When your baby has other plans | Lauren’s Birth Story
I was startled awake at 11 p.m. by a fierce contraction, the kind that immediately told me […]
Looking for the best resources and advice on all you need to prepare for birth? Read about making a birth plan, labour signs, when to go to hospital, the three stages of labour, pain relief options, and what childbirth really feels like.
Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important?
Soon after a baby is born, it’s getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing
Being pregnant and giving birth during COVID-19
If you are pregnant or about to give birth during the lockdown due to COVID-19, here is all the information you need to know directly from the Ministry of Health.
The world’s most amazing birth photography announced. Prepare to be blown away!
Finally! The winners of the 2020 Birth Photography Image Competition, and they are truly incredible.
Your amazing placenta
Often called the “least understood organ”, your placenta is actually pretty incredible. Bet you didn’t know these 10 interesting facts, says Erin Harrison.
Best in the world: 6 absolutely stunning birth images
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers have just annouced the winners of their Image of the Year compeition for 2019.
Am I in labour?
How will you know when you’re really in labour? Here are some signs to watch out for.
Your pre-birth to-do list
Is your due date looming? Here are 10 things you absolutely must have done before the big day.
Reality check
Are you afraid you won’t make it to hospital on time? Worried you can’t handle the pain? What about (the horror!) pooing on the delivery table? Here are some common labour fears and how to handle them.
Dad’s delivery-day duties
While mums are undoubtedly the stars of the show when a baby is on the way, dads-to-be are integral to labour and birth. Not only do they provide support to labouring mums, they also serve as advocates.
Labour prep: Get ready for a stress-less birth
If it’s your first time giving birth, or you’ve been there, done that, you may feel fairly freaked out by the idea of giving birth. How DOES a whole baby fit through there? Here are some ways to get on top of the fear ahead of time and have a stress-free labour.
What to do (and not do) during labour
This one’s for your birth companion – anyone whom you’re planning to have in the delivery room while you’re in labour and giving birth needs to read it.
