Category: Labour & Birth

Frederick Le Boyer believed birthing experiences should occur in an harmonious environment with no talking. Read about his philosophy which …

Water is recognised as an effective form of pain control favoured by an incresing number of women.

Medical induction may be advised to avoid prolonged labour and foetal distress. It may be wise to know your options.

Forceps & vacuum extraction may be used to speed delivery of your baby.

Episiotomy incisions may be carried out to assist delivery.

About one in five women in Australia will give birth by caesarean section and the figure is rising. Find out …

About three percent of babies remain in a breech position, with feet facing downward, at the time of birth. In …