Childbirth

We’ve collected all our articles about childbirth here. Everything from preparing for delivery to what happens afterwards. Read more here!

Breathing techniques for labour – exercise tips

The right breathing technique during each phase of labour has a relaxing effect, and may reduce pain perception and the use of medicinal pain relief.
Breathing techniques for labour
5 empowering tips on preparing for birth

‘Put your own needs first, stand your ground, and do what feels right for YOU.’ Here’s a short but empowering checklist for you as your due date gets closer.
Preparing for birth: your empowerment checklist
What is hypnobirthing?

The increasingly popular birthing technique hypnobirthing uses positive thoughts and deep relaxation to empower you to take control of your labor and make it less painful.
An alternative birthing technique that’s trending now
Does hypnobirthing really work?

Nicola put all of her faith in hypnobirthing to make birthing her first baby a good experience so why did she feel so let down?
Hypnobirthing – when things don’t go according to plan
Preparing for birth with hypnobirthing

Preparing for birth a second time, Klara wanted the skills to take control of her labour. Together with her partner, she took a course in hypnobirthing.
5 hypnobirthing tips when preparing for birth
Hypnobirthing: How I tried a new birthing technique

From skeptical to sold on hypnobirthing, Cat learned new tools to overcome her first traumatic labour and make the birth of her second child awesome.
Birth doesn’t have to be a scary horror show
Birth stories: an account written by a proud new father in 1919

What was it like becoming a parent almost 100 years ago? Read one of our fantastic birth stories, this time from the early 1900s.
A proud father and a healthy boy
Birth story: how I gave birth in the car

We’d just joined the motorway when I screamed at my partner that the head was coming. How the f*ck was I supposed to get my trousers off?
Tina gave birth on the way to hospital

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