3953 results found
Health topics
… Labour and birth Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Everyone’s … when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to expect can help you feel more prepared. … during the four stages of labour. During labour Find out about pain relief options, relaxation techniques, medical …
Health topics
… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing position frequently can make you more …
Health topics
… Pain relief options for labour and birth Last updated January 30, 2018 Pain is a natural part of labour and birth, but every woman's experience is different. …
Health topics
… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if you're planning … that it's not always possible to follow your birth wishes. Labour and birth can be unpredictable and plans may change. …
Health topics
… guidelines that can help! Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding Growth and development, newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby … Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video about baby feeding cues and behaviours …
Health topics
… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Several myths about when a woman can or can't become pregnant persist, … to avoid pregnancy, use an effective and safe method of birth control . If you have unplanned sex or a condom …
Health topics
… Labour and Delivery On this page: Health Tools Planning for Birth Signs of Labour Managing Pain Types of Delivery Stages … this topic for you? This topic provides basic information about normal labour and delivery. If you need information on …
Health topics
… During labour Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview The idea of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first … during labour and delivery can be worrisome. Find out more about medical interventions during birth: Epistiotomy vacuum …
Health topics
… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention … to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 weeks. … fluid from your vagina, or regular contractions. This means about 6 or more contractions in 1 hour, even after you've …
Health topics
… Stages of labour Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview As you enter the last months of your pregnancy, you may start to wonder about the future. You may also wonder about what happens … once your cervix reaches full dilation and ends with the birth of your baby. You can expect strong contractions and …
