Deciding where to give birth

Giving birth at a midwife led centre (9 articles)

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What happens when you give birth at a birth centre?

midwife giving pregnant woman an ultrasound

What is a midwife?

Midwife-led units and birth centres

Midwife-led units and birth centres: your questions answered

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Birth centres: who will care for you

Childcare when you’re at a midwife-led unit or birth centre

Childcare when you’re at a midwife-led unit or birth centre

New baby

10 things that happen after your baby's born at a birth centre

Giving birth in a hospital (9 articles)

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What happens when you give birth in hospital?

Hospital bag checklist

Hospital bag checklist: what do I need to take?

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Choosing the right maternity hospital for you

Midwife support

Who will look after me when I have my baby in a hospital?

Family

Who will look after my older children during my hospital birth?

woman in labour in hospital

Pain relief options during hospital births: a guide

Giving birth at home (9 articles)

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Home birth FAQs

Baby

Home births: are they safe?

pregnant woman talking to midwife about pain relief

Home birth pain relief: gas and pethidine

couple talking

Home birth: how to handle it if your partner’s unsure

Home birth

Home birth: who will look after me?

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How do I arrange and organise a home birth?