Deciding where to give birth

Giving birth at home (9 articles)

Home birth FAQs

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Home births: are they safe?

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Home birth pain relief: epidurals, gas, and pethidine

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

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Home birth: who will look after me?

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How do I arrange and organise a home birth?

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Giving birth at a midwife led centre (8 articles)

What happens when you give birth at a midwife-led unit or birth centre?

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What is a midwife?

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Midwife-led units and birth centres: who cares for you when you give birth there?

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

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Midwife-led unit or birthing centre: 10 things that happen after your baby is born

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Birth centres and midwife-led units: tips for birth partners

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Giving birth in a hospital (9 articles)

What happens when you give birth in hospital?

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Hospital bag checklist: what essentials do I need to take when I give birth in hospital?

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Choosing the right maternity hospital for you

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

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Who will care for my older children when I give birth in hospital?

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Pain relief during hospital births: your guide to pethidine, gas and air, epidurals and the rest

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