Information about where to give birth and things to prepare to help you feel ready. Planning birth articles Show All Showing 13 articles Baby positions in the womb before birth Birth options – planning where to give birth Birth partners and doulas: importance and tips Choosing an independent midwife Choosing the right maternity hospital for you Hospital bag checklist: what do I need? How to do perineal massage: a step-by-step guide Is home birth the right decision for me? Is it possible to bring on labour? Twins and multiple birth What birth options are available after having a caesarean? What happens when you give birth at a birth centre? What happens when you give birth in hospital?