Information about where to give birth and things to prepare to help you feel ready. Planning birth articles Show All Showing 14 articles Baby positions in the womb before birth Birth options – planning where to give birth Choosing an independent midwife Choosing the right maternity hospital for you Hospital bag checklist: what do I need? How birth partners can support labour 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? Preparation for multiple births Ten tips for birth partners 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?