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 a risk to your or your baby’s health.There are different ways to induce labour.There are…

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 your uterus. It is a safe procedure that can reduce the risk of going overdue…

Highlights Pregnancy is considered overdue once you reach 42 weeks. The risk of stillbirth increases the longer pregnancy goes overdue. Induction of labour is recommended after 41 weeks, but it is your choice. Membrane sweeping may sometimes trigger labour to…

Highlights VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) refers to attempting vaginal delivery after a previous caesarean section. The decision to attempt a VBAC should be made in collaboration with your healthcare team. It’s important to discuss the possibility of a VBAC…

Highlights Recovery after a caesarean section usually takes longer than after a vaginal birth. You can generally do skin-to-skin with your baby during your caesarean and breastfeed soon after. The typical hospital stay after a caesarean is 3 to 5…

Highlights An elective caesarean section is a planned procedure where the baby is delivered through a cut in the abdomen and uterus before you go into labour. The decision for an elective caesarean may be made for medical reasons or…

Highlights A caesarean section (C-section) is an operation to give birth to your baby through a cut in your abdomen (tummy). An emergency caesarean section may be recommended if there is a concern for your health or your baby’s health.…

Highlights A caesarean section is an operation to give birth to your baby through a cut in your abdomen. A caesarean section is a major operation, with some risks to you and your baby. Sometimes, a caesarean section is the…

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 are carrying multiple babies, there is a higher chance of them being born prematurely.You will…

Highlights Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks. Your doctor will most likely advise you to give birth in a hospital due to the higher chance of complications with a twin birth. About 1 in…