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Caesarean birth is when a baby is born by abdominal surgery. Some are planned, while others are unplanned or emergency caesareans. 

You know you’ll have a midwife but when it comes to labour, where does a doula fit in? Here’s our guide to this role.

If you are wondering 'what is a midwife?', read this article to find out more about midwifery and the role of midwives in providing antenatal care.

Here we look at what vaginal birth means, the risks and benefits and how likely it is that you will have a vaginal birth.

Here we explore the theory and practice of attachment parenting so you can see whether this style – or elements of it – might be right for you.

We look at posseting, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and silent reflux in babies, with suggestions on how to help soothe your baby’s symptoms

While you might know all about other conditions in pregnancy and babies, CMV is one that is much less well known. Here’s why you should be aware of it…

It’s a common condition but something that can make a lot of parents panic. Here’s what you need to know about plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, or as they’re often known, flat head syndrome.

Birth partners can be over-looked with so much necessary focus on the mum-to-be in labour. Here's how you can prepare for being a birth partner.

Here we explore the theory and practice of mindful parenting to help you to decide whether this style (or elements of it) might be right for you.