Labour & Delivery
Everything you need to know from the moment the first contraction hits until you’re holding your baby in your arms. Find out what the experts say and hear real stories from mums who have been there.
Lotus Birth: What you need to know
There are a lot of terms that get thrown about in the wonderful world of childbirth. Some are familiar, some maybe not so much. And […]
Best birth photos of 2022 revealed
Captivating, raw and powerful, the world’s best birth photographs have been announced for 2022 by The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP), with each […]
10 birthing gowns for labour and delivery
It’s time to pack your hospital bag for baby’s birth and suddenly you’re faced with an unexpected fashion dilemma: What do you wear to deliver […]
Delayed cord clamping could be a life-saver
If you feel as though you’re being asked to make a barrage of decisions surrounding the birth of your baby, you’re not wrong. The beauty […]
16 ways to deal with labour pain
The big day has arrived and you’re officially in labour, which not only brings relief and excitement, but also apprehension about the pain that lies […]
What to pack in a hospital bag: 82 things you may not think to take
The countdown to baby’s arrival is on. The nursery looks adorable, you’re fully stocked with nappies and baby wipes, and the house is squeaky clean. […]
Braxton Hicks contractions or real contractions?
When you’re achingly close to meeting your little one, every little twinge makes your heart leap. Your tummy suddenly feels super tight – are you […]
How to tell if you’re in early labour
It’s been nine months of dreaming, hoping and waiting for your little one to arrive and now you’re wondering if today is the day you’re […]
11 birth myths you need to know before labour
You’ve read all the birthing books and watched every episode of One Born Every Minute. You’re pretty sure you know everything there is to know […]
Best birth photos of 2021 unveiled
Capturing that special moment when a child enters the world. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photographers […]
Baby born from embryo frozen for 27 years
Baby Molly Everette Gibson is a record-breaker. She was frozen as an embryo in 1992 and has finally been given life … 27 years later. […]
How to stimulate nipples for labour
When you’ve watched your due date come and go and spicy dinners aren’t doing the trick it might be time to try a more scientific […]
Q&A: What do contractions feel like and how can I tell if I’m having one?
It’s one of the biggest pregnancy mysteries – what will it feel like when labour finally starts? Heading towards the home stretch, every little twinge […]
Q&A: What exactly is a doula and how can they help?
While most of us will choose to have our partner by our side as we labour, many women also hire a doula to support them […]
Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?
Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you’re not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is […]