Information about where to give birth and things to prepare to help you feel ready. Planning birth articles Show All Showing 20 articles Baby positions in the womb before birth Birth choices after a caesarean section Birth options after a caesarean: VBAC or ERCS? Birth options – planning where to give birth Can I make myself go into labour: myths or truths? Choosing an independent midwife Choosing the right maternity hospital for you Home birth complications: eight things to reassure you Home birth FAQs Home birth: what kit do I need? Home births: are they safe? Hospital bag checklist: what do I need to take? How birth partners can support labour How do I arrange and organise a home birth? How to do perineal massage: a step-by-step guide Planning a repeat caesarean birth Preparation for multiple births Ten tips for birth partners What happens when you give birth at a birth centre? What happens when you give birth in hospital?