Information about where to give birth and things to prepare to help you feel ready. Planning birth articles Show All Showing 18 articles Baby positions in the womb before birth 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 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?
