Understanding Induction of Labour: Methods, Risks, and Decisions
Highlights Induction of labour is when your doctor or midwife starts the labour process artificially.You may be offered an induction of labour if there is…
Birth: Birth – Delivery – Labor
Stretch and Sweep: What You Need to Know
Highlights A ‘stretch and sweep’ is a method to try to start labour by gently moving the membranes around your baby from the wall of…
Managing an Overdue Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Highlights In This Article Defining Overdue Pregnancy Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, starting from the first day of your last period. You reach full…
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC): Understanding Your Options
Highlights In This Article What is VBAC? Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) refers to the attempt of having a vaginal delivery after one or more…
Recovery After a Caesarean Section: What to Expect and How to Care for Yourself
Highlights In This Article Immediate Post-Operative Care After a caesarean section, your medical team will monitor you closely in the recovery room until you’re stable…
Everything You Need to Know About Planned Caesarean Sections
Highlights In This Article What Is an Elective Caesarean Section? A caesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through a…
Emergency Caesarean Section: A Complete Guide for Expectant Parents
Highlights In This Article What is an emergency caesarean? A caesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an…
Understanding Caesarean Birth: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Highlights In This Article Understanding Caesarean Birth A caesarean section (C-section or caesarean) is a surgical procedure where a baby is delivered through an incision…
Planning and Care for a Multiple Pregnancy: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Highlights If you are pregnant with triplets or more, your birth will need careful planning.Your medical team will help you plan your babies’ birth.If you…
Managing a Twin Pregnancy: Birth Options, Care, and Support
Highlights In This Article Understanding Twin Births Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks. This makes it important to understand…
