The facts about having a home birth
Considering having a home birth? Arm yourself with these facts before making a decision.
Birth
Should you shave down there before labour?
The presence, or absence of pubic hair ahead of birth leaves many expectant moms wondering what they should do. Midwife…
9 remedies to help soothe those stitches down there
A tear down there can be extremely uncomfortable. Try these nine remedies to help soothe stitches to your perineum.
6 surprising benefits of wearing a belly wrap after pregnancy, PLUS 7 of the best ones to try
We look at the benefits of wearing a belly wrap after birth and recommend the best belly wraps available in…
The strange and wonderful history of childbirth
Marianne McDonald examines how we’ve come full circle and now have more childbirth options than any other period in history.
What is a gentle C-section?
Here’s everything you need to know about a gentle C-section – the new birth trend more moms are requesting.
7 childbirth details you shouldn’t share
Spare your friends and family from certain details about childbirth – some things that happen in the delivery room should…
What exactly is a retained placenta?
Midwife Pippa Hime explains what it means to have a retained placenta, and what happens when this potential labour complication…
10 things midwives wished you knew about birth
Midwife Pippa Himes shares the top 10 facts you really need to know ahead of D-day.
What to eat, before, during and after birth
Whether you’re having a natural birth or are having your baby via C-section, it’s important to know what to eat…