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Volunteer's Viewpoint: Ann's story

Tagged with: Social life and friendships, Social life

What are the first signs of labour?

Tagged with: Physiology of birth, What happens in labour & birth

From ‘Am I in labour?’ to ‘When to call the midwife?’ and ‘How do we know the baby is OK?’ to ‘What is transition?’ Read our guide to the first stage of labour.

What birth options are available after having a caesarean?

Tagged with: Planning birth

Depending on individual circumstances and the reason for the previous caesarean, it is possible to choose between a repeat caesarean or a vaginal birth after a caesarean birth. We discuss the options below.

What happens after your baby is born?

Tagged with: After the birth, What happens in labour & birth

What happens after the birth of the baby or babies and placenta (or placentas)? Find out more about the minutes and hours after both vaginal and caesarean birth.

What is a caesarean birth?

Tagged with: What happens in labour & birth, Different types of birth

Caesarean birth is when a baby is born by abdominal surgery. Some are planned, while others are unplanned or emergency caesareans.

What is a vaginal birth?

Tagged with: What happens in labour & birth

Here we look at the experience of vaginal birth, where a vaginal birth can take place and how likely vaginal birth is. We also look at what happens during the birth and what it can feel like.

What is attachment parenting and is it right for me?

Tagged with: Parenting styles, Support with change, Parenting styles and approaches

Here we explore the theory and practice of attachment parenting so you can see whether this style – or elements of it – might be right for you.

What is baby reflux? Symptoms and support

Tagged with: Baby and toddler health, Challenges, Baby health

If your baby is spitting up milk, they may be experiencing reflux or the less common but more severe Gastro-Oesophagal Reflux Disease. Find out about symptoms and what can help.

What is flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly or brachycephaly)?

Tagged with: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, What to watch out for, 6-9 months, Baby and toddler health, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months

It’s a common condition but something that can make a lot of parents panic. Here’s what you need to know about plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, or as they’re often known, flat head syndrome.