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  • Hydrocephalus - Causes

    Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida.

  • Pain relief in labour

    Find out about the different methods of pain relief in labour, including self-help, gas and air, birth pools, pethidine and epidurals.

  • Forceps or vacuum delivery

    Find out about assisted birth or assisted delivery, where forceps or vacuum (ventouse) are used to help deliver the baby.

  • What happens if your baby is breech?

    Find out about baby positions before birth including breech (feet first) and transverse (lying sideways) – plus what can be done to turn babies in the wrong position, and the safest options for birth.

  • Prenatal and postnatal yoga video

    Whether you're currently pregnant or have recently given birth, look after your body with this prenatal and postnatal exercise home workout video from the NHS Fitness Studio.

  • Your post-pregnancy body

    Tips and exercises to help you get back into shape after birth.

  • Early days

    Find out what to expect in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, including checks for you and your baby, feeding and poo.

  • Diabetes and pregnancy

    Find out about diabetes in pregnancy, including types 1 and 2, the risks to you and your baby, and how to manage the condition.

  • Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula

    Oesophageal atresia is a rare birth defect that affects a baby's oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).

  • Getting to know your newborn

    What to expect in the first few days after birth, including your baby's appearance, birthmarks, tests and fontanelles.