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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.
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Signs that labour has begun
Find out how to recognise the signs of labour, which can include contractions, a show, waters breaking, backache and needing the toilet.
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Having a baby that might be born with a condition
Find out what you can expect if you continue with your pregnancy after screening has found something.
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Premature labour and birth
Find out about premature labour and birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and what you might expect if it happens.
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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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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.
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NHS maternity care and benefits when you're pregnant
Find out about benefits and support you're entitled to when you're pregnant including NHS pregnancy care, free prescriptions and NHS dental care.
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Inducing labour
Find out about induction of labour, where the midwife or doctor starts labour artificially using a membrane sweep, pessary or hormone drip.
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Miscarriage
Find out about miscarriage, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, how it’s treated, how long it takes to recover and the causes.
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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.