Factors including rest and relaxation can inhibit the progress of labour.

There are several options available to you that uses your body’s sensory system to control pain. Find out what they are.

Active Birth offers a woman in labour the freedom to move around. You may wish to include elements of this method in your birthing options.

Many women choose to give birth in the familiar, non-clinical environment of their home. While homebirths are less common than other methods, there is growing interest amongst women to give birth at home in a …

Frederick Le Boyer believed birthing experiences should occur in an harmonious environment with no talking. Read about his philosophy which is based on traditional Indian practices.

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

Pregnancy is dated from the first day of the last menstrual period. This is an old convention still in place originally based on the thought that conception occurred during menstruation.

Essential information that you should know.

Rhesus incompatability can affect your subsequent baby.

Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition that affects the placenta, reducing blood supply to the baby.