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 21 articles 10 things that happen after your baby's born Assisted birth: ventouse or forceps delivery Breech babies: what you need to know Experiencing stillbirth First stage of labour: signs, coping and progression Having a caesarean: what to expect Hormones in labour: oxytocin and the others – how they work Induced labour: reasons, pros and cons Overdue baby – what happens if my baby is late? Perineal tears and episiotomy during childbirth Premature babies: what parents need to know Preparation for multiple births Preparing for a vaginal birth Second stage of labour: how and when to push Stillbirth: what it means and what causes it The early signs of labour Third stage of labour: delivering placenta and cord clamping Vitamin K and newborns: what you need to know What happens after your baby is born? What is a caesarean birth? What is a vaginal birth?
