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Do I really need to write a birth plan?

No, you don’t need to write a birth plan – although it’s absolutely fine if you do want to write one. Or, rather than a detailed plan, maybe just a short list that indicates your preferences about...

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What does it feel like before going into labour?

A hot topic on our forum right now is what it feels like before going into labour. And we’re not talking so much about the physical stuff, more the emotional changes that happen (if any). From the...

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What does it mean when your baby’s head is engaged?

The thing about pregnancy is that it comes with its own unique language. You wouldn’t be the first expectant mother to feel like she needs to take a dictionary along to her appointments! For instance:...

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Filming at maternity hospital: what are my rights?

You turn up at your local hospital for your antenatal appointment or one of your routine scans and there’s a notice on the door saying filming is taking place. Are you within your rights to stop the...

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Cervical dilation: everything you need to know

Cervical dilation (often just called dilation) is the process in which your cervix (the ‘neck’ of your womb that joins to the top of your vagina) opens during labour so that your baby can pass through...

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Meet the expert: Anne Richley, Midwifery Matron

Who is Anne Richley? Anne is a midwife with 22 years’ experience. She is currently Matron for Community Midwifery Service at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. What is Anne’s expertise? Anne...

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What are my rights on the labour ward?

Unlike in the movies (3 pushes and a bundle of joy) actual labour experiences vary enormously. There is no “normal” so it can be wise to know what your rights on the labour ward are – especially if...

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Overdue? Will clary sage bring on labour?

In a nutshell Clary sage essential oil is often said to be effective at triggering contractions when you’re overdue but there’s no scientific evidence that using clary sage essential oil will help...

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Will the coronavirus outbreak affect my labour and who can be with me at the...

In a nutshell: The coronavirus outbreak means there will be changes to some of the ‘normal’ arrangements for labour and birth. Stretched midwife resources mean you may not be able to have a home...

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17 early signs that labour is near

You can’t pinpoint the exact day and time you’ll go into labour: “that’s just impossible to predict,” says our expert GP Dr Philippa Kaye. But there are signs you can spot, both physical and...

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