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Resuming your sex life after birth may take time. Every couple is different but read our guide on what to be aware of when both deciding to have sex again.

You can claim various benefits and entitlements when you’re pregnant or have a baby, including maternity benefits and a grant. Here's your guide.

What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Find out more about breastfeeding and how to seek support if you need it.

If you're wondering how coronavirus might affect your labour and birth, here's what you need to know.

You might be keen on having your baby at a birth centre (midwife-led unit) but you’re unsure about the pain relief options. Here’s what you can expect

Birthing partners clearly play a key role. Here are some tips for birth partners of women planning to give birth at a birth centre (a midwife-led centre).

You might like the idea of birth centres (midwife-led units), but wonder what would happen if your birth became more complicated. We explain below.

Birth centres are staffed by midwives and by support staff, including maternity care assistants or maternity support workers. Doctors do not work in birth centres. If you need medical care during labour or following birth, you will need to transfer…

If you’ve given birth by caesarean section before, you might want to find out about your future birthing options. Here we discuss these birth choices...

What are your birth options for next time after a caesarean? Here we discuss the benefits and risks of a planned vaginal or elective caesarean birth.