11 - 20 of 52 results for "birth"
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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.
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Forceps or vacuum delivery
Find out about assisted birth or assisted delivery, where forceps or vacuum (ventouse) are used to help deliver the baby.
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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.
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Deafblindness - Causes
Read about the main causes of deafblindness, including problems that can be present from birth and those that can develop later on.
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Newborn jaundice - Symptoms
Symptoms of jaundice usually appear about 3 days after birth and disappear by the time the baby is 2 weeks old.
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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.
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Early days
What to expect in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, including checks, feeding and poo.
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Your 6-week postnatal check
Find out about the postnatal check that happens around 6 weeks after the birth, where you can discuss any health issues you may have, including contraception.
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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).
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Getting to know your newborn
What to expect in the first few days after birth, including your baby's appearance, birthmarks, tests and fontanelles.