What really happens during labour and what can you expect and prepare for? Read about each stage here. Your guide to labour articles Show All Showing 8 articles The early signs of labour Hormones in labour: oxytocin and the others – how they work First stage of labour: signs, coping and when to go to hospital Second stage of labour: how and when to push What happens after your baby is born? Induced labour: reasons, pros and cons Birth and coronavirus Third stage of labour: delivering placenta and cord clamping
