A woman in labour experiencing contractions with support from her partner.
Labour and Birth

What Will Normal Contractions Feel Like? Is It the Same in Each Pregnancy?

Discover what normal contractions feel like, how they may differ between pregnancies, and ways to manage them with antenatal support such as yoga, massage, and breathing techniques.

Expectant couple preparing to go to the hospital as labour begins.
Labour and Birth

When to Go to the Hospital: Recognising the Right Time to Leave Home

Learn when to go to the hospital during labour with tips on recognising contractions, water breaking, and more. Discover how antenatal care can help you prepare.

Safe baby toys for newborns under six months.
Antenatal Gifts

Which Baby Toys are Appropriate Before Six Months?

A baby playing with brightly coloured sensory and motor skill development toys.
Antenatal Gifts

Which Baby Toys Support Brain Development?

A pregnant woman experiencing discomfort from baby movements, touching her belly.
Antenatal Worries

Why Do My Baby's Movements Hurt? Understanding Painful Foetal Movements During Pregnancy

Pregnant woman in labour with her partner and midwife, making informed decisions about her birth rights.
Labour and Birth

Your Birth Rights: Understanding Consent and Choices During Labour

Pregnant woman practising antenatal yoga for birth preparation
Birth Preparation

10 Essential Tips for Preparing Your Body for Labour

Pregnant woman attending antenatal appointment with midwife
Birth Preparation

Antenatal Care in the UK: What to Expect at Every Stage of Pregnancy

A pregnant woman receiving a soothing antenatal massage to relax during pregnancy.
Birth Preparation

Antenatal Massage: How Relaxation During Pregnancy Can Help You Prepare for Labour

Expectant mum practising prenatal yoga during pregnancy.
Birth Preparation

Antenatal Yoga: The Benefits of Prenatal Exercise for Labour and Delivery

A two-week-old baby sleeping soundly in a swaddle at night.
Newborn Preparation

Can a Two-Week-Old Sleep Through the Night? Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns.

Expectant mother enjoying relaxation while talking to her baby, creating a calm environment.
Antenatal Bonding

Can I Help My Baby Fall Asleep in the Womb?

Expectant mother bonding with her unborn baby by talking to them in different languages.
Antenatal Bonding

Can I Teach My Baby Different Languages in the Womb?

A pregnant woman practising yoga during pregnancy to prepare for childbirth.
Labour and Birth

Can You Feel Your Baby Come Out With an Epidural? Understanding Epidurals and Childbirth.

Expectant mother creating a birth plan during antenatal care.
Birth Preparation

Creating the Perfect Birth Plan: Everything You Need to Include

A cosy home setting prepared for a natural birth with midwives supporting the expectant mother.
Birth Preparation

Home Birth in the UK: What You Need to Consider Before Choosing This Option

A mother in labour supported by her partner in an upright birthing position.
Labour and Birth

How Can I Make Labour Shorter? Proven Strategies for Faster Labour.

A mother packing a bag for the NICU, reflecting on how she should prepare for birth.
Birth Preparation

How Can I Prepare for a Potential Premature Birth?

A pregnant woman looking out the window, cradling her baby bump.
Antenatal Bonding

How Can I Tell If My Baby Needs to Be Checked in Pregnancy?

Expectant mother smiling as she bonds with her unborn baby, feeling gentle movements.
Antenatal Bonding

How Do I Know I'm Bonding with My Baby Properly During Pregnancy?

A mother-to-be cradling her twin baby bump, smiling softly.
Antenatal Bonding

How Is Bonding with Twins in the Womb Different to Bonding with a Single Baby?

A woman practising breathing techniques during antenatal yoga in preparation for labour.
Labour and Birth

How Painful is Childbirth on a Scale of One to 10? Exploring the Pain and Preparation for Labour.

A nutritious meal for pregnancy care with a variety of fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to boost energy levels for labour.
Birth Preparation

How to Boost Your Energy Levels for Labour: Nutrition Tips for Mums-to-Be

A woman attending antenatal yoga in a calm and supportive environment, preparing her body for a shortened labour.
Birth Preparation

How to Shorten Labour: Practical Tips to Help Your Body Work Efficiently

Expectant mum practising mindfulness during pregnancy.
Birth Preparation

How to Stay Calm and Confident During Childbirth: Mindfulness for Mums

A pregnant woman smiling while answering a text message, calmly waiting past her due date.
Birth Preparation

I'm Overdue: How Can I Avoid Unhelpful Questions Politely?

A 3-month-old infant reaching for a toy, representing the transition from newborn to infant.
Newborn Preparation

In What Week Is My Baby No Longer a Newborn?

A pregnant woman practising yoga during pregnancy to prepare for labour.
Labour and Birth

Is It Normal to Scream During Labour? Understanding Labour Pain and Vocalisation.

A mother holding her newborn baby after a second-time childbirth, smiling and feeling relieved.
Birth Preparation

Is Second-Time Childbirth Always Easier?

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