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  • How to make a birth plan

    Find a birth plan template and learn about making a birth plan, including where to give birth, pain relief options, who to have with you and your feelings on intervention.

  • Your body after the birth

    Advice about stitches, piles, bleeding and other physical changes after birth, plus tips to help you make a healthy recovery.

  • Labour and birth

    How to tell if you're in labour and what happens during labour and birth.

  • Sex and contraception after birth

    Find out about sex and contraception after birth, including contraception you can use while breastfeeding.

  • Tips for your birth partner

    Find out how your birth partner can help during labour, such as reminding you of relaxation techniques, massaging you and holding your hand.

  • The stages of labour and birth

    Find out what happens during labour and birth, including the 3 stages of labour, contractions, dilation, birth positions and monitoring your baby.

  • Giving birth outside the UK

    Find out what healthcare arrangements you need to make if you want to give birth outside the UK.

  • Giving birth to twins or more

    What to expect when your twins or triplets are born, including your birth choices and what happens if your babies are premature.

  • Where to give birth: the options

    Find out about your options for where to give birth: at home, in hospital or at a midwife-led (midwifery) unit.

  • Premature labour and birth

    Find out about premature labour and birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and what you might expect if it happens.