time with your partner to get familiar with the various …

Labour and Delivery

… demands of labour and delivery. Try adding Kegel exercises to your daily routine. They … for a caesarean birth during labour is mainly based on the baby's and mother's conditions. … for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10). Cluett ER, …

Writing your birth plan or birth wishes

… into labour, you may not be able to control your surroundings. Many pregnant people write … healthcare providers and others to follow. Your body has been carefully designed to deliver your baby safely, and most births go smoothly, …

During labour

… Overview The idea of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's … during labour (emergency). Caesarean section Vaginal births after caesarean (VBAC) A vaginal birth after …

Stages of labour

… contracts and the placenta comes out. A health care provider will check and confirm that your baby is healthy. You’ll be able to cuddle your baby … contracts and the placenta comes out. A health care provider will check and confirm …

First stage of labour - transition phase

… is the most challenging part of labour. Because of the rapid changes and intensity of labour at this time, you may not get much relief from pain and … two to three minutes and lasting 60 seconds. Healthcare provider monitors fetal heart rate …

Preterm Labour

… consider giving you progesterone during your second and third trimesters. This may help lower your risk of … if you start to have regular contractions. Examinations and Tests If you think you have …