Giving birth

The desire for a good experience has inspired childbirth reform and made birth more humane, more social and more inclusive of families

Mothercare

A practical guide to keeping moms comfortable in the early weeks
Is the increased C-section rate women's fault?

What's driving the trend to surgical birth
Oddball labours

Despite modern advances, birth remains a highly unpredictable event. How to prepare? Do your homework, then expect the unexpected
Surgical birth

How to have a positive Caesarean experience
Vaginal birth after caesarean

Is VBAC the right choice for you?
Turning a Baby

When your baby is in the breech position
Newborn essentials checklist

What you'll need to have on hand for the early days with your newborn
All about the placenta and umbilical cord

How do they grow? Answers to all your questions about your baby's support system
Near-term babies

What you need to know if your baby arrives a few weeks early
Pain medication

When other coping strategies are not enough, a variety of pain-relieving medications can be used during labour

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