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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.

  • Episiotomy and perineal tears

    Find out about an episiotomy (a cut between the vagina and anus), including why it might be done during childbirth, how long it takes to heal, and how to prevent a perineal tear.

  • Pack your bag for labour

    Find out the essentials you need to pack in your bag ready for labour and birth, including clothes for you and the baby, towels and sanitary pads.

  • Antenatal classes

    Find out how antenatal classes prepare you for your baby's birth and details of how to find and choose a class.

  • Getting to know your newborn

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

  • Early days

    What to expect in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, including checks, feeding and poo.

  • Symptoms - Postnatal depression

    Postnatal depression can affect women in different ways. It can start at any point in the first year after giving birth and may develop suddenly or gradually.

  • 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 antenatal care

    Find out how to start your antenatal care in pregnancy, and read about the tests, checks and health advice you can expect, including information about reduced foetal movement.

  • When pregnancy goes wrong

    Read about how a pregnancy can go wrong, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death. Find out where to get care and support.