Labour and birth

After months of waiting, planning and preparing for your baby, the day will finally arrive. When and however you give birth, you will find it an unforgettable experience.

Understanding what will happen during the birth, understanding pain relief options and planning your labour will all help you feel ready.

Planning for labour - birth plans, where to give birth and what to pack for hospital

Going into labour - the signs of labour, waters breaking and when to go to hospital

Pain-relief for labour and birth - all your options for pain relief during labour

In this section

Diet and nutrition
Managing your weight
Exercise
Smoking
Alcohol
Mental health
Healthy working pregnancy
Labour and birth