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Signs of Labour: How to Know When It's Starting and When to Call

There are two opposite fears about going into labour and almost everyone has both. One is showing up at the hospital after the first twinge and being...

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Parenting

Induction of Labour: Reasons, Methods, and What to Expect

About 1 in 3 births in England now starts with induction. If you have been offered one, the conversation usually moves quickly: a midwife mentions a d...

8 min read

Parenting

Birth Options and Choices: Understanding Your Maternity Care Pathway

The argument is sometimes framed as natural birth versus medical birth, which is not a useful framing for actually choosing where to have a baby. The...

7 min read

Parenting

Antenatal Classes: What They Cover and Whether They Help

The decision about antenatal classes sits between obvious and irrelevant. For a first-time parent, preparation for labour and the first weeks with a b...

6 min read