Whether it’s a vaginal or caesarean birth, here is information about the different stages of birth and possible things that might happen. What happens in labour & birth articles Show All Showing 16 articles Assisted birth: ventouse or forceps Breech and transverse babies: what you need to know Experiencing stillbirth Induced labour and membrane sweeps: reasons, benefits and drawbacks Overdue baby – what happens if my baby is late? Perineal tears and episiotomy during childbirth Premature babies and neonatal care Stillbirth: what it means and what causes it Twins and multiple birth Vitamin K for newborn babies What are the first signs of labour? What happens after your baby is born? What is a caesarean birth? What is a vaginal birth? What is the second stage of labour? What is the third stage of labour (birth of the placenta?)