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VBAC: Vaginal birth after a C-section
Here, midwife Anne Richley explains everything you need to know about having a VBAC, or vaginal birth after a C-section.
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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What do contractions feel like? How to know you're in labour
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Caesarean section: types, delivery, risks and recovery
We explain the different types of Caesarean, the procedure, recovery, scarring, and what the risks are...
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Pethidine in labour: side effects, how long it lasts, pros and cons
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Gas and air in labour: when it's used, side effects, pros and cons
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Having an epidural: is it painful and what are the side effects?
Having an epidural is an injection into the back, which is given to women during childbirth. One of the most effective types of pain relief in labour, it can only be given by an anaesthetist in a hospital
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Pain relief in labour - natural techniques and pain medications for giving birth
26 methods for pain relief to help you bring your baby into the world
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Contractions in pregnancy - different types and what they mean
By Tannice Hemming • Published
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Why do women give birth lying on their backs?
It's all down to King Louis XIV...
By Debra Waters • Published
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Water birth pros and cons: Should you have a water birth?
Are you thinking about having a water birth? Three experts explain the pros and cons of giving birth in water
By Debra Waters • Published
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Stitches after birth: 10 ways to ease the soreness, according to a midwife
We speak to the experts for fail-safe tips
By Lucy Buglass • Last updated
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Doula vs midwife: What's the difference?
Here are the key differences, and how to make the right choice for you.
By Lisa Harris • Published
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Early signs of labour: How to tell if your baby is coming
Do you know how to spot the signs of labour from the very first twinge?
By Lisa Harris • Published
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Membrane sweep: Everything you need to know about pregnancy sweeps
Find out what a sweep is and how it works
By Lisa Harris • Last updated
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Home births, hospital births and birthing centres: Your options explained
Many women assume that they'll give birth at their local hospital. But your midwife should discuss all the available options with you, regardless of whether this is your first baby or what sort of birth you've previously had.
By Jessica Dady • Published
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Lotus births: Doctors warn against growing trend for lotus births
Healthcare professionals are slamming the trend for having 'no medical benefits' whatsoever
By Jessica Dady • Published
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Revealed: The 20 ways to have an easy labour (according to a midwife!)
Midwife Anne Richley shares all the insider tips, including the UFO
By Anne Richley • Last updated
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7 myths about hypnobirthing that need really need busting
From the use of medication to the location of your birth, hypnobirthing expert Katharine Graves responds to common myths.
By GoodtoKnow • Published
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Your embarrassing pregnancy questions - answered!
Experienced midwife Anne Richley has got the answers to all those embarrassing questions you don't want to ask...
By Anne Richley • Published