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During labour

… birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this section you'll find … form of anesthesia or medicines. Learn more: Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Opioid pain … and delivery can be worrisome. Find out more about medical interventions during birth: …

Fetal Monitoring During Labour

… that you have pre-eclampsia or type 1 diabetes or that your baby has a health … that you have pre-eclampsia or type 1 diabetes or that your baby has a health …

Episiotomy vacuum and forceps during labour and birth

… cut enlarges the space for the baby to pass through the vaginal opening. After the … cut enlarges the space for the baby to pass through the vaginal opening. After the …

Labour and Delivery

… several days as your uterus shrinks in size. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health … . If you plan to have a tubal ligation surgery to prevent future pregnancy, the …

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

… For many women, the transition phase is the most … Tips for you and your support person Women in the transition phase need a great … during pregnancy: what to expect … For many women, the transition phase is the most …

Preterm Labour

… the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 … Preterm labour doesn't always lead to preterm birth, but it may. A baby born too early may … problems, severe pre-eclampsia, or poorly controlled diabetes or high blood pressure). …

Telling pre-labour and true labour apart

… It's easy to confuse pre labour with true labour. Here's a list of signs to help you tell the difference. Pre-labour True … the lower back, and sometimes in the thighs. You may find that contractions are most …

Pain relief options for labour and birth

… the surgery. This can be dangerous to her health. An example of a reaction is her blood … the surgery. This can be dangerous to her health. An example of a reaction is her blood …

Information on the second stage of labour

… perineum or vagina as these parts of your body stretch to accommodate your baby's head. … vaginal opening. Baby's head pushes against mother’s perineum. Fetal heart rate is checked … your chin towards your chest and relax your tongue. Change positions as needed for comfort …